Item 201 - Copy letter from R. H. Codrington to J. G. Frazer

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Reference code

Add. MS b/35/201

Title

Copy letter from R. H. Codrington to J. G. Frazer

Date(s)

  • c 1947-c 1955 (Creation)

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Item

Extent and medium

1 item; typescript copy

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Scope and content

Wadhurst, Sussex. Dated December 4, 1888 - Discusses harvest customs and couvade, per Frazer's questions, and adds that Melanesians don't believe in demons, but spirits; also discusses exogamous groups and his evolving opinion of totems in Melanesia.

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