Fonds GB 0210 JDKLLOYD - J. D. K. Lloyd papers

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0210 JDKLLOYD

Title

J. D. K. Lloyd papers

Date(s)

  • 1597-1887 (accumulated [1920s-[1970s]) (Creation)

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

0.172 cubic metres (6 boxes, 2 bundles)

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

Dr J. D. K. Lloyd (1900-1978), antiquary, author of A Guide to Montgomery (1936) and of various articles on local history, was mayor of Montgomery, 1932-38 and 1961-62, High Sheriff of Montgomeryshire, 1940, secretary of the Powysland Club, 1937-67, and editor of Archaeologia Cambrensis, 1956-69, as well as holding various other public and academic offices.

Archival history

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Deposited by Dr J. D. K. Lloyd of Garthmyl, Montgomery, in 1939, and 1973, with further donations by him per C. J. Spurgeon, in 1975 and 1979.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

The 1939 deposit consists of deeds and documents, 1549-1887, relating to properties in Montgomeryshire, Merionethshire, Breconshire and Shropshire. The 1973 deposit mainly contains deeds and documents, 1564-1932, relating to properties in Montgomeryshire, many relating to the Lloyd family of Montgomery. The 1979 deposit comprises materials gathered by J. D. K. Lloyd for a History of Montgomery; a bundle of deeds and documents, [19 cent.]-[20 cent.], relating to the family of Lloyd of Plas Trefaldwyn, Montgomery, and Castell Forwyn, Abermule; photographic albums, 1898-1978, comprising mainly family photographs; a collection of over 1000 postcards and photographs of historic buildings throughout Europe; and seven manuscript maps of land in Montgomeryshire, 1772-1858.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

All records deposited/donated at NLW have been retained.

Accruals

Accruals are not expected.

System of arrangement

The 1939 group has been arranged chronologically. The 1973, 1975 and 1979 groups remain unsorted.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form.

Conditions governing reproduction

Usual copyright laws apply.

Language of material

  • English
  • Latin

Script of material

Language and script notes

English, Latin.

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Finding aids

Hard copies of the catalogue of the 1939 group are available at NLW and HMC. The 1973, 1975 and 1979 groups remain uncatalogued. More details are given in NLW, Annual Reports 1938-39, 1972-73, 1975-76 and 1978-79.

Allied materials area

Existence and location of originals

Existence and location of copies

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Publication note

Some of the deeds are referred to in J. D. K. Lloyd, 'The Lloyds of Montgomery', Montgomeryshire Collections, 44 (1935-1936), 244-261.

Notes area

Note

Title based on name of collector.

Alternative identifier(s)

Virtua system control number

vtls004250372

GEAC system control number

(WlAbNL)0000250372

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Rules and/or conventions used

Description follows NLW guidelines based on ISAD(G) 2nd ed.; AACR2; and LCSH

Status

Level of detail

Dates of creation revision deletion

December 2001

Language(s)

  • English

Script(s)

Sources

The following source was used in the compilation of this description: Who's Who (London, 1978).

Archivist's note

Compiled by Stephen Benham.

Accession area