Mary A. Griffiths Memorial Award for Folklore Field Research

Abstract

The Mary A. Griffiths Memorial Award for Folklore Field Research was established in 1990 by the Memorial University of Newfoundland Folklore Society to honour the memory of Mary Griffiths (1967–1990), a student of folklore from Ship Harbour, Placentia Bay. Active in the Folklore Society and preparing to pursue graduate studies in folklore at Memorial, Mary exemplified the curiosity, dedication, and community engagement that continue to inspire students today.