This index contains references to a select group of American folk characters appearing in books. Books about approximately 200 persons, real or imaginary, are listed in the bibliography. The index is arranged alphabetically by the character's last name and is cross-referenced from nicknames to real names. The call number for each book is given to the left of the entry. Full bibliographic information on all books included appears at the end of the main index, arranged in alphabetical order by the author's last name. Some of the characters included in this index are Ethan Allen, Judge Roy Bean, Billy the Kid, Daniel Boone, Lizzie Borden, Calamity Jane, Diamond Jim, Mike Fink, John Henry, Sam Hart, Little Audrey, Annie Oakley, Pecos Bill, Stackalee, and Rip Van Winkle. (TS)