Identity area
Reference code
Title
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
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Notes area
Note
Title created from contents.
Alternative identifier(s)
Virtua system control number
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Lewis, John, 1836-1892. (Subject)
- Lewis family of Felinganol, Llanrhystud -- Archives. (Subject)
Genre access points
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Description identifier
Institution identifier
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.