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Papers of Robert Scourfield Mills (Owen Rhoscomyl, Arthur Owen Vaughan) and Olwen Vaughan, 1880-1977, including: works by Arthur Owen Vaughan, including genealogical notes, [1905], papers and memorabilia of National Pageant of Wales 1909, and Investiture book, 1911; letters and papers of Arthur Owen Vaughan and family, 1880-1927; newspaper articles and manuscripts concerning Arthur Owen Vaughan, 1914-1955; correspondence and papers relating to the Memorial Fund and memorial, 1921-1928; correspondence of Olwen Vaughan with relatives and friends of Arthur Owen Vaughan, 1938-1960; correspondence of Olwen Vaughan concerning the deposit of papers and other items, 1959-1970; surveys and correspondence relating to the preservation and restoration of Cherry Hinton church, Stuntney Old Hall, and Hill Hall, Essex, 1958-1968; surveys and notes on historic places in England and Wales associated with the Scourfield family, 1968-1969; and correspondence, reports and plans relating to ancient trackways in Devon and Glamorgan, 1974-1977.

Additional tranche of letters - April 2015.

Additional donation of papers and printed volumes - June 2021.

Letters by Arthur Owen Vaughan written home from America, 1880-3, including vivid descriptions (possibly enhanced) of life working on ranches, the dangers which he faced and the plight of the Indians. His working locations included Colorado, Wyoming and California. Typescript copies.

Statement by Arthur Owen Vaughan 'How I married my wife'. He describes meeting his wife while he was serving in the Boer War. As she was a South African, the marriage had to be kept secret. It is likely that this statement was made after doubts were cast on the validity of the marriage.

Statutory declaration of marriage by Catherine Vaughan to Arthur Owen Vaughan stating that the marriage took place at the Vaal River, c. 21 Dec. 1900. The document is unsigned.

Extracts from the Western Mail (3), the first is dated 13 August 1914 and refers to the creation of the Welsh Horse Cavalry which was initiated by Arthur Owen Vaughan. The second is dated 15 August 1914 and refers to Arthur Owen Vaughan's varied career including his service in the Boer War. The third is a tribute to Arthur Owen Vaughan, dated 16 October 1919. Also included is a holograph copy of extracts in the hand of Olwen Vaughan - one page having been written on the back of a list of Arthur Owen Vaughan's works held in Cardiff Public Libraries. Typescript.

An Article by J. Glyn Davies, Professor of Welsh at Liverpool University. - 'Owen Rhoscomyl. Tribute by the man who knew him best'. Typescript.

Letter from D.J. Williams to E. James, Western Mail, 176 Fleet Street, London thanking him for his letter and apologising that he won't be at the proceedings. He also requests that the balance of the cost should be paid to him because he cannot afford to stand the debt. Typescript.

She has been staying with her sister Nest. She refers to family differences, including disagreements with her sister, Nest, events following her mother's death, including the burning of her father's papers and the sale of other belongings. She apologises for any offence caused and hopes that in spite of discord within the family, that this has been no more than a misunderstanding.

Thanks her for her letter, informs her that his eldest brother has died and tells her that her idea to send Philip to a nursery is a good one. He is glad that she is still thinking of going to South Africa and is sorry that she could not find a correspondent for his daughter, Carie. He discusses the state of education, thanks her for writing her criticism of the cooperative movement and informs her that although immigration is tight to keep out undesirables, he is sure that the right type would be welcome.

Apologises for the delay in writing and thanks her for everything including the Christmas presents. States that South Africa is suffering the effects of a drought and that the country is fortunate to be so rich in gold. Asks for her opinion on international affairs. Enquires after her little boy. Should he address her as Miss or Mrs? .

Gives information on the location of Arthur Owen Vaughan's papers. Enclosed is a list of Arthur Owen Vaughan's works which are held by the National Library.

Apologises for not writing sooner but she has had a stream of guests and has been away. Sends photographs (2). The first is of [J.] Glyn [Davies] and Hettie taken in 1952. The second was taken in 1950 in Llanarth, Cardiganshire [not enclosed]. In sorting Glyn's letters she has come across a copy of a letter from him to Mr E. D. Jones which includes a reference to Arthur Owen Vaughan and a duel. Encloses an extract. Gives information on camping grounds in the area and writes that it would be nice to see Olwen. Wishes her a happy new year.

Glad to get her letter and he will help all he can. Writes of his recollections of Arthur Owen Vaughan and of the dispute between him and Lord Kensington. If she comes to London they should meet - he is usually to be found in the Reading Room of the British Library.

Letter from Dorothy Stott, 10 The Drive, Esher, Surrey to Mr [J. Glyn] Davies apologising for not answering sooner and enclosing two of her uncle's books [not enclosed]. Gives Arthur Owen Vaughan's real name as Robert Scourfield Milne but asks Jgd to keep his work under the name of A. Owen Vaughan. The letter contains an account of Arthur Owen Vaughan's childhood and youth. She has in her possession several letters written home by Arthur Owen Vaughan when he was a cowboy and feels that it is a pity if his work cannot be kept together. Regrets that she has no training for research herself.

Letters (4) to Lieut. Colonel A. O. Vaughan, Dso, OBE, Dco, 33 Teversham Drift, . Cherry Hinton, Cambridge [having obviously mistaken Olwen Vaughan for her father, believing him to be still alive]. The letters are from Brigadier F. C. Nottingham, Dso, OBE, The Gordon Boys' School, West End, Woking, Surrey and refer to the loaning of General Gordon's Bible and signet ring to the school.

*Letter from David Jenkins, Librarian, The National Library of Wales acknowledging the receipt of notes on Cherry Hinton Parish Church and looking forward to receiving an account of her childhood which he is sure will be most interesting and worth preserving.

Report on Haythog Corn Mill, Pembroke, signed and dated October 1969, together with sketches and detailed architectual plan of Haythog Old Corn Mill drawn by Olwen Vaughan, July 1968.

Covering Letter with above donations [128-37] to the National Library from Olwen Vaughan, 4 Chapel Lane, Morchard Bishop, Devon, describing how the locations were come across and noting that further records are to follow.