Identity area
Reference code
NLW MS 21976A.
Title
Mining surveyor's notebook
Date(s)
- 1831-1832 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
i, 131 ff. ; 175 x 110 mm.
Repaired and re-bound at NLW using original leather covers.
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Archival history
'Daniel Richard, Mynydd Bach, Langevelach, surveyor' inside front cover
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
David Harbourne; Cardiff; Purchase; 1983
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A notebook belonging to Daniel Richard, Mynydd-bach, Llangyfelach, Glamorganshire, mining engineer, containing measurements and other details relating to anthracite coal mines in the Swansea area, 1831-1832.
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Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Badly affected by damp.
Finding aids
The contents of NLW MSS 21701-22852 are indexed in greater detail in Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, vol. 8 (Aberystwyth, 1999).
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Note
Title based on contents.
Note
Preferred citation: NLW MS 21976A.
Alternative identifier(s)
Virtua system control number
vtls004263358
GEAC system control number
(WlAbNL)0000263358
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Rules and/or conventions used
This description follows NLW guidelines based on ISAD(G) 2nd ed.; AACR2; and LCSH.
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Language(s)
- English