The Missouri Folklore Society

The Missouri Folklore Society was organized December 15, 1906, “to encourage the collection, preservation and study of folklore in the widest sense, including customs, institutions, beliefs, signs, legends, language, literature, musical arts, and folk arts and crafts of all ethnic groups throughout the State of Missouri.”

snailmail: P.O. Box 1757 Columbia, MO 65205

Please note: the MFS website currently has reduced functionality, during a site migration and rebuild. We thank you for your patience.

Now accepting submissions for Missouri Folklore Studies, an online archive of occasional papers on the traditions of Missouri and its residents.

Students — apply for the Dolf and Becky Schroeder prize in folklore!

New or renewing member? Email the webmaster for current form: adavis@truman.edu

Links especially for members of MFS

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