Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- [1731] x [1924] (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
10 volumes.
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The family originated from south Cardiganshire and north Carmarthenshire. They were descendents of the pioneers of nonconformity in Cardiganshire and had strong connections with the Unitarian cause. The line moved to Aberdare when the Rev. John Jones became minister of Hen Dŷ Cwrdd in 1833. His son, Rees Jenkin Jones, succeeded him in 1863.
The family were minor landowners and owned properties in south Cardiganshire, north Carmarthenshire and Aberdare.
Further biographical details and information relating to estate papers can be found in the appropriate unit of description.
Name of creator
Biographical history
Rees Jenkin Jones (1835-1924), preacher, schoolmaster, historian and hymnist, was born in Aberdare. He was editor of the periodical Yr Ymofynydd from 1873 to 1879, published several works of religious interest, and was a regular contributor on historical matters to publications such as Yr Ymofynydd, Y Geninen and Cymru (O.M.E.).
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A collection comprising correspondence, poetry, notes, extracts and miscellanea (mainly relating to religious matters), an account book from Haverfordwest, sermons by several individuals, a journal of Timothy Davies, Caeronnen, and hymns by Reuben Davies ('Prydydd y Coed').
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Arranged according to NLW MSS reference numbers: NLW MSS 4361-4370.
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
- Welsh
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Welsh, English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripst in the National Library of Wales, Volume II (Aberystwyth, 1951).
Allied materials area
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Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
Note
Title based on contents of fonds.
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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
August 2005.
Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
Sources
Archivist's note
Description compiled by Bethan Ifans for the retrospective conversion project of NLW MSS.