| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MS 3407/5/11/132 |
| Title | Correspondence relating to Helena Mennie Shire's research and work on Olive Fraser, arranged chronologically by year (Closed) |
| Date | 1970-1992 |
| Description | Includes letter relating to Helena Mennie Shire's attempts to trace Olive's family and friends, to promote Olive's work through publication in magazines such as "The Tablet" and "Temenos", attempts to find publishers for the various Olive Fraser projects she envisaged (including an illustrated volume of Olive's verse in conjuction with her friend Jane Boyd to be entitled 'Exact Felicity), correspondence with Canongate and Aberdeen University Press, and letters and material from Olive sent to Helena Mennie Shire by Olive's friends and colleagues. |
| Appraisal | This material has been appraised in line with normal procedures. |
| Accruals | None expected. |
| Access Status | Closed |
| Access Conditions | All correspondence files closed for 70 years. Some of the more personal material in the papers relating to Olive Fraser has been closed for 30 years. |
| Physical Description | No physical conditions affecting use of collection. |
| Finding Aids | A paper catalogue is available in the Reading Room. |