The Gypsy Lore Society

THE GYPSY LORE SOCIETY

The Gypsy Lore Society, an international association of persons interested in Gypsy and Traveler Studies, was founded in Great Britain in 1888. Since 1989 it has been headquartered in the United States. Its goals include promotion of the study of Gypsy, Traveler, and analogous peripatetic cultures worldwide; dissemination of accurate information aimed at increasing understanding of these cultures in their diverse forms; and establishment of closer contacts among scholars studying any aspects of these cultures.

These Gypsy and Traveler cultures include those traditionally known, or referring to themselves as Rom, Romanichels, Cale, Sinti, Ludar, Romungre, Irish Travelers, Scottish Travelers and many others. The Society sponsors programs and conferences and publishes the twice-yearly Romani Studies (continuing Journal of the Gypsy Lore Society), a quarterly Newsletter and other occasional publications. The Society has also 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.

Announcements:

NEW! Call for Papers: Young Scholar's Prize in Romani Studies. Click here for information on the 2008 competition.

NEW! 2008 Annual Meeting: The 2008 Annual Meeting and Conference will be held August 28 through 30 at the Georgetown University Conference Hotel, Washington, DC. For more information on the conference, click here.

Research Consultation Program: Students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs and intending to pursue research in any aspect of Gypsy/Romani Studies are invited to contact the Gypsy Lore Society. Through its Research Consultation Program, the Gypsy Lore Society will pair students with scholars with experience in the field who can provide advice and guidance in their research. Those interested should provide their names, complete mailing address, email address, telephone and fax numbers, institution, department, and as detailed a description as possible of research interest. Write to Research Consultation Program.

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Revised: 12/20/2007