Items from the library of Bernard Gilliat Smith
Details
Type of record: Archive
Title: Items from the library of Bernard Gilliat Smith
Classmark: BC MS Rom/Fraser/B/4
Date(s): c.1902- c.1967
Language: English; Romany
Size and medium: 1 box
Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/620075
Collection group(s): Gypsy, Traveller and Roma Collections
Description
Albums and notebooks from the library of Bernard Gilliat Smith. Individually listed.
Biography or history
Bernard Gilliat Smith was a philologist who specialised in Romani dialects and a member of the Journal of the Gypsy Lore Society editorial board 1931-1967. His works included, a translation of the Gospel of St Luke into Bulgarian Romani for the British and Foreign Bible Society and " A Bulgarian Gypsy Folk- Tale." He was also stationned for some time at the British Consulate in Tabriz [Iran].
Provenance
These items were found unlisted with other unlisted material belonging to Angus Fraser. Most include a handwritten note, "from the library of Bernard Gilliat Smith." It is unclear if these were purchased by Angus Fraser or inherited via his role on the editorial board of the Journal of the Gypsy Lore Society.
Access and usage
Reproduction
Access
This material is not subject to restrictions under Data Protection or other relevant legislation that might limit access. However, other protections, such as donor conditions or conservation considerations, may still apply where advised.
Some parts of this collection are in copyright. Photocopies or digital images of the material in copyright can be supplied for private study purposes only. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain the copyright holder’s permission for reproduction of copyright material for purposes other than research or private study. Guidance is available on tracing copyright status and ownership.