National Library of Wales Archives and Manuscripts

Admission Ticket to the Opening Ceremony of the Memorial Archway,

Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,

(i.) Relatives; (ii.) Gallery.

Booklet : Unveiling Ceremony of the Memorial to the Members of Staff & Students who fell in the War, 1914 – 1918,

Part of U.C.N.W. (University College of North Wales) Collection of Papers relating to the First World War,

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.

An appeal made during the Great War, entitled ‘At y Cymry’ by John Morris-Jones,

BMSS/116.
File
1914, Sept.

Part of Sir John Morris-Jones Papers,

Women’s Land Army,

BMSS/14877.
File
1914-1918.

Part of Papers of Mary Silyn Roberts,

Reports, letters, newscuttings, etc. regarding activities during the War.

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.

Observer’s flying log book of Lt. John R. Williams, 2nd Batt. R.W.F., B.E.F., France,

BMSS/33196.
File
1918, Sept.-Nov.

Part of John Richard Williams Papers,

Contains descriptions of aerial patrols and ground warfare (around ‘Cambrai’). Includes his ‘Record of Flying Clothing Issued’.

File of papers relating to the attitude of theological students at Bala-Bangor College towards conscription, etc.,

BALA-BANGOR/65.
File
1914-1916.

Part of Bala-Bangor Manuscripts,

Llythyr copi oddi wrth Silyn at Evan Jones, Trawsfynydd,

BMSS/17209.
File
4 Mai 1925.

Part of R. Silyn Roberts Papers,

Cyngor Plwyf Trawsfynydd yn ceisio torri eu cytundeb i dderbyn a gofalu am gerfddelw Hedd Wyn.

Letters and accounts regarding ‘Welsh Relief Funds’, collected for alienating distress in Wales during the War,

BMSS/626.
File
1914-1926.

Part of R. Silyn Roberts Papers,

Correspondence and accounts relating to R. Silyn Roberts’s involvement with the Hedd Wyn Memorial Fund,

BMSS/17203-17211.
Series
1917-1927.

Part of R. Silyn Roberts Papers,

Llythyr oddi wrth Y Parch J.J. Williams, Treforis, at Silyn,

BMSS/17205.
File
9 Mawrth 1918.

Part of R. Silyn Roberts Papers,

Englynion o waith J.R. Jones, Trawsfynydd, i'w cynnwys yn Cerddi'r Bugail.

Llythyr oddi wrth Elizabeth Williams, o Poperinghe, at Silyn,

BMSS/17208.
File
28 Awst 1923.

Part of R. Silyn Roberts Papers,

Bedd Hedd Wyn yn nghladdfa Artillery Wood.

‘113th Infantry Brigade Operation Order No. 143’,

BMSS/39618.
File
1917, July 30.

Part of Papers of Major W.P. Wheldon,

‘Secret’ order given to several Battalions and Units informing of the order: “‘Z’ Day will be 31st July, 1917.”

Two messages to the 14th (Service) Royal Welsh Fusiliers,

BMSS/39627.
File
1918, June 23-24.

Part of Papers of Major W.P. Wheldon,

(i.) Message from Lt. Col. J.E. Munby [?], Gen. Staff., 38th (Welsh Division, to 113th Brigade. Expressing his own appreciation of the work done by the 14th (Service) Battn. RWF. (ii.) Message from M.G. Richards, Captain, Brigade Major, 113th Infantry Brigade, forwarding a message from the Brigadier General Commanding. Expressing his appreciation to the 14th RWF on their performance.

Message from C.G. Blackader, Major General,

BMSS/39628.
File
1917, July 30.

Part of Papers of Major W.P. Wheldon,

Message from C.G. Blackader, Major General, to be distributed to all Officers and read by them to their men, written the day before the 38th (Welsh) Division took Pilckem and Langemark, providing words of encouragement to boost morale.