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Angus Gillespie ’64 wins Award of Excellence

June 10, 2024

Angus Gillespie ’64 was awarded the Jersey Access Group Award of Excellence in the talk-show category for his show “Old Ways in New Jersey” featuring an interview with Rik Palieri, folk singer. See the interview below.

Angus is a Professor of American Studies at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. His web page characterizes him as “a folklorist who has studied myths, legends, tales, and ballads found in the United States. His courses in folklore range from historic figures such as Buffalo Bill, Casey Jones, Calamity Jane, and Molly Pitcher to contemporary issues such as urban legends and conspiracy theories.”

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