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Items with subject 'Folklife - Games'
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Folklife Collection - A Gathering of Friends: A Folk Group
by Salisbury University Students (2001)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2001, former Salisbury University student Stephen Frey collected folk material. His collection explores his group of friends and their playing of the game Dungeons and Dragons, including the game's rules and terminology. Included is his essay, notes, and a interview cassette (log included).
Folklife Collection - A Variety of Folk Games
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 student Dee Stehl collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories and depictions of folk games from around the Eastern Coast. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, their stories, and multiple photographs.
Folklife Collection - Ancient Card Game: The Tarot
by Salisbury University Students (1987)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1987, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. Associate professor Lynda Richardson contributed with a collection on tarot reading. This paper consists of a transcript of the discussions of a group of women about ancient card games and witchcraft. Photographs, tape of the interviews, a set of tarot cards, and a book entitled "Introduction to The Study of The Tarot" are enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Children' Games and Poetry and Rhymes from Berkshire, Baltimore County
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 student Barbara Wagner collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of children's games, poetry, and rhymes from Berkshire, Baltimore County in Maryland. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, their stories and a map.
Folklife Collection - Children's Games
by Salisbury University Students (1976 – 1976)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1976, former Salisbury University students Fred W. Gruhn and Margaret M. Gruhn collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of children's games 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 - Children's Games 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 student Melissa Thomas collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of children's games from around the Eastern Shore. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, and the games.
Folklife Collection - Clapping Games and Songs of Black School Children
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 student Wanda Goad collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of African American children's clapping games and songs from around the Eastern Shore. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, the games or songs, and two photographs.
Folklife Collection - College Drinking Games in the 1990's
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University students Scott Deltuva, Sean Harris and Eric Wieland collected folk material. Their project focuses on drinking games played in college in the 1990's. They performed several fieldwork "parties" to observe the settings in which these games were most often played. A considerable number of games are described in their paper, including "Asshole" (a card game), "Battleship" (8 mugs and 2 quarters) and "Circle of Death" (another card game) to name a few. Photographs of cards enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Dungeons and Dragons as a Folk Group
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University Student Michael O'Malley collected folk material. His work is on the folk group of Dungeons and Dragons players. In the first part of his paper, he debunks the common stereotypes associated with this game such as it being a cult or violent. He explains however that some underlying problems may worsen if the player cannot separate the imaginary from reality. He then gives more details about the game, starting by portraying each type of character and explaining the rules, superstitious beliefs and common terms used. He also points out how the game brings in diversity and cultural exchange.
Folklife Collection - Eastern Shore Folk Games
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 student Joyce O'Neill collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various popular folk games from around the Eastern Shore. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, information about the informant, and descriptions or explanation of the games.
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.
Folklife Collection - Folk Games
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 and professors collected folk life material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of folk games including descriptions and instructions. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant.