Letters from Paul Stevenson to members of his family
The letters were written by Paul Stevenson to either of his parents or to one of his sisters Frances or Muriel. Most of the letters describe Paul's experiences while on active service in France in the trenches during the first world war where he was killed in action in 1915. There are some references to contemporary international events and developments.
A group of stray letters penned by various members of the Stevenson family or sent to them. The most significant items are three letters, 1915, from Frances to Paul Stevenson giving him news when he was on active service in France.
The official Christmas card sent by Lloyd George and Dame Margaret from Brynawelon, Criccieth, Christmas 1927, bearing a photograph of the two.
A note from Frances Stevenson, 5 February 1930, congratulating Lloyd George on his speech in the House of Commons during the debate on the Agriculture Bill.
A short note from Frances Stevenson during the 1930s congratulating Lloyd George warmly on a recent speech in the House of Commons.
A short note from Frances Stevenson during the 1930s congratulating Lloyd George warmly on a recent speech in the House of Commons.
Postcard, 12 December 1936, from Lloyd George at Kingston, Jamaica to Jennifer Stevenson, conveying Christmas greetings.
Adoption of Jennifer Stevenson,
A letter, 17 May 1938, from John Morris, solicitor, Fleet Street, London, to Frances Stevenson relating to the proposed Adoption Order for her daughter Jennifer. Is planning to make an appointment to see the Official Solicitor immediately. Will attempt to persuade him that a domiciliary visit is unnecessary in this case. ('Strictly Personal').
Lloyd George and World War Two,
Letter, 11 November 1940, from Lloyd George at Criccieth to Jennifer Stevenson. Gives his reasons, in response to a letter from Jennifer, for his failure to join the War Cabinet - he does not believe in the way Britain entered the war nor the methids used to conduct it. There have been repeated blunders. Does not approve either of the present constitution of the War Cabinet. Does not believe that he can, therefore, join the War Cabinet. Wishes that he could alter the course of events - as happened during World War One.
Letter, c. 1940, from Lloyd George at Estorel to Jennifer Stevenson. Thanks for the birthday present of a comb. Is anxious to see Jennifer again.
Letter from Frances Lloyd-George,
Letter, 5 August 1945, from Frances Lloyd-George, Avalon, Churt, to her father John Stevenson. Refers to a recent family wedding. Are planning to return to north Wales the following week - in the company of Malcolm Thompson who is going to assist with the writing of a biography of Lloyd George and is coming to speak to people who knew Lloyd George in his boyhood. Gwilym and Edna Lloyd-George are very upset that he has lost his post in the government.
Press article by A. J. Sylvester,
Page from the Sunday Dispatch, 9 March 1947, containing an article by A. J. Sylvester, 'Hyphen saved Earl's title' taken from his volume The Real Lloyd George (1947).
Letter from Countess Lloyd-George,
Letter, 20 March 1947, from Countess Lloyd-George to Mrs Edith Evans, Colwyn Bay (carbon copy). Is grateful for her letter. She has been 'much distressed' by the recent articles published by A. J. Sylvester and appreciates the support which she has received from many correspondents. Was pleased to receive news of recipient's husband who was most supportive to the writer at both Colwyn Bay and Chatsworth.
Letter from Countess Lloyd-George,
Letter, 20 March 1947, from Countess Lloyd-George to W. Surrey Dane of Long Acre, London (carbon copy). The despatch of a cheque to Messrs Curtis Brown. The recent severe weather and the writer's influenza attack.
Lloyd George Series on the BBC,
Letter, 2 June 1981, from A. J. Sylvester, Corsham, to Miss Ann Parry. Gives his views on the recent television series broadcast on BBC2; was hugely impressed by the work of John Hefin as its producer and by Philip Madoc in the role of Lloyd George - ' ... played the part of LG so well that it looked as if my Old Chief was there in the flesh'. Frances Stevenson's affair with Colonel T. F. Tweed. Recalls his association with the recipient at Churt years ago. His health.
Sylvester, Albert James, 1889-
Stray memorabilia, 1900-2008, collected by Ruth Nixon, mainly inherited from her mother Jennifer Longford. Many derive from Lloyd George or Frances Stevenson. They include legal documents, reminiscences and memoirs, autograph books, cartoons, printed items and press cuttings of especial interest.
Frances Stevenson's Autograph Book,
An autograph book endorsed, 'Frances L. Stevenson, September 1904', and bearing entries for the years 1906 and 1907.