Folklore notes by the Rev. Addison Crofton of Settle, consisting of copies of nursery rhymes, country songs, words used in children's games, proverbs, and the like, chiefly in verse, with notes: each volume has an index.
Dates
- Creation: 1901
Extent
0.20 Linear metres (4 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc. e. 39, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Eng. misc. e. 39-42
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 13634
Abstract
Folklore Notes of Rev. Addison Crofton
Biographical / Historical
Addison Crofton (1846-1904) was Rector of St Elisabeth's, Reddish, Lancashire.
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. VI, nos. 33079-33082.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented to the Library by Mr. Crofton on April 7 and (MS. Eng. misc. e. 42) Sept. 25, 1902.
Dimensions
8 1/8 × 6 1/2 in.
Subject
- Title
- Folklore Notes of Rev. Addison Crofton
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Date
- EAD version 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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