Aberystwyth Comforts Fund Papers,
GB 0210 ABCOMF
vtls004593617
cymruww1
1915-1919 /
6 boxes (0.172 cubic metres)
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English.
Title based on contents.
Aberystwyth Comforts Fund
The Aberystwyth Weekly Comforts for Fighters Fund was established in 1915 to provide comforts for Aberystwyth men serving overseas during the First World War. It was founded by Regimental Sergeant Major Thomas Richard Fear, previously of the Grenadier Guards, following a request by a local soldier on behalf of Aberystwyth men for cigarettes to be sent to them whilst posted abroad. He successfully managed the Fund from June 1915 onwards, sending comforts such as tobacco and cake to many local soldiers. Sergeant Major Fear was also involved in the Aberystwyth Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) to support those returning from war, and petitioned for the erection of a war memorial in the town.
The Comforts Fund was well-supported by local businesses and the people of Aberystwyth who regularly donated to the cause. Fund-raising activities, such as fĂȘtes and concerts, were also organised. Initially, parcels were only sent to local soldiers on active service, but, as funds increased, the provision of comforts was extended to include the wounded. Parcels for smokers, containing quantities of tobacco or cigarettes, were packaged and dispatched by the London-based tobacco manufacturer and importer, Cohen, Weenen & Co., on behalf of the Fund. Cake and chocolates for non-smokers were purchased locally. A card or letter of comfort from Sergeant Major Fear was placed within each parcel and, on occasions, newspapers such as the Cambrian News were included. In some instances, comforts such as socks, mittens and even boxing gloves were also sent. Particular efforts were made at Christmas to send special parcels of Christmas cake, plum pudding, chocolate and cigarettes to all men known to the Fund.
Between twenty and fifty parcels were dispatched by the Fund every week. Soldiers were sent new parcels following the receipt of an acknowledgement by Sergeant Major Fear for the previous parcel. Many parcels were lost or severely delayed because of the difficulties involved in locating individuals, particularly those serving in the Navy. Sending parcels to soldiers posted overseas gradually came to an end following the Armistice in November 1918. Parcels were instead given to soldiers as tokens of appreciation and support on their return to Aberystwyth. The provision of comforts to some soldiers and Prisoners of War continued into 1919.
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Papers relating to the Aberystwyth Weekly Comforts for Fighters Fund, comprising letters received by Sergeant Major Fear from Aberystwyth men serving overseas, 1915-1919, financial records, 1915-1919, and administrative papers, [1915]-1919.
Arranged at NLW into three series: letters from servicemen, financial records and administrative papers.
Aberystwyth Comforts Fund -- Archives.
Fear, Thomas Richard.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Wales -- Aberystwyth.
Action: All records have been retained.
Action: digitized. Action identifier: cymruww1. Date: 2013. Authorization: The Welsh experience of World War One, 1914-1918.
Sergeant Major Fear and Rev. George Eyre Evans; Aberystwyth; Donation; 1918, 1919 and 1924
Accruals are not expected.
December 2008.
Compiled by Rhian Lyn James. The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: War Book: Aberystwyth Items, compiled by George Eyre Evans (Aberystwyth, 1914-1918), 4 vols., held at NLW; and items within the archive;
Further papers relating to the Aberystwyth Comforts Fund, 1915-1916, including letters to soldiers from Sergeant Major Fear and letters to the Fund from contributors, are held at NLW (NLW MS 2864D). Press cuttings, 1915-1918, including names of subscribers, a summary of Fund accounts and extracts from letters written by soldiers to Sergeant Major Fear, are in War Book: Aberystwyth Items, compiled by George Eyre Evans (Aberystwyth, 1914-1918), 4 vols., also held at NLW (printed material collection).
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Letters from servicemen,
1.
vtls004594238
1915-1919.
41 folders, 3 bundles, 1 box (1/45).
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Letters from servicemen, 1915-1919, comprising letters, postcards and Christmas cards from Aberystwyth men serving in the First World War thanking Sergeant Major Fear, the local Comforts Fund and the people of Aberystwyth for the parcels and cards received by them abroad. Letters were received by Sergeant Major Fear from various fronts, including those in both Western and Eastern Europe, Palestine and Mesopotamia. Although predominantly letters of thanks, some provide valuable information with regard to local servicemen and on conditions within the trenches. Some letters contain detailed descriptions of the fighting, the weather and of life in general on the front line. The letters also include poems written by soldiers recounting their experiences. Particularly detailed letters are referred to in the descriptions at file level.
Original order, namely according to type of record, and then chronologically by and within each file.
Soldiers -- Wales -- Aberystwyth -- Correspondence.
Aberystwyth
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1/1.
vtls004594304
1915, Jan.-Oct.
