Folklore

INTRODUCTION

This guide lists resources in the area of folklore which are available in the Reference area of the Hayden Library. It is not a comprehensive bibliography, but rather a selective list of sources useful for researching a topic in folklore. The guide covers dictionaries, handbooks, guides, and indexes and abstracts.

DICTIONARIES, HANDBOOKS, GUIDES

1. Ashliman, D.L. Guide to Folktales in the English Language: Based on the Aarne-Thompson Classification System. New York: Greenwood, 1987.
   GR 74.6.A84x HAYDEN REF
   
   Gives the many variations of folktales. International in scope. Chapters include animals, magic, and religion.
   
2. Baughman, Ernest W. Type and Motif-Index of the Folktales of England and North America. Indiana University Folklore Series, No. 20. The Hague: Mouton,1966.
   GR 67.B3 HAYDEN REF
   
   Frequency and distribution of folktales and their relationship to each other.
   
   
3. Briggs, Katharine. Encyclopedia of Fairies: Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies and other Supernatural Creatures. New York: Pantheon, 1976.
   GR 549.B74 1976b HAYDEN REF
   
   Encyclopedia of fairy folklore, international in scope.
   
   
4. Briggs, Katharine. Dictionary of British Folk-Tales in the English Language. 2 vols. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1970.
   GR 141.B69 HAYDEN REF
   
   Source has two main sections, Folk Narratives and Folk Legends. Has a list of sources, an index of tale-types and migratory legends, and an index to story-titles in Part A (all in Volume 1).
   
   
5. Brunvand, Jan H. Folklore: A Study and Research Guide. New York: St. Martin's, 1976.
   GR 66.B7x HAYDEN REF
   
   Discusses definitions and theories. Gives reference works, journals, and genres. Also has a section on writing a research paper. Good starting point for research.
   
   
6. Clements, William M. and Frances M. Malpezzi. Native American Folklore, 1879-1979: An Annotated Bibliography. Athens, OH: Swallow, 1984.
   E 98.F6 C575x HAYDEN REF
   
   Annotated bibliography with books and articles organized according to tribal groups, which in turn are organized by culture areas. Author and subject indexes are included.
   
   
7. Cohen, Hennig and Tristram Potter Coffin, eds. Folklore of American Holidays. Detroit: Gale, 1987.
   GT 4803.F65 1987 HAYDEN REF
   
   Compilation of more than 400 beliefs, legends, superstitions, proverbs, riddles, poems, songs, dances, games, plays, pageants, fairs, foods, and processions associated with over 100 American calendar customs and festivals.
   
   
8. Dundes, Alan, comp. Folklore Theses and Dissertations in the United States. Austin: University of Texas Press, 1976.
   GR 65.D85 HAYDEN STACKS
   
   Chronological from 1860-1968, with subject, author, and institution indexes.
   
   
9. Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1984.
   GR 35.F82 1984 HAYDEN REF
   
   Survey articles are included in this source. Also has a key to countries, regions, cultures, culture areas, peoples, tribes, and ethnic groups. ASU also has the 1972 edition.
   
   
10. Jobes, Gertrude. Dictionary of Mythology, Folklore and Symbols. New York: Scarecrow, 1962.
    GR 35.J6 1962 HAYDEN REF
    
    A dictionary of names and objects with definitions of their significance. Part 3 (the supplement) is a subject index.
    
    
11. MacDonald, Margaret Read. Storyteller's Sourcebook: A Subject, Title, and Motif Index to Folklore Collections for Children. Detroit: Gale, 1982.
    GR 74.6 M3 1982 HAYDEN REF
    
    Indexes 556 folktale collections and 389 picture books, all the folktale titles that appeared in Children's Catalog 1961-1981, and older titles that are still in use in children's libraries. Indexes include: motifs, tale titles, subjects, ethnic and geographic index, key motifs for Aarne-Thompson type 300-1199, and a bibliography of collections and single editions indexed.
    
    
12. Shannon, George W.B., comp. Folk Literature and Children: An Annotated Bibliography of Secondary Materials. Westport, CT: Greenwood, 1981.
    GR 43.C4 S5 HAYDEN REF
    
    Annotated bibliography with both journal articles and books on children and folk literature. There are author, title, and subject indexes.
    
