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Martyn Wakelin Papers

Wakelin, Martyn F

1963 - 1987

This series primarily consists of correspondence, research and lecture notes created and collected by Martyn Wakelin during his time as editor for the Survey of English Dialects, studying for his PhD ...

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Correspondence

Wakelin, Martyn F

1966 - 1987

This subseries contains correspondence between Martyn Wakelin and various colleagues, academics and personal acquaintances regarding academic research, the Survey of English Dialect, publishing works ...

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Cornwall Research and Lectures

Wakelin, Martyn F

1963 - 1980

This subseries contains documents, ephemera and correspondence between Martyn Wakelin and various parties on his research and work into Cornwall and it's history and dialect. Including fieldwork, manu...

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Dialect Lectures and Research

Wakelin, Martyn F

1963 - 1985

This subseries contains documents, ephemera and correspondence between Martyn Wakelin and various parties regarding his lectures, research and published articles into dialect and language.

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Angus McIntosh

Wakelin, Martyn F

Oct 1966 - Jan 1968

This file contains correspondence between Martyn Wakelin and Professor Angus McIntosh of Edinburgh University regarding Cornwall dialect research.

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Survey of English Dialects

Wakelin, Martyn F

Oct 1967 - Nov 1973

This file contains correspondence between Martyn Wakelin and Harold Orton, Mary Hodges, Michael Bary, E J Arnold and Son publishers and associated employees, and Stewart Sanderson. This relates to the...

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Fishing Questionnaire

Wakelin, Martyn F

Oct 1971 - Dec 1971

This file contains correspondence concerning the IDFLS's Fishing Questionnaire use in Cornwall. There are letters between Martyn Wakelin and Jim Batten with the latter showing an interest in carrying ...

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French Universities

Wakelin, Martyn F

Feb 1982 - Aug 1987

This file contains correspondence between Martyn Wakelin and representatives from the University of Grenoble, University of Lille and the University of Lyon, regarding a British Council funded lecture...

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Cornish Dialect Recordings

Wakelin, Martyn F

July 1963

This file contains documents relating to Martyn Wakelin's Cornish dialect recordings. Including 2 pages of Wakelin's diary from 14 - 27th July 1963; a report of Wakelin and Philip Tilling’s visit to...

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Dialect Lectures

Wakelin, Martyn F

1963 - 1985

This file contrains Martyn Wakelin's typed lectures and ms. lecture notes on English dialect, including general history, specific Survey of English Dialects content, speeches from SED publication pres...

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Medieval Written English at Bodmin

Wakelin, Martyn F

Dec 1967 - Jun 1979

This file contains correspondence and documents relating to Martyn Wakelin's research into South West dialect and editing of medieval manuscripts from Bodmin Record Office. Also includes correspondenc...

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Cornish Documents

Wakelin, Martyn F

1960s - 1970s

This file contains photocopies of medieval manuscripts relating to Cornwall, including indentures, account and deeds. These are accompanied by Martyn Wakelin's ms. transcriptions. Also includes a publ...

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