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A Conversation with West Virginia State Folklorist Emily Hilliard

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This week, Rick and Laurie are speaking with state folklorist Emily Hilliard from the West Virginia Humanities Council.

They discuss the definition of folklore, the importance and process of collecting it, and the benefits it can provide to the state.

If you have a tip for Emily, call the West Virginia Folklife Program’s Hotline at 1(844)618-3747

The West Virginia Humanities Council website is
http://wvhumanities.org/

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