Richard Dorson | |
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 Richard M. Dorson | |
| Born | March 12, 1916 New York, New York |
| Died | September 11, 1981 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Harvard University (BA, MA, PhD) |
| Occupation(s) | Folklorist, professor, director |
| Known for | Study of folklore |
Richard Mercer Dorson (March 12, 1916 – September 11, 1981) was an American folklorist, professor, and director of the Folklore Institute at Indiana University. Dorson has been called the "father of American folklore"[1] and "the dominant force in the study of folklore".[2]
- ^ Nichols, Amber M. Richard M. Dorson Archived June 10, 2008, at the Wayback Machine. Minnesota State University, Mankato eMuseum. URL accessed April 21, 2006
- ^ Michigan State University. Michigan Heritage Awards 2003. Michigan Traditional Arts Program. URL accessed January 19, 2019.