Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1894-1898 / (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
46 ff.
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Charles Ashton (1848-1899), bibliographer and library historian, was born at Llawr-y-glyn, Montgomeryshire. He served with the police force at Dinas Mawddwy, but published several books on historical and literary topics, the most important of which is Hanes Llenyddiaeth Gymreig o 1651 hyd 1850 (1893), and also competed in 'eisteddfodau'.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
John R. Hughes; Cardiff; Donation; August 1943
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Eleven letters, 1894-1898, from Charles Ashton to David Roberts, printer, of London and Manchester, mostly relating to the compilation of his proposed bibliography of nineteenth century Welsh books (ff. 1-15, 25 verso). Also included are lists, 1894-1895, of Welsh books and books relating to Wales supplied by David Roberts for the bibliography, the first instalment of which was published as Llyfryddiaeth Gymreig o 1801 i 1810 (Oswestry, 1908).
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Letters and lists arranged chronologically at NLW.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Usual copyright laws apply.
Language of material
- English
- Welsh
Script of material
Language and script notes
English, Welsh.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
Note
Title based on contents.
Note
Preferred citation: NLW MS 16275D.
Alternative identifier(s)
Virtua system control number
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Roberts, David, printer. (Subject)
Genre access points
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Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Description follows NLW guidelines based on ISAD(G) 2nd ed.; AACR2; and LCSH
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation revision deletion
October 2006.
Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
Sources
Archivist's note
Description compiled by Siân Bowyer;