Jasper Waugh-Quasebarth Publishes Article on CFS Archives' Collections
A sample of publications from the Ohio Valley Folk Research Project, a mid-20th century Ohio Valley folklore collection initiative. Folklore Archives, Center for Folklore Studies, Ohio State University. Ohio Valley Folk Research Project Collection. Box 1.
A selection of materials from folklorist Rosemary Joyce’s research with Southeast Ohio basket makers in the late 20th century. Folklore Archives, Center for Folklore Studies, Ohio State University. Rosemary Joyce Collection. Box 6.
Former Ohio Field School students Lydia Smith and Jacob Kopcienski interview Brent Bailey on the significance of the Rendville Cemetery in Perry County, Ohio. Folklore Archives, Center for Folklore Studies, Ohio State University. Ohio Field School Collection.
Congratulations to CFS Director and Archivist Dr. Jasper Waugh-Quasebarth on his recent article, "Appalachian Collections at the Ohio State University Center for Folklore Studies Archive." His article appears in the Volume 4, Issue 3 Winter 2024 issue of the Appalachian Curator.
In his article, Dr. Waugh-Quasebarth introduces the CFS's existing collections to researchers, educators, artists and activists of Appalachian Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and beyond with the hopes of inviting collaboration. Highlights from the CFS archives include The Ohio Valley Folk Research Project Collection, Rosemary Joyce Research Materials Collection and the Ohio Field School Collection. Go to Dr. Waugh-Quasebarth's article to learn more about these and other CFS collections that focus on and celebrate Appalachia.
