Abstract The Jan Harold Brunvand papers (1956-2004) consist of materials related to writing and publishing on various aspects of folklore and urban legends. Includes personal and professional correspondence, papers related to his involvement in professional folklore organizations, drafts and notes for published books, research files, reviews, and grant proposals. Jan Harold Brunvand was a professor of English at the University of Utah, an author, and an expert on urban U.S. folklore.

Abstract The Bill Ellis papers (1977-2003) consist of printouts of emails and correspondence with Jan H. Brunvand. Ellis is Associate Professor of English and American Studies at Penn State Hazleton.