Record #:

35925

Author(s):

Midgette, Joni

Abstract:

Good weather, necessary for tourism, the Outer Banks’ major income source. Always looming, though, was the possibility of bad weather dampening the trade. Hence, they were dependent upon good weather and vulnerable when it wasn’t: lessons natives learned early in life. Fortunately, they had the wisdom of past generations’ experience to serve as a guide.

Source:

Sea Chest (NoCar F 262 D2 S42), Vol. 1 Issue 1, Spring/Summer 1973, p14-15

Subject(s):

Outer Banks; Outer Banks--History; Outer Banks--Economic conditions; Hurricanes--Outer Banks

Record #:

35926

Author(s):

Midgette, Joni; Paulette, Cindy; Scarborough, Lessie; Gray, Analee; Newman, Janice; Jeanette, Josie; Raynor, Andy; Merritt, Nanette

Abstract:

It was proof that fashion—albeit of the folk remedy variety--always comes back around. Among the remedies were recommendations for illnesses such as colds and croup. Others were suggestions for nail and bees sting injuries. Others were proposals for hair and oral health.

Source:

Sea Chest (NoCar F 262 D2 S42), Vol. 1 Issue 1, Spring/Summer 1973, p36-39

Subject(s):

Medicine--Folklore; Medicine, Rural; Folk medicine; Croup