Western Folklore
According to barre toelken feathers beadwork dance steps and music the events in a story the shape of a dwelling or items of traditional food can be viewed as icons of cultural meaning.
Western folklore. Founded in 1942 it has become the leading american journal devoted to the description and analysis of regional national and international folklore and custom. Western folklore issn 0043 373x the journal of the western states folklore society formerly california folklore society is published quarterly in winter spring summer and fall. Western folklore is a quarterly academic journal for the study of folklore published by the western states folklore society formerly the california folklore society. National cowboy poetry gathering sponsors. Western folklore published by california folklore society. Western folklife center 501 railroad street elko nevada 89801 775 738 7508 fax. Native american cultures are rich in myths and legends that explain natural phenomena and the relationship between humans and the spirit world.
The journal is abstracted and indexed in historical abstracts humanities. The western folklife center is a non profit 501 c 3 organization based in elko nevada. Please allow three weeks for delivery foreign mail may take up to. The western folklife center is a 4 star charity. Click to see more information. Volume 79 number 2 3 spring summer 2020 the most recent issue of western folklore was mailed on march 24 2020. Western folklore is the journal of the western states folklore society formerly the california folklore society.
Produced by kathy weiser alexander narrated by dave alexander. Banner photo by christina barr. During this time thousands of pioneers pushed their way westward in search of land better lives gold and silver. Please consult with your attorney or tax advisor for the various tax benefits and restrictions that may apply to your specific situation. It was established in 1942 as the california folklore quarterly and obtained its current name in 1947. 775 738 2900 rss site map contact us. Read 1100 articles with impact on researchgate the professional network for scientists.
The old west often referred to as the wild west encompasses the period after the civil war the rest of the 1800s and the early part of the 20th century up to 1912 when the last mainland states entered the union. It is indexed in jstor.