Showing 63 results

Papers, including letters, circulars, annual reports, programmes of meetings and services, etc., relating mainly to the activities of the Church in Wales, particularly in the diocese of Bangor.

Correspondence, together with some tracts, petitions, press releases and cuttings, and administrative and financial documents, together with some minutes of Annual General Meetings and copies of minutes of branch meetings, 1962-1999. Correspondents include Clive Betts, Zonia Bowen, Noëlle Davies, Noel Dempsey, Per Denez, Peter Berresford Ellis, Gwynfor Evans, Julian Cayo Evans, Garret FitzGerald, Yann Fouere, Nick Griffin, Neven Henaff, Alan Heusaff, John Jenkins, John Legonna, Tomas Ó Canainn, Padraig Ó Snodaigh, Meic Stephens, Alan Stivell, Dafydd Elis Thomas, Dafydd Wigley and Jac L. Williams. The matters discussed include the aims of the League, its policies and campaigns, the Celtic countries and cultures, linguistic minorities, political movements and ideas, and the compilation, publication and distribution of Carn. There are also articles submitted for Carn, together with notes, as well as letters and petitions to governments and international bodies. In addition, there are copies, drafts and notes of letters written by Heusaff and Moffatt, and letters and other documents forwarded by branch secretaries relating to matters of particular concern.

Letters and papers, including a petition, circa 1722, from Sir John Philipps suggesting the preferment of Owen Philipps to the rectory of Walwins Castle, Pembrokeshire, a petition, 1745, signed by Sir John Philipps, Thomas Carew, Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, and George Heathcote, to the members of the House of Commons, requesting their attendance at the House on January 16, 1746, and a Return of the number of Men that can be contained, in the Different Towns in the Counties of Carnarvon, Anglesea, Montgomery, Merioneth and Denbigh under the superintendance of Major Genl. Fisher on an emergency. Wrexham June 2nd 1805.

The file comprises family and personal papers, including letters of recommendation on behalf of Duncan Campbell Lloyd Fitzwilliams, a medical student and the fifth son of Charles H. L. Fitzwilliams, desirous of serving as a field surgeon in South Africa, 1900; a letter to Captain E. C. Fitzwilliams at Johannesburg relating to a kaross [a South African mantle or sleeveless jacket made of the skins of animals with the hair on], 1901; an ode (Welsh) written by G. Jones to Captain E. C. Lloyd Fitzwilliams of Cilgwyn on his return 'from the seat of war', 1902; typescript copies of two letters in the form of diaries from Duncan C. L. Fitzwilliams, a Red Cross surgeon in Romania, to his wife, 19 Nov.-6 Dec. 1916; and genealogical papers.

The file comprises postcards, letters and relevant enclosures, mostly from Thoreau Society members in America, on all aspects of Thoreau's life and philosophy, some of the more notable themes being Thoreau's influence on British literature and politics, links with Henry Salt, the preparation and publication of Condry's book, closure of the Lyceum and the move to a new centre, celebration of the Thoreau centenary and wildlife, especially bluebirds and the involvement of Lillian Lund Files in their protection.

The file consists of letters mainly about the habits and the identification, from photographs, of particular African insects, birds and plants, including a letter from [Desmond] Vesey-[Fitzgerald], 1966; other letters concern the illustrations for World of a Mountain, photographs of Ynys-hir and portraits of the author for a photographic reference library.

The series consists of personal letters to Condry, from Ray Perry and others, on subjects relating to wild plants, bird and animal life, identification of insects, birdwatching in Britain and abroad, ornithological records, fundraising efforts for a conservation project, publishing, appreciation of Condry's 'Country Diary' articles and his books, A Welsh Country Diary and Thoreau, life during the Second World War, personal news from friends, Condry's connnections with Birmingham and enclosures of occasional printed items. Correspondents include Ronald Lockley, Ray [Perry], Morrey Salmon, H[arold Wright], Irene (`Benjamin') Vaughan, R.S. Thomas and his wife Mildred Elsie Eldridge (Elsi). There is also a letter from Condry to his niece, Chris (Christine Demmar), enclosing a story about his pet jackdaw, 1971.

The series comprises letters and enclosures relating to the creation and preservation of plant and wildlife habitats from various organisations, specifically the National Trust, regarding the possible acquisition of a traditional hay meadow at Penybont, Powys, The West Wales Naturalists' Trust, mainly in connection with an appeal to to save the habitat of wild orchids, and the Wildfowl Trust, in a letter written by Peter Scott, concerning the possible creation of a wildfowl reserve on the Dovey estuary

The file comprises letters regarding possible dangers posed by rock blasting to nesting birds at Craig yr Aderyn, Meirionydd, thanks for funds raised from sale of books, an invitation to become president of the Trust, with a carbon copy of Condry's refusal, 1982, subscriptions, a request for professional advice in advance of a road improvement scheme and staff changes; a bundle of correspondence, photocopied notes and maps in connection with the preservation and possible purchase of unimproved meadow land at Ty Glas, Brithdir, including letters from Peter Benoit, 1982-1983; and a bundle of correspondence, a botanical survey, photocopied maps and plant lists in connection with the designation of fields at Talsarnau as a site of special scientific interest, including carbon copies of two letters by Condry, 1985.

