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Greg Harris, President and CEO of Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall Fame, draws on his background as a folklorist and his previous experience at the Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, to discuss how attendees at signature community gatherings such as sporting events, games, and concerts use stories and materials culture to quickly establish connections and create a sense of community with fellow fans. He also explores how both the Cooperstown museum and the Rock Hall incorporate folklore and mythic origin stories to shape their institutional identities and narratives.
For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/video-12217
Greg Harris, President and CEO of Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall Fame, draws on his background as a folklorist and his previous experience at the Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, to discuss how attendees at signature community gatherings such as sporting events, games, and concerts use stories and materials culture to quickly establish connections and create a sense of community with fellow fans. He also explores how both the Cooperstown museum and the Rock Hall incorporate folklore and mythic origin stories to shape their institutional identities and narratives.
For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/video-12217
