Identity area
Reference code
Title
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.
Conditions of access and use area
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.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
Note
Title supplied from provenance.
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Rules and/or conventions used
This description follows NLW guidelines based on ISAD(G) Second Edition; AACR2; and LCSH.
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation revision deletion
April 2002.
Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
Sources
Archivist's note
Compiled by Martin Robson Riley.