| Custodial History | This collection was deposited by William Nicolaisen, Honorary Research Professor, Department of English and Film Studies, University of Aberdeen, who used it in compiling the place name index to the Greig-Duncan Collection, which was published in the eighth and final volume of 'The Greig Duncan Folk Song Collection' (2002). Both Patrick Shuldham-Shaw and William Nicolaisen were involved with publication of 'The Greig-Duncan Folk Song Collection' (published in 8 volumes, c 1980s - 2002). |
| Description | Place name index to Greig-Duncan Folk Song Collection, compiled by Patrick Shuldham-Shaw, who began editing the collection for publication, c 1970s - 1980s.
The index contains names of settlements mentioned in the collection. These are identified (where possible) by reference to parish, county, ?OS grid reference, and/or proximity to other known settlements. Reference is given to the title of the song(s) in which the place names occur. |