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ADRODDIAD BLYNYDDOL / ANNUAL REPORT 1989-90

LORD ELWYN-JONES 1990001 Ffynhonnell / Source The late Rt Hon Lord Elwyn-Jones, London Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Political papers of Lord Elwyn-Jones (1909-89), Member of Parliament, 1945-74, Solicitor General, 1964-70 and Lord Chancellor, 1974-9. Nodiadau Schedule (1992), ii + 33pp.

HAROLD STANLEY JONES 1990002 Ffynhonnell / Source The late Mr Harold Stanley Jones Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description A copy of the testator's thesis 'The Short Story from Scott to Stevenson', presented for the degree of B Litt (Oxford, 1924) (NLW Ex 1156).

MICHAEL SCOTT ARCHER 1990003 Ffynhonnell / Source Mr Michael Scott Archer, Upper Llangynidr, Crickhowell Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Papers relating to the Brigstocke family of Blaenpant, , co Cardigan, 1698-1861 (NLW MSS 22737-42); account book of Rev Hugh Felix of , co Cardigan, 1838-51 (NLW Ex 1164- 7); and miscellaneous deeds, documents and papers, 18th-19th century (NLW Deeds 1661-86).

COFYSGRIFAU BETHEL (A), TAL-Y-BONT 1990004 Ffynhonnell / Source Bethel Congregational Church, Tal-y-bont, per Mr J R Jones, Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Records of Bethel Congregational church, Tal-y-bont, including account books, 1853-1938; Sunday School registers and minute books, 1868-1958; registers of members, c 1847-1907; and minutes of church meetings, 1909-49.

BEATA BROOKES 1990005 Ffynhonnell / Source Miss Beata Brookes, Bodelwyddan per Mr D Elwyn Jones, Agent and Secretary, Clwyd South West Conservative Association Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description A substantial group of correspondence and papers accumulated by the donor as the Conservative MEP for the North constituency, 1979-89. Not available without the permission of D Elwyn Jones.

`CYLCH Y PUMP AR HUGAIN' 1990006 Ffynhonnell / Source Cylch y Pump ar Hugain, Lerpwl per Mr Gwilym Meredydd Jones Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Minute books of the literary society 'Cylch y Pump ar Hugain', Liverpool, from its formation in 1932 until 1981.

ITHEL DAVIES 1990007 Ffynhonnell / Source Mr Baldwyn ab Ithel Davies, Guilsfield Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Papers of the donor's father Ithel Davies (1894-1989), Aberystwyth, barrister-at-law and political activist, relating mainly to his imprisonment as a Conscientious Objector, 1916-19, and including some two hundred letters from himself to his parents and correspondence with Rev R E Davies, Llanllechid, Congregationalist minister; together with family and other papers, 1884-1983.

PENRHIW-LLAN HEARSE COMMITTEE 1990008 Ffynhonnell / Source Mr J Ainsleigh Davies, Henllan, Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Minutes and accounts, 1887-1960, of the Penrhiw-llan District, co Cardigan, Hearse Committee (NLW MS 22735D).

MORWENA DAVIES 1990009 Ffynhonnell / Source Mrs Morwena Davies, Saron, Llandysul Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Notes by John Evans (1841-92), , on the history of Penrhiw Unitarian church, Dre- fach, Felindre, up to 1887 (NLW MS 22686A); and a notebook containing staffing and other details, 1875-1925, relating to Council and Non-provided schools in the Llandysul, co Cardigan, area (NLW MS 22687A).

SCRAPBOOK COMPILED BY REES JONES 1990010 Ffynhonnell / Source Mr D C Evans, Cwmrheidol Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description A scrapbook compiled by Rees Jones, former headmaster of Penrhyn-coch school, containing papers, photographs and printed ephemera, 1856-1960s, relating to the history of Penrhyn-coch, parish of (NLW MS 22743E).

