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7 rue Crussol XIe - Thanks him for his letter on the activity of their 'comité champenois' and their researches, which are experimental confirmation of some parts of 'The Golden Bough', and serve as the spreading of scientific methods, the aim of his late uncle's efforts [Marcel Sembat?]; regrets not attending Madame de Pange's reception; will write de Pange about the 'comité normand' and will try to interest [Maurice?] Allinne and Jouen in it; Nicolas Bourgeois was pleased to meet them and get their support for his attempt to transform his Franco-flemmish Society into a local Folklore Committee.

Accompanied by the envelope.

L'Europe Nouvelle, 92 Rue de Miromesnil, Paris - Thanks him for his letter, admires him, apologises for the long delay in keeping his promise to Lady Frazer, is sending a review of 'Adonis' to 'Monde Nouveau', and fears it will not appear until the next month; is pleased to hear that Trinity is providing room for his library; his 'uncle' Marcel Sembat and aunt are going to Chamonix, but he will tell them the news of the Frazers' plans for the autumn.

Département et Musée National des Arts et Traditions Populaires - Sends greetings from Georges Henri Rivière and himself; thanks them for 'Pasha the Pom'; their department grows thanks to the efforts of Rivière.

Many people will be unhappy that they cannot come to the Congrès [International de Folklore]; informs them that it is Georges Henri Rivière who has done so much to establish the great French institutions, and asks Frazer to mention him in his speech [which will be given by Robert Downie].

Congrès International de Folklore, Palais du Trocadéro, Paris - Concerning arrangements for [Robert] Downie to come to the Congrès International de Folklore; he would be happy to be quoted in the address to the Congrès; tells him not to worry about the translation, they have many trnaslators.

Département et Musée National des Arts et Traditions Populaires - They are very happy the Frazers will be at the Congrès; Georges Henri Riviére has heard that he will be invited to present an address just prior to one given by Jean Zay.

Comité de l'Encyclopedie Française, Paris, 7 rue Crussol XIe - Encloses a review of the first volume of 'La Crainte des Morts' in 'La Revue de Synthèse' [this is possibly the presentation offprint now in Cuttings Album, Reviews of 'The Fear of the Dead in Primitive Religion' and 'Aftermath' FRAZ 27/36]; tells Sir James of a new book by Armand Hayet, 'Dictons et Tirades [et Chansons] des Anciens de la Voile'; [Georges] Geuthner has given them the first 25 copies of 'L'Avocat du Diable'; he has not yet received the catalogues, but will distribute them when they arrive.

Thanks her for sending a copy of Sir James' article in the 'Morning Post' ['Our Debt to France']; her husband has been ill for several months and regrets he is unable to write himself.

15 cuttings primarily from French newspapers and journals, with five reviews of 'The Fear of the Dead in Primitive Religion', including one from E. Dhorme in 'Revue de l'histoire des religions' (Item 45), and another from J. Nippgen in 'Revue Anthropologique' (Item 53); reviews by Huguette Champy in 'La Française' (Item 43), Joseph Huby in 'Etudes' (Item 47), A. Maisonneuve in 'Vie Intellectuelle' (Item 54), Jean Perez in 'La Géographie' (Item 55), and a long review by André Varagnac in 'Antiquités Contemporaines (Item 56).

Congrès International de Folklore, Paris - Is very pleased that the Frazers are going to attend the Folklore Congress; the Department and Musée National des Arts et Traditions Populaires is being created and will be run by Georges Henri Rivière, whose deputy will be André Varagnac; he will be happy to be listed among the friends and well wishers for studies of Frazeriana.

Paris, 7 rue Crussol XIe - Is pleased to hear the good news about his health; will be completing a doctorate under the direction of M. Bouglé, and will have the honour of presenting the first thesis in France on a part of Frazer's work; he would like to consult him in Paris about his research; the Comité de Folklore Normand has just been founded and sends their respectful greetings.

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.

55 Rue de Varenne, VIIe - Thanks her for taking the time to send her letter to Girton's Director of Studies in Modern Languages, would be happy to have it arranged for October; all goes well there since the English naval victories; admires how things have been handled in Norway; knows she must be worried about her son-in-law [recte son] in Sweden, as all accounts are that it will be invaded soon; went to a meeting of the Société du Folklore, where Varagnac made an interesting speech.

54 Cours Napoléon, Ajaccio, Corse - In the letter of 18 May, he is worried about her silence after she announced her trip to Switzerland; is putting out a new survey for the Encyclopédia Française for Varagnac; their questionnaires have attracted the notice of ethologists and folklorists; he is not making as much progress in his map work as he could like; Varagnac asked for news and told him of the admiration of all his friends for 'Fear [of the Dead]' III. In the letter of 31 May, he says he will quote from the preface to 'Fear' III, to encourage his volunteers to embrace errors and not doubt their abilities, as his humility should be an example; his plans to go to the country are delayed; Martine [Giamarchi, his great niece] is very happy to have the picture magazine. In the letter of 9 June, he thanks her for her card pointing out that it has been 57 years since the composition of 'Plato’s Ideal' in 1879, and used the preface to 'Crainte' in speaking to his Normaliennes who are working on the ethnological and folklore surveys; he has written to Geuthner; there are two translations of Condorcet, Chouville and Mme de Pange.

54 Cours Napoléon, Ajaccio, Corse - In the letter of 30 October, he is resigned to the fact that they will find a collaborator for Sir James and have their own requirements; refers to the reception of Lilly Frazer’s books at the local school; writes of Madeleine, recovering from typhoid fever, and her brother, who has just received a doctorate in law. In the letter of 29 Nov. he has agreed to organise the surveys for Varagnac for the Encyclopedie Françoise. In the letter of 12 Nov., he is glad to hear they will be at their club until the end of the year; thinks the translation by Madame Roth is ingenious, but it is hard to match the quality of Sir James’ verse. The achievement of 'The Fear of the Dead' is difficult if one cannot reread the documentation and though Frazer has a good memory he should have someone help who can find what he needs and read it to him. All three letters contain news of Martine [Giamarchi, a great niece].

Villa Minitrie, Paramé, Ille-et-Vilaine - Is in Bretagne on holiday, so has not taken part in the Folklore Congress or seen Sir James' secretary who will represent him; he has sent her letter on to Varagnac, who is the soul of the Société de folklore; is glad to hear that 'Anthologia Anthropologica' will appear soon, knows it will be useful.

c/o la Baronne de Watteville, 22 Avenue Victor Hugo, Boulogne S. Seine - His visit is nearly at an end, and he thanks her for making introductions to Madame de Pange, la Duchesse de La Rochefoucauld - through whom he met Paul Valéry, Madame Renan, Mr and Mrs Jules Toutain, la Directrice du British Institute, Mr Lévy-Bruhl, and Mr Varagnac.