| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MS 3407/5/2/8 |
| Title | Papers relating to 'The Spenser Encyclopaedia' project, to which Helena Shire was asked to contribute. |
| Date | 1981-1983 |
| Extent | 2 bundles |
| Description | Includes draft copy and rough notes for Helena Shire's entry on 'Folklore and Spenser' and also mss for other entries entitled 'Spenser and Dante', by unidentified colleague from Robinson College, 'Scottish Antecedents' by Dr R D S Jack, 'Dance, Dancing' by Alan Brissedden. |
| Appraisal | This material has been appraised in line with normal procedures. |
| Accruals | None expected. |
| Access Status | Restricted |
| 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. |