Record #:

16506

Author(s):

Mallison, Dallas

Abstract:

Dramatic and colorful days of the century-old Neuse River lighthouse, which became a part of the legendary coastal past with its dismantling over thirty years ago, live again most vividly as they are recalled by the 76-year old lightkeeper, Captain Thomas Daniels Quidley, who lived with it during the last twenty-five years of its history.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 6 Issue 2, Dec 1958, p18-25 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lighthouses--Neuse River; Lighthouse keepers--Neuse River

Record #:

16507

Author(s):

Griffin, Hazel

Abstract:

Home remedies were by force a necessity in both dental and medical cases, and as likely to cure as not. Practically all homes were supplied with ingredients for home remedies. For example, pine tar could kill a tooth ache, horehound could be boiled as a syrup for colds, and nutmeg could ease an upset stomach.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 6 Issue 2, Dec 1958, p30-31 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folk medicine

Record #:

16508

Author(s):

MacDonald, Donald

Abstract:

It has been said that Scotsmen are more ardent Scots the farther away they are from Scotland. This may indeed be true. It's certainly apparent when you watch the crowds which annually attend Linville's colorful Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 6 Issue 2, Dec 1958, p36-37 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Highland games--Linville

Record #:

35158

Author(s):

Williams, Cratis

Abstract:

Tall tales about some interesting men and women who lived in the Appalachian Mountains. Most were exaggerated stories about weird quirks, feats of strength, hunting, and religious fanatics.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 6 Issue 2, Dec 1958, p1-6 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mountain people; Mountain life--Appalachian Region, Southern; Tall tales; Folklore--Appalachian Region, Southern

Record #:

35159

Author(s):

Wilson, George P.

Abstract:

Several pages of sayings, organized alphabetically by the subject matter.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 6 Issue 2, Dec 1958, p7-17 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sayings and phrases

Record #:

35160

Author(s):

Sturgill, Virgil L

Abstract:

A song inspired by the true event of a woman, Lottie Yates, getting murdered by her husband in Kentucky, 1895. Complete with the lyrics and sheet music.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 6 Issue 2, Dec 1958, p26-28 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folk music; Ballads; Murder; Folk songs

Record #:

35161

Author(s):

Rulfs, Donald J.

Abstract:

Illiterate herself, Margaret Rendleman had a man transcribe her will, who spelled the words as he heard and pronounced them.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 6 Issue 2, Dec 1958, p29 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Linguistics

Record #:

35162

Author(s):

Patterson, Daniel W.

Abstract:

A story about a girl who was driven into town by a neighbor to go see a witch to tell her what to do about an angry woman.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 6 Issue 2, Dec 1958, p32-33 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Witchcraft; Durham Hosiery Mill

Record #:

35163

Author(s):

Walser, Richard

Abstract:

In 1841, it appeared to rain blood, which was later found out to be part of a large amount of butterflies shedding their pupa. However, this did not stop more extreme explanations from coming forth.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 6 Issue 2, Dec 1958, p34-35 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Weather; Folklore--Weather