Gypsy Lore Society - Definition

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. 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 represents include those traditionally known as Rom, Romanichels, Cale, 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.

External links

• Gypsy Lore Society webpage (http://www.gypsyloresociety.org/) contains introductory information on Gypsy and Traveller cultures
• Gypsy collections at the University of Liverpool (http://sca.lib.liv.ac.uk/collections/gypsy/intro.htm)
• Where to find the GLS Journal in the UK (http://sca.lib.liv.ac.uk/collections/gypsy/journal.htm)