DAVID LLOYD GEORGE 1990011 Ffynhonnell / Source Mr Robin Carey Evans, Sydney, Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Letters patent, 1908, granting to David Lloyd George the office of Constable of Caernarfon (NLW Deeds 1660).

FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES 1990012 Ffynhonnell / Source Friends of the National Library of Wales Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description A manuscript containing Welsh prose texts and 'cywyddau', transcribed c 1760 by Robert Richard, a hitherto unknown scribe, possibly from the Betws Abergele area, co Denbigh (NLW MS 22683B); and a small group of papers of the Copleston family comprising three volumes of letters, 1809-30, to and from Edward Copleston (1776-1849), provost of Oriel College, Oxford, and bishop of Llandaff, transcribed by his nephew and biographer W J Copleston; letters, 1831-49, from Edward Copleston to his sister; and papers of other members of the family (NLW MSS 22716-22;Copleston Family Papers).

JOHN LEGONNA 1990013 Ffynhonnell / Source Miss Catherine Gordon, Salisbury Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Further papers, 1944-72, of John Legonna (1918-78), the donor's brother (see Annual Report 1987-88, p 57), comprising correspondence, including correspondence with Huw Davies, Ted Merriman, Trefor Morgan and ; drafts of unpublished plays; and papers, 1964-6, relating to the New Nation group within Plaid Cymru.

COLIN A GRESHAM 1990014 Ffynhonnell / Source Mr F J Gresham, Brill, Aylesbury Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Papers of the donor's uncle, Dr Colin A Gresham (1913-89) of Cricieth, archaeologist and historian, comprising drafts and typescript texts of published and unpublished archaeological, historical and literary works, including an incomplete autobiography; research notes; and papers relating to various archaeological, historical and conservation societies.

BRYNMOR T JOHN 1990015 Ffynhonnell / Source Mrs Anne John, Pontypridd Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Correspondence and papers of the donor's husband, Brynmor T John (1934-88), Labour MP for Pontypridd, 1970-88. Papers less than 15 years old are not available without the permission of the donor.

FLINTSHIRE AND DENBIGHSHIRE FOLK-SONGS 1990016 Ffynhonnell / Source Mrs Frances Môn Jones, Llanfair Caereinion Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description A collection of 28 folk-songs, mostly with words, noted by Mrs (later Lady) Ruth Herbert Lewis, collected in Flintshire and Denbighshire in 1910-11 (NLW MS 22681C).

WELSH BALLADS AND SONGS OF ABERDAR 1990017 Ffynhonnell / Source Mr J F Mear, Aberdâr Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description A collection of some Welsh ballads and songs current among the old ballad-singers of Aberdâr, made, c 1936, by John Davies ('Pen Dâr', 1864-1940) (NLW MS 22712C).

MONMOUTHSHIRE CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION 1990018 Ffynhonnell / Source The Monmouthshire Conservative Association per Mr James Holloway, Agent and Secretary Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Records, 1903-88, of the Monmouth Conservative Association, comprising minute books and miscellaneous papers. Records less than 20 years old are not available without the permission of the secretary of the Association.

DIARY OF SIR HENRY JONES 1990019 Ffynhonnell / Source Mrs G Moms-Jones, Menai Bridge Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Diary, 1894-1901, of Sir Henry Jones (1852-1922) (NLW MS 22678B).

GEORGE A MORRISON 1990020 Ffynhonnell / Source Dr George A Morrison, Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Papers accumulated by the donor as an active member of the Welsh Liberal Party, including minutes, correspondence and papers of the WLP, 1968-84, and of the Liberal Association and Ceredigion and Pembroke North Liberal Association, 1967-83. Papers less than 10 years old are not available without the permission of the donor.

