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Letter from Mr. A. Roberts, Llangefni, to the Registrar, UCNW,

Letter from Mr. A. Roberts, Llangefni, to the Registrar, UCNW,

Regarding the death of his son, 2nd Lieutenant Victor Roberts, a Bangor student at the time of his enlistment. He was killed in action in Belgium, 19th July 1917, age 20. -- Attached is a booklet, ‘In Memoriam,’ to V. Roberts, contained in which are copies of original correspondence from various correspondents relating to his death.

Letters and Messages of Congratulations,

Letters and Messages of Congratulations,

Letters and Messages of Congratulations from various correspondents to Major W.P. Wheldon on the receipt of his D.S.O. (Distinguished Service Order): (i.) Blackader, C.G., Major General; (ii.) Hugh Jones, Sergeant, 14th Battn.; (iii.) H. (?) Davies; (iv.) S. Tucker, 14th Battn. RWF; (v.) Huw Pryce-Jones, G.H.Q.; (vi.) E.S. Anton, C.S.M., B. Coy.; (vii.) G. Banks; (viii.) E. Uniacke; (ix.) H. Egerton, J. Rausing, J. Ivor Williams; (x.) J.E. Lloyd, Secretary & Registrar, UCNW; (xi.) Harry Reichel, Principal, UCNW.

German Prisoner of War Letter,

German Prisoner of War Letter,

From [unknown] to ‘Josef Werner’, München, Bayern, Germany. The German Soldier speaks of how his camp was taken over by another regiment, and that he was left behind as he was not the best in the section. The enemy attacked, he was injured and was left in a ditch where the crew of an English tank found him. He was then taken through German artillery fire to an English Red Cross Aid post and then on to an English hospital in France where he states he was treated perfectly by the English.

Papers of Cynan,

  • GB 0222 BMSS CYN
  • Fonds
  • ca. 1916-ca. 1966 /

The collection consists of manuscript, typescript and draft material by Cynan. Amongst the poetry there are odes, long poems in free metre and in metre, hymns, carols and translations of poems. Included is a first draft of Anfon y Nico i Landwr and a copy of Cofnodion a Chyfansoddiadau Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 1924 Pontypwl with Cynan's amendments to his ode I'r Dduw nid Adweinir. The plays and dramatic productions include his pageants Hywel Harris and Absalom fy Mab. Amongst the essays is a typescript of his only novel Ffarwel Weledig, described as a romance of Macedonia. Other material includes, lectures, addresses and essays on various subjects, mostly relating to drama and Welsh literature; prayers and sermons; newspaper cuttings; correspondence; radio talks; photographs; L.P. recordings of Cynan reading his poetry. There is documentation regarding the National Eisteddfod and relating to Cynan's connection with the Free Masons.

Albert Evans-Jones, also known as Cynan.

John Richard Williams Papers,

  • GB 0222 BMSS JRWMS
  • Fonds
  • 1904-1984 /

The papers consist mostly of photograph albums, photographs and postcards. Most of the albums were compiled by John Richard Williams and Anne Williams following holidays spent in various parts of Europe and North Africa, ca. 1923-1938. They contain a mixture of postcard views, souvenirs, programmes, menus etc. and photographs taken by Anne Williams. One photograph album entitled 1914-1918 The Great War includes postcards and photographs of battle scenes, ruined buildings and of John Richard Williams with fellow servicemen. -- The photographs and postcards cover a variety of subjects and can range from family photographs to those of chapels, war memorials and views throughout Europe. -- Amongst the miscellaneous items, there are numerous certificates awarded to John Richard Williams and a few which belong to Anne Williams. They may relate to war service, the law society, free masonry and chapel-going. Also, there are souvenir booklets and guides to European cities, tourist attractions and cruises. There is some correspondence and other personal records. -- A few items relate in particular to the First World War such as the Observer's Flying Log Book of Lt John R. Williams, 1918 which contains descriptions of aerial patrols and ground warfare. -- The two books written by John Richard Williams are also included amongst his papers.

John Richard Williams and his sister, Miss Anne Williams.

Recruiting poster entitled 'Y darn papur',

Recruiting poster entitled 'Y darn papur',

  • BMSS/29213.
  • File
  • 1914, Dec.

Recruiting poster entitled ‘Y Darn Papur’ is a Welsh version of the famous ‘The Scrap of Paper.’ History of the poster included on wrapping, which reads as follows: Gift of R. H. D. who initiated it and had it produced as Clerk to the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee (R. Humphrey Davies, Museum of Welsh Antiquities, UCNW).

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