American Folklore Society
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An association of people who study and communicate knowledge about folklore: scholars, teachers, arts and cultural professionals, and community members.
Indiana, USA
Joined September 2015
Did you hear? Atlanta, Georgia will host the 137th Annual Meeting October 18-21, 2025! Not only that, you can be a part of conferences before and after with Oral History Association October 14-19 and Society of Ethnomusicology October 23-26. Mark your Calendars!
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Saying thank you and goodbye to Albuquerque, after a powerful meeting experience. We will hold glimmers of hope through the many storms. Stay safe and stay strong. We will return to these many new conversations on Monday, November 18. Thank you to all. #AFSAM24
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This year, AFS members will vote for AFS President, three seats on the Executive Board, one seat on the Nominating Committee, and five proposed changes to the AFS Bylaws. Learn more, link to the Candidates' Forum recording, and register for town halls at https://t.co/cYxetGZEGn
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As announced at the AFS Business Meeting in Tulsa, the American Folklore Society will meet in Portland, Oregon next year. The theme for the 2023 conference is “Roots, Rootlessness, and Uprooting.” The annual meeting will be held November 1-4, 2023. #afsam23 Learn more at
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The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and the University of Illinois Press are partnering to co-publish and distribute books on country music and related music styles. Learn more at https://t.co/4PmdBmMS4l
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The Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance seeks a folklorist/consultant to build the PA Council on the Arts’ Folk and Traditional Arts program. The deadline for submission is December 15, 2022. Learn more at https://t.co/Pd8M22XkUK
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AFS proposes five amendments to the Bylaws for your vote that would make AFS more adaptable, agile, and sustainable for the long term. Come to a virtual town hall Tuesday, Nov. 22, 12:00 ET, to learn more, ask questions, and share your views.
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The AFS Executive Board asks AFS members to share their views on our activities and intentions. The 2022 Member Survey is now available securely online; the link was emailed to members. The survey will be available until December 30. Learn more at https://t.co/Mani2rND37
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This is a reminder that the American Folklore Society invites you to attend the 2022 Candidates’ Forum, which will take place Friday, November 18, 2022 at 1 pm (EST). Learn more and register at https://t.co/m3qonMFUdO
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Want an MA in Magic? Come to USC! I'm overjoyed to announce that the University of South Carolina’s Department of History has officially launched 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 as a new graduate theme, the first of its kind in North America.
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We have distributed our 2022 Participant Survey via email. Registrants should have the link in the inbox of the email address they used to register for the annual meeting. Please submit your survey response by Friday, December 2, 2022. Learn more at https://t.co/Is8krp53mY
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The American Folklore Society invites you to attend the 2022 Candidates’ Forum, which will take place Friday, November 18, 2022 at 1 pm (EST). Learn more and register at https://t.co/m3qonMFmog
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Applications for the Gerald L. Davis Project Pathway Award, which funds projects that support community scholarship in action, are due November 15, 2022. Learn more and apply at https://t.co/XownJDeFex
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Look at what @creneebailey and @kckayser and I are doing! We'd love to hear from you, and feel free to share!
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Folklorist John Vlach has died after a decade-long struggle with young onset Alzheimer’s disease. Vlach was Professor of American Studies and Anthropology at The George Washington University and Director of the Folklife Program. Learn more at https://t.co/tk07WCJzUT
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Very sad to hear about the passing of John M. Vlach. He was a one-of-kind folklorist who was never afraid to push boundaries and follow his instincts. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and benefitted from his work. (By @thejohnprice) @afsfolklorists #folklorethursday
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The American Folklore Society has been working with field-wide partners to advocate for the Master of Arts program in Folk Studies and the Kentucky Folklife Program at Western Kentucky University. @wku Learn more about AFS' advocacy efforts at https://t.co/VVHpaZcJQ5
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AFS Section prizes and award winners were recognized at 2022 Annual Meeting. Learn more at https://t.co/puzrg0FHUU
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The American Folklore Society congratulates all the honorees and prize recipients named in 2022. #afsam22 Learn more at https://t.co/HT2xmATbmm
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