| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MS 998/13/5 |
| Title | Letter: Gavin Greig, Schoolhouse, Whitehill, New Deer to James Bruce Duncan |
| Date | 5 July 1905 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Description | Contains detailed discussion of folk song project [probably in reply to MS 2732/26/3 of 8 June]; New Spalding Club should be prepared to publish results of research; Folk-Song Society and Rymour Club of Edinburgh should also be interested; is in agreement regarding method of collecting and editing; sends copy of Folk-Song society's 'Journal' which illustrates its methods; music not words should be starting point, especially respecting anything traditional whether published already or not, and no attempt should be made to edit in the manner of W. Christie; comments on R. Ford 'Vagabond Songs'; believes it is impossible to assign airs to particular localities ; theorising should wait until as much material as possible has been collected; is anxious for a meeting to discuss project fully. |
| Access Status | Open |