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Papers of the late Philip Weekes, former Area Director of the South Wales Coalfield, comprising National Coal Board papers, 1947-1985, arising directly from his career with the Board; professional papers, 1911-[c. 2000], which are more generally connected with his work in the coal industry; a large amount of accumulated reference material, 1934-2003; numerous press cuttings, [1957]-2002; and a few historical documents, 1860-1980, collected by Philip Weekes and relating to mining and the South Wales Coalfield.

Papers, 1947-1985, arising directly from Philip Weekes' work at the National Coal Board, comprising a large number of memoranda and notes, 1962-1985; some general notebooks, 1973-1980; several reports and brochures, 1974-1985; and numerous official minutes with attached annexes, 1977-1983; correspondence and papers, 1947-1983 (3 folders) relating to Philip Weekes's emplyment by the National Coal Board; and his diaries, 1979-1985.

Typescript memoranda, briefs and other papers, March 1962-July 1982, either in duplicated, xeroxed, or photocopied form, together with some handwritten notes, covering such issues as coal reserves and exploration; the economic case for coal over oil; the Prince of Wales' visit to St John's Colliery in May 1974; unprofitable collieries and colliery closures; and relations between government and the nationalised industries.

Comprises a desk diary for 1979 kept intermittently by Philip Weekes with full details of his professional activities and engagements, mainly in the service of the National Coal Board. A few of the pages have been ripped out of the diary. There is also a large National Coal Board memorandum book bearing full intermittent entries by Philip Weekes for the period January 1981 until June 1985 relating mainly to his work for the National Coal Board and covering the period during the build-up to the 1984-85 miners' strike and its early months. The diary also contains stray manuscript notes, typescript memoranda, and cuttings from newspapers and journals. There is also a bound photocopy of the same diary for 1981-1985 and the additional material.

Contains entries for some days comprising detailed observations and comments on the course of Welsh and British political and industrial life, especially relating to the problems besetting the coal industry. Many of the observations concern the National Union of Mineworkers and the impending closure of coal mines within south Wales. There are also some personal references and allusions.

Typescript memoranda, briefs and other papers, Aug. 1982-Sept. 1985, either in duplicated, xeroxed, or photocopied form, together with some handwritten notes, covering such issues as relations between government and the nationalised industries; colliery review procedure; meetings with the National Union of Mineworkers; the Parliamentary All-Party Mineral Group; and NCB (Enterprise) Ltd. Also included is a copy of a letter from Nigel Lawson, Secretary of State for Energy, to Sir Derek Ezra, Chairman of the National Coal Board, 8 June 1982.

Manuscript working notes by Philip Weekes, covering the periods 19 Nov. 1973-8 March 1974, 25 Nov. 1974-13 Aug. 1975 and 24 May 1977-23 Jan. 1980. The volumes contain points for consideration or discussion at meetings; notes made during meetings; comments made by colleagues on various subjects; and some statistical information.

Typescript or printed brochures and reports, Feb. 1973-Jan. 1985, mainly relating to Royal Visits and overseas trips made by officials of the National Coal Board; including several visits made by Sir Derek Ezra, Chairman of the National Coal Board, to various countries, such as Israel, April-May 1978, China, Aug. 1978, and Canada, Sept. 1980.

Copies of draft minutes for meetings of the National Coal Board, Jan. 1977-Dec. 1980, in either duplicated or photocopied form, together with copies of a number of the annexes referred to in the minutes and some other material.

Copies of draft minutes for meetings of the National Coal Board, Jan. 1981-Sept. 1983, in either duplicated or photocopied form, together with copies of a number of the annexes referred to in the minutes and some other material. Also included are a copy of minutes of a meeting of the Board, 6 Aug. 1971 (attached to those for 4 June 1982), and the minutes of a Special Meeting of Board Members, 10 May 1983.

Relating mainly to Philip Weekes's employment by the National Coal Board, including details of his salary and conditions of work in the various positions held, copies of references, and details of interviews.

