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Items with subject 'Folklife - Ghost Stories and Hauntings'
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Folklife Collection - Old Hotel of Federalsburg, Maryland
by Salisbury University Students (1977)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1977, former Salisbury University Student Deeda Adams Dobson collected folk material. This collection focuses on the oral history of the "Old Hotel of Federalsburg, Maryland". The paper includes a brief introduction of the informants and the transcripts of each interview.
Folklife Collection - Pocomoke Forest Legends and their Basis of Origin
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Crystal Peacher collected folk material. Her collection explores the folklore of the Pocomoke State Forest in Worcester County, MD, including stories of supernatural and morbid nature. Included is her essay, vintage post cards, and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Supernatural legends of Fredrick County
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1992, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Staci M. Lerch collected folk material about Frederick County, Maryland with a focus on supernatural legends. Many of these ghost stories are related to the spirits of Civil War soldiers. Tape and photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Superstition and Popular Belief: Witchcraft, Ghosts, and Magical Practices
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 superstitious and popular beliefs about witchcraft, ghosts, and magical practices. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - The Little Red House of Eastchester, NY
by Salisbury University Students (2001)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2001, former Salisbury University students Jaimie Carlsen and Hayley DeGroff collected folk material. Their collection explores an alleged haunted house in Eastchester, NY, including its history, paranormal stories, and the citizens' interactions with the house. Included is their essay, several maps, a photocopied book page, and a collection of color photographs.
Folklife Collection - The People and Folklore of Crisfield
by Salisbury University Students (1984)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1984, Salisbury University Student Cathy Strine collected folk material. Her collection focuses on the people and folklore of Crisfield, Maryland, namely the language and communication patterns used by the residents of the area. The genres covered include folk speech, tales, personal legends, ghost stories, etc. Photographs and tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - The White House on Main Street
by Salisbury University Students (1988)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1988, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this collection, Beth Franz conducted a research on the history of a house in Crisfield, Maryland, which is the subject of numerous legends. Her paper describes the house in great detail and walks the reader through the steps of her folklore collection. One of her informants was the daughter of the man who built the house in 1912.
Folklife Collection - Untitled [Family Narratives of the Supernatural]
by Salisbury University Students (1977)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1977, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Robin Townsend put together a collection of supernatural, local and personal narratives. The paper contains a brief introduction of the informants as well as comments on each interview.
Folklife Collection - Untitled [Legends of College Students]
by Salisbury University Students (1977)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1977, Salisbury University Student Frank Stolba collected folk material. His collection focuses on ghost legends from his peers at Salisbury State College. Some are old legends about haunted places while others involve more recent personal legends relating to Halloween parties.
Folklife Collection - Untitled {Haunted Houses]
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, Brian Deputy chose to focus on ghost stories and haunting. He came up with the idea as he himself experienced some strange occurrences after the death of his brother. He interviewed a friend who claimed to have seen a ghost. He also researched other ghost stories and wrote an analysis of the aspects they mostly share in common. Drawing and tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Urban Legend: The Vanishing Hitchhiker
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 the urban legend about a vanishing hitchhiker. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.