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Items with subject 'Folklife - Folk Stories and Legends'
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Folklife Collection - "St. John's Will Shine Tonight"
by Salisbury University Students (1977)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1977, former Salisbury University Student Joseph L. Pino collected folk life material. His project is on the history of St. John's High School, including the 1964-riot in Washington D.C. after a tense game opposing St. John's and Eastern, which was an all African-American school back then. On a more positive note, his paper also covers some traditions such as the dances and marches.
Folklife Collection - A Childhood on Hoopers Island
by Salisbury University Students (1982)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1982, former Salisbury University Student Clay Colman collected folk material. This collection pertains to Mr. Flowers, a resident of Dorchester County who grew up on Hoopers Island. He was renowned for his passion for the folklore of the Eastern Shore area. This paper is a collection of Mr. Flowers' stories and narratives from Hoopers Island.
Folklife Collection - A Jersey Legend
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1993, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Michelle Riffle researched about the legend of the New Jersey Devil. Being from New Jersey herself, she knew the legend very well but wanted to compare her version to that of others. He interviewed different people ranging from a 6-year old child to a 66-year old woman. She enclosed some pictures, including that of the "Devil's house" in Leeds Point.
Folklife Collection - A Neighborhood Monster
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Joseph Baxter collected folk material. His collection explores the phenomenon of a mythical monster called the Wampus in his neighborhood in West Haven, CT. Included are Baxter's essay and a VHS interview (transcript included).
Folklife Collection - Adolescent Lore:
by Salisbury University Students (1978)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1978, former Salisbury University Student Susan Lore collected folk material. Her collection consists of scary stories and legends gathered from teenagers. Most interviews include a short description of the informant and his or her relationship with the interviewer.
Folklife Collection - An Introduction to Superstitions and their Prevalence among Various College Students at Salisbury State College
by Salisbury University Students (1973 – 1973s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore college students in 1973, former Salisbury University student Lynda Schrider collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various popular stories of superstitions and their prevalence's among college students at Salisbury State University. This collection includes an introduction to the topic, information about the informants, and the stories themselves.
Folklife Collection - Appearances of Little People
by Salisbury University Students (1971 – 1973)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
Collected between 1971 to 1973, these three interviews conducted by former Salisbury University students Jenny Bradshaw, Madonna Polk, and Debi Panicucci, told of local accounts of little people ("pinies") and of the sightings and interactions with them. All interviews include interviewers personal description, informants personal description, and the story told.
Folklife Collection - Assorted Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1971 – 1971s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1971, former Salisbury University students professors teachers collected folk life material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of assorted folklore. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Assorted Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1972 – 1972)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1971, former Salisbury University students and professors collected folk life material. For this collection, these interviews focus on assorted folklore from around the Eastern Shore. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Assorted Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1973 – 1973s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1973, former Salisbury University students and professors collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on assorted folklore from around the Eastern Shore. The collection includes information about the informant, the collector, and the stories.
Folklife Collection - Bay Country Beauty Salon: A Community Within Itself
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1991, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this collection, Robin Hubbard chose to examine the folk group of a small town hair salon employees and customers. The said hair salon was owned by her mother. Her paper mainly consists of the transcripts of her interviews. Tapes and photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Black Aggie or Grief
by Salisbury University Students (1983)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1983, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, David Spradlin decided to base his collection on the myth around "Black Aggie." He interviewed several people who had seen and/or challenged the myth in their teenage years. He also included newspapper clippings explaining the story behind this statue. Tape enclosed.