Tarp man of Sullivan County
| Description: |
Robert Gilloglys transcribed interview of Charles Alexanders account of the Tarp Man of Sullivan County. According to Alexander, the man lived in Sullivan County, Indiana, and when a road was built on his property he burned down his house, shot his dog, laid down a tarp, and killed himself. |
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| Origin: | 1972-02 |
| Source: |
http://indstate.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/folklore/id/1354 |
| Collection: |
Indiana State University Folklore Archives |
| Subjects: |
Suicides Hermits Fire Folklore |
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