Identity area
Reference code
NLW MSS 13814-13826.
Title
Llawysgrifau John Owen Griffith (Ioan Arfon)
Date(s)
- [1850s]-1904 (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
13 volumes.
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
John Owen Griffith (Ioan Arfon, 1828-1881), poet and critic, was born in Waunfawr, Caernarvonshire. Having received a minimal education, he nevertheless became a prominent figure amongst Welsh literary figures of his day and was also a noted geologist. He was the father of Robert Arthur Griffith (Elphin, 1860-1936).
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A collection which includes correspondence; poetry; eisteddfod adjudications; a review of Rowland Williams's (Hwfa Môn) awdl 'Rhagluniaeth'; and press cuttings.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Arranged according to NLW MSS reference numbers: NLW MSS 13814-13826.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Usual copyright laws apply.
Language of material
- Welsh
Script of material
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Title based on contents.
Note
Formerly Elphin MSS 1-13.
Alternative identifier(s)
Virtua system control number
vtls004382390