AUTHOR: Meg Nicholas

Meg Nicholas is a folklife specialist at the American Folklife Center. Her professional interests include contemporary ghost lore and urban legends, the material culture of American Indian artists and communities, and the intersection of folklore, history and science. Prior to joining the Center she served as a government contractor, providing support to tribal offices in the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Administration for Native Americans. Meg holds a master's in Interdisciplinary Studies (concentration in public sector folklore) and a bachelor's in history from George Mason University.
Most Recent Posts
- Chock It Up To Murder (Part Two): The Aftermath April 18th, 2025
- Chock It Up to Murder (Part One): The Incident April 11th, 2025
- Tack Hit: Contextualizing the Library’s Oldest Poster March 21st, 2025
- Come Josephine, In My Flying Machine: Women of Aviation March 10th, 2025
- A Stitch in Time January 24th, 2025
- Handmade and Heartfelt: Traditional Crafts December 23rd, 2024
- Berry Thankful November 29th, 2024
- The Games We Play November 20th, 2024
- The American Folklife Center at Family Day November 4th, 2024