Folklore fieldwork collection, 1990-2019

Summary

Creator:
Henken, Elissa R. and University of Georgia. Department of English
Date:
1990-2019
Extent:
14 Linear Feet (14 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Folklore fieldwork collection, UA92-012, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection has transcripts of interviews and research projects conducted by students for Dr. Elissa R. Henken's "Introduction to folklore" English class. The interviews (1990-2019) were originally either tape recorded or video taped and then transcribed by the students. The transcriptions were deposited in the English Department's Folklore Archives and have now been transferred to University Archives. The varied folklore subjects range the gamut from women's issues to Demosthenian related tales of Robert Toombs.

Biographical / historical:

The Introduction to Folklore course in the University of Georgia's Department of English covered discipline of folklore, its aims, methods, and subject matter. It explored the major genres of verbal folklore--folk speech, proverbs, riddles, rhymes, legends, folktales, ballads, and folksong--along with folk customs, festivals, and material culture.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Folklore fieldwork collection, UA92-012, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.