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William Condry Papers,
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`Miscellaneous articles 3'

The file comprises miscellaneous newspaper articles, mainly on birds, some of which were written for the Cambrian News , 1949-1950, twenty one cuttings of 'A Welsh Nature Note', some dated 1949-1951, articles relating to the Guardian Country Diarists, 1974, polecats, Condry's wardenship of Ynys-hir, and kites, together with correspondence, 1962 and 1966, in connection with the 'Country Diary' column.

`Miscellaneous articles 5'

The file mainly comprises articles, 1948-1987, on miscellaneous topics, including African birds, different types of trees, shrubs and woodlands in Wales, including alder buckthorn, ash, beech, birch, oak, wild service and conifers, the conservation of woods, birds such as the cuckoo and Montagu's harrier, the Brecon Beacons and Pembrokeshire Coast national parks, the nature of the Welsh Marches, River Wye, Powys and Newborough Warren, pine martens, red squirrels, butterflies, and obituaries of David Paish and Tommie Warren Davies, with related correspondence, notes and synopses.

Trivium

The file comprises the amended typescript of an article for the journal, Trivium, entitled 'From Herbals to Floras: The Illustrated Botanical Works in the Founders' Library', referring to the library of the University of Wales, Lampeter, together with relevant correspondence between Condry and the editor, and a printed list of the contents of vols 29-30, comprising essays in memory of R. C. Rider, 1997.

`Miscellaneous articles 4'

The file comprises miscellaneous articles, 1957-1989, on the seasons at Ynys-hir, birdwatching in Wales, particularly on Bardsey Island, individual bird species, such as swallows, marsh and willow tits and woodlarks, migratory birds, nature conservation in Wales, red squirrels the wildlife of historical sites and conifer forests, with relevant correspondence, lists of photographs and captions to accompany the articles.

Africa

The file consists of a card index compiled following Condry's visits to Africa in 1963-4, 1967 and 1971, which included visits to Rukwa and Arusha. The entries for African birds include lists of birds spotted, individual descriptions of the birds, many with fuller notes on distribution and habits, and details of when and where seen, references to relevant literature, notes of photographs taken and occasional printed articles. A small section of the index comprises a bibliography, and the remainder covers climate, geology, history, land use, natural history and literary references, and includes occasional sketches, press cuttings and correspondence, 1966-1967, relating to reference sources, botany, slides and photographs.

'A Country Diary'

The file comprises newspaper cuttings of 'A Country Diary' articles from The Guardian, 1957-1991, pasted onto index cards. The articles each have a descriptive title, which would seem to indicate that they were intended for the book A Welsh Country Diary, which was published in 1993.

Condry, William, 1918-1998

Mountains

The file comprises a card index covering descriptions of mountains, geology, climate, alpine plants, other flora, ferns and trees, the uplands of Snowdonia, Cader Idris, Plynlimon and South Wales, animal life, bibliography and notes taken from literary sources, 1948-1980. Some of the entries are accompanied by more detailed notes, sketches, pamphlets and correspondence including letters from Peter [Benoit], 1979, Evan Price Evans, 1955-1958, Derek Ratcliffe, 1973, on peregrine falcons, and Irene ('Benjamin') Vaughan, post-1971, mainly concerning mountain plants.

Benoit, Peter Michael, 1931-

Trivium

The file is a card index consisting of typed and manuscript entries on early botanists, the formats, texts and illustrations of printed herbals and personal reminders to check references. A miscellaneous subsection includes bibliographic references, notes on printing and techniques of illustration. The material was used for an article published in Trivium, in February 1997.

W[ild] W[elsh] G[arden]

The file consists of a card index and additional notes divided into four distinct sections. -- The first part comprises miscellaneous entries, covering the habits, habitats, folklore and botanical descriptions of wild and garden plants, and their capacity to attract wildlife; famous gardeners and botanists; birds, reptiles, insects; the relevance of some items to Penny Condry's garden, and the effects of weather; bibliographic references, personal reminders, printed articles, useful addresses, sketches, and relevant letters from Arthur [Chater], 1987, Peggy [Chater], 1986, Evan Price Evans, 1959, and marked 'the last letter from E. Price Evans', and Irene (Benjamin) Vaughan, 1983. -- The second section consists mainly of descriptions of plants and accounts of their performance in Penny Condry's garden, accompanied by literary references and anecdotes, and occasional press cuttings. -- The third section is a list of birds, invertebrates, mammals, wild plants, reptiles and weather conditions in the garden at Ynys Edwin, with exact dates in most cases. Some of the entries are expanded with notes on plant characteristics, the garden as a wildlife habitat, the author's work plans, notes on style and personal reminders. -- The fourth set of entries covers wild flowers, garden plants, trees, animals, birds, personal names, place names, climate, soil and gardening activities, the majority annotated with numbers which appear to denote pages in the typescript of the proposed work.

Chater, A. O.

Reviews

The series comprises reviews, some about Condry's publications, 1954-2001, and others by him, 1958-1997, in the form of press cuttings, printed articles and photocopies from journals, typescript drafts and handwritten notes, with relevant correspondence.

Reviews of William Condry's publications

The file comprises occasional complete journals, but mainly press cuttings and photocopies of reviews of fourteen of Condry's publications, and includes letters of appreciation from Buckingham Palace, 1981, Trevor Fishlock, 1992, Morrey [Salmon], 1981, Lady White, 1981, Irene ('Benjamin') Vaughan, 1981, and Jeffery Boswall, 1995

Fishlock, Trevor, 1941-

Letters

The file comprises a photocopy of a letter from local residents in the area of Llanwrtyd Wells complaining about a car rally, 1977, and two letters from the CPRW, regarding a book review by Condry, 1981.

Dyfed Wildlife Trust and Forest Enterprise Panel

The series comprises a printed ecological assessment of a proposed site for the large-scale extraction of sand and gravel near the River Rheidol at Capel Bangor, 1994, and a file of papers entitled ‘Forestry Panel’ relating to the Carmel Woods campaign and Condry’s advisory role on the Forest Enterprise Panel, 1992-1998.

Letters,

The file comprises letters regarding possible dangers posed by rock blasting to nesting birds at Craig yr Aderyn, Meirionydd, thanks for funds raised from sale of books, an invitation to become president of the Trust, with a carbon copy of Condry's refusal, 1982, subscriptions, a request for professional advice in advance of a road improvement scheme and staff changes; a bundle of correspondence, photocopied notes and maps in connection with the preservation and possible purchase of unimproved meadow land at Ty Glas, Brithdir, including letters from Peter Benoit, 1982-1983; and a bundle of correspondence, a botanical survey, photocopied maps and plant lists in connection with the designation of fields at Talsarnau as a site of special scientific interest, including carbon copies of two letters by Condry, 1985.

Benoit, Peter Michael, 1931-

Notes

The file consists of handwritten and typed notes on naturalist A. G. Tansley and North Wales Naturalists' Trust members, Harold and Gertrude Armfield, and a handwritten plant list.

Conservation papers

The section comprises press cuttings relating to wildlife and conservation, 1949-1980, printed information leaflets, Nature Conservancy Council handbooks and a register, 1971-1998, letters from professional bodies and individuals, 1962-1985, papers relating to Ynys-hir reserve, 1969-1990, and papers concerning Montgomeryshire and Cardiganshire conservation projects.

Nature Conservancy Council (Great Britain)

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