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Papers and books from the library of Samuel James Evans, 1668, 1782-1824, [1860x1938], comprising papers of educational interest, including papers relating to the Departmental Committee on Rural Education in Wales, 1927-1930, papers relating to rural education in general, 1911, 1925-1928, Llangefni County School, 1908-1935, and education in general, including publications and papers of various institutions, societies and committees, [after 1883-1936]; pamphlets mainly relating to education and the Church in Wales, [1904x1938]; newspaper cuttings relating to education, general topics and derivations, meaning, spelling and variations of Welsh words, [c.1919]-[1930]; letters to S. J. Evans relating mainly to education, [c. 1920]-1936; papers relating to the history of Anglesey, including notes and scrapbooks, pamphlets, newspaper cuttings, letters to S. J. Evans, related and miscellaneous matter, [1645x1938]; miscellaneous papers, 1668x1935]; together with the published works of S. J. Evans, 1909-1911.

Paper entitled 'Some Preliminary Observations on the Work of the Departmental Committee on Rural Education in Wales' by S. J. Evans, 11 Jan. [19]28.

Ms paper entitled 'Some Suggestions by a Rural Head Teacher of over 40 years experience' by T[homas] Hughes, headmaster of Llangoed Council School, 17 Jan. 1928.

Evidence to be presented by Dr Ernest Jones, County Medical Officer, Cardiganshire, on behalf of the Welsh Branch of the Society of Medical Officers of Health, to Departmental Committee on Rural Education in Wales, Feb. 1929.

Notes on a number of different types of schools and educational classes in Wales, including letter to S. J. Evans from C. P. Clayton enclosing above notes, [after July] 1929.

Account of travelling and incidental expenses of S. J. Evans while engaged in activities relating to Departmental Committee on Rural Education in Wales during 1929, [after 1929].

Papers of Departmental Committee on Rural Education in Wales marked as documents and numbered 1-82, nos 4, 22, 23, 29, 74, 76 and 81 missing, some presented to committee by various educational organizations and authorities while others were prepared by Departmental Committee on Rural Education in Wales itself.

Papers relating to Report on Rural Education in Wales compiled by Departmental Committee on Rural Education in Wales during period 1927-30. For complete list of drafts and final versions of the report see the description in the former schedule, 'Schedule of the S. J. Evans Papers', available in hardcopy at NLW.

Exercise book bearing name of Llangefni County School used by S. J. Evans as personal note book of meetings of Departmental Committee on Rural Education in Wales and Incorporated Association of Assistant Masters, only twenty pages containing notes.

Two typed addendums on 'Rural Schools' by Principal T. Lewis, MA, BD, prepared for discussion among members of Departmental Committee on Rural Education in Wales.

Questionnaire presented to Welsh Secondary Schools Association by Departmental Committee on Rural Education in Wales, to which ms questionnaire not dealing with same topics is attached.

Typed memorandum on expenses, for use of members of Departmental Committee on Rural Education in Wales, set out by C. P. C[layton], 6 Dec. [19]27.

Typed memorandum by Lord Sheffield on results of Entrance Scholarship Examination during previous five years in Anglesey, showing handicap of rural schools, 3 March 1911.

Circular letter from Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Welsh Department, to County Agricultural Education Authorities in Wales and Monmouthshire, re revised arrangements between Ministry of Agriculture and Board of Education, with reference to grants in aid of agricultural education and research, 2 Dec. 1925.