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Leeds Archive of Vernacular Culture208
Janina and Zygmunt Bauman3
Rudolf Laban Collections1

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culture211
english language - dialects164
folk music138
community life64
manners and customs51
occupations35
play34
literature and folklore32
communication31
folklore30

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County Westmeath1
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Russell, Ian98
Hinchcliffe, Frank17
Broadhead, Bernard14
Orton, Harold (1898-1975)14
Gifford, Terry11
Green, Anthony E (1943-)11
Loy, Lol11
Smith, David11
Broadhead, Albert10
Fretwell, Charlie9

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Zvi Sofer and Mr. Gold

[1965-1966]

Mr. Gold (seated) and Dr. Zvi Sofer of the University of Göttingen, during a visit by Dr. Sofer to Donisthorpe Hall, a Jewish old people's home in Leeds (West Yorkshire).

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Traditional Singing in West Sheffield, 1970-1972

Russell, Ian

1977

Ph.D. thesis in three parts, subdivided into fifteen chapters. The study is a result of fieldwork in the suburban and village communities on the western outskirts of the city of Sheffield. Considerati...

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Box (C) Research and papers [late 1970s - 1980s]

c.1978 - c.1993

Mainly Zygmunt Bauman's handwritten manuscript notes referring to works by other authors [some possibly relate to recommended reading lists for his lectures, some of which are included]. Others may re...

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The Folk Lore of Wild Flowers in the Parish of Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Collected in the Summer of 1970

Hammond, Penelope Ruth

1970

A presentation of folklore associated with wild flowers, based on information gathered from people living in Leckhampton in Gloucestershire. Interviews were conducted with schoolchildren, middle-aged ...

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Sound Recordings, South Yorkshire

Russell, Ian

December 1970

Assembled company singing carols in the Black Bull pub, Ecclesfield. Two sessions, recorded on 3 December 1970 [Tr. 1] and 10 December 1970[Tr. 2].

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Sound Recordings, South Yorkshire

Russell, Ian

December 1970

Assembled company singing carols in the Castle pub, Bolsterstone, accompanied on the piano. Pianist's name not identified. Recorded on 13 December 1970[Tr. 1]. Further sessions in the same location re...

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The Nelson Hospital Gala: A Study of its Origins, Development and Contemporary Form

Stuttard, Susan M

1971

A study of the origin and development of the Hospital Gala in Nelson, with emphasis on the post-World War Two galas and the 1970 event in particular.

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Sound Recordings, South Yorkshire

Russell, Ian

December 1970

Assembled company singing carols in the Crown and Glove pub, Stannington, Sheffield, accompanied by members of the Stannington Silver Band. Recorded 5 December 1970. [Tr. 2] Assembled company and so...

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Sound Recordings, South Yorkshire

Russell, Ian

November-December 1970

Assembled company singing carols and popular songs in the Bridge pub, Charlton Brook , accompanied on the accordion by Alf Hobson. Recorded 22 November 1970. [Tr. 4]. Assembled company singing carol...

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Sound Recordings, South Yorkshire

Russell, Ian

16 September 1970 - 22 August 1970

George Hancock and Frank Hinchliffe singing at Sheephill Farm, in the Ringinglow area of Sheffield. Recorded 16 September 1970. [Tr. 2]

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Sound Recordings, Derbyshire

Russell, Ian

19 Mar 1970 - 13 Oct 1970

Ronnie Marples sings the 'Derby Tup', and discusses the words of the song. Recorded at Marsh Lane, 19 March 1970. [Tr. 4] Harold Allen sings a mining parody of 'We Plough the Fields and Scatter'. Re...

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Sound Recordings, South Yorkshire

Russell, Ian

1 October 1970 - 14 October 1970

George Hancock , Edith Hancock and Frank Hinchliffe singing at Sheephill Farm, in the Ringinglow area of Sheffield. Includes also conversation with George Hancock. Recorded 1 October 1970. [Tr. 1]

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