Celebrating 100 Years of the Texas Folklore Society, 1909-2009 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Celebrating 100 Years of the Texas Folklore Society, 1909-2009 write by Kenneth L. Untiedt. This book was released on 2009. Celebrating 100 Years of the Texas Folklore Society, 1909-2009 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The Texas Folklore Society is one of the oldest and most prestigious organizations in the state. Its secret for longevity lies in those things that make it unique, such as its annual meeting that seems more like a social event or family reunion than a formal academic gathering. This book examines the Society's members and their substantial contributions to the field of folklore over the last century. Some articles focus on the research that was done in the past, while others offer studies that continue today. This book does more than present a history of the Texas Folklore Society: it explains why the TFS has lasted so long, and why it will continue.
Thirty-three Years, Thirty-three Works
Thirty-three Years, Thirty-three Works - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Thirty-three Years, Thirty-three Works write by Kenneth L. Untiedt. This book was released on 2016-12-15. Thirty-three Years, Thirty-three Works available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Francis Edward Abernethy served as the Secretary-Editor of the Texas Folklore Society for 33 years. He played an integral part in the process of moving the headquarters from the University of Texas to Stephen F. Austin State University in 1971; for more than three decades, he managed the organization’s daily operations and helped it continue to grow—sometimes through lean years, both financially and in terms of academic interest. In addition to fostering many new members and guiding their contributions to folklore scholarship, his editorial accomplishments were substantial. In all, he edited two dozen volumes of the PTFS series, including the three volumes he wrote himself that serve as the Society’s history, from its beginning in 1909 up until the year 2000. While some publications during his tenure as Secretary-Editor may list the name of another writer (for an Extra Book) or a guest editor (for a special-topic PTFS), he most assuredly provided critical and creative input regarding the style, layout, content, and other aspects of the manuscript to make sure it was worthy of being identified as a TFS book. This Publication of the Texas Folklore Society celebrates Ab Abernethy’s many years of leadership and dedication to collecting, preserving, and presenting the folklore of Texas and the Southwest. Ab’s contributions to the Society’s publications cover a variety of topics. Here, they’ve been organized into some basic categories that serve as chapters. The prefaces to some of the more memorable volumes he edited are included, along with articles he wrote on music, teaching folklore, interesting anecdotes about historical figures and events, and a generalized category of articles on “cultural” examinations of the things we hold dear. In all, these pieces tell us what was important to Ab. In part, it also seems fair to say that these topics are what was—and still is—reflective of what’s important to the Texas Folklore Society.
African American Folklore
African American Folklore - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook African American Folklore write by Anand Prahlad. This book was released on 2016-08-08. African American Folklore available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. African American folklore dates back 240 years and has had a significant impact on American culture from the slavery period to the modern day. This encyclopedia provides accessible entries on key elements of this long history, including folklore originally derived from African cultures that have survived here and those that originated in the United States. Inspired by the author's passion for African American culture and vernacular traditions, African American Folklore: An Encyclopedia for Students thoroughly addresses key elements and motifs in black American folklore-especially those that have influenced American culture. With its alphabetically organized entries that cover a wide range of subjects from the word "conjure" to the dance style of "twerking," this book provides readers with a deeper comprehension of American culture through a greater understanding of the contributions of African American culture and black folk traditions. This book will be useful to general readers as well as students or researchers whose interests include African American culture and folklore or American culture. It offers insight into the histories of African American folklore motifs, their importance within African American groups, and their relevance to the evolution of American culture. The work also provides original materials, such as excepts from folktales and folksongs, and a comprehensive compilation of sources for further research that includes bibliographical citations as well as lists of websites and cultural centers.
Texas Folklore Society. Vol. 1, 1909-1943 (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society ; 51)
Texas Folklore Society. Vol. 1, 1909-1943 (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society ; 51) - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Texas Folklore Society. Vol. 1, 1909-1943 (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society ; 51) write by Francis Edward Abernethy. This book was released on 1992. Texas Folklore Society. Vol. 1, 1909-1943 (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society ; 51) available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Hide, Horn, Fish, and Fowl
Hide, Horn, Fish, and Fowl - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Hide, Horn, Fish, and Fowl write by Kenneth L. Untiedt. This book was released on 2011. Hide, Horn, Fish, and Fowl available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. No matter how sophisticated or technologically advanced we become, there is still something within that beckons us to "the hunt." This desire creates the customs, beliefs, and rituals related to hunting--for deer, hogs, as well as fish and snakes, etc. These rituals and customs lead to some of our most treasured folklore.
