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Letters to Maurice Fleming, mainly relating to traditional Scottish song, stories and folklore. Correspondents include Mary Brooksbank, Hamish Henderson, Ewan McColl and Jeannie Robertson.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13168

Scope and Contents

The letters are from a wide range of correspondents in Scottish traditional music and literary circles. They largely relate to traditional Scottish song and story, and to the work of Hamish Henderson and his like in collecting it.

Dates

  • Creation: 1960-2001 and undated.

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Extent

0.07 Linear metres (8 files.)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The arrangement largely follows the groupings which the vendor imposed on the material.

Other Finding Aids

Inventory.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, 2010, from M. Fleming, Blairgowrie.16 June 2010

Appraisal

All the material offered is retained.

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700