    
13. Simmons, Merle E. Folklore Bibliography for 1973. Bloomington: Folklore Institute Monograph Series, vol. 28, Indiana University Publications, 1975.
    GR 66.F635x 1973 HAYDEN REF
    GR 66.F635x 1975 HAYDEN REF
    GR 66.F635x 1976 HAYDEN REF
    
    These are annotated bibliographies, containing books and articles. All three include author indexes.
    
    
14. Smith, Margo L. and Yvonne M. Damien, eds. Anthropological Bibliographies: A Selected Guide. New York: Redgrave, 1981.
    GN 25.A58x HAYDEN REF
    
    Folklore bibliographies start on page 258.
    
    
15. Tallman, Marjorie. Dictionary of American Folklore. New York: Philosophical Library, 1959.
    GR 105.T3 HAYDEN REF
    
    Broad cross-section of topics, from geographical, occupational, and anthropological, to food, holidays and sayings.
    
    
16. Thompson, Stith. Motif-Index of Folk-Literature. 6 vols. Rev. and enl. Bloomington: Indiana University, 1955.
    GR 67.T52 1955 HAYDEN REF
    
    Classification of narrative elements in folktales, ballads, myths, fables, medieval romances, jest-books, and local legends.

INDEXES AND ABSTRACTS

1. American Humanities Index. 1975- . Annual.
   AI 3.A44x HAYDEN REF (located on Table 7A)
   
   A subject index to articles in the humanities.
   
   
2. Arts and Humanities Citation Index. (AHCI). 1978- . 3/yr with annual cumulations.
   NX 1.A75x HAYDEN REF (located on Table 6B)
   
   Provides author, keyword title and subject access to journal articles and footnote references.
   
   
3. Essay and General Literature Index. 1934- . Quarterly with annual cumulations.
   AI 3.E752 HAYDEN REF (located on Table 7A)
   
   Index to essays and articles in books that are anthologies of writing by different authors. Arranged by author and subject.
   
   
4. Humanities Index. 1974/75-. Quarterly with annual cumulations.
   AI 3.H8x HAYDEN REF (located on Table 7A)
   
   A subject index to mostly American periodicals in the general field of humanities. For material prior to 1974, refer to the Social Sciences and Humanities Index, which it superseded.
   
   
5. MLA International Bibliography of Books and Article on the Modern Languages and Literatures. 1921- . With annual cumulations.
   PB 1.M16x HAYDEN REF (located on Table 7A)
   Online Access via ASU Libraries Network
   
   An index to articles in literature. Volume V of each year contains the folklore material.
   
   
6. Social Sciences Citation Index. 1966- . Quarterly.
   H 1.S618x HAYDEN REF (located on Table 6B)
   Online Access via Web of Science: http://isi1.med.iacnet.com/ISI/CIW.cgi
   
   This index has five-year cumulations (1966-1970, 1971-1975, 1976-1980, 1981-1985) supplemented by annual cumulations. To use, start with the Permuterm Subject Index and look up "Folklore." The list will give a series of names and numbers. From there, go to the Source Index and look up the chosen author. The Source Index has the article title, journal title, volume, and date. For abbreviations, refer to the front of the index. If the author is known go directly to the Source Index.
   
   
7. Social Sciences Index. 1974- . Quarterly, with annual cumulations.
   HI 3.S6x HAYDEN REF (located on Table 4A)
   
   Arranged by subject and author. Look under "Folklore" and check possible cross-references.

OTHER PLACES TO LOOK

The Arizona Collection in the Luhrs Reading Room on the 4th floor has a folklore archive consisting of undergraduate essays from the classes of Drs. Kristin Valentine and Kay Sands at ASU. This collection was started in 1977 and additional essays are added annually. There is a manuscript collection guide that should be used to locate particular essays. The Monthly Catalog in the Government Documents section of Hayden Library (3rd floor), has entries on folklore as well. There are quite a few journals devoted to folklore that can be found by looking in the Current Periodicals Service under the call letters GR.