Browse the Database
Items with subject 'Folklife - Customs and Traditions'
Showing results 37–48 of 153
Folklife Collection - Epitaphs
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1970s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1970, former Salisbury University students and professors collected folk life materials. For this collection, these interviews focus on various epitaphs found around the Delmarva area. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Family Holiday Traditions
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Stephanie Milos collected folk material. Her collection explores her family's traditions during the holidays of Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and birthdays. Included is Milos's essay.
Folklife Collection - Family Traditions Affected by Divorce
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Gloria Richardson Lucas collected folk material. The main object of her analysis are the effects of divorce on family traditions. She shared her own experience in her paper and emphasized on all the compromises and scheduling that have to be worked out in order to accommodate both families during holidays. She also interviewed a clinical psychologist, Dr. Jane Kunze, who conducted a research on the subject.
Folklife Collection - Farlow's Favorite Home-Made Lure
by Salisbury University Students (1975 – 1975)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1975, former Salisbury University student Sandra Farlow collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of how to make fishing lures from different family members of hers. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, their stories, photograph slides, and a red box filled with examples of homemade fishing lures.
Folklife Collection - Festival: Greek Easter
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Wendy N. Edstrom collected folk material. Her work is on the folklore surrounding the Festival of Greek Easter. In her paper, she describes the Greek immigrants' observance of Easter celebration from her perspective as a guest. Pictures enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Folk Architecture
by Salisbury University Students (1972 – 1972s)
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 stories of architecture from around the Eastern Shore; including descriptions and multiple pictures. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Folk Art
by Salisbury University Students (1973 – 1973s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a interview with local Eastern Shore resident Marlene V. Gorrell in 1973, former Salisbury University students Mary Lou Bembe collected folk material. For this collection, this interview focuses on folk art. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and a hand drawn art piece.
Folklife Collection - Folk Art
by Salisbury University Students (1971 – 1971)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1971, former Salisbury University student and professors, Louise Bassett and Frances D. Ballance collected folk life material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various folk art, particularly wooden carvings of decoys such as ducks. This collection includes brief introductions about duck carving and provide pictures of the art. As well as most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant.
Folklife Collection - Folk Cures of the Eastern Shore
by Salisbury University Students (1975 – 1975s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1975, former Salisbury University students Cora Elliott and Phyllis Ruby collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of folk cures from around the Eastern Shore. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, and their stories.
Folklife Collection - Folk Customs
by Salisbury University Students (1970 – 1970s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents during 1970, former Salisbury University students and professors collected folk life material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of folk customs. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Folk Customs
by Salisbury University Students (1972 – 1972s)
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 stories of folk customs and rituals from around the Eastern Shore. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Folk Games
by Unknown (1970 – 1970s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1970, former Salisbury University students and professors collected folk life material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories folk games including descriptions and instructions. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.