MUDIAD YSGOLION MEITHRIN 1990021 Ffynhonnell / Source Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin per Mr J Bryan Jones, Director Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Papers, 1971-86, from the headquarters of Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin (the National Association of Welsh Medium Nursery Schools and Play-groups) including minutes, correspondence files and financial papers. Papers less than 10 years old are not available without the permission of the Director. Nodiadau Schedule (1993), i + 11pp.

COURT ROLLS FOR THE MANORS OF TAL-SARN AND SILIAN 1990022 Ffynhonnell / Source Mrs Bronwen Owens, Llansteffan Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Court rolls, 1891-1923, for the manors of Tal-sarn and Silian, co Cardigan (NLW MS 22680E).

`PWYLLGOR CYMANFA GANU ANNIBYNWYR DYFFRYN AFAN' 1990023 Ffynhonnell / Source Pwyllgor Cymanfa Ganu Dyffryn Afan per Mr Stanley Jones, Chairman Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Minutes and other papers, 1938-88, of 'Pwyllgor Cymanfa Ganu Annibynwyr Dyffryn Afan'.

EMRYS ROBERTS 1990024 Ffynhonnell / Source Mr Emrys Roberts, CBE, Menai Bridge Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Papers, 1945-83, of the donor, formerly Liberal MP for Merioneth, 1945-51, and chairman of the Development Board for Rural Wales, 1977-81, relating mainly to the National , the Development Board for Rural Wales, Wales (West and North) Television Ltd, and various committees on which he served. Papers less than 20 years old are not available without the permission of the donor.

TREVOR LOVETT 1990025 Ffynhonnell / Source Mr John Rowlands, Valley Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Papers, 1943-80, of Trevor Lovett, OBE (1899-1980), headmaster of Holyhead County Secondary School, 1949-64, relating mainly to secondary education.

DAVID EMRYS JAMES (`DEWI EMRYS') 1990026 Ffynhonnell / Source Mrs Nina Watkins, Ryde, Isle of Wight Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Papers of the donor's father David Emrys James ('Dewi Emrys', 1881-1952), including published and unpublished poems; articles and addresses in Welsh and English; and material for a proposed 'nature book' in Welsh.

SPECULUM JURATORIS 1990027 Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description A fifteenth-century copy of Speculum Juratoris, a theological treatise on swearing, by Thomas de Wygenhale (fl 1384-1406) (NLW MS 22688B); a note on f 130v by Edward Lhuyd states that he bought the manuscript in 1699 from Edward Davies of Tremeirchion.

PLAS POWER 1990028 Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Further papers relating to the Myddleton family of , co Denbigh and the Lloyd family of Plas Power, (see Annual Report 1970-71, pp 64-7; 1984-85, p 40; 1985-86, p 59 and 1988- 89, p 65), comprising deeds, 1612-1818, including probate of the will of Roger Middleton of Cadwgan, Wrexham, esq, 1642; surveys of the boundaries of the manor of Chirk and Chirkland, 1697, 1731, and Denbighshire Quarter Sessions papers, 1702.

SURVEY OF ABERYSTWYTH BOROUGH 1990029 Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description A survey, 1708, of the borough of Aberystwyth, co Cardigan (NLW MS 22737F).

THOMAS GRIFFITH ROBERTS 1990030 Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Papers of Rev Thomas Griffith Roberts (c 1793-1852), vicar of Llanbeblig, rector of Llanaber, Dolgellau and Llanrwst, mostly comprising rent and account books, 1809-47, and miscellaneous vouchers, 1817-52, deriving mainly from Llanrwst.

`CYMREIGYDDION CAERLUDD' 1990031 Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Minute book, 1835-42, of the London Cymreigyddion Society ('Cymreigyddion Caerludd') (NLW MS 22714B).

REBECCA RIOTERS 1990032 Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Correspondence relating to, and claims for, rewards offered for information leading to the conviction of Rebecca rioters, 1844, the letters being mainly from George Rice Trevor, 4th baron Dynevor to William Chambers, jnr, Llanelli, together with photocopies of the calendar of prisoners to be tried at the Carmarthenshire Spring Assizes, 1844, and proclamations, 1843-4, relating to the riots (NLW MS 22699E).

