Dangos 1924 canlyniad

Routine papers of the District Secretary. Most of the papers relate to the lengthy tenure of Richard J. Ellis who was the District Secretary from 1932 to 1973. As a result of rapidly falling membership Lodges repeatedly failed to appoint their own secretaries. In order to prevent the dissolution of those Lodges, Ellis gradually, and sometimes reluctantly, undertook a great deal of the administrative work of individual Lodges as well. Because of these administrative duties his files include papers relating to individual Lodges as well as to the District.

Rules, minute books, financial papers relating mainly to contributions by and payments of benefits to members, and valuations of assets and liabilities.

Arranged in alphabetical order by title.

Copies of the journal Savings, Weekly Campaign Circular and News Letter published by the National Savings Movement. Their purpose was to provide a link between the National Savings Committee and the voluntary workers throughout England and Wales, and a means of passing on ideas, suggestions and information.

The unit consists of papers relating to H. Clarence Whaite's profession as president of both the Royal Cambrian Academy 1881-1912, and the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, 1866-1912, together with papers, 1869-1912, relating to the Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours, of which he was a prominent member, and papers relating to very many exhibitions in which he took part, 1863-1912.

The group consists of a small amount of correspondence and papers relating to Lily F. Whaite's profession as an artist, 1894-1913, in particular papers relating to the Gwynedd Ladies' Art Society, of which she was a prominent member.

Rentals, 1747-1931, receiving/collecting rentals, 1820-1920, rent arrears, 1745-1817, rent audit books, 1891-1918, tithe rent charges, 1891-1916 ; and additional rentals, 1719-1931.

Papers of James Morice originally of Carrog, Llanddeiniol,, later of Wallog, relating mainly to his work as agent to the Gogerddan estate but also incorporating papers of his wife, Anne Morice, and her family, Watkin of Moelcerney, 1810-1877; and the papers of Thomas Morgan of Rhiw Bank, Berriew, who had a personal connection with the Watkin family, 1779-1894.

The history of agricultural societies in Cardiganshire goes back to 1784, when the Cardiganshire Agricultural Society was founded by Thomas Johnes of Hafod. There was a Northern Division, of which Capt. Pryse was vice-president in 1856, and two shows for the north of the county were established at Aberystwyth. As early as 1858, the Society had proposed the establishment of a royal agricultural society in Wales. Eventually the Welsh National Agricultural Society was founded in 1904; Sir Lewes Thomas Loveden Pryse of Gogerddan was its first secretary and general manager. The annual show was held in Aberystwyth, then at Llanelli in 1910. Subequently it was held at various venues until 1963, when a permanent location was found for the Royal Welsh Show at Builth Wells. The North Cardiganshire Agricultural Society was founded in 1874 and the first show was held at Aberystwyth. Support for the shows declined towards the end of the nineteenth century. However, the success of of trotting matches at Tal-y-bont encouraged Sir Pryse Pryse and his son, Pryse Pryse Pryse, to instigate the North Cardiganshire Agricultural Society and Tal-y-bont Show in 1896. From 1861, the Gogerddan estate had also held its own farm and horticultural competitions,which ended c. 1904.
The papers relate to the various agricultural societies and shows with which the Pryse family of Gogerddan were involved or in which they had an interest, 1815-1924. Of particular significance are the papers from the foundation and early years of the Welsh National Agricultural Society, 1904-1910. The main groups relate to the Cardiganshire Agricultural Society, Gogerddan Show, North Cardiganshire Agricultural Society, Talybont and North Cardiganshire Agricultural Society and the Welsh National Agricultural Society, followed by smaller local societies and miscellaneous others. The majority of the papers comprise small paperback volumes containing printed reports, show schedules, livestock catalogues, lists of subscribers and prizes. Several of the reports and schedules are marked with manuscript amendments or annotations in the margins. This group also includes rules, subscription lists, show entry forms, balance sheets and letters.

Financial papers of the Pryse family of Gogerddan, comprising mortgages to private individuals and to the Crown Life Assurance Company, of parts of the Gogerddan estate and of various financial assets, 1617-1910; bonds and other documents relating to financial loans and the repayment of debts, 1577-1912; bank books, 1786-1926; and company prospectuses and a shares book, 1865-1909.

Probate records of the Pryse family of Gogerddan, Woodstock and Buscot Park and various other branches of the family at Glanfread, Ynysgreigiog, Glanmeryn and Aberllefenni, 1584-[19]16, family deeds and settlements, 1549-1932, and trust papers, 1587-1950. The trust papers include the administration and trust of Pryse Loveden, who died intestate in 1855.