Fonds GB 0210 MSWMMYDD - W. M. Myddelton Manuscripts,

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0210 MSWMMYDD

Title

W. M. Myddelton Manuscripts,

Date(s)

  • [17 cent.]-[20 cent.]. (Creation)

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

39 volumes.

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

William Martial Myddelton (1852-1929) was a descendant of the Myddeltons of Gwaynynog, Denbighshire (refer to p. 56 of his Pedigree of the Family of Myddelton of Gwaynynog, Garthgynan and Llansannan ... (privately printed, 1910)). He was editor of Chirk Castle Accounts, A.D. 1605-1666 (privately printed, 1908) and Chirk Castle Accounts (Continued), A.D. 1666-1753 (privately printed, 1931).

Archival history

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

NLW MSS 6363-6393; William Martial Myddelton; Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire; Donation; 1929

NLW MSS 6394-6401; Unnamed seller; Purchase; 1929

Content and structure area

Scope and content

This collection consists mainly of Chirk Castle and Chirk Castle Estate account books, rentals, etc.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

System of arrangement

Arranged according to NLW MSS reference numbers: NLW MSS 6363-6401.

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

Language of material

Script of material

Language and script notes

English.

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Finding aids

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Existence and location of originals

Existence and location of copies

Related units of description

The manuscripts described here are to be distinguished from the very extensive collection of Chirk Castle Muniments which was placed on deposit in the National Library of Wales in 1931/2 by Colonel R. E. Myddelton, R. E., of Chirk Castle.

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Notes area

Note

Title based on contents.

Alternative identifier(s)

Virtua system control number

vtls004375463

GEAC system control number

(WlAbNL)0000375463

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Description identifier

Institution identifier

Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales

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

Language(s)

  • English

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Physical storage

  • Text: NLW MSS 6363 - 6401.