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- 1899-1901 (predominantly 1900). (Creation)
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5 boxes (27 folders, 1 envelope)
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Scope and content
Papers, 1899-1900, relating to Celtic Folklore by John Rhŷs (Oxford, 1901), comprising manuscript drafts of the preface, table of contents, 'A geographical list of authorities and sources . . . to Welsh folklore', 'List of bibliographical references', and 'Additions & corrections'; printed copies of chapters I-VI, with manuscript amendments by the author; a typescript draft of chapters VII-XII; galley proofs and page proofs containing manuscript amendments and corrections by John Rhŷs, with additional manuscript notes in his hand. Amongst the typescript draft, chapter 10 (f. 62), is a letter, dated 1900, to John Rhŷs from J. Gwenogvryn Evans. Also included are cuttings, 1900-1901, containing reviews of the book.
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English mostly, some French.
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Preferred citation: A2/7.