Richard M. Dorson,his field of expertise is Anthropology

Richard M. Dorson

Richard M. Dorson

Date of Birth :

1916-10-13

Place of Birth :

New York City

Country :

United States

Field of Expertise :

Anthropology

Educational background :

Bachelor of Arts

Master of Arts

Ph.D in history,Harvard University.

Acheivements / Contributions :

Dorson has been called the "Father of American folklore"and "the dominant force in the study of folklore".
Dorson was awarded the Library of Congress award in History of American Civilization in 1946, and three Guggenheim Fellowships (1949, 1964, and 1971).
In 2003, Minnesota State University awarded him their "Heritage Award" posthumously.

source:Richard M. Dorson

Folktales Told Around the World, Land of the Millrats: Urban Folklore in Indiana's Calumet Region, Land of the Millrats: Urban Folklore in Indiana's Calumet Region.