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Disgrifiad archifol
Eirene White papers
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Correspondence

The series comprises general letters to Eirene White, 1928-1999, a small group of drafts and copies of letters from her, 1936-1995, a few stray letters, 1947-1985, and a few files of letters on specific themes, 1989-1995. The letters follow the course of Eirene White's career, her political posts and other interests. There is a mingling of political and personal letters. The correspondents include many prominent politicians and public figures.

Letters to Eirene White

The file comprises letters relating mainly to matters arising from the House of Lords and to Lady White's public work, notably in relation to environmental concerns. Some concern Welsh affairs, among them devolution, the affairs of the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion, and the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. A few relate to Lady White's work for the Dictionary of National Biography. The correspondents include Margery Corbett Ashby, 1974, Robert, Lord Blake, 1974, Dame Margaret Cole, 1975, Anthony Crosland, 1974, Sir Goronwy Daniel, 1975, Stanley Clinton Davies, 1975, John Morris MP, 1975, A. J. Sylvester, 1975, Sir Ben Bowen Thomas, 1974, Dame Shirley Williams (2), 1974-1975, and Harold Wilson, 1974.

Ashby, Margery Corbett- Dame, 1882-1981

Letters to Eirene White

The file comprises personal letters reflecting the wide range of Lady White's professional and leisure interests, many within Wales. Some relate to the activities of the Land Authority for Wales, of which she became chairman in 1976, the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and Coleg Harlech. The correspondents include Eric, Lord Ashby, 1977, HRH Charles, Prince of Wales, 1977, Lord Edmund-Davies, 1977, Sir Goronwy Daniel, 1976, Sir Idris Foster, 1977, Cledwyn Hughes, 1976, Lord Elwyn Jones, 1977, Professor David Marquand, 1977, Professor Lily Newton, 1977, Principal Robert Steel, 1977, Margaret Thatcher, 1976, Sir Ben Bowen Thomas, 1977, Dame Shirley Williams (2), 1976-1977, and Harold Wilson, 1976.

Ashby, Eric, 1904-1992

Letters to Eirene White

The file comprises letters reflecting the wide range of functions and events which Lady White attended and the large number of committees and public bodies with which she was associated. There are particularly interesting and revealing letters relating to the problems which faced the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology, University College, Cardiff, and Coleg Harlech. Several of the correspondents write appreciatively in response to a documentary programme entitled The Baroness broadcast on BBC2 television during June 1988. The correspondents include Eric, Lord Ashby, 1988, James Callaghan, 1988, Gwilym, Lord Prys-Davies, 1988, Cledwyn Hughes, Lord Cledwyn of Penrhos, 1988, Barry Jones MP, 1988, Principal Robert Steel, 1988, and David, Lord Gibson Watt, 1988.

Ashby, Eric, 1904-1992

Letters to Eirene White

The file comprises letters mainly informing Lady White of events, societies and organisations in which she is interested. The correspondents include Gwilym, Lord Prys-Davies,1995, Roy Jenkins, Lord Jenkins of Hillhead, 1995, Glenys Kinnock, 1995, and Sir Wyn Roberts, 1994.

Prys-Davies, Gwilym Prys Davies, Baron, 1923-2017

Secretary's letters

The file comprises carbon copies of letters, 1993-1994, despatched by Anne Langley, secretary to Lady White, together in some cases with the incoming letters. Some of the letters are of political interest, many relating to the work of the House of Lords. Others concern invitations to various functions and events.

Letters to Eirene White

The file comprises letters, 1929-1960, addressed to Eirene White, on a wide range of subjects, interspersed in a few cases with drafts or copies of replies from her. The file includes letters from Sir Goronwy Edwards, 1956, Abraham Flexner, 1955, Sir Ben Bowen Thomas, undated, Emlyn Williams, 1956, and Professor Gwyn A. Williams (2), 1957 and 1960.

Edwards, John Goronwy, Sir, 1891-1976

Letters to Eirene White

The file comprises letters, 1983-1987, addressed to Eirene White, on a wide range of subjects, interspersed in a few cases with drafts or copies of replies from her. The file includes letters from Lord Chalfont, 1987, Major E. H. C. (Harry) Davies, 1986, J. W. England, 1987, Professor Emeritus R. Geraint Gruffydd (2), 1983-1984, Cledwyn Hughes MP, Lord Cledwyn of Penrhos, 1987, and Barry Jones MP, 1987.

Chalfont, Alun Arthur Gwynne Jones, Baron, 1919-

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