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German Prisoner of War Letter,
Part of Papers of Major W.P. Wheldon,
From ‘[unknown] Kanze’, from the 42nd Stationary Hospital [France?] to his mother in Dürrenberg, Liepzig. Speaks of his injury, praises the care he is receiving in the English hospital and states the German patients are treated just the same as the English - the English patients treat the Germans as equals.
The papers consist mostly of photograph albums, photographs and postcards. Most of the albums were compiled by John Richard Williams and Anne Williams following holidays spent in various parts of Europe and North Africa, ca. 1923-1938. They contain a mixture of postcard views, souvenirs, programmes, menus etc. and photographs taken by Anne Williams. One photograph album entitled 1914-1918 The Great War includes postcards and photographs of battle scenes, ruined buildings and of John Richard Williams with fellow servicemen. -- The photographs and postcards cover a variety of subjects and can range from family photographs to those of chapels, war memorials and views throughout Europe. -- Amongst the miscellaneous items, there are numerous certificates awarded to John Richard Williams and a few which belong to Anne Williams. They may relate to war service, the law society, free masonry and chapel-going. Also, there are souvenir booklets and guides to European cities, tourist attractions and cruises. There is some correspondence and other personal records. -- A few items relate in particular to the First World War such as the Observer's Flying Log Book of Lt John R. Williams, 1918 which contains descriptions of aerial patrols and ground warfare. -- The two books written by John Richard Williams are also included amongst his papers.
John Richard Williams and his sister, Miss Anne Williams.
'Lectures for the Troops in France',
Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,
Correspondence and report and questions from the YMCA regarding the lectures for the troops in France.
Letter and Circular 1054 regarding the military service of tutors,
Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,
(i.) Letter from the Secretary of the Welsh Department, Board of Education, to Prof. J.E. Lloyd, UCNW. Regarding the Military Service of Tutors, 24 July 1918; (ii.) Circular 1054, L.A. Selby-Bigge. Regarding the Military Service of Tutors, 19 July 1918.
Letter from A. E. Jones (Cynan) with the army in Salonika to his cousin, Megan in Anglesey,
Part of Papers of Cynan,
The letter contains the first draft of Cynan’s famous poem, ‘Anfon y Nico y Landwr’.
Letter from A/Sgt. Richards R.A., C.A.M.C. Depot, Westenhanger Camp, Kent, to the Registrar, UCNW,
Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,
Sgt. Richards was a student at Bangor – he desires to be associated with the College in Military affairs, and asks to be informed whether there is an Officer’s Training Corps (Artillery) in connection with the College.
Letter from A.J. Sylvester to Major Wheldon,
Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,
Writes on behalf of Lloyd George regarding appealing for funds for the memorial from Welsh Americans.
Letter from an unknown author at UCNW (Wheldon?) to an unknown recipient,
Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,
Regarding placing in the College a Memorial to the Members of Staff and Students who fell in the Great War.
Letter from D. Wynne-Thomas, Architect, to Major Wheldon,
Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,
Regarding the progress of the Memorial. Includes a list of Welsh counties in connection with the carved stone panels, and a list of Regiments for the oak panelling.
Letter from D.H. Davies (County School, Denbigh) to J.E. Lloyd, Secretary and Registrar, UCNW,
Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,
Regarding the death in service of a former student, J.R. Knowles.
Letter from H.C. Morris, Caernarvon to Major W.P. Wheldon, UCNW,
Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,
Objects to the names of his two sons, who were killed in the War, appearing on the War Memorial, due to the way in which they were treated by the War Pensions Comm. and the Welsh Insurance Comm.
Part of Papers of Major W.P. Wheldon,
Regarding the liberation of the town by the allies and the union between the British and French. (Typed, in French).
Letter from J.E. Lloyd, Secretary and Registrar, UCNW,
Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,
Letter from J.E. Lloyd, Secretary and Registrar, UCNW, to an unknown recipient, regarding the fact that ‘no teacher will be called up for service until his employees have had an opportunity of appealing against his removal.’
Letter from Major W.P. Wheldon to an unknown recipient,
Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,
Regarding names of men killed in the War who have not been included in original lists to be recorded on the panels in the Memorial Archway. (i.) English version; (ii.) Welsh version.
Letter from Mr. A. Roberts, Llangefni, to the Registrar, UCNW,
Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,
Regarding the death of his son, 2nd Lieutenant Victor Roberts, a Bangor student at the time of his enlistment. He was killed in action in Belgium, 19th July 1917, age 20. -- Attached is a booklet, ‘In Memoriam,’ to V. Roberts, contained in which are copies of original correspondence from various correspondents relating to his death.
Letter from the Lieutenant General Rupert Stewart(?) to the Secretary and Registrar, UCNW,
Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,
Regarding the awarding of the Victoria Cross to Major Arthur Moore Lascelles, Durham Light Infantry, a former student of Bangor. -- Attached is an official account of the deed for which he was awarded the VC.
Part of Papers of Major W.P. Wheldon,
Expressing his gratitude and that of his people, for the actions of the British in liberating their town from the enemy. (Typed, in French).
Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,
Regarding the Artists’ Rifles recruiting and whether any students would be interested.
Letter from the Secretary of the Ministry of National Service, Westminster,
Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,
Letter from the Secretary of the Ministry of National Service, Westminster, to the Deans of the Medical Schools in Great Britain, regarding the National Service Instruction, No. 35 (BMSS/39671).
Letter from William Edward Williams (Gwilym Rhug), Gorsedd Beirdd Ynys Prydain, to Major Wheldon,
Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,
Regarding subscribing 30/- to buy a wreath to be placed on the Memorial, and the inscription to be placed upon it.