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Gareth Vaughan Jones Papers

  • GB 0210 GARNES
  • Fonds
  • 1890-2004

The group donated in 1987 comprises letters from Gareth Vaughan Jones to his family, 1922-1935, many while on foreign travels; letters to him, 1919-1934; a curriculum vitae and references, 1925-1934; research notes, [c. 1930]-1932; typescripts, drafts and notes for articles and lectures, [1925]-[1935]; typescripts of press articles written by Gareth Vaughan Jones during his world tour, 1934-1935; newspaper cuttings of Western Mail articles by Gareth Vaughan Jones, [1933]-[1935]; papers concerning Gareth Vaughan Jones's death, [1935]; printed books, 1926-1927, and papers of his father Dr Edgar Jones, including letters, 1890-1952; letters concerning the death of Gareth Vaughan Jones, 1935; press cuttings and papers relating to his time as head of Barry County School, 1906-1935; typescripts of broadcasts and talks, 1939-1945; and papers relating to his death, 1953. The papers deposited in 2007, 2010 and 2011 comprise family papers, 1894-2007, including a few papers relating to Gareth Vaughan Jones's parents Major Edgar Jones and Mrs Annie Gwen Jones; papers of, or relating to, Gareth Vaughan Jones, 1916-2002, including diaries, notebooks, press cuttings of his articles, letters, mainly from him to his parents and other members of his family, and papers relating to his capture and subsequent murder in August 1935; and the papers of Dr Siriol Colley, 1922-2004, mainly deriving from her researches into her uncle's life, work and death, including transcripts and photocopies of relevant source materials. The material donated in July 2011 comprises six pocket diaries containing detailed observations and comments on Gareth Jones's travels, mainly in Germany and Russia, between 1931 and 1934, together with the last passport issued to him in 1930, and a few stray items which have been incorporated in the previous files. Another group includes photographs, postcards, negatives and lantern slides, [c. 1900 - c. 1990].

Jones, Gareth, 1905-1935.

Mementos of Gareth Jones

Items assembled by Dr Siriol Colley associated with her uncle Gareth Jones. These include the typescript address of Rev. Gwilym Davies at the Memorial Hall, Barry, 25 August 1935; press cuttings, 1935, recording the death of Gareth Jones and paying tribute to him, and noting the establishment of memorial scholarships; papers relating to the publication of the memorial volume In Search of News; a brochure advertising Gareth Jones's lecture tour in the United States; a list of subscriptions, undated, to the Gareth Jones Memorial Fund; letters, 1988, from A. J. Sylvester to David Morley relating to investigations into the death of Gareth Jones; an account by Baron von Plessen, entitled 'Ill-fated Journey', of the circumstances leading up to Gareth Jones's death; a biographical note on Dr Herbert Mueller; and correspondence, 2001-02, concerning the award of the Gareth Jones Travelling Scholarship.

Davies, Gwilym, 1879-1955.

Jones Family Grave

Image of the Jones family grave at Merthyr Dyfan cemetary, Barry. Inscription on reverse, written by one of Gareth's sisters, Gwyneth or Eirian, reads, " Family grave of my parents, Edgar 1953 & Gwen 1965, Miss Winifred Jones (Aunt) 1951, Gareth Jones, brother, 1935."

Windsor End, Beaconsfield

View of Windsor End, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, published by Francis Frith. Posted from Amersham, 22 Aug 1970. Addressed to Miss G V Vaughan Jones, Barry.

Trinity College Great Court

"Cotman-Color" postcard showing The Great Court, Trinity College, Cambridge. Posted 29th June 1953 to Mrs Edgar Jones & Mrs Stanley Lewis, Barry, signed "G" ( possibly Gwyneth ).

Trinity Bridge

Colour, printed view of Trinity Bridge over the river Cam after a painting by Hubert Williams.Published by The Medici Society. The card is addressed to Mr.& Mrs Edgar Jones, Barry and signed from Fay Hababbut. Posted 15th March or May 1941.

Winston Churchill

Copy of Cecil Beaton's portrait of Winston Churchill at his desk with the part of the text of his famous "We will finish the job" speech. The card is addressed to Miss S. Lewis, Chester, Nova Scotia, signed from John.

National Library of Wales

Postcard showing exterior and interior views of the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, Wales. Posted to Mr & Mrs Jones from Aberystwyth by their daughter Gwyneth ( Gareth Vaughan Jones' sister ).

[Professional Photographs]

A selection of photographs of Gareth Vaughan Jones connected with his work including studio portraits (by Hugo, 1929) of himself and unidentified other persons, relaxing in the Mojave Desert, also two Trinity College, Cambridge groups. Some are annotated on the reverse.

Hearst Castle

The rear elevation of Casa del Sol part of Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California. Taken by Gareth Vaughan Jones on his stay there early in 1935.

Bicycle Rickshaw

Young man standing with his bicycle drawn rickshaw. Inscription on reverse reads, "The cyclist that took Gareth to Angkor Wat." Modern print from original negative.

Gareth With Pax

Gareth Jones is shown sitting on the deck of S.S. President Coolidge, between Honolulu and Japan, with Pax Chen. See 4552955/96 &108.

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