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The Folk-Lore Society - A form letter sent to British societies and institutions of which Sir James is a member announcing the publication of the bibliography and suggesting that each institution subscribe for two or more copies. With notes in Lady Frazer's hand at top asking for the return of the letter, and with a note to the Secretary: '2 1/2 stamp please or letter will be refused'.

From the Rector, Exeter College, Oxford - He must work through Dudley Buxton, who is now Secretary to the Anthropology Committee as relates to the Frazer lectureships; suggests J.G.F. write a letter about Rivet; otherwise H. J. Rose, a good man, will be picked; applauds her work on founding a French Folklore society.

From the Rector, Exeter College, Oxford - Has just reviewed the book ['The Fear of the Dead' Vol. II?]; defends H. J. Rose as not being responsible for the Folklore Society's arrangements about the Frazer lecture and is an admirer of J.G.; is off to Jersey where he hopes to write an address for the Anthropological Congress.

The University, St. Andrews - Thanks them for the book ['Greece and Rome; a selection from the works of Sir James G. Frazer'?].

Bound album of 72 cuttings and offprints, primarily reviews of 'The Fear of the Dead in Primitive Religion' and 'Aftermath'.

Reviews of 'The Fear of the Dead' include a presentation offprint of a review in 'Revue de Synthèse' signed by André Varagnac (possibly originally with his letter to Sir James and Lady Frazer dated 18 Sept. 1935, housed as FRAZ 33/433); other reviewers include Ruth Benedict ('New York Herald Tribune'), Warren Dawson ('Folklore'), E. Dhorme ('Revue de l'Histoire des Religions') and Paul Valéry ('Revue de France'). Reviews of 'Aftermath' include those by E. N. Fallaize ('Manchester Guardian'), R. R. Marett ('The Observer'), E. E. Kellett ('News Chronicle'), Sir Alexander G. Cardew ('Literary Guide'), E. H. Blakeney ('Record'), A. L. Morton ('Criterion'), and H. J. Rose ('Man'). There are also several miscellaneous cuttings, including the announcement of William Wyse's estate bequests, with a description of the bequest in support of social anthropology; and Frazer's poem 'Trumpet Call of Peace' printed in the 'Times' 17 Oct. 1935, and a manuscript translation of the poem into French in an unidentified hand.

Goldsmith Building Temple, London - Letter pointing out some errors in his own translation of Ovid's Fasti, explaining how they came to be there, inviting Housman to alert him to other errors, and revisiting the use of 'tangor', which was mentioned in H. J. Rose's review of the book.

The University, St. Andrews - Is sorry to hear Sir James is blind; is astonished to hear that there are six volumes of material that Sir James has not yet used; will write to the President of the Folklore Society to urge cooperation with their new Société du folklore français.

Overseas Military Forces of Canada, Khaki College, Ripon, Yorks. - Claims a common acquaintance with R. R. Marett, and asks for advice on the open position of Professor of Greek at Liverpool, particularly concerning salary and likely competition for the post.

60 Great Barkgate St., Aberystwyth - Discusses the Vestals as virgins, counter to Wissowa's theory they were wives, and another that they were wives of the fire-God; discusses the Argei, arguing that the puppets were not likely old men, but adding that Tiber was not to be trifled with; mentions Deubner's objection to the vegetation theory; discusses temporary kings, is doubtful of the existence of a divine king in Italy; finds barbarian parallels to early Roman ways in Africa and wonders if there is truth to Sergi's theory of migration; has written an article correcting a source for the tale of a man sacrificed to Iuppiter Latiaris, agrees with Geffcken that it is 'what Why-Why would call bosh-bosh'.

The University, St Andrews - Sends congratulations on his birthday.