File NLW MS 23006D - Letters,

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NLW MS 23006D

Title

Letters,

Date(s)

  • 1939-1971 / (Creation)

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76 ff. Guarded and filed.

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Some thirty-seven letters, 1939-71, comprising originals, copies and transcripts, from Ceri and Frances Richards to various correspondents, who include Arthur Giardelli (1) [1959], Ivon Hitchens (1) 1942, Edrica and Richard Huws (22) 1939-62, Carl Jung (1) 1960, and Tambimuttu (1) [?1945]. The letters, which are arranged alphabetically by correspondent, relate mainly to the artists' work but contain personal and family news as well. Also included is a draft, 1943, in Frances Richards's hand, of an application by Ceri Richards for a teaching post (ff. 73-6).

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Conditions governing access

Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to abide by the conditions noted on the 'Modern papers - data protection' form issued with their Readers' Tickets.

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Usual copyright laws apply.

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Language and script notes

English

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Finding aids

The contents of NLW MSS 22853-23691 are indexed in greater detail in Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, vol. 9 (Aberystwyth, 2003).

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See also NLW Facs. 412, ff. 19-24, which contains photocopies of letters, 1954-1984, sent to Mr and Mrs Arthur Giardelli, Pembroke from Ceri and Frances Richards.

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Preferred citation: NLW MS 23006D

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vtls004632822

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Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales

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  • Text: NLW MS 23006D.