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 an MA in Interdisciplinary Studies (concentration in Public Sector Folklore) and a BA in history from George Mason University.
Most Recent Posts
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