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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.

The Athenaeum - Thanks Sir James for signing the paper [protesting the treatment of academics by the German government]; the others they have asked to sign have also done so; regrets he is engaged on Monday.

Hallington Hall, Newcastle-on-Tyne - Thanks her for the gift of books for the London Play Centres.

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.

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].

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.

36 Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W.1. - Hopes the Eye Clinic visit will be successful; arrangements for fetching letters from the Club.

40, Rue de Villejust XVIe - Thanks her for her nice words about his preface, was pleased to be able to introduce the French reader to Frazer; asks them not to visit, as he is not often home and lives many floors up, but will come visit them.

"Valley Vista", Hornsby, N.S. Wales - Asks for information on the author of 'Scenes of Familiar Life'; admires her sketches 'so brim full of wit and roguery'. Accompanied by two typed copies and Vogan's business card.

Paris - Thanks her for her [lecture?] on 31 January.

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.

Trinity Lodge, Cambridge - They are glad to hear the good news of Sir James' health; asks her to visit the morning of the 24th, her husband goes to Westminster on his annual duty that afternoon for the weekend.

Zehlendorf - Has written to Mr Kohlhammer about the payment and thinks it has gotten caught up in 'red tape'; asks her to have the publisher send Sir James' latest publications so he can review them in his "Zeitschrift für Völkerpsychologie und Soziologie", of which Malinowski is co-editor.

Hadstock, Linton, Cambs. - Sends best wishes on Sir James' 87th birthday; is sorry to hear he is paralysed; as for an assistant to read to Sir James, recommends someone who read to his father, Miss Maris, but notes, 'She was at Newnham but that does not mean that her reading is impeccable'.

United Associations of Great Britain and France, 1 Old Burlington Street, London, W.1. - Thanks her for letting him see the poem by Sir James; would like to publish it in their Journal.

Meulan (S. et O.) [on mourning stationery] - Discusses the French translation of 'The Golden Bough', and points out that the third English edition entitled 'The Dying God' is an entirely new work and not a simple reprint of the second edition; discusses fees; la librairie Schleicher has changed their name to Cortes and has not announced an intention to reprint the next volume in 'Le Rameau d'or'; will not meet with Geuthner, as Toutain cannot forget his [German] origins.

Paris, 25 Rue du Four (VIe) - Confirms the terms of their conversation, that he has no objection to a new translation being done of the abridged edition of 'The Golden Bough', that it will not use his translation with R. Stiébel.

Trinity Lodge, Cambridge - Encloses a letter [not present] from the Junior Bursar [D.A.G. Hinks] and hopes he has communicated with them direct, on behalf of the College Kitchens; has much to do to prepare for the Judge of Assize and his party who arrive tomorrow.

Zehlendorf - Has received a letter from Elisbeth Luzatto, who says she has a letter from Lady Frazer about the translation of the abridged edition; thinks there must be some mistake, as Helen von Bauer is already working on it and is in the contract.

Zeitschrift für Völkerpsychologie und Soziologie - 'Der Goldene Zweig' is nearly finished, with only the register left; he has arranged for the book to be published for Sir James' 73rd birthday, and is sending a proof of the title page; asks for the second volume of 'The Worship of Nature'.

The Times Subscription Department - They have altered her address and suggest she may wish the local newsagent to take delivery while in Bath.

Trinity Lodge, Cambridge - Her husband reports that he will not give a sermon on the 13th, but will simply read out the names of those who have died in the last year; they understand Sir James cannot come to the Commemoration Dinner.

Trinity Lodge, Cambridge - They are sorry to hear how ill she has been; admires the new book ['Anthologia Anthropologica']; it has been a busy term and they are looking forward to a holiday.

Trinity Lodge, Cambridge - Her husband cannot answer her letter himself, as he has been ill since March, a case of over-work nearly all his life; the Vice Master [Denys Arthur Winstanley] takes his place and they will not hear of his resignation; he was pleased to hear that Frazer's notebooks were donated to the British Museum; their daughter Joan is now at the Labour Ministry in Sidney College; hopes they enjoy their new flats; will call next week, 'I only wish I could say that my Husband is clear in his mind now'.

Trinity Lodge, Cambridge - Thanks her for the condolence letter [on the death of her husband Sir J J. Thomson]; hopes that the air-raid sirens don't disturb Sir James.

Libellenstr. 17, Berlin-Nikolassee - Will speak to the Universitäts Bibliothek and the publisher [C. L. Hirschfeld Verlag] about sponsoring [the 'Anthologia Anthropologica']; suggests other museums and societies she could approach about subscriptions.

Toulouse - Thanks her for the parcel she sent him, for which he is immensely grateful.

Girton Gate, Huntington Road, Cambridge - Thanks them for the book, wishes she could continue reading aloud; is sure they are feeling the Paris news, their own daughter was there when they last heard from her.

11 Windsor Terrace, Newcastle-on-Tyne - Arrangements to come stay before travelling on to Edinburgh; proposes inviting Sir William Marris to dinner and to visit the Roman wall in the company of archaeologists [Eric] Birley and Gerald Simpson.

Trinity Lodge, Cambridge - Is pleased to hear Glasgow has honoured him in addition to the honorary degree; asks to rearrange a time for tea so that a visiting friend may meet them.