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The archive of Cymdeithas Cymry Caerodor (the Bristol Welsh Society), 1920-2019, including the records of the Society in its earlier form as Cymdeithas Cymrodorion Caerodor. The collection consists of papers, correspondence, and financial documents, all related to the establishment and running of the Society, including meeting minutes, 1920-2018 (with gaps); financial documents and account statements, 1944-2010, and secretary’s reports and correspondence, 1985-2017 (with gaps), along with other general administrative papers, 1986-2018 (with gaps); and papers, correspondence, photographs, and press cuttings relating to the Society’s events and activities, 1948-2019 (with gaps), including rallies, Eisteddfodau, St David’s Day celebrations, concerts, and other events including the Society’s 50th anniversary celebrations in 1994.

Minutes of the Bristol Welsh Society in its earlier form as Cymdeithas Cymrodorion Caerodor, 1920-1940, including minutes of the Operational and Working Committees and Annual General Meetings; and minutes of various other committees such as the Entertainment Committee; Lectures Committee; Drama Committee; and Social Committee.

A volume containing minutes of the Bristol Welsh Society in its earlier form as Cymdeithas Cymrodorion Caerodor, 1920-1940, primarily including meeting minutes of the Operational Committee (1920), and the Working Committee (1920-1928; 1932-1940). The volume also includes meeting minutes for General Meetings (1921; 1924); the Entertainment Committee (1929; 1931-1932); the Lectures Committee (1929; 1933-1934); the Operations Council ([1929]; 1930; 1932); the Drama Committee (1931; 1933-1934; 1939); the Social Committee ([1933]; 1939); the Debate Sub-committee (1939); the Annual General Meeting (1921-1940); and the St David’s Day Meeting (1922-1923).

Minutes of the meetings of Cymdeithas Cymry Caerodor (Bristol Welsh Society), and minutes of the Society in its earlier form as Cymdeithas Cymrodorion Caerodor, 1920-2018 (with gaps), mainly consisting of minutes of the General Committee and Annual General Meetings.

An album of photographs, with a small number of related documents, 1928-2017 (with gaps). The album documents the activities of the Bristol Welsh Society, arranged into themed sections including: ‘Photographs including Presidents’ (1949; 1951-1953; 1957-1958; 1960; 1979), with a list of the Bristol Welsh Society’s Presidents, 1944-2002 ([2002]); ‘Dydd Gwyl Dewi Happy Memories of St David’s Day Celebrations…’ (1948-1950; 1952-1954; 1956-1957; 1959; 1979; 1984), also including press cuttings (1957); ‘Ladies Choir’ (1953; 1956); ‘Eisteddfodau…’ (1953; 1966; 1990; c.2008), including a press cutting ([1966]) and a copy of an Eisteddfod score sheet for the Bristol Welsh Society Pensioners’ Choir ([1990]); ‘The Dancing Years’ ([?1945]); ‘Tennis…’ ([?1945]), with a note (1952); ‘Rambling’ ([?1945x?1955]); Christmas parties ([?1950s]); garden parties (2011; 2017); ‘Bathodyn y Gymdeithas’ ([?2000s]), including notes regarding the Society’s Badge of Office (1928; 1930; 1940; 1960); and ‘Miscellanea’, including photographs of various activities and events such as dinners and concerts ([?1950s]; 1953; 1955; [1960s]), press cuttings (1944; 1954; 1966), notes (1956; 1958), and rules, results, and programme for the Inter-town Eisteddfod (1969). The file also contains (within a separate envelope) a number of descriptive notes originally included with the photo album ([?2017]).

Cards, letters, and related documents, 1940 and 1994, mainly related to the Bristol Welsh Society’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The file consists mainly of members’ replies to the Society’s invitations to the 50th Anniversary Dinner, 1994, including cards and letters from A. Jack; Margaret Williams; Hirrell Ferne; John Edwards; Ken and Mona Giles; Avril Davidge; Meriel John; Mari McHale; Dorothy and Maldwyn Rogers (Treasurer of the Bristol Welsh Society); Beti Prentice; Mattie Lewis (Secretary of the Taunton Welsh Society); Madge and Gordon Jones; Roger Smith; Ceurwyn Rees; Gladys Leather; Jean Williams; G. W. Russell; Sarah Nicholas; and Hywel Jones. The file also includes an envelope originally labelled ‘Former Presidents’, containing replies to the 50th Anniversary invitations, 1994, from (among others) former Presidents of the Bristol Welsh Society including Mansel Thomas; R. M. Ford; Gwyn Howells; Gwen Walby; and Marion Brown; and a number of related documents, consisting of a booklet of Welsh songs ([?1990s]); a list of invitees to the Society’s 50th Anniversary Dinner ([1994]); a list of Society Presidents, 1944-1994 ([1994]); and a draft programme for the 50th anniversary event ([1994]). Additionally, the file also contains a note regarding tickets for the Society’s St David’s Day celebrations, 1940.

