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Typescript of a catalogue created primarily in 1935-1936, 30 pp (approximately 1100 titles), with an addenda to March 1940, and an additional page titled 'Books Returned to the Library from the British Museum and elsewhere about September 1939. (By J.G.F.)', and another page titled 'Returned from London by Mr Downie and others'. Titles are not solely English literature, but are not anthropological or classical in nature. A note in P. W. Filby's hand at the top of the title page, dated March 1940, notes that periodicals are still arriving at the library.

Accompanied by a typed note signed by P. W. Filby, and dated 18 Mar. 1940, describing the history of the present catalogue and the increasing lack of order in the library due to frequent loans and movement of books between the Frazers' house and the library. An incomplete card catalogue made by A. Rogers in 1921 is referenced, as is the fact that this catalogue, made in 1935-1936, was stopped by Lady Frazer and then restarted in 1937, with addenda in 1940.

13 Maple Avenue, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester - Understands [P. W.] Filby is no longer their secretary so does not expect an answer; is in Manchester, praises the John Rylands Library; has taken up Anglo-Saxon, and notes he is studying early stories of how England fought for its existence against invaders, topical now [during the Battle of Britain]; is translating Kruyt's books on the Toradjas, thinks people will be surprised how fully the Dutch have studied the people there; in case they do not meet again, thanks Frazer for his kindness and 'the example of devotion to truth and scholarship' he provided, hopes Ann will be worthy of bearing his name.

Typescript of a catalogue, 68 pp (approximately 2720 titles), with an addenda to March 1940. A note in P. W. Filby's hand at the top of the title page, dated March 1940, notes that periodicals are still arriving at the library.

Aubrietia, Cambridge Road, Gt. Shelford - Arrangements to catalogue and reorganise Frazer's library.

Aubrietia, Cambridge Road, Gt. Shelford - Has read her instructions [for cataloguing Frazer's library] and has responded on another sheet [not present]; has started the work. Signature cut out.

Aubrietia, Cambridge Road, Gt. Shelford - Will send the books she wants from University Library and Trinity; has ordered cards for their secretary to type up, gives instructions on entries; will avoid asking unnecessary questions.

Aubrietia, Cambridge Road, Gt. Shelford - Has found some but not all of the books she wants; is not convinced the others were ever a part of Frazer's library.

Cambridge Philosophical Society - Thanks her for the present; is sorry to say goodbye; returns Downie's book, notes that it is lacking in praise for her part in Sir James' life.

as from 36 Oxford Rd, Cambridge [a postscript: 'We are not allowed to give our address, hence my Cambridge address!!'] - Was sorry to say goodbye in October; went to Sheffield, then Woolwich, where a bomb killed others in his shelter, is now in the Foreign Office working for MI8, 45 miles from Cambridge [Bletchley Park], is working with a lot of Cambridge men, including Adcock; it is of great interest to his fellow workers that he knows the Frazers and they frequently discuss 'The Golden Bough'; is grateful for their friendship.

Plan in blue and red ink, signed P.W.F. [P. W. Filby] '36, with bookcases indicated in blue and labeled with subject matter and a number, some of them shaded in red; two labels in red in the centre read 'For Lady Frazer' and 'Cases shaded red = 'Catalogued'.