Record #:

16371

Author(s):

Jerome, Katie

Abstract:

Children's games, like other types of folklore, are modified through time; yet the cultural motivating factors behind these games remain the same. Various forms of the popular game tag have been played in our culture because the concept of capture and pursuit has been an important. But the circumstances under which these games are played change with each successive generation. In this way it also reflects the changing aspects of society.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 23 Issue 4, Nov 1975, p101-104 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Games

Record #:

16372

Author(s):

West, Harry C.

Abstract:

Of all birds of ill omen, the belled buzzard is among the most terrifying to the people of North Carolina, for he signifies the presence of death and corruption. Belled buzzards have been reported in Clay, Davidson, Granville, and Beaufort counties. Most sightings report death to some victim, not caused by the buzzard but by the hand of other men. West presents several stories surrounding the belled buzzard.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 23 Issue 4, Nov 1975, p118-120 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folklore

Record #:

35716

Author(s):

McMahon, Margaret

Abstract:

While exploring around the Cape Fear River, a young man spied a beautiful mermaid, just like the ones that were rumored to be in Scotland. Taking this as a good omen, the man decided to stay in the Cape Fear region and build his life.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 23 Issue 4, Nov 1975, p99-100 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cape Fear River--Description and travel; Folklore; Scots--North Carolina--History--18th Century; Legends; Omens

Record #:

35717

Author(s):

Dugger, Shepherd M.

Abstract:

Believing a spell had been cast on one of his oxen, a man seeks advice from a neighbor on how to break the spell or kill the witch.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 23 Issue 4, Nov 1975, p105-106 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Witchcraft

Record #:

35718

Author(s):

Costner, Sharon

Abstract:

Built upon the rivalry between UNC Chapel Hill and NC State University, well-known jokes have arisen over the years. Samplings of these jokes have been included, categorized by agricultural orientation, stupidity, boorishness, backward sexual and social behavior, and miscellaneous.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 23 Issue 4, Nov 1975, p107-111 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Humor; Colleges and universities--Raleigh

Record #:

35719

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

A collection of rebus puzzles, with the answers.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 23 Issue 4, Nov 1975, p112 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Games

Record #:

35720

Author(s):

Cooley, Gilbert

Abstract:

A collection of ghost stories told by African Americans; the ghosts were primarily benevolent and sometimes helpful.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 23 Issue 4, Nov 1975, p113-117 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Ghost stories

Record #:

35721

Author(s):

Beatty, Roger

Abstract:

Throughout folklore, frogs are often associated with rain and one particular family that now lives in Columbus, Ohio, believe that frogs come to the earth via rain.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 23 Issue 4, Nov 1975, p121-124 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folklore; Animal lore; Frogs; Folklore--Weather

Record #:

35722

Author(s):

McMillan, Douglas J.

Abstract:

In the novel “The Wedding Guest,” author Ovid Pierce included many different folkways, including proverbs, folk beliefs, animal lore, ghosts, and more.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 23 Issue 4, Nov 1975, p125-128 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Books--Reviews; Sayings and phrases; Animal lore; Folk medicine; Ghosts

Record #:

35724

Author(s):

Smith, Julie

Abstract:

A list of how to properly wash clothes.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 23 Issue 4, Nov 1975, p124 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Clothing and dress

Record #:

35725

Author(s):

West, John Foster

Abstract:

A poem about how a woman apparently became pregnant with the devil’s baby.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 23 Issue 4, Nov 1975, p120 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Poetry