Richard Dorson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Richard Dorson

American folklorist

Date of Birth: 12-Mar-1916

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 11-Sep-1981

Profession: historian, academic, anthropologist, children's writer, collector of fairy tales

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Richard Mercer Dorson (March 12, 1916 – September 11, 1981) was an American folklorist, author, professor, and director of the Folklore Institute at Indiana University.