Record #:

39437

Author(s):

Salyers, Joy

Abstract:

In an introduction to the rest of the journal issue, the author recounts how the Folklore Society was founded and some of the strides it has made.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 60 Issue 1 and 2, Fall/Summer 2013, p4-5 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Folklore Society

Record #:

39438

Author(s):

Edwards, Matt

Abstract:

Becoming a musician at a young age, one of McMillian’s greatest contributions has been his teaching career. He began teaching music in a shack behind his house in 1975, and stopped charging them money, instead doing it for free or charging a canned food donation to the community.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 60 Issue 1 and 2, Fall/Summer 2013, p17-20 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Brown-Hudson Folklore Award; Musicians

Record #:

39439

Author(s):

Simpson, Bland

Abstract:

Barbara Garrity-Blake is the co-leader of the Down East Cajun and acoustic-roots band the Unknown Tongues and founder of the annual folk-feast at the Gloucester Mardi Gras.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 60 Issue 1 and 2, Fall/Summer 2013, p21-23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Brown-Hudson Folklore Award; Musicians; Folk festivals

Record #:

39440

Author(s):

Bateman, Flicka

Abstract:

Karen are the largest ethnic minority in Burma; fleeing from the Burmese army, they crossed into Thailand to live in refugee camps for years. Being highly persecuted incentivized them to hold onto their culture, especially when they entered new places such as North Carolina. Wai contributes to the perpetuation of the culture through her leadership of a youth group.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 60 Issue 1 and 2, Fall/Summer 2013, p24-27 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Minorities; Community Traditions Award--NC Folklore Journal; Refugees; Refugees--Burma--Karen

Record #:

39441

Author(s):

Creech, Willian

Abstract:

Creech reviews Patterson’s book on gravestones. The gravestones give brief glimpses of the dead that can be linked to anecdotes and legends recorded early by local Presbyterians, helping the author focus on individuals taking roles in crises within the community, enabling him to help the reader see them and their long-vanished world.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 60 Issue 1 and 2, Fall/Summer 2013, p85-87 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Books--Reviews; Cemeteries; Gravestones

Record #:

39442

Author(s):

Ferguson, Robert Hunt

Abstract:

Ferguson reviews the co-authored guidebook about music in eastern North Carolina, focusing on the vibrant traditions and present-day celebrations of African American music.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 60 Issue 1 and 2, Fall/Summer 2013, p88-90 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Books--Reviews; African American musicians; Music--African Americans

Record #:

39443

Author(s):

Hatch, Evan

Abstract:

Brewer is a youth leader for the Lumbee tribe, teaching traditional cultural aspects such as song, dance, music, crafts, games, and more.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 60 Issue 1 and 2, Fall/Summer 2013, p8-10 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Brown-Hudson Folklore Award; Lumbee Indians--North Carolina--Education; Dance

Record #:

39444

Author(s):

Canada, Mark

Abstract:

Fazio and Hutchens are both professors at the University of North Carolina Pembroke; they made a documentary film, Voices of the Lumbee, which captured the culture, religious and economic life, and work history of the Lumbee tribe in North Carolina.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 60 Issue 1 and 2, Fall/Summer 2013, p11-14 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Brown-Hudson Folklore Award; Filmmakers--North Carolina; Documentary films; Lumbee Indians--North Carolina

Record #:

39446

Author(s):

McElwee, John

Abstract:

In a tradition dating back to the time of slavery, Blue Monday Shad Fry is and event conducted the day after Easter, when hundreds of shad are caught and cooked in honor of springtime.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 60 Issue 1 and 2, Fall/Summer 2013, p15-19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Community Traditions Award--NC Folklore Journal; Foodways; Festivals--Food; Fish as food; Traditional food

Record #:

39468

Author(s):

Keziah, Jesalyn

Abstract:

Hawkeye Indian Cultural Center has provided services vital to preserving, celebrating, and illuminating cultural traditions of the Native Americans of the sandhills in and around Hoke County since 1997. Their mission is to strengthen families, unite people through cultural enrichment, and enhance the self-sufficiency of underserved and distressed communities.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 61.1 Issue 2, Spring and Summer 2014, p20-23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Community Traditions Award--NC Folklore Journal; Native Americans

Record #:

39471

Author(s):

Thompson, Donald Underwood

Abstract:

The folksong “Barbara Allen” has been documented since the 17th century, but mostly likely originated well before that. The author learned it from his mother, who learned it from her father, who sang it for his children. The song has several variations, but also has three principal melodied to which it is sung or played. The lyrics to the song are transcribed as sung by John Underwood.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 61.1 Issue 2, Spring and Summer 2014, p72-78 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folk music; Folk songs; Ballads

Record #:

39644

Author(s):

Helmstetler, Mary Ann

Abstract:

Mr. Parnell learned the art of rug weaving from his mother and continues to keep her legacy alive by making rugs and teaching others to do the same.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 64 Issue 1 & 2, 2017, p4-6 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Brown-Hudson Folklore Award; Folk artists; Weavers

Record #:

39650

Author(s):

Ebel, Julia Taylor

Abstract:

The chairs Max Woody makes are works of art, but ones that are not meant for a museum or gallery. Each piece is carefully handcrafted for the user; style, size, wood species, and more are all taken into account before Woody begins to craft. He comes from a long heritage of chair makers, and also spreads his knowledge to others who wish to learn.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 64 Issue 1 & 2, 2017, p7-12 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Brown-Hudson Folklore Award; Marion--Description and travel; chair manufacture; Folk artists; Traditional art; Heritage preservation

Record #:

39651

Author(s):

Conway, Cecelia

Abstract:

The Ward family has been in the Beech Mountain area since the Revolutionary War era, and had kept many of their traditions throughout the years. Traditions in the family consist of musicians and musical instrument makers, painters, clothing makers, and more.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 64 Issue 1 & 2, 2017, p13-17 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Community Traditions Award--NC Folklore Journal; Beech Mountain; Traditional music

Record #:

39656

Author(s):

Houchins, Allison S.

Abstract:

Known as a master craftsman for his woodworking abilities, Eddie Hamrick has created works of art for presidents and children alike. He follows the utilitarianism of the craft from the work of his father and grandfather, but still branches out artistically as an artist.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 64 Issue 1 & 2, 2017, p22-24 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Brown-Hudson Folklore Award; Woodworking; Wood-carvers; Artists