Richard Dorson
Richard Dorson | |
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Richard M. Dorson | |
| Born | March 12, 1916 |
| Died | September 11, 1981 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Harvard University (BA, MA, PhD) |
| Occupation(s) | Folklorist, professor, director |
| Known for | Study of folklore |
Richard Mercer Dorson (March 12, 1916 – September 11, 1981) 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".