Estonian Folklore Archives

Estonian Folklore Archives
Estonian Folklore Archives (subdivision of the Estonian Literary Museum)
58°22′26.2884″N 26°43′3.6948″E / 58.373969000°N 26.717693000°E / 58.373969000; 26.717693000
LocationTartu, Estonia
Established24 September 1927 (24 September 1927)
Collection
Size31 folklore collections in manuscript to a total of ca 1,500,000 pages, a photo collection of ca 62,000 photographs, sound archive including more than 188,000 pieces, and 1,700 video tapes and films
Other information
DirectorRisto Järv
Websitefolklore.ee/era/ava.htm

The Estonian Folklore Archives (EFA) is the central folklore archives in Estonia. The Archives functions currently as the subdivision of the Estonian Literary Museum but it was established in 1927 as the division of the Estonian National Museum. The current Head of the Archives is Dr. Risto Järv.

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