Texas Folklore Society

Publications of THE Texas Folklore Society

Since 1916, we have collected and published folklore of Texas and the Southwest. Our books cover a variety of topics of interest. Members receive the annual publication with their paid membership and have the opportunity to submit their papers for publication.

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Human beings long for connection—with our ancestors, neighbors, family, and friends. Collecting, preserving, and sharing folklore allows us to connect with our past and gives those who follow us an opportunity to continue that connection. How did our fellow Texans entertain, learn, mourn, celebrate the good times, survive the hard times, and conduct their everyday lives? Join us and share your own stories, traditions, and folkways.

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Upcoming Events

East Texas Historical Association meets Sept. 26–28 in Nacogdoches for its annual fall conference.

Sept. 26–28: East Texas Historical Association Fall Conference

John Lomax III, grandson of TFS co-founder and pioneering musicologist John Avery Lomax, presents “The Lomax on Lomax Show,” telling the story of four generations of Lomaxes, who have found, recorded, preserved, promoted, and presented unique American Music for over 140 years.

Oct. 10: The Lomax on Lomax Show comes to Tarleton

Invited Texas writers/authors and storytellers read from, discuss, debate and/or tell stories from the works of J. Frank Dobie on the grounds of the Historic Oakville Jail, located in Oakville, TX.

Nov. 1: Dobie Dichos

The Billy the Kid Outlaw Film Festival challenges creative filmmakers to take the trail less traveled — to explore the lives of the disenfranchised, the broken, and the outcast.

Nov. 1–3: Billy the Kid Film Festival

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News of the Society

Fiestas in Laredo: TFS celebrates book release

By: Texas Folklore Society

Posted December 15, 2024 to News

Texas Folklore Society is celebrating the release of its latest publication, Fiestas in Laredo: Matachines, Quinceañeras, and George Washington's Birthday by Norma E. Cantú.

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