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Correspondence

The series comprises letters, 1964-2001, addressed to Lord Cledwyn of Penrhos, sometimes interspersed with copies of his replies. The correspondence is strongly political, much concerning his work within the House of Lords. A number refer to requests for political honours. Some of the letters refer to events in Anglesey, some from his former constituents, including invitations to attend numerous events. Some letters discuss the affairs of the University of Wales which Lord Cledwyn served as Pro-Chancellor. There are also a number of letters from the media, including requests for contributions to radio and television broadcasts and interviews. Some letters are requests from academics and students for assistance with their research projects.

University of Wales

Family correspondence

Includes correspondence relating to the pension of J. Charles Jones' mother and to the gravestone inscription of his father. There is also a copy of the Rev. R. Charles Jones' obituary (in Welsh) from Y Goleuad, 11 March 1925, and two postcard photographs of Mrs Margaret Jones

Personal correspondence

Includes letters relating to the financial support provided for the education of two children belonging to the Newman family of Kingston-on-Thames through the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls and the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys

Incoming letters

Letters written to J. Charles Jones, mainly from J. L. C. Cecil-Williams, Honourary Secretary, dealing with the work of cataloguing and clearing of papers, manuscripts and books from the Cymmrodorion library

'Wales and the Armed Forces': correspondence

Correspondence relating to the Cymmrodorion's memorandum 'Wales and the Armed Forces', prepared by Brigadier E. O. Skaife on behalf of the Society and presented to the Welsh Parliamentary Party on 4 November 1946, requesting that the War Office should set up permanent Welsh formations and units in the post-war organization of the armed forces

Board of Education Correspondence

The series comprises letters addressed to O. M. Edwards as Chief Inspector of Schools in Wales, drafts and copies of some letters despatched by him, together with other related papers. There are many letters from prominent Welsh figures. Most of the early letters relate to the establishment of the Welsh Department of the Board of Education. Most letters relate to inspections of individual schools, the policies and activities of the Board of Education at Whitehall, local education authorities, the appointment of teachers, and the teaching of individual subjects.

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