American Folklore Society
Also known as
The American Folk-lore Society
**The American Folklore Society** (AFS) is the US-based professional association for folklorists, founded in 1888 by William Wells Newell. The AFS is a member organization in the American Council of Learned Societies.
The Society's quarterly publication is the *Journal of American Folklore*.
About American Folklore Society (Organization)
**The American Folklore Society** (AFS) is the US-based professional association for folklorists, founded in 1888 by William Wells Newell. The AFS is a member organization in the American Council of Learned Societies.
The Society's quarterly publication is the *Journal of American Folklore*.
Started 1888-01-01