MEMORANDUM BOOK OF EVAN DAVIES JONES 1990033 Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Memorandum book, c 1852-9, of Evan Davies Jones, Esgeirgraig, , co Cardigan, containing an account of his education at School, Adpar Academy, Grammar School, and St David's College, Lampeter, 1848-59, and details of books purchased from booksellers at Newcastle Emlyn and , 1850-7 (NLW MS 22705A).

CATALOGUE OF LIBRARY 1990034 Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description A catalogue of books in the Library of Ruthin Castle, co Denbigh, 1859 (NLW MS 22715B).

SCRAPBOOK COMPILED BY T GWYNEDD ROBERTS 1990035 Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description A scrapbook, c 1861-86, compiled by Rev T Gwynedd Roberts (1840-1920), containing poetry by himself and others, including David Hughes Jones ('Dewi Arfon') and Edward Lloyd ('Tegfelyn') and transcripts of poems by Richard Davies ('Mynyddog'), Richard Parry ('Gwalchmai'), Edward Stephen ('Tanymarian') and others (NLW MS 22708C).

ST DAVID'S COLLEGE, LAMPETER WELSH LANGUAGE DEBATING SOCIETY 1990036 Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Minute book, 1870-1902, of the Welsh Language Debating Society at St David's College, Lampeter (NLW MS 22684B).

DR BRAY CLERICAL LENDING LIBRARY 1990037 Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description A register of books belonging to the Dr Bray Clerical Lending Library, Cardigan, 1872-96, including a record of borrowers, 1872-1915 (NLW MS 22706C).

DAILY OCCURRENCE BOOK OF THE VALE OF TOWY RAILWAY 1990038 Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Daily occurrence book, 1877-1912, of the Vale of Towy Railway, comprising entries relating mainly to railway accidents and to appointments, transfers and dismissals of employees (NLW MS 22690D).

WILLIAM GEORGE 1990039 Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description The papers of William George, Cricieth, brother of David Lloyd George, 1st Earl of Dwyfor. The papers relating directly to Lloyd George cover his early years in North Wales and the development of his political career to the period of his Premiership and include twelve early diaries, 1878-88; some 4000 letters from him to his brother, mostly dating from the period 1890 to 1916; letters from prominent politicians - Asquith, Churchill, Bonar Law, Keir Hardie and Campbell-Bannerman - and working drafts and notes in preparation for his speeches. There is also substantial family correspondence and diaries of Richard Lloyd ('Uncle Lloyd'), 1881-1913, and of William George himself, 1883-1915.

OPERATIVE BRICKLAYERS' SOCIETY, MERTHYR TUDFUL BRANCH 1990040 Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Minute books, 1904-46, of the Merthyr Tudful branch of the Operative Bricklayers' Society, later known as the Amalgamated Union of Building Trade Workers (NLW MSS 22701-3B).

WILLIAM RONALD REES JONES (`KEIDRYCH RHYS') 1990041 Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Some 130 letters, 1936-57, to William Ronald Rees Jones ('Keidrych Rhys', 1915-87), editor of Wales, from contributors and supporters, mostly covering issues 1-3 (NLW MSS 22744-5D). Some of the most notable of the 43 correspondents are Roy Campbell, Elwyn Davies, Idris Davies, Caradoc Evans, George Ewart Evans, Margiad Evans, Ll Wyn Griffith, Nigel Heseltine, Richard Hughes, , Glyn Jones, John Lehmann, Cedric Morris, Mervyn Peake, A G Prys-Jones, Goronwy Rees, Ernest Rhys, and . Many of the letters are accompanied by manuscript or typescript drafts of poetry and prose, mostly published in Wa1es nos 1-3 (1937).

