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Philip Weekes Papers, Series
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Accumulated reference material,

Material relating to the coal industry, mining and South Wales, 1934-2003, which was either sent to, or acquired by, Philip Weekes and which was retained by him presumably for reference purposes, consisting of copies of writings and essays, [c. 1965]-1992; a small amount of published articles and lectures, 1934-2000; a few printed leaflets and booklets, [c. 1976]-2003; a number of reports and studies, 1965-1997; and some material relating to conferences, 1987-1997.

Assorted press cuttings,

Cuttings from newspapers and magazines, [1957]-2002, taken from both the national and local press, many in photocopied form, and which often quote Philip Weekes, consisting of general news cuttings, covering various aspects of the coal industry, [1957]-2002; cuttings specifically concerning the Aberfan disaster, 1966-1967; and cuttings about a visit of the Prince of Wales to St John's Colliery at Maesteg, 1974-1981.

Collected historical documents,

A number of historical documents, 1849-1980, acquired by Philip Weekes relating to mining and the South Wales Coalfield, consisting of a single title deed, 1860; several printed documents, 1885-1980; and some copy documents, [?1970x?1999], the originals of which date between 1849-1976.

National Coal Board papers,

Papers, 1947-1985, arising directly from Philip Weekes' work at the National Coal Board, comprising a large number of memoranda and notes, 1962-1985; some general notebooks, 1973-1980; several reports and brochures, 1974-1985; and numerous official minutes with attached annexes, 1977-1983; correspondence and papers, 1947-1983 (3 folders) relating to Philip Weekes's emplyment by the National Coal Board; and his diaries, 1979-1985.

Professional papers,

Papers, 1939-[c. 2000], largely connected with Philip Weekes' work in the coal industry, consisting of letters and correspondence, 1951-[c. 2000]; papers concerning the Broadcasting Council for Wales, 1976-1982; a number of notes for speeches and lectures, 1953-1997; copies of various addresses and articles, 1954-1992; an exercise book and two notebooks, 1939-1966; miscellaneous papers, 1911-1964, deriving from Philip Weekes's career; papers concerning the coal industry, 1920-1962; printed materials, 1927-1972; papers, 1939-1945, concerning Philip Weekes's connection with the Tredegar Iron and Coal Company; and notebooks which he kept while a student at University College, Cardiff, 1939-1945.