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William Condry Papers,
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Field notebooks

The series comprises small notebooks which Condry carried with him, recording descriptions of places visited, observations on wildlife, particularly birds and plants, geology, industry, historical landmarks, archaeology, personal reminders, ideas for writing and lecturing, photography, bibliographies, useful contacts and conservation issues, 1952-1994. The main geographical areas covered are Bardsey Island, Cader Idris, Cardiganshire and Merionethshire. An index to the series is provided., compiled by Ceridwen Lloyd-Morgan, 2013.

Field Notes

The series comprises drafts of newsletters of the West Wales Field Society (later West Wales Naturalists' Trust), entitled Field Notes, produced more or less quarterly between 1950 and 1954, containing information on the evolution of the Society, its work, annual meetings, ornithological and botanical notes, wildlife and conservation issues

Field Notes: drafts

The file consists of typescript drafts of Field Notes, nos 1-19, 1950-1954, and an information circular, December 1954, reporting recent activities of the West Wales Field Society, including the incorporation of Field Notes into Nature in Wales

Finding aids and research notes

The series comprises Condry's card indexes relating to animal, bird and plant life, topography, geology, ecology, habitats, tourism, travel, landscape history, the author's own diaries, his published works and numerous bibliographic references. Most of them refer to Wales, but some of them are indicative of his interest in African wildlife and plants. Many of the entries are expanded with insertions of relevant notes, correspondence and printed articles, 1930-1998.

Flintshire and Cardiganshire

The file consists of two bundles of notes on cards for the counties of Flintshire and Cardiganshire, concerning archaeology, history, architecture, features of interest, tourist attractions, place names, industries, bibliographic and literary references, occasionally illustrated by sketches or maps, accompanied by newspaper and magazine articles and relevant correspondence, including a letter and postcard from Arthur [Chater], 1967, 1972, on points of local history in Cardiganshire, Iorwerth Peate, 1952, regarding a find of ancient arrowheads, and Melville Richards, 1969, concerning the nomenclature of Pumlumon (Plynlimon).

Chater, A. O.

Forestry Panel

Circulars and pamphlets concerning the Carmel Woods Campaign by Dyfed Wildlife Trust, and the Forest Enterprise scheme in Ceredigion, for which Condry acted in an advisory role on the panel, with particular reference to the Myherin and Tarenig forests, and Cwm Einion, 1992-1998, and a letter from Dick [Roberts], Bangor, about amenity restoration at Hafna mine in the Gwydir forest, 1993.

Friends of Cardigan Bay

Circulars, pamphlets and newsletters of the Friends of Cardigan Bay, of which Condry was vice-president, 1990-1998, and an issue of ‘The Living World’, Winter 1995, in a re-used folder entitled ‘Chapter I, The Mountains’, covered with deleted notes on the same.

G. Philip Leedal

The file comprises letters regarding a book by Rev. G. Philip Leedal, geologist, priest and botanist, who specialised in the natural history of Tanzania and the mountain flowers of Tanzania, his obituary, together with a later letter from John and Rita Leedal 1995, concerning mountain ferns and the obituary.

General letters

The series consists of personal letters to Condry, from Ray Perry and others, on subjects relating to wild plants, bird and animal life, identification of insects, birdwatching in Britain and abroad, ornithological records, fundraising efforts for a conservation project, publishing, appreciation of Condry's 'Country Diary' articles and his books, A Welsh Country Diary and Thoreau, life during the Second World War, personal news from friends, Condry's connnections with Birmingham and enclosures of occasional printed items. Correspondents include Ronald Lockley, Ray [Perry], Morrey Salmon, H[arold Wright], Irene (`Benjamin') Vaughan, R.S. Thomas and his wife Mildred Elsie Eldridge (Elsi). There is also a letter from Condry to his niece, Chris (Christine Demmar), enclosing a story about his pet jackdaw, 1971.

General notes

The file comprises card index entries covering Condry's own writing, photographs, bibliographies and other literary sources, birds, fish, animals, insects, plants, trees, habitats, climate, important figures such as George Borrow and Thoreau, and places of interest, with a section specifically about Ynys-hir. Some notes are quite detailed, accompanied by relevant cuttings and correspondence, which includes letters from Prof. E. G. Bowen, 1982, regarding St Beuno and Bardsey, Arthur Chater, 1963, 1992, on history books of Welsh interest and a plant species, Pip Miles on entomology, 1958, 1975, Derek [Ratcliffe], 1981, mainly concerning peregrine falcons, H. R. H. ('Taff') Vaughan, 1976-1977, on the history of local industries, and Irene ('Benjamin') Vaughan (1976), on the wild service tree.

Bowen, E. G. (Emrys George), 1900-

Giant Hogweed

The file consists of letters in response to one of Condry's 'Country Diary' articles, July - August 1966, discussing sites, appearance and possible poisonous effects of giant hogweed.

Grassland survey

The file comprises a volume, entitled A Preliminary Survey of Lowland Grassland in Two Areas of North Wales, Volume 2, by Paul Day, produced by the Nature Conservancy Council.

'Great Orme'

The file contains a letter from Peter Benoit, 1967, which includes an account of a plant-hunting expedition to the Great Orme and information about [Evan] Price Evans and Mary Richards, a list of Great Orme plants, an account of a motor journey made by Condry to the peninsula, remarking on the geology, scenery, flora, ancient monuments, history, growth of Llandudno as a holiday resort, the Orme visitor centre and conservation.

Guernsey ferns

The file consists of a letter from Richard [ ], 1983, regarding the uncompromising stance of the RSPB on a conservation issue, rare ferns photographed in Snowdonia, rediscovery of certain ferns on Guernsey, and an invitation to Condry to visit the island with him, with photocopies enclosed.

Historical and topographical papers

The series comprises notes, correspondence, printed information leaflets, maps, press cuttings and other printed articles relating to antiquities, archaeology, history of the landscape, past and modern day travel and tourism.

History and ecology notebook

The file comprises a hardback notebook, containing mainly notes taken from literary sources, with references given. Subjects cover the geology and natural history of Cardiganshire, including the ecology of Tregaron Bog (Cors Caron) and the history of Hafod mansion, plants of the Swiss National Park [?1956], heath and breckland ecology, and the life of William Hutton of Birmingham (1723-1815), a bookbinder, bookseller and renowned walker.

Lockley, R. M. (Ronald Mathias), 1903-2000

Information leaflets

The file consists of printed leaflets on the subjects of Dutch elm disease, the management of Snowdonia and other British upland areas, Cors Caron Nature Reserve and Barn Owls.

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