Folklore as a Reflection of the Transformation of American Culture

FAIN: FB-13062-77

John L. Oldani
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville (Edwardsville, IL 62026-0001)

To study the folklore, the oral transmission of culture, its several different communities in Florida. Techniques involved are identifying the area, culturally, historically, and geographically, selecting promising informants through interviews, and analyzing the material for motifs, collation, and possible publication of the work involved.