American Folklore Society
Founded: 1888 Admitted to ACLS: 1945
The purposes of the Society shall be to stimulate and encourage interest and research in folklore in all its aspects; to aid in the dissemination of the results; to promote responsible application of such research in the broad variety of settings in which folklorists work; to publish and distribute publications, reports and journals; to serve as a bond among those interested in the study of folklore; to enhance the professional well-being of the Society's members; and to engage in such other activities as are consonant with the foregoing purposes.
CEO Representative and Society Contact
Jessica A. Turner
Executive Director
American Folklore Society
Delegate
Patricia A. Turner
University of California, Los Angeles
term ends 12/31/2021President
Norma E. Cantu
Professor
Trinity University
term ends 12/31/2021Membership:
Individual: 1,025
Meetings:
10/20/2021 - 10/24/2021 Harrisburg, PA