Ethnic Groups--Europe, Western

Folklore Friday: Irish Edition

eclemens — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:59:02 -0400

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, this Folklore Friday we focus on the legends, beliefs, and traditions of the Irish, as recorded by students for their individual field projects. read more »

(28294) Ethnic Communities, Scottish, Dance, 1922

eclemens — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:21:19 -0400

Three dancers in Highland Dress pose for a photograph while in first position. The young lady on the right wears a smock covered in medals, presumably from previous dance competitions.

(28293) Ethnic Communities, Scottish, Dance, 1922

eclemens — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:18:29 -0400

Two young boys in Highland Dress dance on a raised platform as a bagpiper plays. In the background three young African American boys watch the performance.

(28296) Ethnic Communities, Scottish, Customs, 1932

eclemens — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:32:56 -0400

The bagpipe band of Clan Campbell lead a parade of Scottish organizations down Woodward Avenue to the Central Woodward Christian Church.

(28297) Ethnic Communities, Scottish, Customs, 1970s

eclemens — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:27:48 -0400

A glass is raised in celebration of an unidentified event. Three men wear tartan, two wear kilts and another wear trousers and has a sprig of heather pinned to his jacket. One man wears a sporran. A set of bagpipes and a drum are held at rest.

(28295) Ethnic Communities, Scottish, Dance, 1922

eclemens — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:23:26 -0400

Three young dancers perform before a crowd, most likely during the St. Andrew's Society Highland Games.