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A Guide to Folklore Resources

Folklore Resources on Campus

In the Library

• Find Folklore Resources by Call Number
  Lists call number ranges for print folklore resources.
• Find Folklore Journals
  A selected list of folklore related journals.
• Find Folklore Encyclopedias & Guides
  Reference folklore resources.
• Find Special & Hidden Collections
  Folklore related collections.

Around Campus

• Folklore in Museums
  Folklore artifacts found in University of Illinos at Urbana-Champaign's museums.
• Folklore Related Student Activities
  Folklore student organizations and activities.

Regional Folklore Resources

Museums and Cultural Centers

• Museums in Illinois
• Folklore Websites
• General
• Illinois Folklore
• Regional (Contiguous States)
• Other Regional Sites within U.S.
• Helpful, "What Is Folklore?" Web Sites
• Selected Folklore Study Programs

What is folklore?

Folklore includes a range of expressive culture: stories, music, pottery, games, vernacular architecture, and much more. Learn more about folklore...

• Genres of Folklore
  A list of folklore genres as cited by folklore researchers.
• Folklore as an Academic Discipline
• Suggested Texts on Folklore and Folk Groups
  Readings that define folklore.
• Web Resources Defining Folklore
  A selection of websites that offer various definitions of folklore.

About the Guide to Folklore Resources

The Guide to Folklore Resources was developed by Tracie Wilson, 2006-2007 CLIR Fellow and folklorist with technical assistance by Tabatha Becker, Reference and Web Resources Graduate Assistant.

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Last modified by: Jennifer Hodges on 4/21/09