Manners and customs -- Shenandoah River Valley (Va. and W. Va.)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Elmer Lewis Smith Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 0166
Abstract
The Elmer Lewis Smith Papers, 20th century, consist of six folders of notes and drafts, compiled and written by Elmer Lewis Smith, on folk superstitions, ghosts, conjuring, powwowing, folk healing, and holiday superstitions in the Shenandoah Valley.
Dates:
20th century
John G. Stewart Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 0157
Abstract
Research materials and topical files pertaining to Shenandoah Valley folk culture including recipes, cures for ailments, folklore stories, and other traditions gathered and documented by John G. Stewart and Elmer Smith, former professors at Madison College (James Madison University).
Dates:
1761-2002; Majority of material found within 1953-1973