Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1949-1979 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
0.135 cubic metres (15 boxes)
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
John Collwyn Rees (1919-1980) was Professor of Political Theory and Government at the University College of Swansea, Glamorgan, from 1955 until 1962. In 1971, he published his book Equality. He researched political theory, equality and justice, and was very interested in Marxism and Communism.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated by Betty Rees, Swansea, in 1991.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Research papers and correspondence of John Collwyn Rees, 1949-1979, including academic correspondence, 1956-1978, addressed to Rees; publications, lectures, talks, reviews and notes by Rees, 1953-1978, mainly on J. S. Mill; research papers on political theory, 1951-1979; papers on equality and justice, [c. 1950]-1975; notes on Marxism and Communism, 1951-1974; notes on atomic warfare and disarmament, 1956-1963; notes on philosophy, [c. 1950]-1980; and notes on freedom and liberty, 1960-1978; and miscellaneous papers, 1970-1981.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
All records have been retained.
Accruals
Accruals are not expected.
System of arrangement
Arranged into the following: correspondence; and research materials on the following themes or subjects: John Stuart Mill, political theory, equality and justice, Marxism and Communism, atomic warfare and disarmament, philosophy, and freedom and liberty; and miscellaneous papers.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form.
Conditions governing reproduction
Usual copyright laws apply.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
A hard copy of the catalogue is available in Minor Lists and Summaries 1991, pp.62-68, at the National Library of Wales. The catalogue can be accessed online.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Title based on contents of fonds.
Alternative identifier(s)
Virtua system control number
Project identifier
Access points
Place access points
Name access points
- University of Wales Swansea. (Subject)
- Rees, J. C. (John Collwyn) -- Archives. (Subject)
- Mill, John Stuart, 1806-1873 (Subject)
Genre access points
Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Description follows ANW guidelines based on ISAD(G) 2nd ed.; AACR2; and LCSH
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation revision deletion
February 2004
Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
Sources
The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: NLW, Minor Lists and Summaries, 1991, pp.62-68; The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy website (www.utm.edu), viewed 5 February 2004.
Archivist's note
Compiled by Annette Strauch for the ANW project.