MUNFLA

The Memorial University of Newfoundland Folklore and Language Archive (MUNFLA) was created in 1968 and houses extensive collections of folklore and folklife.

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Posts are no longer being made to this account. You can stay up to date on MUNFLA news and events through our website, the MUN Folklore and Language Archive Facebook page, @ munfla_archive on Instagram, or @ https://t.co/x3WwVeQe4E on Bluesky!

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Chris Greencorn, MUNFLA's inaugural Herbert and Violetta Halpert Research Fellow, is scheduled to give a presentation on his research next Wednesday. Follow the link to our UPCOMING EVENTS for full details: https://t.co/NdYo96ZiwO

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Under the direction of current Department of Folklore MA student Lo Lundrigan, and with support from @MemorialU's Office of Public Engagement, please join our inaugural cohort of Local Artists in Residence (LAIR) as they discuss how the MUNFLA collection inspired new works!

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For today’s #MissusMonday we’re sharing a silly anecdote from Sister M. Charles Murphy, related to death and burial customs. While we do know that Sister Murphy’s name is Mary, I had to share this one because it’s just so funny!

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This is a free event, but a ticket is required.
Reserve your free ticket online or by calling [phone]

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The Memorial University Folklore and Language Archive (MUNFLA) presents a public roundtable about folklore and archival research in radio and podcast productions, featuring graduates of Memorial University's Folklore Department.

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For today’s #MissusMonday we’re sharing a folk belief about fish, from Mrs. E. Whelan of St. John’s.

Did you know that fish in considered “brain food” because of its high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids?

And as always, can you help us give Mrs. Whelan her first name?

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As part of @MemorialU's 100th Anniversary, 100 individuals will be selected and celebrated for their contributions to our university and the world. These individuals, known as the Centennial 100, include our very own co-founder Dr. Herbert Halpert: https://t.co/qCLotIjKtm

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LISTENING TO PEOPLE: FOLKLORE ON THE RADIO This is a free event but a ticket is required. Reserve your free ticket online: (https://t.co/f1pdN814zy...) or by calling [phone].
Sponsored by MUNFLA through MUN's 100th Anniversary Fund.
Photo credit: Terra Barrett

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As part of MUN's 100th Anniversary celebrations, please join us at The Rooms' Theatre, from 7:00-8:30 pm on September 12, 2025 for a public roundtable on the use of folklore & archival research in radio & podcast productions.
[Photo credits: A. McEwan, Terra Barrett & R. Nolan]

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For today’s #MissusMonday, we’re sharing this anecdote regarding the Newfoundland accent and our tendency to add/drop H’s.

And as always, can you help us give C. Gillingham her first name?

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For today’s #MissusMonday we’re sharing a joke from Mrs. Baxter Martin of LaScie.

Also, can I just say, this is a pretty funny insult. Do you know any similar ones?

And can you help us give Mrs. Martin her first name?

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For today’s #MissusMonday we’re sharing a proverbial expression from Mrs. Melvin Holmes of Seldom, Fogo Island.

Have you heard this one before? It’s new to me!

And as always, can you help us give Mrs. Holmes her first name? [MUNFLA 80-249]

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Specific details regarding the Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (ANLA)'s virtual summer mentorship program can be found here: https://t.co/eCBhoTaXED
Please share!

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Interested in learning about archives and archiving? Check out this virtual mentorship program being offered by our good friends at the Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives (ANLA): https://t.co/Fgw9cbdJ29

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For today’s #MissusMonday we’re sharing a mnemonic device that helps you to remember the Latin declension.

Declension is a set of patterns according to which Latin words are altered to show grammatical case.

And, as always, can you help us give Miss M. Wall her name?

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For today’s #MissusMonday we’re sharing an example of childlore from Mrs. D. Parsons.

If you know this one, do you say “all around the garden” or “round and round the circle”?

And as always, can you help give Mrs. Parsons her first name?

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For today’s #MissusMonday we’re sharing an example of folk language from Mrs. Wicks of Badger’s Quay.

Have you ever heard cancer referred to as “wild lupus”? This one is new to me!

And as always, can you help give Mrs. Wicks her first name?

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For today’s #MissusMonday we’re sharing a belief from Mrs. R Laite or Trinity.

The idea is that the sound of bells ringing in your right ear is a sign of good news to come!

Do you know any omens of good fortune?

And as always, can you help give Mrs. R. Laite her first name?

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She was also instrumental in founding @MUNFLA_Archive , which was developed as an integral part of the research and teaching functions of the Department of Folklore.

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Today we celebrate Violetta (Letty) Maloney Halpert who was born on this day!
Letty, an American folklorist, researcher, and U.S. Navy Veteran, made significant contributions to the field of folklore in Canada.