Fonds GB 0210 AVDROV - R. G. Avent: Drove Roads Research Papers

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Reference code

GB 0210 AVDROV

Title

R. G. Avent: Drove Roads Research Papers

Date(s)

  • [c. 1920]-[c. 1990] (Creation)

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

0.058 cubic metres (2 boxes)

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

Archival history

The material was originally accumulated by Mr Ronald G. Avent, Southampton [c. 1920-c. 1990], and was subsequently given by him to the donor, his colleague Dr Trevor Jones, in order to assist him with his own research into the subject.

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Donated by Dr Trevor Jones, St Clears, February 2002.; A2002/15

Content and structure area

Scope and content

The fonds comprises research material relating to drovers and drove roads in Wales, and in other parts of Britain and Ireland, reflecting R. G. Avent's interest in the subject. The papers include manuscript notes, notebooks and offprints from journals and magazines, together with some related publications. Also included is a card index containing references to relevant printed sources, some of which are cross-referenced with the notes.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

Accruals are not expected.

System of arrangement

Arranged at NLW into two files.

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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 list is available at NLW.

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Related units of description

Maps, photographs, slides and colour transparencies are also held at NLW.

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Note

Title supplied from provenance.

Alternative identifier(s)

Virtua system control number

vtls004235525

GEAC system control number

(WlAbNL)0000235525

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Rules and/or conventions used

This description follows NLW guidelines based on ISAD(G) Second Edition; AACR2; and LCSH.

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Dates of creation revision deletion

April 2002.

Language(s)

  • English

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Sources

Archivist's note

Compiled by Martin Robson Riley.

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  • Text: R. G. Avent: Drove Roads Research Papers.