The group comprises mainly letters written to members of the families related by marriage to Griffith of Garn, such as Hughes of Gwydir, Llwyn Gronw, Cae'r berllan and Weeg, 1713-1823, Roberts of Bryn y neuadd, 1705-1757, and Wynne of Garthmeilio and Plasnewydd, 1793-1831, together with miscellaneous recipients, 1680-1882, mainly on Caernarfonshire and Denbighshire parliamentary elections, church matters, inheritance, debt and domestic affairs.

The group comprises letters written by members of the Griffith family of Garn, mainly the family of John Wynne Griffith, and close relatives, 1724, 1783-1876, with many details of family life, social activities, travel abroad, the children's school and university days, the progression of John Wynne Griffith's sons in their careers and assistance to their father in managing the estate, and acquaintance with other well-known families in north-east Wales, such as Clough, Kirkwall, Shipley, Jones of Llysmeirchion and Wynne of Plasnewydd, and letters from other correspondents addressed to various members of the Griffith family, 1733-1943, on many different subjects, the most frequently recurrent being estate business, particularly disputes over enclosures and encroachments, rights on crown lands, purchase of property and questions of title, legal and financial complications of the Plasnewydd estate trust, Denbigh borough and parliamentary elections, contemporary national and local events during the Napoleonic Wars, and public duties of individuals.

The series comprises mainly letters, [1925]-1982, from hunt secretaries, organisations and private individuals, frequently accompanied by copies of letters and circulars despatched by the Association, concerning membership and subscriptions, meetings, hound inspections, registrations, entries and orders for the stud book, the annual hound show administration, kennel management, hunting anecdotes, breed criteria and Association rules; together with relevant registration forms, pedigrees, inspection results, lists of hounds entered for the stud book, show schedules, accounts, bills and receipts.

The series comprises mixed files of letters, preparatory notes, registration forms, pedigrees, circulars, reports, minutes of meetings and accounts, used in the compilation and publication of the Welsh Hound Association stud book, 1922-1987, and a report deriving from a tour of the inspection committee, 1927, with related papers, 1926-1930. The letters and reports, in particular, provide information on the history of hound packs, the inspection procedure, the characteristics of the Welsh Hound, and the criteria for the registration of individuals in the stud book.

The series comprises letters received by Ettie May Duckmanton (née Hubbard), 1906-1947, 1963, Clifford Hubbard, 1950-1959 and Margaret Hubbard, 1886, 1901-1904, 1924, from each other, from other members of the family, friends and official institutions on matters affecting the family, together with occasional printed booklets, bills and press cuttings.

Mae'r gyfres yn cynnwys copïau o lythyrau gan Ben Bowen, gwaith 'anghyhoeddiedig' Ben Bowen yn Seren yr Ysgol Sul, nodiadau bywgraffyddol a luniwyd gan David Bowen a deunydd gweinyddol yn ymwneud â chyhoeddi a gwerthu llyfrau gan Ben Bowen ac amdano.

Correspondence relating to the Monmouthshire estate.

The series comprises the correspondence, 1983-1999, of the movement relating mainly to humanitarian issues such as the 'disappearance' of prisoners and includes letters from politicians.

The series comprises correspondence, 1998, relating to the work of the committee and correspondence with officials, advisers, panellists and members of the public, 1998-2000, concerning matters arising from the launch of the National Assembly for Wales architectural competition.

This file consists of family letters, [c.1940]-[1994], sent to and from Menna Gallie and Bryce Gallie, including a great number of letters written by Menna Gallie to Bryce Gallie during the Second World War; letters from others to Bryce Gallie and two letters from Bryce Gallie to Menna Gallie, again during the War; letters from members of the family and friends containing personal news; telegrams sending congratulations to Menna Gallie, possibly on the birth of her second child; and sympathy letters to Bryce Gallie following the death of Menna Gallie; together with a copy of a memorial speech to Menna Gallie by Bryce Gallie under the title 'Celebration', with two poems.

This series consists of letters from various correspondents, relating mainly to matters connected with her work as a writer, [1959-1990], and letters from Cradaog Prichard relating to her translation of Un Nos Ola Leuad entitled Full Moon.