Gypsy Lore Society
Encyclopedia
The Gypsy Lore Society was founded in Great Britain in 1888 to unite persons interested in the history and lore of Gypsies and rovers and to establish closer contacts among scholars studying aspects of such cultures. David MacRitchie
was one of its founders and he worked with Francis Hindes Groome
until 1892 to produce its quarterly journal. From 1892, the organisation was dormant until its revival in 1907, when MacRitchie became its president.
Another early member of the society was Sir Richard Burton
, who wrote from Trieste
in 1888:
Since 1989 it has been headquartered in the United States
. Its goals include promotion of the study of Gypsy, Traveler, and similar wandering cultures worldwide. Its biannual journal, Romani Studies, continues its former Journal, concerned with disseminating accurate information aimed at increasing understanding of these cultures in their diverse forms. The Journal appeared in four series, starting in July 1888. The Society's archives are held at the University of Liverpool
.
Among the Gypsy and Traveler cultures represented include those traditionally known as Rom, Romnichels, Calé
, Sinti
, Ludar, Romungre, Irish Travellers, Scottish Travellers
and others.
The Society also sponsors programs and conferences. The Society has established the Victor Weybright Archives of Gypsy Studies, specializing in recent scholarly work on Gypsy, Traveler and related studies, for the benefit of researchers and students.
David MacRitchie
David MacRitchie was a Scottish folklorist and antiquarian.-Early Life:David MacRitchie was the younger son of William Dawson MacRitchie and Elizabeth Elder MacRitchie. He was born in Edinburgh and attended the Edinburgh Southern Academy, the Edinburgh Institute and the University of Edinburgh...
was one of its founders and he worked with Francis Hindes Groome
Francis Hindes Groome
Francis Hindes Groome , miscellaneous writer, son of a clergyman, wrote for various encyclopaedias, etc. He was a student of the Gypsies and their language, and published In Gypsy Tents , Gypsy Folk Tales , and an editor of Borrow's Lavengro...
until 1892 to produce its quarterly journal. From 1892, the organisation was dormant until its revival in 1907, when MacRitchie became its president.
Another early member of the society was Sir Richard Burton
Richard Francis Burton
Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS was a British geographer, explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, cartographer, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer and diplomat. He was known for his travels and explorations within Asia, Africa and the Americas as well as his...
, who wrote from Trieste
Trieste
Trieste is a city and seaport in northeastern Italy. It is situated towards the end of a narrow strip of land lying between the Adriatic Sea and Italy's border with Slovenia, which lies almost immediately south and east of the city...
in 1888:
Since 1989 it has been headquartered in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Its goals include promotion of the study of Gypsy, Traveler, and similar wandering cultures worldwide. Its biannual journal, Romani Studies, continues its former Journal, concerned with disseminating accurate information aimed at increasing understanding of these cultures in their diverse forms. The Journal appeared in four series, starting in July 1888. The Society's archives are held at the University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is a teaching and research university in the city of Liverpool, England. It is a member of the Russell Group of large research-intensive universities and the N8 Group for research collaboration. Founded in 1881 , it is also one of the six original "red brick" civic...
.
Among the Gypsy and Traveler cultures represented include those traditionally known as Rom, Romnichels, Calé
Calé
Calé refers to the Iberian Kale, or Romani people in the Iberian Peninsula .It may specifically refer to:*Romani people in Spain, known as gitanos*Romani people in Portugal, known as ciganosFor their language see:*Caló language...
, Sinti
Sinti
Sinti or Sinta or Sinte is the name of a Romani or Gypsy population in Europe. Traditionally nomadic, today only a small percentage of the group remains unsettled...
, Ludar, Romungre, Irish Travellers, Scottish Travellers
Scottish Travellers
Scottish Travellers, or the people termed loosely Gypsies and Tinkers in Scotland, consist of a number of diverse, unrelated communities, with groups speaking a variety of different languages and holding to distinct customs, histories, and traditions...
and others.
The Society also sponsors programs and conferences. The Society has established the Victor Weybright Archives of Gypsy Studies, specializing in recent scholarly work on Gypsy, Traveler and related studies, for the benefit of researchers and students.
External links
- Gypsy Lore Society webpage contains introductory information on Gypsy and Traveller cultures
- Gypsy collections at the University of Liverpool
- Where to find the GLS Journal in the UK