Fonds GB 0210 LEWFELIN - Lewis, Felinganol, Llanrhystud, Family Papers,

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0210 LEWFELIN

Title

Lewis, Felinganol, Llanrhystud, Family Papers,

Date(s)

  • 1830-1937/ (Creation)

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

0.009 cubic metres (1 box)

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

Following the marriage of John Lewis ('Eos Glan Wyre', 1836-1892) to Jane Davies, the former went to reside at his wife's home at Felinganol, Llanrhystud. Seven children were born to the couple, including the Rev. David Wyre Lewis (1872-1966). The musician David Lewis (1828-1908), brother of John Lewis, was another notable member of this family.

Archival history

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Miss E. Lewis; Felinganol, Llanrhystud; Donation; June 1963

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Papers, 1830-1937, of the Lewis family of Felinganol, Llanrhystud, Cardiganshire, comprising four title deeds, 1830-1865, relating to properties in the parish of Llanrhystud; letters, 1862-1930, in Welsh, relating to business and family affairs, together with poetry, some by and in the autograph of John Lewis ('Eos Glan Wyre'), including verse written on the reverse of a printed balance sheet, 1861-1862, of 'Cymdeithas Ddyngarol Llanrhystid' (Cambrian Benefit Society); probate, 1865, of the will of Margaret Morgan of Felinganol, and papers relating thereto, 1865-1906; two account books, 1865-1924, of milling, etc., at Felinganol; three account books and loose papers, 1882-1937, of Llanrhystud Baptist Chapel; and six charms, [late 19 cent.-early 20 cent.], to preserve the livestock, etc., of members of the family from witchcraft.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Action: All records donated to NLW have been retained.

Accruals

Accruals are not expected.

System of arrangement

Arranged into a single file.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to abide by the conditions set out in information provided when applying for their Readers' Tickets, whereby the reader shall become responsible for compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 in relation to any processing by them of personal data obtained from modern records held at the Library.

Conditions governing reproduction

Usual copyright laws apply.

Language of material

  • English
  • Welsh

Script of material

Language and script notes

English, Welsh.

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Finding aids

Allied materials area

Existence and location of originals

Existence and location of copies

Related units of description

Papers and music MSS of John Lewis ('Eos Glan Wyre'), Llanrhystud, and his brother David Lewis (1828-1908), composer, are NLW MSS 8177-8227; and papers of David Wyre Lewis (1872-1966), Baptist minister, are also held at NLW.

Related descriptions

Notes area

Note

Title created from contents.

Alternative identifier(s)

Virtua system control number

vtls006116012

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Description identifier

Institution identifier

Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales

Rules and/or conventions used

Description follows NLW guidelines based on ISAD(G) 2nd ed.; AACR2; and LCSH

Status

Level of detail

Dates of creation revision deletion

Language(s)

  • English

Script(s)

Sources

Archivist's note

Compiled by Alwyn J. Roberts. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: the Welsh Biography Online, viewed June 2011; June 2011.

Accession area