Series P1 - General correspondence

Identity area

Reference code

P1

Title

General correspondence

Date(s)

  • 1914-1976 (Creation)

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Series

Extent and medium

9 folders

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Scope and content

Correspondence, 1914-1976, from friends and literary acquaintances, often of a general or personal nature, but also relating to Wyn Griffith's own literary work or the work of others. His work as a broadcaster, translator and musician are also reflected. Many of the letters are addressed to both Wyn Griffith and his wife, Winifred, and some are addressed to other individuals.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

System of arrangement

Arranged into eight files: letters A-E, letters F-J, letters L-P, letters R-W, letters from J. Glyn Davies, letters from Herbert Read, letters from Margaret Storm Jameson, and letters from Margaret Storm Jameson to Gerald Hayes. Files P1/1-4 are arranged alphabetically by and within files, and P1/5-8 are arranged chronologically within files.

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Language and script notes

English, Welsh unless otherwise specified

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Related units of description

Correspondence relating to particular subjects or works is also included in specified files in G. A large group of letters from Kate Roberts, relating mainly to Wyn Griffith's translations of her work, is G5/2. A collection of three hundred letters from Wyn Griffith to Arthur Behrend is NLW ex 2248. See also file level descriptions.

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Note

Wyn Griffith is often addressed in the letters as Lyn, and his wife, Winifred, as Wyn.

Note

Preferred citation: P1

Alternative identifier(s)

Virtua system control number

vtls004334990

GEAC system control number

(WlAbNL)0000334990

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  • Text: P1.