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Items with subject 'Folklife - Ghost Stories and Hauntings'
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Folklife Collection - Folklore of a House
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Erica Wildes collected folk material. Her collection explores the folklore of an alleged haunted house in Maryland, including the experiences of those living in the house. Included is her essay, a floor plan, and both black and white and color pictures.
Folklife Collection - Ghost Stories of Harper's Ferry
by Salisbury University Students (1977)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1977, Salisbury University Student Kim Rollison collected folklore material with a focus on the ghost stories of Harper Ferry, West Virginia. For this project, she interviewed her peers, relatives and other Harper Ferry residents. In this paper, she talk about her experience and the difficulties encountered during the collection process while introducing her informants at the same time. The paper then provides with a detailed transcript of her interviews and the tales.
Folklife Collection - Ghost Stories of the Eastern Shore
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Wendy Bauer collected folk material. Her collection explores the ghost stories from the Eastern Shore. Her paper contains accounts of popular legends gathered from family members and friends from different age groups.
Folklife Collection - Ghost Stories, Supernatural Legends, and Memorates
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1973)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection, between 1970 to 1973 former Salisbury University students and faculty members interviewed Maryland locals on stories of supernatural occurrences. Many were told as scary stories and ghost stories meant for children, others were described as legends or personal encounters. Most interviews include an interviewer's personal description, an informants personal description, and the story itself.
Folklife Collection - Ghost, Monsters, and Other Favorite Haunts
by Salisbury University Students (1977 – 1977)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1977, Salisbury University Student Alex Slavin collected folk material. This collection focuses on local haunted house stories and unexplained occurrences. The paper encompasses ten short texts describing the local beliefs and strange phenomena, accompanied by photographs of some of the structures. Among these stories is "The Old Plantation House" where it is believed that its former owners, who were massacred by the slaves after the civil war for being so cruel towards them, haunted the house.
Folklife Collection - Girls' Sleepover Games
by Salisbury University Students (2000)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2000, former Salisbury University student Kristin Rosso collected folk material. Her collection explores games played at girls' sleepovers, ranging from social to supernatural in nature. Included is her essay and handwritten notes.
Folklife Collection - Legends of the Pocomoke Forest
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Richard Rice and Kevin Hill worked together to collect folk material. Their object of research was the lore of the Pocomoke Forest. Though they were already well acquainted with the legends related to this forest as they used to hang out there often, they figured that a resident would know more stories.Their paper retraces their fieldwork and the mishaps they experienced when trying to get an interview. They finally managed to record one... in a public bathroom. Afterwards, they went together to the forest to try these legends out. Photographs, audiotape and videotape enclosed.
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 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: 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.
Folklife Collection - Local Legends: Big Liz
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 Big Liz, who was a slave women that was decapitated by her master for stealing apart of his treasure. Other tales include hauntings by Big Liz as well as stories of those who tried to steal the Master's buried treasure. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.