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Posted by: Meg Nicholas
The American Folklife Center took part in the Library's Halloween-themed Family Day in October. In addition to showcasing a few items from the archive, AFC staff led visitors in an activity (making paper fortune-tellers) and encouraged participation in an engagement question around cryptids, ghost stories and urban legends.
Posted in: AFC Events, Halloween, La Llorona, Legends
Posted by: Meg Nicholas
Inspired by an annual re-watch of the alien invasion film "Independence Day," Folklife Specialist Meg Nicholas takes readers on a journey through some of the UFO-related stories found in the American Folklife Center's archives.
Posted in: Beliefs, Collection Highlight, Legends
Posted by: Meg Nicholas
Bigfoot, a legendary creature known for its shyness and ability to blend in with its surroundings, can be found in the American Folklife Center and several other special collections throughout the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Beliefs, Caught My Eye, Legends