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MS 998 - James Bruce Duncan, folksong collector: papers
7 - Papers containing versions of folk songs and correspondence
3 - Collection of folk songs and folk airs with associated correspondence
Collection
GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
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Ref No
MS 998/7/3/53
Title
Letter: James Pirie; recollection of verses and explanation
Date
8 Feb 1907
Extent
1 item
Description
Letter: James Pirie, 15 Academy St., Elgin; recollection of verses of 'The Thigger's Song', with lengthy explanation of the meaning of the word 'thigger', a beggar who collected alms on behalf of the poor.
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