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- [2007-2025] (Creation)
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1 small box (2 files).
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Professor Wyn Thomas; Bangor; Donation; August 2026; 995439569802419.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Papers relating to Dr Salim Khalil Haddad (1939–2025), brain surgeon. The papers comprise Haddad’s research material and manuscript for From the Arabic Language Hymnal (2003), a volume of English translations of hymns from an Arabic-language hymnal used by evangelical churches in Lebanon. The collection also includes correspondence, a poem written by Haddad, tributes and memorial reflections composed following his death in 2025, further English translations of Arabic hymns, including works by Nasif al-Yaziji (1800–1871), and a photograph of Haddad himself.
Born in Palestine to Lebanese parents, Hadadd studied medicine in London before becoming a surgeon at Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth. Following a decade working as a neurosurgeon in the United Arab Emirates, Haddad returned to Aberystwyth, where he spent his retirement.
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Arranged into 2 files. One file contains the manuscript and research for From the Arabic Language Hymnal (2003), the other contains the correspondence, translations, tributes, poem, and photograph.
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Conditions governing access
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Usual copyright laws apply.
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- English
- Welsh
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Description follows NLW guidelines based on ISAD(G) 2nd ed.; AACR2; and LCSH.
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- English
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Archivist's note
Description compiled by Ceri Evans; October 2026.