Personal and genealogical papers, 1822-1952, of Sir William Goscombe John, together with some genealogical notes, [1970x1990], compiled by a descendant.
They include various certificates, diplomas and passports, 1870-1913; ephemera relating to the unveiling of statues in Liverpool and Cardiff, 1905, 1909; press cuttings, [1889]-1939; and the text of a broadcast tribute to him, 16 December 1952, by Rollo Charles (ff. 63-64). Genealogical papers comprise transcripts and other memoranda, from sources including Wenvoe parish registers, in his own hand, [20 cent, first ½] (ff. 2-6), and in another hand, [1970x1990] (ff. 1, 7-12, 14); the title page of Y Bibl Santaidd (Carmarthen, 1822) containing John family genealogical memoranda, 1823-[1834] (f. 13 recto-verso); and a printed family register for the John family, [19 cent, third ¼] (f. 15).