SFA Field Notes

The University of Arizona has named one of its endowed professorships for a folklorist who roamed the Sonoran desert in search of beauty hidden in plain view for 40 years and shared that beauty with everyone. The Jim Griffith Public Folklore Chair will serve to honor the work and legacy of “Big Jim” Griffith with … Read more

We are excited to share notes from the field. As folklorists we are always exploring, observing, asking questions, synthesizing, and delighting in culture and heritage. We’ll be sharing our observations and discoveries on occasion in SFA Field Notes.