Richard Dorson
American folklorist (1916–1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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Richard Dorson | |
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Born | March 12, 1916 New York, New York |
Died | September 11, 1981(1981-09-11) (aged 65) |
Nationality | American |
Education | Harvard University (BA, MA, PhD) |
Occupation(s) | Folklorist, professor, director |
Known for | Study of folklore |
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