Material relating to 'Bairn Rhymes of the North'
MS. Opie 44
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Material relating to 'Bairn Rhymes of the North'
Shelfmark
MS. Opie 44
Summary
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.
Date
c.1959-1960
Language
English
Physical extent
355 Leaves
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Collection contents
Archive of Iona and Peter Opie
Children's papers and covering correspondence
Other related material
Material relating to 'Bairn Rhymes of the North'
