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36357
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Reprinted from NCFJ 42.2
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 50 Issue 1-2, Fall-Winter 2003,
p9-11
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36359
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In memorium to Ray Hicks, the authors recall his famous storytelling abilities, especially regarding jack tales.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 50 Issue 1-2, Fall-Winter 2003,
p13-17
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36361
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In historically African American colleges and universities, the marching bands are immensely popular with spectators. The bands combine music, drilling, dance, showmanship, and pageantry in a way that speaks to the values and aesthetics of African American culture.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 50 Issue 1-2, Fall-Winter 2003,
p19-47
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36363
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Typical yard displays for many homes around Christmas time include nativity scenes combined with characters from cultural figures, such as Santa, frosty the snowman, and Disney characters.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 50 Issue 1-2, Fall-Winter 2003,
p49-61
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36367
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Mardi Gras in Louisiana is a grand experience to be a part of. All communities have various features that are individualistic to them and common to all, such as costumes.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 50 Issue 1-2, Fall-Winter 2003,
p62-91
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Record #:
36380
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Different patterns on quilts made by African Americans used to be a form of communication in the Underground Railroad. Ten to twelve different patterns were used to inform fugitive slaves as to what their next action should be. Although quilting patterns are no longer used for these purposes, patterns are still very important within African American quilting communities.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 50 Issue 1-2, Fall-Winter 2003,
p93-100
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36383
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The Farmer-James collection of quilts was a traveling exhibit from January 20-March 14, 2003. It included 37 quilts ranging from Civil War era to the mid-twentieth century. It showcases the difference between folkloristic and artistic treatments of quilt making traditions.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 50 Issue 1-2, Fall-Winter 2003,
p102-111
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36393
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Beginning in 1983, Cambodian refugees began entering Greensboro, fleeing Cambodia due to violence from a civil war. An exhibit was on display at the Greensboro Historical Museum until December 2005, and was comprised of five sections which have been included in the article as well: Ancient Khmer History Lives Today, War and Tradition, Culture/Tradition and Change, An Enduring Belief in Buddhism, and Creating Community Through Local and Global Connection.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 51 Issue 1, Spring/Summer 2004,
p5-33
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Record #:
36395
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A personal account from the exhibit from the Greensboro Historical Museum.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 51 Issue 1, Spring/Summer 2004,
p34-35
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Record #:
36397
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The author recalls her time living in Ireland, at the height of her love interest for Irish folk music.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 51 Issue 2, Fall-Winter 2004,
p7-8
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Record #:
36399
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Ulrich Mack spent time in 1985 photographing people on Harkers Island, NC, which he returned to once his photos were developed. He made the photos into a book, Inselmenschen.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 51 Issue 2, Fall-Winter 2004,
p9-21
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Record #:
36401
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A personal reflection on Mack’s book from a historian’s perspective.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 51 Issue 2, Fall-Winter 2004,
p22-34
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Record #:
36408
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Ralph Lewis was an amateur folk musician and his sons, Marty and Don, formed a band featuring their father. Their music is high-energy and based on a family-based collaboration of bluegrass tradition passed between two generations of the Lewis family.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 51 Issue 2, Fall-Winter 2004,
p35-54
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Record #:
36418
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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.”
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 52 Issue 1, Spring-Summer 2005,
p3-7
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Record #:
36431
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Reprinted from NCFJ 16.3
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 52 Issue 1, Spring-Summer 2005,
p8-12
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