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Record #:
36418
Author(s):
Daemon, Daun
Abstract:
The author’s great-uncle is John Foster West, noted folklorist. Daemon recalls the traditions in her own family, especially the ones noted by “Uncle John.”
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 52 Issue 1, Spring-Summer 2005, p3-7 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Folklore; Rhymes; Lullaby
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Record #:
36505
Author(s):
Denkenberger, Paul
Abstract:
Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF)’s philosophy is creating community through music and arts, and while they host various folk performances during their festival, the food is not to be ignored either. Chefs from as far away as Africa and as close at the local market gather to showcase the foods that are symbolic to them or their community.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 54 Issue 1, Spring/Summer 2007, p6-11 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Folklore; Foodways; Festivals; Art--Exhibitions
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Record #:
36972
Author(s):
Buckner, Terri
Abstract:
By blending together anthropology, folklore, and science, Garrity-Blake created her own blend of research, policymaking, and community activism in eastern North Carolina.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 63 Issue 1-2, 2016, p13-16 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Folklore; Anthropology; Community development
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Record #:
36976
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Abstract:
Lau is a folklorist who studied African American shape note singing and helped found the Pauli Murray Project, an organization created to combat social inequalities and injustice.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 63 Issue 1-2, 2016, p22-25 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Folklorists--Women; Folklore; Folklorists; Civil rights movement--Activists
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Record #:
37045
Author(s):
Malone, Elmer Taylor, Jr.
Abstract:
The folk narrative is uncensored and unrestrained expression of relatively unsophisticated people, and can be offensive to some audiences.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 63 Issue 1-2, 2016, p75-78 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Folklore; Folk speech; Political correctness--speech
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Record #:
37056
Author(s):
Not Given
Abstract:
Student thesis abstracts for spring and summer 2016 Master of Arts in Folklore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 63 Issue 1-2, 2016, p98-100 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Folklore; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Record #:
37820
Author(s):
Small, Joe Austell
Abstract:
A few tidbits about snake folklore, ducks, a fishing story, and a tool used for removing fishing hooks.
Source:
Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 8, Aug 1950, p7 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Ducks; Snakes; Folklore; Animals; Animal lore; Owls
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Record #:
39667
Author(s):
Kirkland, James W.
Abstract:
The Conjure Woman, published in 1899 by Charles W. Chesnutt, has been the topic of much discussion, especially concerning superstition, literary trope, and a complex folkloric phenomenon.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 64 Issue 1 & 2, 2017, p75-97, bibl Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Books--Reviews; Folklore; Witchcraft
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