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Texas Folklore Society
By Texas Folklore Society

Posted April 26, 2024 to News.

Three Receive Fellows Honors

Elizabeth Duncan, Jack Duncan, and Lee Haile were honored as the latest Fellows of the Texas Folklore Society at our 105th Annual Meeting.

 

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Texas Folklore Society
By Texas Folklore Society

Posted November 14, 2022 to News.

Library open to TFS members, Tarleton State family

The relocation of the Texas Folklore Society to Tarleton State University has allowed us to make accessible an extensive collection of books that very few people have had the opportunity to fully explore.

 

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Texas Folklore Society
By Texas Folklore Society

Posted June 30, 2022 to News.

New book dives into Ab's spelunking adventures

William Elliott, PhD., a longtime friend of F.E. “Ab” Abernethy, has published a portion of Ab's memoir, detailing the spelunking adventures and more. Ab served as Secretary-Editor for the for TFS from 1971–2004.

 

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Texas Folklore Society
By Texas Folklore Society

Posted April 25, 2022 to News.

Texas Folklore Society Joins Roadside Marker Program

Texas Folklore Society will vet applications for Legends & Lore Roadside Markers.

 

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Texas Folklore Society
By Texas Folklore Society

Posted April 7, 2022 to News.

TFS NAMES 2022 FELLOWS

Over the years, the Texas Folklore Society has honored as Fellows folks who have shown their dedication and commitment to the mission of the Society. In 2022, TFS honors three individuals, dedicated to preserving and promoting folklore, Jim Harris, Mary Harris, and Jean Granberry Schnitz. Click "Read More" to learn about these fine fellows and their contributions.

 

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Texas Folklore Society
By Texas Folklore Society

Posted April 6, 2022 to News.

Haile honored with Hootenanny Award

In 1956, Hermes Nye organized the first official TFS Hootenanny. We figured 65 years later would be the perfect time to honor someone from our family who has been an important part of keeping that tradition alive. The recipient of the inaugural Hermes Nye Hootenanny Award is Lee Haile of Tarpley, Texas, who has been leading hoots for the past few decades.

 

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