VERNON WATKINS 1990042 Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description A further group of papers, 1940-67, of the poet Vernon Watkins (1906-67), comprising correspondence, and typescript drafts of published poetry and prose (NLW MSS 22728C, 22729E).

BADMINTON 1990043 Ffynhonnell / Source His Grace the Duke of Beaufort, Badminton Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description A supplementary group of records of Badminton estates in Breconshire, and Monmouthshire, 15th-20th century (see Annual Report 1940-41, p26, 1941-42, p25, 1962-63, pp45- 52, 1964-65, p54, 1987-88, p 62), including a treasurer's account of the lands of Sir Francis de Courte, Lord Pembroke, 1412-13. Nodiadau Working List Available.

IAN AND THALIA CAMPBELL 1990044 Ffynhonnell / Source Ian and Thalia Campbell, Ynys-las Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Papers accumulated by the depositors reflecting in particular their involvement with the Peace Movement, the Labour Party and trade union activities, including correspondence, papers, leaflets and photographs relating to the Greenham Common Peace Camp, the 'Peace Marches' from Cardiff to Greenham Common, the camp at RAF Brawdy and other women's peace camps, and CND. Nodiadau Schedule (1993), i + 8pp.

TOM MACDONALD 1990045 Ffynhonnell / Source Mrs Gillian M Jones, Heaton, Bradford and Mr Robin Macdonald, Cowley, Oxford Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Literary papers of the depositors' father, Tom Macdonald (1900-80), novelist, short story writer and journalist, including drafts of unpublished works. Nodiadau Schedule (1993), ii + 29pp.

LORD OGMORE 1990046 Ffynhonnell / Source Lord Ogmore, London Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Political papers, 1957-76, of the depositor's father Lord Ogmore, formerly David Rees Rees-Williams (1903-76), relating mainly to the Liberal Party, the Welsh Liberal Party and Welsh affairs.

CALVINISTIC METHODIST ARCHIVES 1990047 Ffynhonnell / Source The Presbyterian Church of Wales per The Reverend J E Wynne Davies, Curator Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Items received during the year from individuals and from official sources to be deposited with the 'C M Archives' include the following. A more detailed list will appear in Cylchgrawn Cymdeithas Hanes y Methodistiaid Calfinaidd for 1990. The Association in the South: minute book, 1870-1949, of the Executive Committee of the Ministers' Fund. Montgomery & Salop Presbytery: minutes, 1983-9. Records of individual churches include a register of baptisms, 1882-1980, and other records, 1878- 1987, of Horeb, Laleston; a register of baptisms, 1903-18, and other records, 1911-81, of Dinam, Nant- y-moel; marriage registers, 1899-1981, of Penuel, Llanmorlais; a transcript of the register of baptisms, 1811-1963, of Dinas, Llaniestyn, co Caernarfon; records of Bethania, Aberangell, 1857-1976; Seilo, Aberystwyth, 1922-89; Bethel, Dinas Mawddwy, 1824-1940; Bethania, Maerdy, 1877-1987; Ebenezer, Maerdy, 1910-66; Tai Nant, Pen-y-cae, Wrecsam, 1902-88; Gorslwyd, Rhos-y-bol, 1900-77; St Helens Junction, 1902-66; and records, 1878-1983, relating to various churches within Gwent Presbytery. Other deposits include papers, 1875-1908, of Rev John Williams (1857-1908), Wrecsam; a shawl once belonging to Rev William Williams (1717-91), Pantycelyn; and a coronet presented, 1989, to the missionary Miss Gwen C Evans by the pupils and teachers of the High School, Shillong.

SIR JOHN HERBERT LEWIS & KITTY IDWAL JONES 1990048 Ffynhonnell / Source Mrs Nest Price, Mr David Idwal Jones and Mrs Olwen Foreman Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description An additional group of papers of Sir John Herbert Lewis (1858-1933), the depositors' grandfather (see also Annual Report 1960-61, p 57; 1961-62, p 29; 1963-64, p 52; 1974-75, p 70; 1975-76, p 79; 1976- 77, p 42; 1978-79, p 48) including twenty eight pocket diaries, 1896-1933, containing valuable political comment; notebooks, correspondence and speech notes (J Herbert Lewis Papers); and papers of his daughter, Kitty Idwal Jones (1898-1984), including letters, 1914-18, from the musician Morfydd Llwyn Owen (Kitty Idwal Jones Papers). Nodiadau Schedule Sir John Herbert Lewis Papers rhif 1964149 (1991), i + 185pp. Schedule Kitty Idwal Jones Papers (1991), i + 4pp.

HARRI WEBB 1990049 Ffynhonnell / Source Mr , Cardiff Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Papers of the poet and nationalist Harri Webb (1920- ), containing correspondence, drafts and miscellaneous papers.

POWIS CASTLE 1990050 Ffynhonnell / Source The Trustees of the Powis Estates, Welshpool Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description A large group of records from Powis Castle and Marrington Hall, Chirbury, supplementing earlier deposits (see Annual Report 1932-1933, pp 41-2; 1934-1935, p 46; 1936-1937, p 30; 1939-1940, p 35; 1944-1945, p 31; 1946-1947, p 42; 1958-1959, p 57; 1965-66, pp 56-7; 1978-79, pp 82-3; 1981-82, p 84, 1982-83, p 54). The records comprise a large series of Herbert and Clive family correspondence, 16th-20th centuries, including that of Lord Robert Clive and of his wife, Lady Margaret Clive; documents, mid 18th-early 19th centuries, relating to India including over 2000 letters, 1760-7, mainly to Brigadier-General John Carnac, commander-in-chief of the East India Company army in India; title deeds and other documents and legal papers, 16th-20th centuries, relating to Powis estates in Wales and England (mainly Shropshire), and including Edward Herbert's deed of appointment as deputy constable of , 1544.

COMMITTEE OF WELSH DISTRICT COUNCILS 1990051 Ffynhonnell / Source The Welsh Office of the Association of District Councils per Mr Geraint Price-Thomas,Under Secretary (Wales) Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description Correspondence and papers of the Welsh Office of the Association of District Councils and of the Committee of Welsh District Councils, 1982-9, and of the Representative Body for Wales, 1974-88. Not available until 1997 and thereafter only with the permission of the depositor.

THE RECORDS OF THE The following records were deposited during the year: 1990203 Blwyddyn / Year Adroddiad Blynyddol / Annual Report 1989-90 Disgrifiad / Description DIOCESE OF LLANDAFF Diocesan records : additional papers. Parochial records : Llanfihangel y Bont-Faen/Llanmihangel (registers 1755-1969 and vestry minute book 1898-1924).

DIOCESE OF ST ASAPH Diocesan records : visitation records for 1983 and the papers of Bishop D D Bartlett (1900-77). Parochial records : Pool Quay (register 1864-1970, and Arddleen Mission Church minute book 1935- 79).

DIOCESE OF ST DAVID'S Parochial records : Gwnnws/Llanwnnws (register 1760-1811); Llanafan (registers 1751-1812); Llanfihangel Genau'r-glyn (register 1911-70, minute book of the Easter Vestry and PCC 1913-42 and registers of services 1917-47 (all relating to St David's Church, Tal-y-bont), tithe apportionment schedule 1848 and maps, altered tithe apportionment and map 1870, and enclosure maps and awards 1872); (register 1843-1971, minute books of the vestry and PCC and other church records 1841-1960, a log book 1872-1905 and minute book of school managers 1904-37 of the Llangorwen/Clarach National School); (register 1870-1949); Llansadwrn (register 1837- 1971); Llanwrda (register 1837-1970).

DIOCESE OF AND BRECON Parochial records : Penderyn (registers 1813-58).