Vance Randolph

Vance Randolph (1892–1980) was a pioneering folklorist and professional writer renowned for his extensive studies of the traditional culture of the Ozarks in Missouri and Arkansas. He published over sixty books and articles, including major works like Ozark Folksongs, Ozark Superstitions, and Down in the Holler, which remain standard references for Ozark folk speech and folklore.