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Professor Thomas Jones Papers Series
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Appointments held by Thomas Jones

The series comprises correspondence and papers, 1932-1971, relating to applications for appointments and awards. It includes several testimonials written between 1932 and 1951, on behalf of Thomas Jones by T. H. Parry-Williams and J. F. Mountford, and Thomas Jones's application for the post of Professor of Welsh Language and Literature at the University College of Wales, 1951, and his application for an Emeritus Fellowship from the Leverhulme Trustees, 1970-1971.

Parry-Williams, T. H. (Thomas Herbert), Sir, 1887-1975

Appointments supported by Thomas Jones

The series comprises correspondence and papers relating to appointments in the higher education sector. These appointments were supported by Thomas Jones either through his writing of references, or through his involvement with the selection procedures.

English letters

The series comprises letters sent to Thomas Jones from a wide circle of correspondents. Many of the letters relate to Thomas Jones's publications or request his advice on literary and historical matters.

'Gair yn ei le'

The series comprises correspondence and notes regarding Thomas Jones's contribution to the programme which investigated the etymology of obscure dialect terms. The programme `Gair yn ei le' was broadcast in five Welsh counties by the BBC between 1952 and 1953.

History and Legend

The series comprises papers relating to Thomas Jones's research into the early history and legends of Britain. It includes notes on Nennius and Gildas, Arthurian legend, proofs of Brenhinedd y Saesson or The Kings of the Saxons, ecclesiastical history, Elis Gruffydd and Almanacs.

Literature

The series comprises notes on Classical, English and Welsh literature, including Catwg Ddoeth, the Black Book of Carmarthen and other manuscripts, and transcripts of anterliwtiau (interludes).

Personal papers

The series comprises papers relating to Thomas Jones's personal life, including letters which were sent to him on the occasion of his retirement, 1970, and obituaries, which followed his death in 1972. Also included are newspaper cuttings, which were accumulated by Thomas Jones.

Welsh and other letters

The series comprises letters sent to Thomas Jones from a wide circle of correspondents. Many of the letters relate to his publications, or request his advice on literary and historical matters.