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Letters from Ellen Edwards to O. M. Edwards

The series contains personal letters written from the Edwards family's various local homes at Llanuwchllyn, giving family, domestic and local news, and also referring to national events, and to O.M. Edwards's wide-ranging activities and pursuits. Many of the letters refer to the activities of the children Ifan and Haf, and to other members of their families. The tensions and problems within the marriage are ever close to the surface because of the long enforced absences, but there is also clear evidence of a deep bond and affection between husband and wife.

Edwards, Elin, Lady, 1868-1919

Letters from Ellen Edwards to her children Ifan and Haf

The series comprises letters from Ellen Edwards to her children Ifan ab Owen Edwards and Haf Edwards. The letters give mainly domestic, family and local news from the Llanuwchllyn area with constant references to to the activities of the children's father and descriptions of some of her travels with him.

Edwards, Ifan ab Owen, 1895-1970

O.M. Edwards: letters to his children Ifan and Haf

The series comprises letters written mainly from the Board of Education offices at Whitehall, the family home at Neuadd Wen, Llanuwchllyn, and various locations which O.M. Edwards visited whilst Chief Inspector of Schools in Wales to his son Ifan ab Owen Edwards and daughter Haf Edwards. They contain family and domestic news, advice, and some of the letters include vivid descriptions of events in London and Llanuwchllyn.

Edwards, Ifan ab Owen, 1895-1970