Admission Ticket to the Opening Ceremony of the Memorial Archway,
- BMSS/39706.
- Ffeil
- 1 November 1923.
Rhan oU.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,
(i.) Relatives; (ii.) Gallery.
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Admission Ticket to the Opening Ceremony of the Memorial Archway,
Rhan oU.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,
(i.) Relatives; (ii.) Gallery.
The collection consists of manuscript, typescript and draft material by Cynan. Amongst the poetry there are odes, long poems in free metre and in metre, hymns, carols and translations of poems. Included is a first draft of Anfon y Nico i Landwr and a copy of Cofnodion a Chyfansoddiadau Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 1924 Pontypwl with Cynan's amendments to his ode I'r Dduw nid Adweinir. The plays and dramatic productions include his pageants Hywel Harris and Absalom fy Mab. Amongst the essays is a typescript of his only novel Ffarwel Weledig, described as a romance of Macedonia. Other material includes, lectures, addresses and essays on various subjects, mostly relating to drama and Welsh literature; prayers and sermons; newspaper cuttings; correspondence; radio talks; photographs; L.P. recordings of Cynan reading his poetry. There is documentation regarding the National Eisteddfod and relating to Cynan's connection with the Free Masons.
Albert Evans-Jones, also known as Cynan.
An appeal made during the Great War, entitled ‘At y Cymry’ by John Morris-Jones,
Reports, letters, newscuttings, etc. regarding activities during the War.
The papers consist mostly of photograph albums, photographs and postcards. Most of the albums were compiled by John Richard Williams and Anne Williams following holidays spent in various parts of Europe and North Africa, ca. 1923-1938. They contain a mixture of postcard views, souvenirs, programmes, menus etc. and photographs taken by Anne Williams. One photograph album entitled 1914-1918 The Great War includes postcards and photographs of battle scenes, ruined buildings and of John Richard Williams with fellow servicemen. -- The photographs and postcards cover a variety of subjects and can range from family photographs to those of chapels, war memorials and views throughout Europe. -- Amongst the miscellaneous items, there are numerous certificates awarded to John Richard Williams and a few which belong to Anne Williams. They may relate to war service, the law society, free masonry and chapel-going. Also, there are souvenir booklets and guides to European cities, tourist attractions and cruises. There is some correspondence and other personal records. -- A few items relate in particular to the First World War such as the Observer's Flying Log Book of Lt John R. Williams, 1918 which contains descriptions of aerial patrols and ground warfare. -- The two books written by John Richard Williams are also included amongst his papers.
John Richard Williams and his sister, Miss Anne Williams.
Observer’s flying log book of Lt. John R. Williams, 2nd Batt. R.W.F., B.E.F., France,
Contains descriptions of aerial patrols and ground warfare (around ‘Cambrai’). Includes his ‘Record of Flying Clothing Issued’.
Rhan oBala-Bangor Manuscripts,
Llythyr copi oddi wrth Silyn at Evan Jones, Trawsfynydd,
Rhan oR. Silyn Roberts Papers,
Cyngor Plwyf Trawsfynydd yn ceisio torri eu cytundeb i dderbyn a gofalu am gerfddelw Hedd Wyn.
Rhan oR. Silyn Roberts Papers,
Rhan oR. Silyn Roberts Papers,
Llythyr oddi wrth Y Parch J.J. Williams, Treforis, at Silyn,
Rhan oR. Silyn Roberts Papers,
Englynion o waith J.R. Jones, Trawsfynydd, i'w cynnwys yn Cerddi'r Bugail.
Llythyr oddi wrth Elizabeth Williams, o Poperinghe, at Silyn,
Rhan oR. Silyn Roberts Papers,
Bedd Hedd Wyn yn nghladdfa Artillery Wood.
‘113th Infantry Brigade Operation Order No. 143’,
‘Secret’ order given to several Battalions and Units informing of the order: “‘Z’ Day will be 31st July, 1917.”
Two messages to the 14th (Service) Royal Welsh Fusiliers,
(i.) Message from Lt. Col. J.E. Munby [?], Gen. Staff., 38th (Welsh Division, to 113th Brigade. Expressing his own appreciation of the work done by the 14th (Service) Battn. RWF. (ii.) Message from M.G. Richards, Captain, Brigade Major, 113th Infantry Brigade, forwarding a message from the Brigadier General Commanding. Expressing his appreciation to the 14th RWF on their performance.
Message from C.G. Blackader, Major General,
Message from C.G. Blackader, Major General, to be distributed to all Officers and read by them to their men, written the day before the 38th (Welsh) Division took Pilckem and Langemark, providing words of encouragement to boost morale.
Newspaper cutting : “Welshmen in Mametz Wood”,
38th (Welsh) Division Royal Welsh Fusiliers shoulder patch,
‘Extension of Leave from Expeditionary Forces’ form,
Granted to Major W.P. Wheldon, 14th Royal Welsh Fusiliers, on account of “Urgent Private Affairs.”