Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales. Cymorth chwilio Finding Aid - Rees Jenkin Jones Family Papers (GB 0210 REJEJO)

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1 Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Cymorth chwilio Finding Aid - (GB 0210 REJEJO) Cynhyrchir gan Access to Memory (AtoM) Generated by Access to Memory (AtoM) Argraffwyd: Mai 05, 2017 Printed: May 05, 2017 Wrth lunio'r disgrifiad hwn dilynwyd canllawiau ANW a seiliwyd ar ISAD(G) Ail Argraffiad; rheolau AACR2; ac LCSH This description follows NLW guidelines based on ISAD(G)Second Edition; AACR2 and LCSH. archives.library.wales/index.php/rees-jenkin-jones-family-papers Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Allt Penglais Aberystwyth Ceredigion United Kingdom SY23 3BU gofyn@llgc.org.uk

2 Tabl cynnwys Table of contents Gwybodaeth grynodeb Summary information... 3 Hanes gweinyddol / Braslun bywgraffyddol Administrative history Biographical sketch... 3 Natur a chynnwys Scope and content... 4 Trefniant Arrangement... 4 Nodiadau Notes... 4 Pwyntiau mynediad Access points... 5 Disgrifiad cyfres Series descriptions Tudalen Page 2 -

3 Gwybodaeth grynodeb Summary information Lleoliad Repository: Teitl Title: ID: Virtua system control number [alternative]: GEAC system control number [alternative]: Dyddiad Date: Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: Iaith Language: Iaith Language: Iaith Language: Iaith Language: Dyddiadau creu, golygu a dileu of creation, revision and deletion: Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales vtls (WlAbNL) (dyddiad creu date of creation) cubic metres (19 boxes) English Welsh Latin German Hanes gweinyddol / Braslun bywgraffyddol Administrative history Biographical sketch Nodyn Note The family originated from south Cardiganshire and north Carmarthenshire. They were descendents of the pioneers of nonconformity in Cardiganshire and had strong connections with the Unitarian cause. The line moved to Aberdare when the Rev. John Jones became minister of Hen D# Cwrdd in His son, Rees Jenkin Jones, succeeded him in The family were minor landowners and owned properties in south Cardiganshire, north Carmarthenshire and Aberdare. Further biographical details and information relating to estate papers can be found in the appropriate unit of description. Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 3

4 Hanes Gwarchodol Custodial history The papers of the Rev. John Jones were apparently passed to his son, the Rev. Rees Jenkin Jones, sometime after his death in He also acquired the papers of his wife, Mrs Anne Griffith Jones, who died in Dr Goronwy Jones acquired these papers following the death of his father, the Rev. Rees Jenkin Jones, in Following Dr Jones's death in 1945, the residue of the family papers, i.e., those not already deposited at NLW, passed to his sister, Anne, and brother-in-law, the Rev. Simon Jones. Natur a chynnwys Scope and content The fonds consists of personal papers and correspondence, , of members of the family of Rees Jenkin Jones, namely the Rev. John Jones ( ), Mrs Anne Griffith Jones ( ), Dr Goronwy Jones ( ), the Rev. Simon Jones ( ) and the Rev. Rees Jenkin Jones ( ) himself, together with estate records, , of the Clettwr estate, Cardiganshire, Cilgell Isaf estate, Carmarthenshire, and of premises in Aberdare, Glamorgan. Much of the material relates to the Unitarian cause in Wales. Nodiadau Notes Nodiadau teitl Title notes Ffynhonnell Immediate source of acquisition Donated on four separate occasions by Dr Goronwy Jones of Swansea between 1926 and 1935, and by his brother-in-law, the Rev. Simon Jones, Swansea, in June Trefniant Arrangement Arranged at NLW into two groups: papers of individual family members, , and family estate records, Cyfyngiadau ar fynediad Restrictions on access Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form. Amodau rheoli defnydd Conditions governing use Usual copyright laws apply Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 4

