Sorry to report Linda Morley died this morning, after many years of increasingly debilitating health problems. Arrangements to be announced. Linda completed her doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania and studdied under Dr. Kenneth Goldstein. She held teaching positions in Boston/Cambridge and New Hampshire colleges/universities. She was New Hampshire state folklorist. Published numerous articles, books, liner notes, reviews, and organized exhibitions related to folk material culture. A consultant to Peter Johnson's LIVING FOLK records, and adviser to the EISTEDDFOD traditional music festival. Lifetime member of the American Folklore Society. May she rest in peace! Thomas.
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