Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1698-1847 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
0.086 cubic metres (3 boxes)
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Thomas Parker (1761-1818) of Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, married Louisa Edwards [fl. 1790-1833] some time after 1790 and they were living at Abbey House at the time of his death in 1818. They also appear to have acquired leases on properties in Monksford Street. Thomas Parker was a shareholder in the Allihies copper mine, County Cork, Ireland, in partnership with R. J. Nevill of Kidwelly. His wife, Louisa Parker owned property in London, notably in Cree Church Lane and Three Herring Court [parish of St Katherine Cree]. After her death in 1833, R. J. Nevill was executor of her will in winding up her estate, part of which was sold and the interest paid to her servants. The contents of Abbey House and her personal effects were likewise sold.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Deposited by Messrs Nevill, Druce & Company, Ltd, in 1936.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Papers relating to Thomas Parker and his estate in Kidwelly, 1761-1818; papers of Louisa Parker, comprising mainly letters received by her, 1790-1833, and drafts of outgoing correspondence, notes and memoranda, 1822-1832; diaries, account books, etc., 1808-1832; papers relating to the Allihies copper mine, 1817-1837; papers relating to the London estate [parish of St Katherine Cree] of Lousia Parker, 1819-1832; deeds and documents for properties in Kidwelly, 1698-1832; papers relating to the administration of the estates of Mr and Mrs Parker, 1833-1838; inventories, catalogues and valuations, 1818-1833; letters and accounts of the executors, 1818-1847; and miscellanea, 1807-1825.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
All records have been retained.
Accruals
Accruals are not expected.
System of arrangement
Arranged into the following: papers relating to Thomas Parker and his estate; papers of Louisa Parker; letters from various correspondents to Mrs. Parker; draft letters and papers by Mrs. Parker; diaries, account books, etc.; papers relating to the Allhies Mine; papers relating to the London estate of Mrs. Parker; deeds and documents; papers relating to administration of the estates of Mr and Mrs Parker; inventories, catalogues, etc.; letters; and miscellanea.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restrictions except where poor condition precludes handling.
Conditions governing reproduction
Usual copyright regulations apply.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Some areas of the archive affected by damp.
Finding aids
A hard copy of the catalogue is available at the National Library of Wales.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Text
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Title supplied from contents of fonds. Some of the deeds and documents pre-date the life of Thomas Parker; and papers relating to the administration of the estate post-date the death of Lousia Parker.
Alternative identifier(s)
Virtua system control number
Project identifier
Access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Allihies Copper Mine -- Records and correspondence. (Subject)
- Allihies Copper Mine. (Subject)
- Parker, Thomas, 1761-1818 -- Archives. (Subject)
- Parker, Louisa, fl. 1790-1833. (Subject)
Genre access points
Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Description follows ANW guidelines based on ISAD(G) 2nd ed.; AACR2; and LCSH
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation revision deletion
March 2003.
Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
Sources
The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: NLW, Schedule of Thomas Parker Papers; NLW, Guide to the Department of Manuscripts and Records (Aberystwyth, 1994).
Archivist's note
Compiled by Annette Strauch for the ANW project.