5 Rhestrau cymorth Finding aids A hard copy of the catalogue is available at NLW. Disgrifiadau deunydd Related material See series level descriptions. Ychwanegiadau Accruals Accruals are not expected. Nodiadau eraill Other notes Statws cyhoeddiad Publication status: Published Pwyntiau mynediad Access points Jones, John, (pwnc) (subject) Jones, Anne Griffith, (pwnc) (subject) Jones, Goronwy, (pwnc) (subject) Jones, Simon, (pwnc) (subject) Unitarianism -- Wales (pwnc) (subject) Unitarians -- Wales (pwnc) (subject) Wales (lle) (place) Disgrifiad cyfres Series descriptions F vtls (WlAbNL) FJ vtls (WlAbNL) Teitl Title Dyddiadau Otherlevel - Papers of individual family members (accumulated [c. 1826]-1967) Statws mynediad Access status Otherlevel - Rev. John Jones papers FJ. Cyfres Series FJ1 vtls (WlAbNL) : Letters to John Jones Dyddiad Date: (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises correspondence, , relating mainly to the Rev. John Jones's work as Unitarian minister and schoolmaster. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 2 folders and 2 envelopes Cynhwysydd Container F. Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 5

6 Preferred citation: FJ1 Jones, John, Correspondence (pwnc) (subject) Arranged chronologically Disgrifiadau deunydd Related material: Further letters from Unitarians to John Jones are NLW MSS E and other letters to John Jones are Cardiff Central Library, MS FJ1/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ1/2 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ1/3 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ1/4 vtls (WlAbNL) Teitl Title Dyddiadau Statws mynediad Access status Cynhwysydd Container File - Letters from the Rev. John Davies, , FJ1/1 (1). Neath 1851 File - Letters from the Rev. John E FJ1/2 (1). Jones, Bridgend File - Letters from the Rev. John , FJ1/3 (1); $q Thomas, Carmarthen and Llandysul FJ1/3/3 is fragile.. File - Letters from Owen Evans and 1834, [1863] FJ1/4 (1). Thomas Rees Cyfres Series FJ2 vtls (WlAbNL) : Diaries Dyddiad Date: (predominantly ) (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises diaries, , relating mainly to the Rev. John Jones's work as Unitarian minister of Hen D# Cwrdd and as schoolmaster at Aberdare. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 16 vols. Preferred citation: FJ2 Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 6

7 Hen D# Cwrdd (Aberdare, Wales) Jones, John, Diaries (pwnc) (subject) Unitarian churches -- Wales -- Aberdare (pwnc) (subject) Unitarians -- Wales -- Aberdare (pwnc) (subject) Schools -- Wales -- Aberdare (pwnc) (subject) Arranged chronologically Disgrifiadau deunydd Related material: FG3 and FR3/54 FJ2/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ2/2 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ2/3 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ2/4 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ2/5 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ2/6 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ2/7 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ2/8 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ2/9 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ2/10 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ2/11 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ2/12 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ2/13 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ2/14 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ2/15 vtls (WlAbNL) FJ2/16 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Diary 1836 FJ2/1 (1). File - Diary 1837 FJ2/2 (1). File - Diary 1838 FJ2/3 (1). File - Diary 1840 FJ2/4 (1). File - Diary 1841 FJ2/5 (1). File - Diary 1842 FJ2/6 (1). File - Diary 1843 FJ2/7 (1). File - Diary 1844 FJ2/8 (1). File - Diary 1845 FJ2/9 (1). File - Diary 1846 FJ2/10 (1). File - Diary 1847 FJ2/11 (1). File - Diary 1848 FJ2/12 (1). File - Diary 1849 FJ2/13 (1). File - Diary 1852 FJ2/14 (1). File - Diary 1854 FJ2/15 (1). File - Diary 1859 FJ2/16 (1). Cyfres Series FJ3 vtls (WlAbNL) : Sermons Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 7

8 Dyddiad Date: (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises five sermons, , together with one sermon by an unidentified person. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 bundle Preferred citation: FJ3 Arranged chronologically Disgrifiadau deunydd Related material: Another sermon by the Rev. John Jones is NLW MS 21846A. FJ3/1 vtls (WlAbNL) File FJ3/1 (1). Cyfres Series FJ4 vtls (WlAbNL) : Pantydefaid congregation Crëwr Creator: Jones, Simon, Dyddiad Date: 1833 (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises a statement by the Rev. John Jones, March 1833, 'of the origin and progress of the misunderstanding existing between the members of the once united and friendly congregation at Pantydefaid in the parish of Llandysul, Cardiganshire'. Also included is a transcript, in Rev. Simon Jones's hand, of one page of the statement. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 folder English Preferred citation: FJ4 Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 8

