Event papers 1979: Thom Gunn poetry reading
- EER4/6
- Ffeil
- 1979, September-November
The file contains correspondence and publicity material relating to the organising of a poetry reading by Thom Gunn in Cardiff, November 1979.
Event papers 1979: Thom Gunn poetry reading
The file contains correspondence and publicity material relating to the organising of a poetry reading by Thom Gunn in Cardiff, November 1979.
The file contains correspondence regarding Alun Richards' sponsored visit to the Writers' Week in Adelaide, Australia, in 1980.
Event papers 1980: Glyn Jones celebration
The file contains correspondence and publicity material relating to an evening in honour of the English Language Section vice-president, Dr Glyn Jones.
Jones, Glyn, 1905-1995
The Playwrights Group held a series of workshops exploring writing for the theatre and were arranged by the English Language Section of the Academi and held between November 1981 and May 1982. Their aim was to allow writers who had had little contact with theatre to gain some knowledge and practical experience. The organiser was Joan Mills and candidates were shortlisted and then interviewed for a limited number of places.
Event papers 1982: Lloyd Reckord
The file contains a circular letter regarding a possible series of readings in South Wales for Lloyd Reckord, the Jamaican actor and director, together with information on his performances.
Event papers 1982: Writers and radio
The file contains correspondence and papers relating to the organising of a weekend conference entitled 'Writers and Radio' at Trefeca College, Brecon in November 1982.
The series consists of papers relating to the organising of events by the English Language Section of the Academi in 1983.
General correspondence: Raymond Williams Memorial Trust
The file contains photocopies of three letters, 1989, regarding the establishment of a Raymond Williams Memorial Trust.
Raymond Williams Memorial Trust
The file contains letters to the Academi, 1990, including one from the Taliein Trust regarding its financial situation and its activities.
Tŷ Newydd Creative Writing Centre
The file mostly consists of copy letters sent out from the Academi, 1992, regarding various events including the Cardiff Literature Festival and Academi competitions. There are also letters from associate members, competition entrants and other artitsts wishing to advertise their work.
General correspondence: Khasi Project
The file contains correspondence, 1993, regarding a project, led by Nigel Jenkins, to bring Khasi pots to Wales in 1994.
Jenkins, Nigel, 1949-2014
General corrsepondence: January-June 1994
The file includes notes by A. G. Prys-Jones, commenting on a letter from Harri Webb which proposed that a project to compile a Welsh companion be undertaken.
Prys-Jones, A. G. (Arthur Glyn)
Copy letters out: competitions
The series consists of an incomplete set of press releases produced by the English Language Section of the Academi between 1978 and 1993. The subjects of the releases range from travel awards for writers to new offices for the Academi.
Mail out to members: 18 November 1992
Mail out to members: 4 Feburary 1993
Mail out to members: 18 June 1993
Mail out to members: 20 September 1993
The series comprises of correspondence with PEN, which the English Language Section joined in 1974, together with reports, minutes and newsletters sent to the English Language Section of the Academi as a member of PEN.
International P.E.N. English P.E.N. Centre