Member News
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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.
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.
Texas Folklore Society Joins Roadside Marker Program
Texas Folklore Society will vet applications for Legends & Lore Roadside Markers.
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.
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.
Welcome
Welcome! Whether you're a longtime member of the Texas Folklore Society, a new friend, or if you're just checking us out, we welcome you! Take our website for a spin In April 2020, our membership elected to move our home office to a new host institution, Tarleton State University. In Stephenville, the university has arranged for us to have a beautiful suite of offices. We've got space for the Secretary-Editor/Executive Director, the Office Manager, a reception area, and plenty of space for our artifacts, library, and records. In addition to the home office, we will be looking for opportunities to partner with organizations across the state by participating in events and/or being a source of sponsorship. If you're interested in visiting the home office for research or just a chat, let us know.
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