9 Pantydefaid (Prengwyn, Llandysul, Wales : Church) Unitarian churches -- Wales -- Llandysul (Ceredigion) (pwnc) (subject) Unitarians -- Wales -- Llandysul (Ceredigion) (pwnc) (subject) FJ4/1 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Pantydefaid 1833 FJ4/1 (1). Cyfres Series FJ5 vtls (WlAbNL) : Welsh periodicals Dyddiad Date: (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises papers relating to Welsh periodicals and include a letter written by the Rev. John Jones to Yr Udgorn, 1842; and copies of Y Diwygiwr, September 1838, May 1839 and November Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 envelope Welsh Preferred citation: FJ5 Welsh periodicals (pwnc) (subject) FJ5/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FR vtls (WlAbNL) File - Welsh periodicals FJ5/1 (1). Otherlevel - Rev. Rees Jenkin Jones papers (accumulated [c.1858]- [c.1924]) Cyfres Series FR1 vtls (WlAbNL) : Letters to the Rev. Rees Jenkin Jones Dyddiad Date: (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 9 FR.

10 The series comprises letters and postcards, , to the Rev. Rees Jenkin Jones from some one hundred and twenty correspondents. The contents, in addition to personal matters, relate to Unitarianism in general and in particular the cause in Aberdare and Cardiganshire; journals and periodicals, especially Yr Ymofynydd; literary matters; and biographical material. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 12 bundles, 1 folder, 2 envelopes Preferred citation: FR1 Jones, Rees Jenkin, Correspondence. (pwnc) (subject) Unitarianism -- Wales -- Aberdare (pwnc) (subject) Unitarianism -- Wales -- Cardiganshire (pwnc) (subject) FR1/1-6 are arranged alphabetically; FR1/7-10 alphabetically by writer and chronologically within each file; FR1/11-12 alphabetically by subject and chronologically within each file. Disgrifiadau deunydd Related material: Further letters to Rees Jenkin Jones are NLW MSS 4361B, 4368E, , D. Rhys Phillips MSS and Cardiff Central Library, MS FR1/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FR1/2 vtls (WlAbNL) FR1/3 vtls (WlAbNL) FR1/4 vtls (WlAbNL) FR1/5 vtls (WlAbNL) FR1/6 vtls (WlAbNL) FR1/7 vtls (WlAbNL) FR1/8 vtls (WlAbNL) FR1/9 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Letters A-D FR1/1 (2). File - Letters E-H FR1/2 (2). File - Letters J-P FR1/3 (3). File - Letters R-S FR1/4 (3). File - Letters T-U FR1/5 (3). File - Letters V-W FR1/6 (4). File - Letters from the Rev. W[illiam] James, Llandysul File - Letters from the Rev. E. Ceredig Jones, Ciliau Aeron File - Letters from the Rev. John E. Jones, Bridgend FR1/7 (4) FR1/8 (5) FR1/9 (5). Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 10

11 FR1/10 vtls (WlAbNL) FR1/11 vtls (WlAbNL) FR1/12 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Letters from the Rev. Thomas Thomas, Llandysul File - Letters relating to Cilblaidd, Pencarreg File - Mrs Anne Griffith Jones: letters of sympathy FR1/10 (6) FR1/11 (6) FR1/12 (6). Cyfres Series FR2 vtls (WlAbNL) : Acquired letters Crëwr Creator: Bromley, Humphrey, b Dyddiad Date: (accumulated [c. 1900] x [1907]) (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises letters, , including letters from Humphrey Bromley and material relating to him and to the work of the Rev. John James, Gellionnen. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 folder Preferred citation: FR2 Bromley, Humphrey, b Correspondence. (pwnc) (subject) James, John, (pwnc) (subject) Arranged chronologically within each file. FR2/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FR2/2 vtls (WlAbNL) FR2/3 vtls (WlAbNL) FR2/4 vtls (WlAbNL) Teitl Title Dyddiadau Statws mynediad Access status Cynhwysydd Container File - Letters from Humphrey Bromley to FR2/1 (7). the Rev. John James, Gellionnen File - Letters from the Rev. Martin FR2/2 (7). Vaughan, Llangedwyn File - Letters from the Rev. John James, FR2/3 (7). Faerdre File - Miscellaneous letters [?1820]-1844, FR2/4 (7) Cyfres Series FR3 vtls (WlAbNL) : Diaries and extracts Dyddiad Date: (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 11

