Correspondence, notes and memoranda relating to songs, 1940s-1950s
Series
Identifier: Coll-90/1/1-3
Scope and Contents
Correspondence received by Francis M. Collinson from many authors. Most correspondents offer new contributions for Collinson's folk song collection, and provide lyrics and/or sheet music along with an explanation of where and under what circumstances the song may be sung.
Dates
- Creation: 1940s-1950s
Creator
- From the Fonds: Collinson, Francis Montgomery, 1898-1984 (Scottish folk song collector, composer, director, and musicologist) (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
3 folders
Physical Location
MS 2589-2591
Physical Description
3 large folders of papers, many folded with metal fasteners. Some thin papers are fragile, and require careful handling.
Processing Information
Catalogued by Elin Crotty in August 2026.
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk