Identity area
Reference code
A5.
Title
Eight Hours Act,
Date(s)
- 1887-1910. (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
32 folders, 4 bundles, 1 envelope.
Context area
Name of creator
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Material relating to the introduction of the Mines Eight Hours Act in South Wales collieries, the response of various coal companies and miners' organisations to the legislation, and the effects of the Act on the mining industry in Wales. Material comprises reports, counsel's opinions, Conciliation Board sub-committee minutes and extracts of minutes, meeting notes, owners' manifestos, circulars, letters and correspondence, newspaper cuttings, statistical statements and summaries, and some printed material.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Original order.
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Allied materials area
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Notes area
Note
Preferred citation: A5.
Alternative identifier(s)
Virtua system control number
vtls006015518
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Mining Association of Great Britain. (Subject)
- South Wales Miners' Federation. (Subject)
- Miners' federation of Great Britain. (Subject)
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Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales