Vance Randolph

Vance Randolph was an American folklorist, author and anthropologist who spent much of his life collecting, recording and publishing the traditional stories and customs of the Ozark region of the United States. He was born in 1892 and lived until 1980, and during his lifetime he published several books, including several volumes of Ozark folktales, and was considered one of the foremost experts on the folklore of the region.

Vance Randolph's principles centered around the belief that traditional folktales, songs and customs were an important part of a region's cultural heritage and should be preserved for future generations. He was committed to collecting and recording these traditions, and to publishing them in a way that was accessible to a wider audience. He saw his work as a way of preserving the cultural heritage of the Ozarks, and of ensuring that these traditions were not lost or forgotten.

Vance Randolph was famous for his work collecting and publishing Ozark folklore, and for his extensive knowledge of the subject. He was a prolific author, and published several books, including several volumes of Ozark folktales, that are now considered classic works in the field of folklore. Some of his most notable works include "Ozark Folksongs" (1947), "Pissing in the Snow and Other Ozark Folktales" (1976), and "Down in the Holler: A Gallery of Ozark Folk Speech" (1953).

Vance Randolph's philosophy was rooted in his belief in the importance of preserving cultural heritage, and in his commitment to collecting, recording and publishing the traditional stories, songs and customs of the Ozarks. He saw his work as a way of preserving the cultural heritage of the region, and of ensuring that these traditions were not lost or forgotten.

Vance Randolph died in 1980, but he remains remembered as one of the foremost experts on Ozark folklore and one of the most important figures in the field of American folklore. Today, his books are still widely read and his contributions to the field of folklore continue to be recognized and celebrated.

As a fun fact, Vance Randolph was also known for his wit and humor, and for his dry sense of humor, which can be seen in many of his books and in his writing style. He was a talented storyteller, and his books are full of interesting and entertaining tales from the Ozarks.