Relating to Philip Weekes's work for the National Coal Board, concerning mainly professional and technical matters.

Relating to Philip Weekes's part-time membership of the National Coal Board in 1977-78. Includes two letters from Tony Benn as Secretary of State for Energy, a letter from Dai Francis, and a copy of a letter from Sir Derek Ezra.

Papers, 1939-[c. 2000], largely connected with Philip Weekes' work in the coal industry, consisting of letters and correspondence, 1951-[c. 2000]; papers concerning the Broadcasting Council for Wales, 1976-1982; a number of notes for speeches and lectures, 1953-1997; copies of various addresses and articles, 1954-1992; an exercise book and two notebooks, 1939-1966; miscellaneous papers, 1911-1964, deriving from Philip Weekes's career; papers concerning the coal industry, 1920-1962; printed materials, 1927-1972; papers, 1939-1945, concerning Philip Weekes's connection with the Tredegar Iron and Coal Company; and notebooks which he kept while a student at University College, Cardiff, 1939-1945.

Typescript and manuscript letters received by Philip Weekes, Sept. 1951- Aug. 1983, together with a number of carbon copies and photocopies of replies sent, as well as a few handwritten notes and some other material. Included are letters from Trevor H. H. Skeet MP (5), concerning the Parliamentary All-Party Mineral Group; and letters from Neil Kinnock MP (1) and Roy Hughes MP (1), regarding investment in the coal industry.

Correspondence and papers relating to the holding at University College, Cardiff of a mining scholarship by Philip Weekes from the Tredegar Iron and Coal Company, the preparation of a thesis, Mr Weekes's practical training at Pochin Colliery, his attendance at meetings of the Manchester Geological and Mining Society, his period of national service in the Royal Air Force, his sitting the mining examinations of the Ministry of Fuel and Power, and his gaining the Colliery Mangers' Certificate. There are also a few letters concerning his subsequent employment for the Tredegar Iron and Coal Company.

Five notebooks (and some loose notes) containing notes taken by Philip Weekes while a student at the Mining Department of University College, Cardiff, during the years of World War Two. They include notes on mine ventilation and mining, coal production, dust and disease, roof control, the problems of mechanical coal-mining, cleavage induced by mining, roof movements, machine mining, planning at the coal face, and planning and constructing mine roadways.

Typescript and manuscript letters received by Philip Weekes, April 1984-[c. 2000], together with a number of photocopies and rough drafts of replies sent, as well as a few handwritten notes and some other material. Included are letters from David Lord Energlyn (1), John Morris QC MP (1), James Callaghan MP (2), Dafydd Wigley MP (1), and Denzil Davies MP (1), concerning various aspects of the coal industry in South Wales; letters from Roger Williams, National Coal Board Solicitor (2); and a telemessage from HRH Prince Charles the Prince of Wales, congratulating Philip Weekes on being awarded a CBE.

Typescript and manuscript letters received by Philip Weekes, Jan. 1976-Dec. 1982, particularly from Owen Edwards, the BBC's Controller for Wales (7), together with a number of carbon copies of replies sent. Also included are a copy of minutes for a meeting of the General Advisory Council, 3 Nov. 1982; a copy of a paper by John Wilkinson, Secretary of the GAC, on the 'BBC coverage of the industrial situation, January and February 1979' [incomplete]; and copies of notes by both Lord Aldington, Chairman of the GAC, and David Webster, Controller of Information Services, regarding the reputation of the BBC.

Handwritten and typescript notes for speeches and lectures made by Philip Weekes, Feb. 1953-Dec. 1997, together with some printed programmes and other material, including a copy of a paper entitled 'Progress in Support of Gate Entries' delivered at Cleveland, Ohio, May 1972; notes for the annual Trueman Lecture entitled 'The Future of the South Wales Coalfield', 28 April 1983; and notes for an address at the Coal Workshop in Cardiff on 5 Dec. 1997.