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Items with subject 'Folklife - Customs and Traditions'
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Folklife Collection - Headstones and Epitaphs
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 Nancy Daniel collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories and depictions of headstones and epitaphs from around the Eastern Shore. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, their stories and multiple photographs.
Folklife Collection - Home Beauty Aids 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 Phyllis A. Hastings collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of home beauty aids 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 - Home Remedies
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 Constance Kirk collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of popular home remedies from around the Eastern Shore. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, information about the informant, and the stories.
Folklife Collection - House Types of the Salisbury Area
by Salisbury University Students (1975 – 1975s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1974, former Salisbury University student Alicia Vice collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories and descriptions of house types 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 - Humorous Anecdotes: Local Events and Characters, Family Stories
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 material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various humorous anecdotes about local events, characters, and family stories. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Jewish Folklore
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 Ruth Spinak collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of Jewish folklore from around the Eastern Shore. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, information about the informant, and the stories.
Folklife Collection - Jewish Folklore: Hope and Survival, A Way of Life
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1994, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Elisa Slutzky decided to do a comprehensive examination of the way of life of Jewish people. Her paper captures the folklore of Judaism and its unique culture. In addition to her research, she interviewed two informants. Among the types of folklore discussed are symbolic objects (Mezuzah, Menorah, etc.), the belief system, holiday customs and many more. Tapes enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Jokes and Tall Tales
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 material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various jokes and tall tales. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.
Folklife Collection - Jokes Collected From Fifth Graders
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 professors Anne Blank collected folk life material. For this collection, these interviews focus on jokes collected from fifth graders from various schools located around the Eastern Shore . Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the joke.
Folklife Collection - Jokes of Delmarva
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 Debra Hickman collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various popular jokes from around the Eastern Shore. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, and their jokes.
Folklife Collection - Laurence G. Hotton Family Lore
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 Charlotte A. Hotton collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of Laurence G. Hotton and his family located in Salisbury, Maryland. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, and their stories.
Folklife Collection - Legends
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 student Bryan Briddell collected folk life material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various legends from around the Delmarva area. Most interviews include personal descriptions of the interviewer and informant, and the story.