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Inspired by the #Below show and can't get enough thrills? Dive into the archive for some more mysterious #NewfoundlandAndLabrador folklore!

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Continuing our spooky theme for October, it's #TryItTuesday! Have you ever tried to scare away a toothache? #folklore #spooktober2026

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Here is a morbid riddle from Joe Batt's Arm to kick off the spooky season! Check the comments for the answer. Did you get it right? #riddle #folklore #spooktober2026

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It's time for another #MissusMonday! Can you help us identify Mrs. E. Barry of Grand Falls?

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today is the Autumn Equinox! This is the day the sun "crosses the line," i.e. the celestial equator. What have you heard about the Autumn Equinox? #folklore #calendarcustoms

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Here are some more topics to explore at MUNFLA that start with the letter E! Some may pique your curiosity... You can explore these subjects and more via MUNFLA's online catalogue Capelin here: capelin.library.mun.ca/v/folklore

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Interviews can also be accessed online on Alina’s Youtube channel, Alina Asks, found here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eEE... (6/6)

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COME FROM AWAY INTERVIEW with Beulah Cooper 💙💛 GANDER resident

YouTube video by Alina Asks

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

MUNFLA is proud to have Alina’s project on deposit (MUNFLA accession 2018-279). You can read more about Alina and her project in the following 2019 article from The Gazette: gazette.mun.ca/campus-and-c... (5/6)

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A story of friendships

Alina Sergachov is at the start of a moment. The native of Belarus, who came to Newfoundland and Labrador via Israel, is graduating this week with a master of arts degree in folklore. She devoted much...

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Alina interviewed cast members from the various worldwide Come From Away productions as well as individuals involved in the efforts to house and feed the thousands of people diverted to the Gander area in 2001. (4/6)

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The musical, of course, was inspired by the real-life stories of volunteers from Gander and area who played a significant role in helping those most affected by the tragic events of that day. (3/6)

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In 2018, Folklore master’s student Alina Sergachov began tracing the phenomenon of the 2017 Broadway musical Come From Away by David Hein and Irene Sankoff. (2/6)

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

On this somber 25th anniversary of 9/11, we wanted to highlight some of the inspiring stories of the volunteers who stepped up after the closure of U.S. airspace and redirection of 38 planes to Gander airport. (1/6)

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It's #ThrowbackThursday and the first week back to school or university for students in the province! Here are a few throwback photos of schools throughout the decades. Did you attend one of them? What was back to school season like when you were growing up?

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy Labour Day! MUNFLA is closed today for the Labour Day holiday. How do you celebrate Labour Day?

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It's #FamilyHistoryFriday! Did you know that MUNFLA's collections contain genealogical information? Here are a few examples! #genealogy

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

It's #weatherlorewednesday! Have you ever noticed this effect?

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It's been a while since we shared some of the many topics you can explore at MUNFLA! Here are a few of the topics that begin with D. Is there a particular topic that interests you? You can check out our full catalogue via our website or at the following link: capelin.library.mun.ca/v/folklore

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This month's #ACAHashtagParty with @archivistsdotca.bsky.social is #archivesplay. Sometimes research is all fun and games! Whether you are researching childlore, your community, or revisiting childhood memories, there are plenty of materials to explore in MUNFLA's collections.

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Here's a #weatherlorewednesday post for today! Have you ever heard of this proverb? Do you find it to hold true? #weatherlore #munfla

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

It's time for another #MissusMonday! Can you help us identify Mrs. John R. Loveless of Seal Cove?

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Happy #ThrowbackThursday! These throwback photos are of a boat under construction. The boat was built in Rocky Harbour under the direction of Gordon Shears. Do you have any boat builders in your family?

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

It's #TryItTuesday! This is a recipe for cough syrup from Cape Freels. Have you ever had this folk medicine? What do you use as cough syrup? #folkmedicine #folklore

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

It's #FreakyFriday! This spooky story comes to us from Port Union, Trinity Bay. Have you ever experienced something similar? #folklore #ghoststories

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We've updated our website with the bios for our fantastic 2026 Herbert and Violetta Halpert Research Fellowship Recipients, Maryna Chernyavska and Sarah Perry! Read more about them below: www.mun.ca/munfla/news-...

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Current News | MUNFLA

2026 Herbert and Violetta Halpert Research Fellowship Recipients

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We're highlighting our audio collection with the @archivistsdotca.bsky.social #ArchivesAudio Hashtag Party! Here are a few of our audio collections available in person or online, and some of the fantastic folks who have worked on them. #ACAHashtagParty #MUNFLA

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

It's #TryItTuesday! This one is from Robert's Arm. Have you ever heard of or tried this folk remedy? What do you do for a cold? #folklore #folkmedicine

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

It's #ThrowbackThursday! Here is a photo of upper Battery Road, St. John's. #St.John's #NewfoundlandandLabrador

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

It's #MissusMonday! Can you help us identify Mrs. Crewe of Sandyville? #munfla

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Since it is also St. Swithin's day, let's hope today's weather pattern doesn't last the next forty days!

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It's #WeatherloreWednesday! Today's thunderstorm warning reminded us of this anecdote.

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

It's #FreakyFriday! This one is a ghost story from Clarke's Beach. #ghoststories #folklore

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

It's #ThrowbackThursday! Today's photo is of the former Central Fire Station in St. John's. It was located on Fort Townshend off Bonaventure Avenue. The new Central Fire Station on the other side of Fort Townshend opened on September 17th, 2004. #St.John's

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Here is a rhyme to say when you are out fishing this season! Have you ever heard of this one? Did it work for you? #fishing #munfla

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

It's time for another #MissusMonday! Can you help us identify Mrs. Fred Anderson of Sandyville?

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

It's #ThrowbackThursday and we are joining @archivistsdotca.bsky.social #ArchivesFashion Hashtag Party! Here are some fantastic fashions throughout the decades from our photograph collection. Did you wear any of these fashions? #ACAHashtagParty #MUNFLA

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

It's time for another riddle! The answer is in the comments below. #folklore #riddles

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

It's #TryItTuesday! Have you ever used vinegar strips to treat a headache? What is your go-to headache cure? #folklore

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

It's #WeatherloreWednesday! How many seagulls have you seen today?

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

It's #MissusMonday! Can you help us identify Mrs. Philip Williams of St. John's, formerly of Burnt Island(s)? #archives

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Here's a riddle this Thursday! Can you guess the solution? The answer is in the comments below. #riddles

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

It's #TryItTuesday! Have you ever used cod liver oil for chest congestion? What did your family do to treat it? #folklore #folkcures #munfla

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

It's time for another #WeatherloreWednesday! Have you heard any of these sayings before? We're certainly looking for a patch of blue sky today. #folklore

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

It's time for another #MissusMonday! Can you help us identify E. Martin of LaScie?

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

It's #ThrowbackThursday! Here is a photo of the breakwater in Petty Harbour. Do you notice any changes?

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Sharing on behalf of our colleague and friend, Derek Piotr, an independent folklorist/archivist located in the eastern US. Please reach out to Derek if you are interested in learning more about his project!

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MUNFLA @munfla-archive.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Today's #CalendarCustom is Victoria Day weekend! The Victoria Day holiday is typically the Monday preceding May 25th. Does your family go fishing or camping around May 24th? Have you ever been on the trouters' special train?

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