Context: The subject is a college freshman, born in South Korea before moving to the United States when they were 12 years old. I wanted to get to know more about any folklore they might have experienced growing up, so I conducted an interview with them to find out. Piece: Subject: You know how… Continue Reading »
Context: The subject is a 19 year old student at USC, her ancestors are Hawaiian and has grown up hearing and experiencing different stories about Hawaiian culture and old folktales. I asked her to coffee to discuss such things. Piece: Subject: “The Nightmarchers, are like ancient Hawaiian warriors who basically walk during certain parts of… Continue Reading »
Folk Story: “I’m pretty sure it’s a legend, but also it might be true…It was before my time. But, I went to a private Jewish high school in LA and there’s a bathroom on campus next to our gym that is fabled to – the girls bathroom specifically – apparently was home to a sex… Continue Reading »
Context: The subject is a student at USC who grew up in Charleston, South Carolina. I wanted to know if there were any local tales or folklore she knew of while growing up, so one night in my dorm I interviewed her for the project. Piece: Subject: “Okay, the graffiti house, right, is this… Continue Reading »
Subject: Family tradition of Narrative Verse. Collection: “Are you ready? There are strange things done in the midnight sun By the men who moil for gold; The Arctic trails have their secret tales That would make your blood run cold; The Northern Lights have seen queer sights, But the queerest they ever did see Was that… Continue Reading »