Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1917-2001 (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
1 large archival box and 6 small archival boxes.
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The New Commonwealth was a voluntary society established to promote international peace through an Equity Tribunal and International Police Force. Founded, and to a great extend funded, by Lord Davies of Llandinam the organisation had it's headquarters at Thorney house in London and published a journal and various books and pamphlets promoting its ideas. Membership was international. The New Commonwealth was wound up in 1954.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A wide range of leaflets, pamphlets etc., 1917-57, many of these concerning the activities of peace movements and peace initiatives. including some of the publications of the New Commonwealth Society. Some of the material reflects various aspects of Welsh life.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Arranged chronologically by and within each file.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Preferred citation: L1.