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Rees Jenkin Jones Family Papers Series
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Acquired letters

The series comprises letters, 1823-1851, including letters from Humphrey Bromley and material relating to him and to the work of the Rev. John James, Gellionnen.

Bromley, Humphrey, b. 1796

Biographical and genealogical notes

The series comprises notes, [c. 1870]-1915, relating mainly to ministers' and family genealogies, in particular relating to the Rev. David Davis (1745-1827), Castellhywel. His notes on David Davies were apparently used when writing the article, 'Davis Castell Hywel' (Cymru, May 1907).

Clettwr estate deeds

The series comprises deeds, 1620-1916, relating to the Clettwr estate in the parishes of Llanarth and Llanllwchaearn, Cardiganshire.

Diaries

The series comprises diaries, 1836-1859, relating mainly to the Rev. John Jones's work as Unitarian minister of Hen Dŷ Cwrdd and as schoolmaster at Aberdare.

Diaries

The series comprises a diary, 1919, containing few entries, with press cuttings, 1932, relating to the League of Nations and Manchuria, and to a sermon delivered by the Rev. Simon Jones at Nottingham on this subject.

Diaries and extracts

The series comprises diaries, 1858-1920, containing, in addition to personal news, information relating to the Rev. Rees Jenkin Jones's work as minister of Hen Dŷ Cwrdd, Aberdare, and schoolmaster of the Trecynon Seminary; editor of Yr Ymofynydd; and as student and teacher at Carmarthen Presbyterian College; together with an account of his visit to Egypt and Palestine, 1871. The extracts, 1836-1906, come from the diaries of Rees Jenkin Jones and from those of his father, the Rev. John Jones.

Essays and examination papers

The series comprises approximately forty essays, 1871-1873, on various topics, apparently written in her late teens-early twenties, and a few by her brother, Philip Griffiths. A number have been corrected, probably by the teacher. Four university examination papers are also included.

Extracts from diaries

The series comprises extracts by Dr Goronwy Jones from a diary of the Rev. John Thomas, [Llandysul], 1819-1857, from diaries of the donor's father, Rees Jenkin Jones, 1856-1924, and from diaries of his grandfather, the Rev. John Jones, 1836-1859.

Thomas, John, ca. 1784-1861

Extracts from letters and genealogical notes

The series comprises, amongst other material, extracts from letters, [c. 1809]-1881, mainly to or from the Rev. John James, Gellionnen, genealogical material, including that relating to the family of Llwynrhys, Llanbadarn Odwyn, and notes of archaeological interest.

James, John, 1779-1864

Lecture notes and sermons

The series comprises a notebook containing lecture notes of the Rev. Simon Jones, 1903-1904, entitled 'Preacher and Pastor' whilst he was a student at the Manchester Unitarian College; together with press cuttings, mostly from Christian World, and a sermon based on Revelations 21:10.

Legal papers

The series comprises legal papers, 1834-1856, relating to Nantyrymenyn and Clettwr Mill, p. Llandysul, co. Card., and to unpaid debts of David Rees.

Letters

The series comprises one letter, 1926, from the Librarian at the National Library of Wales, acknowledging Dr Goronwy Jones's donation and another letter, [c. 1930], from Morgan E. Jones of, and relating to, Rhydyrhaiarn, Talgarreg, Llandysul.

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