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Items with subject 'Folklife - Customs and Traditions'
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Folklife Collection - Non-Natives Living on the Eastern Shore
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Melissa Dorn collected folk material. Her work focuses on the people who relocated to Maryland and their views of the cultural differences. In this paper, she explains the first impression of the Eastern Shore and how it differed from her home state. She also interviewed several new-comers. One of them believed that the bridge had a mystical effect: when one crosses it, one enters into a "time warp" where things are very slow paced. Another informant from Germany was having hard time dealing with the racism and the lack of education of some residents. She was worried that her family would never fit in. The student's mother thought the same about fitting in. On a more positive note, the student also recounts the new things she learned and enjoyed about the Eastern Shore.
Folklife Collection - Old Order Mennonites
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Susan Harris collected folk material. Her paper educates about the Old Order Mennonites, covering their history, traditions and philosophy. Susan Harris also interviewed her two great aunts, who shared more specific information about the group of Mennonites they belonged to. Family recipes and photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Pennsylvania Dutch Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1975 – 1975s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Pennsylvania residents in 1975, former Salisbury University student Joan Lieberman collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of Pennsylvania Dutch folklore from around Allentown, Pennsylvania. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, their stories, multiple photographs and artifacts.
Folklife Collection - Photographic Essay of a Quilting Bee
by Salisbury University Students (1978)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1978, former Salisbury University Student Regina Royer collected folk material. For this collection, she chose to focus on quilting, a family tradition. Her paper walks the reader through her process of quilting while providing anecdotes along the way. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Polish Christmas
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Annmarie Burrows collected folk material. Her project is based on the preserved traditions of Polish families when celebrating Christmas in America. Her informants for these interviews were her own family members and family friends. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Polish Pickers of Anne Arundel County
by Salisbury University Students (1977)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1977, former Salisbury University Student Charles Pregent collected folk material. For this collection, he focused on a small folkgroup of Polish pickers of Anne Arundel County. His paper includes a list of the Polish pickers of that area along with two samples of picker's checks.
Folklife Collection - Polish Traditions in Three Generations
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1990, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this collection, Kristy Hassell interviewed her grandmother and mother to compare how holiday traditions evolved through generations.
Folklife Collection - Popular Beliefs of Southern Dorchester County
by Salisbury University Students (1975 – 1975s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Southern Dorchester County residents in 1975, former Salisbury University student Deena Dunnock collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of popular beliefs and superstitions from Southern Dorchester County. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, and their stories.
Folklife Collection - Quilting on the Eastern Shore
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 Cheryl Johnson and Charlene Cottman collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of quilting traditions from around the Eastern Shore. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, the stories, and a few photographs.
Folklife Collection - Recipes
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 material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various recipes. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the recipe.
Folklife Collection - Recipes
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, Eleanor Yokois collected folk life material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various popular recipes from around the Eastern Shore. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the recipe.
Folklife Collection - Recipes
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 popular recipes from around the Eastern Shore. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the recipe.