Richard Dorson

American folklorist (1916–1981)

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Lived 1916–1981, aged 65United States

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Aged 65
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Updated 2026-07-08

Richard Mercer Dorson was an American folklorist, professor, and director of the Folklore Institute at Indiana University. Dorson has been called the "father of American folklore" and "the dominant force in the study of folklore".

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Discogs
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ريتشارد دورسون
wikipedia · arz.wikipedia.org
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Riçard Dorson
wikipedia · az.wikipedia.org
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