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Items with subject 'Folklife - Greek Fraternities and Sororities'
Folklife Collection - Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1994, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Erica Michelle Kreiner chose to study the folklore around the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority. Customs,traditions, symbolism, rituals, social activities, pledge rituals and more are discussed.
Folklife Collection - Alpha Sigma Tau: Songs and Drinking Rituals
by Unknown (1985)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1985, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this field project, Rena Hayes collected drinking songs, rituals and games of Alpha Sigma Tau during their gatherings. In addition to the song lyrics, her paper explains different drinking games and the context in which they are usually played.
Folklife Collection - Come Sing: The Songs of Maryland Sigma, SAE
by Salisbury University Students (2003)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2003, former Salisbury University students Chase Newman and Kyle Mitchell collected folk material. Their collection explores the songs of the fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon, ranging from themes of lewdness to brotherhood. Included is their essay and a series of songs with lyrics.
Folklife Collection - Confidential Sigma Alpha Epsilon
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Karla Graebner collected folk material. Her collection explores the characteristics of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE). In addition to her descriptive essay of the Greek society, she also interviewed a couple of SAE members.
Folklife Collection - Folklore in Greek Letter Fraternities and Sororities
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1994, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Sheryl-Lynne Fink decided to talk about the folklore associated with SSU Greek-letter fraternities and sororities. During her fieldwork, the student recorded several types of association meeting (Videotape and copy of some lyrics enclosed).
Folklife Collection - From 1899 to Flip Cup: Alpha Sigma Tau Songs and Drinking Rituals
by Salisbury University Students (Undated)
folders ( linear feet)
In 2003, former Salisbury University students Kyndele Cooke and Diana Shepherd collected folk material. Their collection explores the songs and drinking games of the sorority Alpha Sigma Tau. Included is their essay, a SHG tape of interviews (log included), PowerPoint presentation slides, a series of song lyrics, and a collection of drinking game rules.
Folklife Collection - SSU Football
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 19995, former Salisbury University student Stephen Boyd collected folk material. His collection documents the traditions of the Salisbury State University Football Team, including binge drinking, hazing, and interactions with the university's Greek system. Included are Boyd's essay and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - The Realm of Sigma Alpha Epsilon
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Jason Lappen collected folk material. His collection explores the fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon and its culture of parties and brotherhood. Included is Lappen's essay, a list of terms used by SAE brothers, a collection of several fraternity songs/chants with lyrics, a list of fraternity interview questions, and several color picture prints.
Folklife Collection - Traditions in Phi Mu Fraternity
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student name collected folk material. Her collection explores the traditions of the Greek society Phi Mu, including musical traditions, organizational structure, rituals and the clothing culture.
Folklife Collection - Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority
by Salisbury University Students (2001)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2001, former Salisbury University student Carie Lewis collected folk material. Her collection explores the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, including its rituals, traditions, attire, and stigmas it faces. Included is her essay, color picture prints, and song lyrics.