Material relating to 'Bairn Rhymes of the North', c.1959-1960
File
MS. Opie 44
Held in our offsite storage facility
Comprises:
- (fols. 1-47): Press cuttings of 'Bairn Rhymes of the North' series of articles in Aberdeen Press and Journal, c.1959-1960.
- (fols. 48-355): Letters to the editor of Aberdeen Press and Journal regarding 'Bairn Rhymes of the North', by teachers reporting on songs and rhymes in their schools, by adults recollecting local rhymes and songs from their childhood, and a few children's letters, c.1959-1960. Also includes correspondence between the Opies and Cuthbert Graham, Features Editor, at Aberdeen Press and Journal.
Dates
- Creation: c.1959-1960
Extent
355 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Opie 44
Creator
- From the Collection: Opie | Iona Margaret Balfour | nee Archibald | 1923-2017 | book collector and historian of the lore of childhood (Person)
- From the Collection: Opie | Peter Mason | 1918-1982 | book collector and historian of the lore of childhood (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk