National Library of Wales Archives and Manuscripts

Notes and letters regarding the death of Hedd Wyn,

BMSS/4903.
File
1917.

Part of Papers of Rev. R. Peris Williams,

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, Plan and 'Articles of Agreement',

Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,

(i.) Letter from D. Wynne-Thomas, M.S.A., Architect and Surveyor, Bolton, to W.P. Wheldon. Regarding the building of the Heroes' Memorial; (ii.) Plan (blue print) of the Memorial; (iii.) 'Articles of Agreement' between the Council of the North Wales Heroes' Memorial Fund and John Laing and Son, Ltd., Carlisle.

"Prifysgol Cymru / University of Wales, Roll of Service, 1914 – 1917",

Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,

Corrected to June 30, 1917.

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.

Report of the work of the College during the Great War,

Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,

War lectures; Officer’s Training Corps; Accommodation provided.

Subscriptions to the North Wales Heroes’ Memorial – Summary,

Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,

'University College of North Wales, Roll of Honour',

Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,

Handwritten copy.

"North Wales Heroes' Memorial",

Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,

Minutes of Memorial Council.

Correspondence and accounts relating to R. Silyn Roberts’s involvement with the Hedd Wyn Memorial Fund,

BMSS/17203-17211.
Series
1917-1927.

Part of R. Silyn Roberts Papers,

Papers of Cynan,

GB 0222 BMSS CYN
Fonds
ca. 1916-ca. 1966 /

The collection consists of manuscript, typescript and draft material by Cynan. Amongst the poetry there are odes, long poems in free metre and in metre, hymns, carols and translations of poems. Included is a first draft of Anfon y Nico i Landwr and a copy of Cofnodion a Chyfansoddiadau Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 1924 Pontypwl with Cynan's amendments to his ode I'r Dduw nid Adweinir. The plays and dramatic productions include his pageants Hywel Harris and Absalom fy Mab. Amongst the essays is a typescript of his only novel Ffarwel Weledig, described as a romance of Macedonia. Other material includes, lectures, addresses and essays on various subjects, mostly relating to drama and Welsh literature; prayers and sermons; newspaper cuttings; correspondence; radio talks; photographs; L.P. recordings of Cynan reading his poetry. There is documentation regarding the National Eisteddfod and relating to Cynan's connection with the Free Masons.

Albert Evans-Jones, also known as Cynan.

John Richard Williams Papers,

GB 0222 BMSS JRWMS
Fonds
1904-1984 /

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.

Material relating to Major W.P. Wheldon’s Military Service during the War.

File 2.
Series

Part of Papers of Major W.P. Wheldon,

Recruiting poster entitled 'Y darn papur',

BMSS/29213.
File
1914, Dec.

Recruiting poster entitled ‘Y Darn Papur’ is a Welsh version of the famous ‘The Scrap of Paper.’ History of the poster included on wrapping, which reads as follows: Gift of R. H. D. who initiated it and had it produced as Clerk to the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee (R. Humphrey Davies, Museum of Welsh Antiquities, UCNW).

Photograph of "A" Company 11th (Service) Battalion South Lancashire Regt.,

BMSS/26534.
File
1915.

Black and white photograph (mounted) taken outside the PJ Hall of the University, Bangor.

Army pay book of Private David John Rogers, Bangor,

BMSS/27000.
File
1917-1919.

‘Army Pay Book’ (A.B.64 Pt.I) of David John Rogers, Private, Royal Army Medical Corps, of Bangor. Posting and pay entries show active service locations (many at sea) at Malta, Salonika and Murmansk.