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Floyd Fuller of Randolph, VT describes the shared work and social environment of the annual summer corn husking bees of his youth. Audio and text excerpt from a December 1, 1989 interview with Floyd Fuller conducted by Gregory Sharrow (1989-2073). A…

Black and white wood engragving depicting a corn husking party, also referred to as a husking bee, in New England in the mid 19th century. Published in Harper's weekly, 1858 Nov. 13, p. 728. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.

Rachelson talks about when he feels “like a Miamian” which is especially when dancing salsa, at the ventanita, and every time he hears Spanish.  

Zhou, originally from China, talks about what makes Miami unique culturally and her love for Latin music. 

Perkins Flint of Braintree, VT talks about drying apples in the fall to preserve them for winter. Audio and text excerpt from a November 2, 1968 interview with Perkins Flint conducted by Katharine DuClos (OT1991-3014). Part of the Perkins Flint…

Thelma Neill of Warren, VT and folklorist Jane Beck discuss a recipie for maple sugar pie and the annual Warren, VT town meeting in early spring. Audio and text excerpt from a January 17, 1992 interview with Thelma Neill conducted by Jane Beck…