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

Bibliography  :
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.