Building boats since 1951, the artform comes naturally to Ralph Stanley. Dorothy O'Keefe speaks to Stanley about his work building boats.

The act of contradancing, a type of folk dance, is examined in this piece by Leila Childs. She explores the history of this folk dance, the music associated with it, and talks to the dancers themselves to uncover the social aspect of dancing.

As a direct descendant of Barney Beal, Avery Kelley is known for his ability to tell stories. Jill Harvey speaks to Kelley about a trip he took to New York.

Julie Johnson highlights the services provided by Youth and Family Outreach in Portland, which supports youths who are living on the street. Johnson also speaks with girls regarding their personal lives and survival from abuse.

Kelli Gavant highlights the life of Phyllis Rogers, a teacher with SPIRAL Arts, Inc., who suffers from chronic pain following an accident that damaged her brain. Gavant discusses the work that SPIRAL Arts does for their students and how it has helped Rogers and others.

When people come together on Indiana Island to play bingo, they are prepared to spend over twelve hours playing. Julie Maurer documents the community of bingo players at Indian Island Bingo.

Schooner Fare is a folk group that gives a new beat to old songs that were almost forgotten. Amy Schnerr documents how the band aims to give songs back to the people in a contemporary setting.

Salt invites scholars to a conference to speak about how folk culture and popular culture interact. Salt offers a report on the conference.

Juniper Lesnik explores how the Amistad social club in Portland offers individuals who suffer from mental health issues a place to convene and socialize.

Caitie Whelan highlights the life of Roger Berle, a man who actively donates and fundraises money to support his community.

Inside back cover for the November 1987 Salt Magazine, with pictures of Salt Magazine covers.