2 cm.
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The file includes a letter, dated October 1915, containing information on Allied attacks on German positions in France, and an undated letter documenting a soldier's experiences between March and July 1915 and the injuries he sustained at Dardanelles.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula
Turkey
Gallipoli Peninsula.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4032801 (January 2024)
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1/2 (1).
Letters,
1/2.
vtls004594320
1915, Nov.
2 cm.
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Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4032988 (January 2024)
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vtls004594337
1915, Dec.
1 bundle ; 4 cm.
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The file includes letters, dated 5 December and 19 December, describing conditions in the trenches.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4033137 (January 2024)
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1/4 (1).
Letters,
1/4.
vtls004594393
1916, Jan.
3 cm.
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Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4033561 (January 2024)
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1/5.
vtls004594419
1916, Feb.
2 cm.
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1/6 (1).
Letters,
1/6.
vtls004594589
1916, March.
2 cm.
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1/7.
vtls004594631
1916, April.
2 cm.
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The file includes a letter, dated 26 April, discussing life on the French front and the issue of conscientious objection.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4034149 (January 2024)
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1/8 (1).
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1/8.
vtls004594677
1916, May.
2.5 cm.
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1/9.
vtls004594728
1916, June.
2 cm.
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1/10.
vtls004594785
1916, July.
2 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/10.
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The file includes an undated letter discussing a soldier's experiences whilst posted in Egypt.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Egypt.
Egypt.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4034641 (January 2024)
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1/11 (2).
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1/11.
vtls004594791
1916, Aug.
2 cm.
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The file includes a letter, dated 10 August, describing a soldier's experiences under enemy fire.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4034801 (January 2024)
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1/12 (2).
Letters,
1/12.
vtls004594805
1916, Sept.
2 cm.
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vtls004594808
1916, Oct.
2 cm.
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The file includes a letter, dated 15 October, from a soldier serving in Egypt regarding his views on conscientious objection.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4035081 (January 2024)
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1/14 (2).
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1/14.
vtls004594812
1916, Nov.
3 cm.
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1/15.
vtls004594813
1916, Dec.
2 cm.
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1/16.
vtls004594850
1917, Jan.
2 cm.
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The file includes a letter, dated 12 January, describing in detail the movements of a soldier in Egypt.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Egypt.
Item: 1.1 Loose Documents (Aberystwyth Comforts Fund 1/16). Action: Condition reviewed. Action identifier: 4594850. Date: 20120903. Authorization: Selected for conservation. Authorizing institution: NLW. Action agent: J. Thomas. Status: Loose Documents (Aberystwyth Comforts Fund 1/16) : Repair tears. Institution: WlAbNL.
Item: 1.2 Loose Documents (Aberystwyth Comforts Fund 1/16). Action: Conserved. Action identifier: 4594850. Date: 20120904. Authorizing institution: NLW. Action agent: J. Jenkins. Status: Loose Documents (Aberystwyth Comforts Fund 1/16): Repaired documents. Institution: WlAbNL.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4035659 (January 2024)
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1/17 (2).
Letters,
1/17.
vtls004594853
1917, Feb.
2 cm.
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Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4035826 (January 2024)
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Letters,
1/18.
vtls004595268
1917, March.
2 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/18.
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The file includes a letter, dated 19 March, describing in detail the life and duties of a soldier in Egypt and a poem composed by the soldier himself entitled 'Ode on Campaine Winds of Egypt'.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Egypt.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4035961 (January 2024)
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1/19 (2).
Letters,
1/19.
vtls004595541
1917, April.
2 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/19.
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Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4036117 (January 2024)
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1/20 (2).
Letters,
1/20.
vtls004595555
1917, May.
2.5 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/20.
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The file includes a letter, dated 8 May, containing descriptions of a gas attack and an air fight in Belgium.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Belgium.
Belgium.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4036252 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
1/21 (2).
Letters,
1/21.
vtls004595630
1917, June.
2 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/21.
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The file includes a letter, dated 19 June, describing a soldier's experiences on the front line near Gaza.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Gaza Strip.
Gaza Strip.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4036488 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
1/22 (2).
Letters,
1/22.
vtls004595674
1917, July.
3.5 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/22.
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Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4036621 (January 2024)
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1/23 (3).
Letters,
1/23.
vtls004595737
1917, Aug.
2 cm.
Preferred citation: 1/23.
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The file includes a letter, dated 19 August, describing a soldier's experience of a gas attack in Flanders and the effectiveness of the British artillery.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Belgium
Belgium
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4036912 (January 2024)
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1/24 (3).
Letters,
1/24.
vtls004595766
1917, Sept.
2 cm.
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1/25 (3).
Letters,
1/25.
vtls004595786
1917, Oct.
2 cm.
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Letters,
1/26.
vtls004595802
1917, Nov.
1 cm.
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1/27 (3).
Letters,
1/27.
vtls004595819
1917, Dec.
2.5 cm.
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Published
The file includes a letter, dated 17 December, describing conditions in Palestine.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Palestine
Palestine.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4037565 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
1/28 (3).
Letters,
1/28.
vtls004595875
1918, Jan.
2 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/28.
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Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4037805 (January 2024)
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1/29 (3).
Letters,
1/29.
vtls004595909
1918, Feb.
2 cm.
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Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4037973 (January 2024)
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1/30 (3).
Letters,
1/30.
vtls004595927
1918, March.
2 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/30.
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Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4038175 (January 2024)
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1/31 (3).
Letters,
1/31.
vtls004595937
1918, April.
2 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/31.
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The file includes a letter, dated 27 April, describing events on the front line in France.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- France
France.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4038362 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
1/32 (3).
Letters,
1/32.
vtls004595987
1918, May.
2.5 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/32.
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Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4038513 (January 2024)
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1/33 (3).
Letters,
1/33.
vtls004596008
1918, June.
1.5 cm.
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Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4038713 (January 2024)
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1/34 (3).
Letters,
1/34.
vtls004596016
1918, July.
3.5 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/34.
Published
The file includes letters, dated 18 July and 19 July, describing conditions in France.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- France
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4038854 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
1/35 (4).
Letters,
1/35.
vtls004596035
1918, Aug.
2 cm.
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Published
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4039141 (January 2024)
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1/36 (4).
Letters,
1/36.
vtls004596047
1918, Sept.-Oct.
3 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/36.
Published
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4039333 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
1/37 (4).
Letters,
1/37.
vtls004596075
1918, Nov.-Dec.
2.5 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/37.
Published
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4039599 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
1/38 (4).
Letters,
1/38.
vtls004596106
1919, Jan.-March.
1 cm.
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Published
The file includes a letter, dated 6 January, describing conditions in Syria.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Syria
Syria.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4039815 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
1/39 (5).
Undated letters,
1/39.
vtls004596132
[1915]-[1919].
4 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/39.
Published
Undated letters received by Sergeant Major Fear from troops, [1915]-[1919], including a letter detailing a soldier's experiences of going 'over the top' at the battle of Neuve Chapelle in March 1915.
Neuve-Chapelle, Battle of, Neuve-Chapelle, France, 1915.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4041102 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
1/40 (5).
Letters from Officers and wounded soldiers,
1/40.
vtls004596145
1915-1916.
1 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/40.
Published
Letters to Sergeant Major Fear from Officers and wounded soldiers, 1915-1916. The file also includes letters from local chaplains and Sisters involved in the war effort abroad.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Chaplains.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4041458 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
1/41 (5).
Letters from the Cardiganshire Battery,
1/41.
vtls004596150
1915-1917.
2 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/41.
Published
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4041522 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
1/42 (5).
Letters received by Mr Davies of the Cambrian News,
1/42.
vtls004596160
1917-1918.
0.5 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/42.
Published
Letters, 1917-1918, addressed to Mr Davies, the Porthmadog correspondent for the Cambrian News, from troops serving abroad, including information on the daily lives of two soldiers and a description entitled 'The Knoll 60 Affair' detailing an unnamed soldier's experiences during an attack.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4041676 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
1/43 (4).
Postcards,
1/43.
vtls004596168
1915-1918.
1 bundle ; 1 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/43.
Published
Picture postcards received by Sergeant Major Fear from soldiers, 1915-1918, from various countries, including France, Greece and Senegal.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4039875 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
1/44 (4).
Christmas cards,
1/44.
vtls004596181
1915-1919.
1 bundle ; 2.5 cm.
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Preferred citation: 1/44.
Published
Christmas and New Year cards received by Sergeant Major Fear from troops and various regiments, 1915-1919.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4039940 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
1/45 (Box 6).
Envelopes,
1/45.
vtls006703769
1915-1919.
1 box
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Preferred citation: 1/45.
Published
Envelopes in which the letters sent by servicemen to Sergeant Major Fear were contained. The envelopes were separated from the letters prior to their transfer to NLW. Many contain the name of each sender.
Financial records,
2.
vtls004594878
1915-1919.
7 bundles, 2 folders.
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Preferred citation: 2.
Published
Financial records, 1915-1919, comprising contribution books, 1915-1918; fund accounts, 1915-1919; bank books, 1917-1919; and receipts and invoices, 1915-1919, from Cohen, Weenen & Co., Manufacturers and Importers of Tobacco, Cigars and Cigarettes, London, and various other tobacconists and confectioners from Aberystwyth.
Arranged according to type of record, and then chronologically. Original order within each file has been retained.
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
2/1 (4).
Contribution books,
2/1.
vtls004595027
1915-1918.
3 cm.
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Published
Records of contributions to the Fund, 1915-1918, including the names of contributors and the total donations received.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4040042 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
2/2 (4).
Fund accounts,
2/2.
vtls004595069
1915-1919.
1 cm.
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Preferred citation: 2/2.
Published
Weekly accounts, 1915-1919, comprising details of the Fund's receipts and disbursements, and records of the Christmas Gift Fund account, 1915-1916, noting the names and addresses of subscribers and the amounts donated.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4040264 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
2/3 (4).
Bank books,
2/3.
vtls004595076
1917-1919.
2 cm.
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Preferred citation: 2/3.
Published
Account book of Sergeant Major Fear with The London and Provincial Bank Ltd., 1917-1919, including a half-used paying-in book and stub.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4040318 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
2/4 (4).
Cohen, Weenen & Co. invoices,
2/4.
vtls004595106
1915.
4 cm.
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Published
Invoices received from Cohen, Weenen & Co. recording the brand and amount of tobacco and cigarettes sent to Aberystwyth soldiers, 1915, including their names, military numbers and addresses whilst on active service.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4040414 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
2/5 (4).
Cohen, Weenen & Co. invoices,
2/5.
vtls004595117
1916.
5 cm.
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Preferred citation: 2/5.
Published
Invoices received from Cohen, Weenen & Co. recording the brand and amount of tobacco and cigarettes sent to Aberystwyth soldiers, 1916, including their names, military numbers and addresses whilst on active service.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4040663 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
2/6 (5).
Cohen, Weenen & Co. invoices,
2/6.
vtls004595136
1917.
4.5 cm.
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Preferred citation: 2/6.
Published
Invoices received from Cohen, Weenen & Co. recording the brand and amount of tobacco and cigarettes sent to Aberystwyth soldiers, 1917, including their names, military numbers and addresses whilst on active service.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4041691 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
2/7 (5).
Cohen, Weenen & Co. invoices,
2/7.
vtls004595140
1918.
3 cm.
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Preferred citation: 2/7.
Published
Invoices received from Cohen, Weenen & Co. recording the brand and amount of tobacco and cigarettes sent to Aberystwyth soldiers, 1918, including their names, military numbers and addresses whilst on active service.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4042098 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
2/8 (5).
Cohen, Weenen & Co. receipts,
2/8.
vtls004595145
1915-1919.
1 folder ; 1.5 cm.
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Preferred citation: 2/8.
Published
Receipts received from Cohen, Weenen & Co., 1915-1916.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4042391 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
2/9 (5).
Receipts and invoices of purchases made in Aberystwyth,
2/9.
vtls004595159
1915-1919.
1 folder ; 1 cm.
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Preferred citation: 2/9.
Published
Receipts and invoices of purchases made by the Fund from companies in Aberystwyth, 1915-1919, including the Cambrian News Printing Works and various bakers and confectioners.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4042479 (January 2024)
Administrative papers,
3.
vtls004594910
[1915]-1919.
1 volume, 1 folder, 1 bundle.
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Preferred citation: 3.
Published
Administrative papers, [1915]-1919, comprising an address book [1915]-[1918], lists of parcel recipients, 1916-1918, and letters, 1918-1919.
Arranged chronologically. Original order within each file has been retained.
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
3/1 (5).
Address book,
3/1.
vtls004594976
[1915]-[1918].
1 volume ; 2 cm.
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Preferred citation: 3/1.
Published
Address book containing the names of Aberystwyth troops and their addresses whilst on active service. The volume also includes the names and home addresses of those who had agreed to join the Aberystwyth YMCA on their return from war.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4042545 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
3/2 (5).
Lists of parcel recipients,
3/2.
vtls004595006
1916-1918.
1 bundle ; 5.5 cm.
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Preferred citation: 3/2.
Published
Weekly lists, January 1916-November 1918, containing the names and addresses of parcel recipients, and calculations of the estimated cost of sending the parcels.
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4042680 (January 2024)
ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
3/3 (5).
Letters,
3/3.
vtls004595012
1918-1919.
1 folder ; 0.5 cm.
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Preferred citation: 3/3.
Published
Letters relating to the Fund's administration, 1918-1919, including letters received from the British-American Tobacco Company, Ltd. regarding the delivery of parcels to Prisoners of War, and a notice on the tobacco arrangements of the Australian Red Cross Society, 1918. The file also contains a postcard, dated 9 September 1918, from a soldier in a Prisoner of War camp near Wesel, Germany, and a letter regarding the delivery of a parcel to him.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, German
Digital version available https://viewer.library.wales/4043004 (January 2024)