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Date(s)
- 1953-1992 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
6 boxes
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Colin Edwards (d. 1994), radio journalist, was of Welsh descent, and lived in Gorseinon, Glamorgan. He began work on a book, `Dylan Remembered' about the life of Dylan Thomas (1914-1953), recording interviews with individuals including Philip Burton, Pennar Davies, Gwynfor Evans, Glyn Jones, Vernon Watkins, and Florence Thomas, mother of Dylan Thomas. The book was never completed, although there are drafts of some chapters.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Bequeathed by the late Mr Colin D. Edwards, Oakland, California per his widow, Mrs Mary C. Edwards, in July 1996 and April 1999. An additional consignment was donated by Mrs Edwards per Mr David Thomas, Ciliau Aeron in November 2000 and December 2004.; A1996/101, A1999/75, A2000/102 and 0200413068
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Scope and content
Papers of Colin Edwards (d. 1994), a radio journalist of Welsh descent, relating to his incomplete book on Dylan Thomas ('Dylan Remembered'), comprising typescript chapters of the work and index cards; transcripts of audio tapes including interviews with Philip Burton, Gwynfor Evans, Glyn Jones, Vernon Watkins, and Florence Thomas, mother of Dylan Thomas; and address books containing names and notes on Dylan Thomas's relatives, acquaintances and persons interviewed by him
Further papers of Colin Edwards, to be added to the papers received in July 1996 and April 1999, comprising press cuttings, mainly 1970s, relating to Dylan Thomas (1914-1953); copies of Dylan Thomas Remembered published by the Dylan Thomas Society Welsh Branch in 1978; the Adam International Review, no. 238, 1953, dedicated to Dylan Thomas, Ethel Ross's Dylan Thomas and the Amateur Theatre, published by Swansea Little Theatre, and The New Welsh Review, Spring 1992 ('Dylan Thomas Special'); together with a typescript transcript of an interview with Philip Burton, and a script entitled 'Dylan in His Youth'
Additional papers of Colin Edwards, mainly relating to Dylan Thomas, including letters from Glyn Jones, Ralph Maud, Constantine FitzGibbon and Bert Trick, a script of an interview with Sada Thompson and Nancy Wickwire on Dylan Thomas, notebooks, and press cuttings.
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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.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Finding aid for the papers of Colin Edwards, bequeathed in July 1996 and April 1999, available in hard copy in Minor Lists and Summaries, National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, 1997, p. 34, and 2000.
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Existence and location of copies
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Name access points
- Thomas, Dylan, 1914-1953 (Subject)
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This description follows NLW guidelines based on ISAD(G) Second Edition; AACR2; and LCSH.