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First Timers and Old Timers: the Texas Folklore Society Fire Burns On

The Texas Folklore Society has been alive and kicking for over one hundred years now, and I don’t really think there’s any mystery as to what keeps the organization going strong. The secret to our longevity is simply the constant replenishment of our body of contributors. We are especially fortunate in recent years to have had papers given at our annual meetings by new members—young members, many of whom are college or even high school students. These presentations are oftentimes given during s… more

Date: December 15, 2012

Creator: Untiedt, Kenneth L.

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Press

Celebrating 100 Years of the Texas Folklore Society, 1909-2009

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… more

Date: December 15, 2009

Creator: Texas Folklore Society

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Press

[Woman holds drawing of Suvannamaccha in Thailand classroom]

Photograph of a woman holding a drawing, taken during a UNT delegation's trip to Thailand. The woman can be seen standing on the right side of the photograph, looking down. She is holding a piece of paper out in front of her for the camera. A black and white drawing of Suvannamaccha, a mermaid princess popular in Thai folklore, can be seen on the paper.

Date: December 2009

Item Type: Photograph

Location: 15.870032 100.992541

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections