
American folklorist and academic (1918-1989)
D. K. Wilgus (* 1. December 1918 in West Mansfield; † 25. December 1989 in Los Angeles) was an american folklorist and academic. He was 71 years old. He was married to Eleanor R. Long-Wilgus. His education included Ohio State University and East High School. He worked at University of California, Los Angeles. He was awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship.