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Owner of Lan’s Deli in McCormick, SC (McCormick County). His mother, Alberta Gilchrist, was also interviewed for this project.Digital Traditions
General - Traditional Arts
Home to a wealth of folk traditions, South Carolina is culturally and geographically diverse. From the Appalachian Mountains to the Sea Islands and from rural crossroads to urban centers, the state boasts rich sources of traditional culture and folklore. Rooted in family and community activities, folklife involves expressive forms of many kinds that are communicated verbally and by observation or imitation. Folk artists can learn through apprenticeships, but most often are taught informally by family members or close friends. This sharing of information can occur in many different group settings - familial, occupational, religious, social, and educational. Folklife is dynamic by nature, a part of a community's history that continues to develop every day, with every generation.
Digital Traditions was developed to provide access to the Folklife Resource Center (FRC) at McKissick Museum. For thirty years, deeply rooted traditions like quilting, pottery, basketry, communal foodways, and folk music have been documented through audio, video, and photography. For further information about any of the artists featured on Digital Traditions, send your questions and comments to hallagan@mailbox.sc.edu.
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Father Campbell served as the pastor of Camp Baskervill in Pawleys Island, SC (Georgetown County). Camp Baskervill developed summer camps for at-risk youth and was instrumental in bringing together...Audio
Owner of Lan’s Deli in McCormick, SC (McCormick County). His mother, Alberta Gilchrist, was also interviewed for this project.Audio
Various home remedies passed down in their families, including roots, prickly ash, and granddaddy graybeard