William Ferris

William Ferris, a native of Mississippi, is professor of anthropology and director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi. He has consulted extensively on a variety of projects and produced numerous films, record albums, and television documentaries in the field of folklore. His books include "Blues from the Delta", "Local Color", "Mississippi Black Folklore", and "Afro-American Folk Art and Crafts".

William Ferris, a native of Mississippi, is professor of anthropology and director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi. He has consulted extensively on a variety of projects and produced numerous films, record albums, and television documentaries in the field of folklore. His books include "Blues from the Delta", "Local Color", "Mississippi Black Folklore", and "Afro-American Folk Art and Crafts". See less