J. Mason Brewer, Folklorist and Scholar

African American scholar J. Mason Brewer was a true Texas treasure

who holds a preeminent place in the development of folklore studies

in this state. Nonetheless, I have long been amazed that Brewer and

his work are still relatively unknown by many people across Texas, both

on the part of the general public and in academic circles. This volume

provides a powerful and articulate remedy to that situation, highlighting

the importance of his work, the power of his intellect, and the many

contributions he made to understanding the Texas experience.