Angus Kress Gillespie

Angus Kress Gillespie is a Professor of American Studies at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, within the School of Arts and Sciences. He is affiliated with the Department of American Studies and actively contributes to teaching and research in American folklore and cultural studies.

His research spans a broad spectrum of American folklore, including traditional myths, legends, ballads, and contemporary phenomena such as urban legends and conspiracy theories. He also investigates physical expressions of folklife, such as architecture, crafts, cookery, cattle ranching, seafaring, and fence construction. Occasionally, he teaches courses on 'weird folklore,' covering creatures like Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Jersey Devil.

Gillespie has published on regional topics, including Port Newark, reflecting his deep engagement with local and national cultural narratives. His teaching includes courses like The American West and American Folklore, which explore historical figures such as Buffalo Bill, Casey Jones, Calamity Jane, and Molly Pitcher.

He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and maintains an active academic presence with regular office hours and a publicly listed email address.

• Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

There are no listed scientific awards or major grants in the provided text. No information is available about students he may have advised.

Gillespie does not appear to be associated with any formal lab or research team, but his work contributes significantly to the cultural and ethnographic understanding of American society through the lens of folklore.