Holly Everett

Holly Everett is an Associate Professor cross-appointed between the Department of Folklore and the School of Music at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Holding a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and both M.A. and Ph.D. from Memorial University, her work bridges folklore studies with material culture, tourism, and class dynamics. She is particularly known for her research on roadside memorials, memorial culture, and culinary tourism in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Her research interests include belief systems, occupational folklife, and the intersections of popular culture with tourism. Everett serves as English Language Book Review Editor for Material Culture Review and on the editorial board of Shima: The International Journal of Research into Island Cultures. Her 2002 monograph Roadside Crosses in Contemporary Memorial Culture remains a seminal work in memorial studies.

Publications span topics like memorial assemblages, traditional music in tourism contexts, and foodways as class markers. Her work frequently explores how material objects and cultural practices mediate identity, memory, and societal values. Though no awards are explicitly listed, her editorial roles and impactful publications reflect significant scholarly contributions. She advises graduate students within Memorial University's interdisciplinary frameworks.