Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- [1812x1863] / (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
23 volumes.
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The Elliss family held residences at various places in both Wales and England, including Llanafan, Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyn, Llanilar and Aberystwyth in Cardiganshire, and Lamberhurst, Brenchley and Rolvenden in Kent. They were part-owners of lead mines at Llandovery and Llanafan.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Mr W. J. Griffiths; Aberystwyth; Presentation; 1938
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Papers, [1812x1863], of or relating to the Elliss family and including memoranda of births within the Elliss family in the counties of Kent and Cardiganshire; diaries of members of the Elliss family; and correspondence and accounts relating to Rhandir-mwyn Lead Works, Llandovery, which were partly owned by the Elliss family.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Arranged according to NLW reference numbers: NLW MSS 11737-11759.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
- Welsh
Script of material
Language and script notes
English, Welsh.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
The descriptions are also available in Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume IV (Aberystwyth, 1971).
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Title based on contents.
Note
Formerly known as Elliss 1-23.
Note
Preferred citation: NLW MSS 11737-11759.
Alternative identifier(s)
Virtua system control number
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Description control area
Description identifier
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
September 2009.
Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
Sources
Archivist's note
Description compiled by Bethan Ifans for the retrospective conversion project of NLW MSS. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume IV (Aberystwyth, 1971);