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Items with subject 'Folklife - Folk Stories and Legends'
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Folklife Collection - Legends of Snow Hill and Pocomoke Forest
by Salisbury University Students (1982)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1982, former Salisbury University Student Cathy Bounds collected folk material. Her collection focuses on the legends of the Snow Hill and the Pocomoke Forest. Each interview transcript includes a brief introduction of the informant.
Folklife Collection - Legends on Maryland's Eastern Shore: Have they changed throughout their existence?
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student James Bilbrough collected folk material. His collection explores legends and folktales of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, including those with historical and paranormal basis, as well as a racial element. Included is his essay, color photographs, and black and white images.
Folklife Collection - Local Character Stories
by Salisbury University Students (1973)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
Collected in 1973 by former Salisbury University teacher Luray McClung, this collection focuses around a Sussex county resident, Fan Tingle. The collection includes a newspaper clipping of Fan Tingle's death, and multiple interviews with Delaware locals sharing stories and interactions they had with Fan.
Folklife Collection - Local Historical Legends: Eastern Coast
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1973)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents during the years of 1970 to 1973, former Salisbury University students and professors collected folk legends. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of historical legends that occurred at places around the Eastern Coast. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Local Historical Legends: Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland (Misc.)
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1973)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents during the years of 1970 to 1973, former Salisbury University students and professors collected folk legends. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of historical legends that occurred at places around the lower Eastern Shore. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Local Legends
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1970)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1970, former Salisbury University students Joanne Jackson, Roger Bruner, and Shelby Jean Frost collected folk life material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various local legends about Albatross, muskrats, and séances. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Local Legends
by Salisbury University Students (1972 – 1972)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1972, former Salisbury University students and professors collected folk life material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various local legends from the Eastern Shore. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Local Legends of Sussex County
by Salisbury University Students (1977)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1977, former Salisbury University student Howard Hedges collected folk life material. His collection focuses on urban tales of Sussex County, Delaware. It focuses essentially on folklore about animals and monsters of the famous Burnt Swamp. Most interviews include a short description of the informant and his or her relationship with the interviewer.
Folklife Collection - Local Legends: A Childs Death
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1973)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents during the years of 1970 to 1973, former Salisbury University students and professors collected folk legends. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of strange and mysterious events revolving around a child's death that took place somewhere on the Eastern Shore. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Local Legends: Angel Visitations and Supernatural Protectors
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1973)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents during 1970 to 1973, former Salisbury University students and professors collected folk legends. For this collection, these interviews focus on stories of occurrences that included thoughts of seeing or feeling that angels or supernatural protectors were present. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Local Legends: Animal Apparitions
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1973)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents during the years of 1970 to 1973, former Salisbury University students and professors collected folk legends. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of animal apparitions (ghosts) encounters along the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Local Legends: Beverly Mansion of Somerset
by Salisbury University Students (1971 – 1972)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents during the years of 1970 to 1972, former Salisbury University students and professors collected folk legends. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of strange and mysterious events that occurred at Beverly, a old mansion in Somerset, Maryland. Stories include the hiding Napoleon during his exile, the drowning of a couple, and the keeping of slaves to name a few accounts. This collection also offers a brief history of the Mansion. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.