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Eirene White papers Ashby, Eric, 1904-1992
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Letters to Eirene White

The file comprises letters reflecting the wide range of functions and events which Lady White attended and the large number of committees and public bodies with which she was associated. There are particularly interesting and revealing letters relating to the problems which faced the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology, University College, Cardiff, and Coleg Harlech. Several of the correspondents write appreciatively in response to a documentary programme entitled The Baroness broadcast on BBC2 television during June 1988. The correspondents include Eric, Lord Ashby, 1988, James Callaghan, 1988, Gwilym, Lord Prys-Davies, 1988, Cledwyn Hughes, Lord Cledwyn of Penrhos, 1988, Barry Jones MP, 1988, Principal Robert Steel, 1988, and David, Lord Gibson Watt, 1988.

Ashby, Eric, 1904-1992

Letters to Eirene White

The file contains a characteristic mingling of personal and professional letters, many relating to political events and the proceedings of the House of Lords. Some letters refer to a ceremony at Rhymney during April 1990 to unveil a plaque to commemorate Thomas Jones's name, and others to the re-publication of his Rhymney Memories. A few concern preparations for the 1992 National Eisteddfod at Aberystwyth. The correspondents include Eric, Lord Ashby (2), 1990-1991, Robert, Lord Blake, 1990, HRH, Charles, Prince of Wales, 1990, Tam Dalyell MP, 1990, Derek, Lord Ezra, 1991, Emlyn, Lord Hooson, 1990, Barry Jones MP, and Sir Wyn Roberts, 1990.

Ashby, Eric, 1904-1992

Letters from Eirene White

The file comprises drafts and copies of letters from Lady White, many of political interest, some relating to matters appertaining to the House of Lords. Others concern social functions and other events to which she was invited. There are several copies of letters which Lady White had written for publication in national newspapers, mainly The Times or The Independent. The file also includes several copies of the circular letters which she distributed to friends and acquaintances usually at Christmas. Among the recipients are Eric, Lord Ashby, 1991, James Callaghan, 1978, Dr Huw T. Edwards, 1946, Nicholas Edwards, Lord Crickhowell (2), 1982-1986, Lord Heycock, 1989, Sir Julian Hodge (2), 1983-1990, David Hunt, 1990, Lord Kenyon (2), 1980, Geraint Morgan MP, 1971, Fred, Lord Peart, 1978, George Thomas, 1969, Sir Cennydd Traherne, 1990, Dame Janet Vaughan, 1960, Peter Walker, 1989, David, Lord Gibson Watt, 1990, and Harold Wilson (6), 1958-1974.

Ashby, Eric, 1904-1992

Letters to Eirene White

The file comprises personal letters reflecting the wide range of Lady White's professional and leisure interests, many within Wales. Some relate to the activities of the Land Authority for Wales, of which she became chairman in 1976, the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and Coleg Harlech. The correspondents include Eric, Lord Ashby, 1977, HRH Charles, Prince of Wales, 1977, Lord Edmund-Davies, 1977, Sir Goronwy Daniel, 1976, Sir Idris Foster, 1977, Cledwyn Hughes, 1976, Lord Elwyn Jones, 1977, Professor David Marquand, 1977, Professor Lily Newton, 1977, Principal Robert Steel, 1977, Margaret Thatcher, 1976, Sir Ben Bowen Thomas, 1977, Dame Shirley Williams (2), 1976-1977, and Harold Wilson, 1976.

Ashby, Eric, 1904-1992

Letters to Eirene White

The file comprises an interesting mingling of personal and professional correspondence reflecting the very wide range of Lady White's interests and activities. The correspondents include Eric, Lord Ashby (2), 1982, Lord Hailsham, 1982, Sir Julian Hodge (2), 1982-1983, Emrys Pride, 1982, and Principal Robert Steel, 1983.

Ashby, Eric, 1904-1992