Papers, including correspondence and press cuttings, relating to the events and activities of the Bristol Welsh Society, 1948-2019 (with gaps), including term cards; Eisteddfod and Rally programmes; papers relating to the arrangement of events such as the Annual Charity Concerts, St David's Day, and 50th Anniversary celebrations; and papers relating to the arrangement of other activities such as carol services and social evenings.

Papers and photographs relating to the organization of the Bristol Welsh Society's 50th Anniversary celebrations, 1994, including lists of former and visiting Presidents, and lists of members; cards, letters, and invitees' replies; draft programme and lists of invitees; and photographs of the 50th Anniversary Dinner.

Papers relating to the administration of the Bristol Welsh Society, including financial papers, account statements, and committee correspondence, 1944-2018; Secretary's files, including correspondence and reports, 1985-2017 (with gaps); and other administrative documents relating to the Society's Constitution, Presidents, and matters such as insurance policy, 1986-2018 (with gaps).

Address and financial accounts book, 1944-1973, primarily containing details of income and expenditure for ‘Cymdeithas Cymry Ieuanc Caerodor’ (1944-1947), and balance sheets for the Bristol Welsh Society (1947-1951); and Society account balance sheets with auditor’s comments (1951-1973). The volume also contains a members address book (1945-1946), and lists of the Society’s officers and members (1945-1946; 1946-1947).

Financial papers of the Bristol Welsh Society (Cymdeithas Cymry Caerodor), 1944-2010, consisting of balance sheets detailing the Society's income and expenditure, and with many including auditor's comments; bank account statements; Treasurer's reports; receipts and invoices; and related correspondence.

Minutes of the Committee meetings of Cymdeithas Cymry Caerodor (Bristol Welsh Society), 1948-2018 (with gaps), primarily including the minutes of the General Committee and Annual General Meetings; and also including minutes of the Emergency Committee; Inter-town Co-ordinating Committee; Special Committee; and Extra-ordinary General Meetings.

Term cards of the Bristol Welsh Society, 1948-2018 (with gaps), including details of the Society's annual events programmes and elected Committee officers.

Term cards of the Bristol Welsh Society, 1948-1981 (with gaps), some with notes and detailing the Society’s events and activities for members, including social evenings; lectures; Christmas parties; St David’s Day celebrations; Eisteddfodau; and meetings and AGM. The cards also include details of Committee officers and Welsh churches in Bristol.

Minutes of General Committee Meetings, 1948-1949; 1951-1955, also including an events list (1948-1949); a list of the society’s secretaries 1935-1960 ([1960]); minutes of the Annual General Meeting (1955); and a letter from Rhiwen Davies, secretary, regarding the setting up of a fund for a Bristol Welsh Social and Cultural Centre (1948).

Papers relating to the organization of the Bristol Welsh Society's Eisteddfodau and Inter-town Rallies organized in conjunction with the Welsh societies of Taunton, Burnham-on-Sea, and Weston-Super-Mare, 1949-2017 (with gaps), consisting of Rally and Eisteddfod programmes and results, and copies of the poetry and prose featured in such events; and correspondence and minutes of the Inter-town Co-ordinating Committee.

A programme for the Bristol Welsh Society’s Eisteddfod held on the 9th March 1949, including classes for music, cookery, literature, poetry, and art.

Papers relating to the organization of the Bristol Welsh Society's St David's Day celebrations, 1951; 2005-2017, including lists of attendees; menus and toasts; and greetings cards and letters.

Menus and toasts for the Bristol Welsh Society’s annual St David’s Day Dinner, 1951; 2005-2012; 2015; and [2017]. The file also includes a letter from John Makepeace (Secretary of the Thornbury Welsh Society), 2017, with best wishes for that year’s Dinner.

Minutes of the General Committee Meetings, 1956-1960; also including minutes of the Annual General Meeting (1956-1957; 1959-1960); minutes of the Emergency Committee (1957); and a list of attendees for the General Committee Meeting (1960).