Item 366-367 - Copy letter from J. Wright to J. G. Frazer

Identity area

Reference code

Add. MS b/37/366-367

Title

Copy letter from J. Wright to J. G. Frazer

Date(s)

  • c 1947-c 1955 (Creation)

Level of description

Item

Extent and medium

1 item; typescript copy

Context area

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Langdale House, Park Town, Oxford. Dated November 7, 1899 - Forwards a query on the word 'Mell' from J. A. Murray; thinks the first meaning of the word is 'the last sheaf cut at harvest'; suggests the dictionary is a useful tool for a folklorist.

Allied materials area

Existence and location of originals

The original letter is housed as ADD.Ms.c.61/34.

Notes area

Note

'Mell' written at top of letter in R. A. Downie's hand.

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