Record #:

16305

Author(s):

Henigan, Julie

Abstract:

Although folk narratives in the southern United States and Ireland are similar, each represent a unique part of their respective cultures while combining to form a single subgenre of folk tales: the Jack Tale. Henigan discusses the Jack Tale tradition of Ireland and the United States to examine the differences in order to demonstrate the ways in which each depends upon and reflects its own cultural climate.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 34 Issue 2, Summer-Fall 1987, p87-105 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folklore

Record #:

16322

Author(s):

Upton, Pamela

Abstract:

The Asheville News, published from 1849-69, edited a time by Thomas Atkin, is an undistinguished newspaper, but a notable one in illustrations of folklore scattered throughout the newspaper.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 30 Issue 1, Spring-Summer 1982, p18-33, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folklore

Record #:

16344

Author(s):

Gutierrez, C. Paige

Abstract:

The story of \"Jack and the Beanstalk\" is widely known throughout the United States and England. However, few people outside of the Southern Appalachians realize that Jack is also the hero of dozens of other wonder stories. These stories, called \"Jack Tales\" are especially numerous in northwestern North Carolina.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 26 Issue 2, Sept 1978, p85-110 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folklore

Record #:

16346

Author(s):

Nichols, Olivia Murray

Abstract:

A wealth of folk material is stored in Bibles, not only family tree records that on occasion suffice for official documents, but also the treasured tidbits that one tucks inside a Bible because they had a special significance. From pressed flowers, bookmarks, and quilts patches, to pictures and locks of hair, Bibles present a treasure chest of folk wisdom.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 26 Issue 3, Nov 1978, p168-170 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folklore

Record #:

16372

Author(s):

West, Harry C.

Abstract:

Of all birds of ill omen, the belled buzzard is among the most terrifying to the people of North Carolina, for he signifies the presence of death and corruption. Belled buzzards have been reported in Clay, Davidson, Granville, and Beaufort counties. Most sightings report death to some victim, not caused by the buzzard but by the hand of other men. West presents several stories surrounding the belled buzzard.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 23 Issue 4, Nov 1975, p118-120 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folklore

Record #:

16403

Author(s):

McMillan, Douglas J.

Abstract:

Eastern North Carolina is one of numerous areas of the United States with an extremely rich heritage of American culture, much of which is still living in the songs and tales of eastern North Carolinians. In order to preserve and study this living culture, the Department of English at East Carolina University established during the 1969-1970 academic year a Folklore Archive. The Archive houses nearly 100 student collections in written and tape form, prepared as class projects.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 19 Issue 3, May 1971, p131-134 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folklore

Record #:

16433

Author(s):

Tanner, Jeri; McCullen, J.T., Jr.

Abstract:

Perhaps no figure common to folklore and literature is more popular than the devil. Also well-known are certain traditions in which men out-wit the devil.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 17 Issue 1, May 1969, p15-20 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folklore

Record #:

16490

Author(s):

Owen, Guy

Abstract:

It has long been noted that Tar Heel authors make use of the rich folk materials of the State in the literature produced. Owen discusses the use of folklore in historic and contemporary North Carolina literature and its importance.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 13 Issue 1-2, 1965, p147-157 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folklore

Record #:

24442

Author(s):

Grier, Adele

Abstract:

Charles Harry Whedbee (1875-1945) was Greenville’s chief district court judge who dedicated much of his time to preserving Outer Banks folklore. This article presents his life history and accomplishments, one of which was drinking from Blackbeard’s skull.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 58 Issue 10, March 1991, p18-19, por

Subject(s):

Whedbee, Charles Harry, 1875-1945; Outer Banks--History; Folklore; Folklore--Outer Banks

Record #:

24867

Author(s):

Clune, Katy

Abstract:

With observations on how the study of folklore has changed since the 1960’s, Katy Clune explores how folklore can be applied to today’s culture. Clune explores how folklore can remain relevant today including using the internet as a powerful tool.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 62 Issue 1, Winter-Spring 2015, p32-35, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folklore and history--North Carolina; Folklore

Record #:

25539

Author(s):

Hardy, Susan

Abstract:

Jay Smith, a UNC professor of history, has been studying the Beast of the Gévaudan. The French have argued about the identity of the eighteenth-century creature that killed more than a hundred people in the southern countryside. Smith suggests that the creature was a wolf, but hunters perpetuated the idea that it was a mythological creature to explain his failures out of fear of shame.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 27 Issue 2, Winter 2011, p42-45, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folklore; History--Research; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

31557

Author(s):

Barrett, Joyce

Abstract:

Richard Chase of Hendersonville is an internationally known folklorist. For many years, Chase has collected unique English-American ballads and tales to help preserve our cultural heritage as expressed through oral literature. As he presents folklore throughout North Carolina, Chase believes that a rediscovery of our living folkways will lead to a great cultural rebirth.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 11 Issue 11, Nov 1979, p21, il

Subject(s):

Folklore; Folklorists; Cultural heritage

Record #:

35064

Author(s):

Garrett, Allen M.

Abstract:

Two riddles passed down from the author’s grandmother, with Native American origins.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 2 Issue 1, Sept 1954, p32 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folklore; Native Americans--North Carolina

Record #:

35070

Author(s):

Keller, John E.

Abstract:

The author theorizes that the origins of hard-luck stories came from Disciplina Clericalis in the twelfth century. The far reaching tales from this book made its way to more well-known authors, such as Shakespeare and Chaucer. A translated excerpt from the book is included.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 3 Issue 1, July 1955, p11-12 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folklore

Record #:

35174

Author(s):

Blackmer, Brent

Abstract:

A story made up by the author in eighth grade, explaining why sometimes the moon does not show itself, on account of it being shot up by competing marksmen.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 9 Issue 1, July 1961, p45 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folklore