Martin Piniak
| Description: |
Linda Kiralys transcribed interview of Robert Wood Komaras account of Martin Piniak. This account states that Piniak sold all of his possessions and began living as a hermit after the death of his sweetheart. She was killed in a car accident, and Martin blamed himself for her death. It is stated that Piniak tells peopel that he doesnt want to pay taxes and thats why he lives the way he does, but his relatives have confirmed the story about the accident. |
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| Origin: | 1969-04 |
| Source: |
http://indstate.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/folklore/id/1317 |
| Collection: |
Indiana State University Folklore Archives |
| Subjects: |
Tramps Bridges Homeless persons Folklore |
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