12 The series comprises diaries, , containing, in addition to personal news, information relating to the Rev. Rees Jenkin Jones's work as minister of Hen D# Cwrdd, Aberdare, and schoolmaster of the Trecynon Seminary; editor of Yr Ymofynydd; and as student and teacher at Carmarthen Presbyterian College; together with an account of his visit to Egypt and Palestine, The extracts, , come from the diaries of Rees Jenkin Jones and from those of his father, the Rev. John Jones. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 54 vols. English Preferred citation: FR3 Hen D# Cwrdd (Aberdare, Wales) Trecynon Seminary (Aberdare, Wales) Presbyterian College (Carmarthen, Wales) Jones, Rees Jenkin, Diaries. (pwnc) (subject) Jones, John, Diaries. (pwnc) (subject) Unitarian churches -- Wales -- Aberdare (pwnc) (subject) Unitarians -- Wales -- Aberdare (pwnc) (subject) Theological seminaries -- Wales -- Carmarthen (pwnc) (subject) Theological seminaries -- Wales -- Aberdare (pwnc) (subject) Schools -- Wales -- Aberdare (pwnc) (subject) Arranged chronologically; extracts at end of series. Disgrifiadau deunydd Related material: See file level descriptions. FR3/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/2 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/3 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/4 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Diary 1858 FR3/1 (7). File - Diary 1869 FR3/2 (7). File - Diary 1871 FR3/3 (7). File - Diary 1875 FR3/4 (7). Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 12

13 FR3/5 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/6 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/7 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/8 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/9 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/10 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/11 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/12 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/13 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/14 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/15 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/16 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/17 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/18 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/19 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/20 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/21 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/22 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/23 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/24 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/25 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/26 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/27 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/28 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/29 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/30 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/31 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Diary 1876 FR3/5 (7). File - Diary 1877 FR3/6 (7). File - Diary 1878 FR3/7 (7). File - Diary 1879 FR3/8 (7). File - Diary 1880 FR3/9 (7). File - Diary 1881 FR3/10 (7). File - Diary 1882 FR3/11 (7). File - Diary 1883 FR3/12 (7). File - Diary 1884 FR3/13 (7). File - Diary 1885 FR3/14 (7). File - Diary 1886 FR3/15 (7). File - Diary 1887 FR3/16 (7). File - Diary 1888 FR3/17 (7). File - Diary 1889 FR3/18 (7). File - Diary 1890 FR3/19 (7). File - Diary 1891 FR3/20 (7). File - Diary 1892 FR3/21 (7). File - Diary 1893 FR3/22 (7). File - Diary 1894 FR3/23 (7). File - Diary 1895 FR3/24 (7). File - Diary 1896 FR3/25 (7). File - Diary 1897 FR3/26 (7). File - Diary 1898 FR3/27 (7). File - Diary 1899 FR3/28 (7). File - Diary 1900 FR3/29 (7). File - Diary 1901 FR3/30 (7). File - Diary 1902 FR3/31 (7). Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 13

14 FR3/32 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/33 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/34 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/35 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/36 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/37 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/38 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/39 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/40 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/41 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/42 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/43 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/44 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/45 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/46 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/47 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/48 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/49 vtls (WlAbNL) FR3/50 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Diary 1903 FR3/32 (7). File - Diary 1904 FR3/33 (7). File - Diary 1905 FR3/34 (7). File - Diary 1906 FR3/35 (7). File - Diary 1907 FR3/36 (7). File - Diary 1908 FR3/37 (7). File - Diary 1909 FR3/38 (7). File - Diary 1910 FR3/39 (7). File - Diary 1911 FR3/40 (7). File - Diary 1912 FR3/41 (7). File - Diary 1913 FR3/42 (7). File - Diary 1914 FR3/43 (7). File - Diary 1915 FR3/44 (7). File - Diary 1916 FR3/45 (7). File - Diary 1917 FR3/46 (7). File - Diary 1918 FR3/47 (7). File - Diary 1919 FR3/48 (7). File - Diary 1920 FR3/49 (7). File - Extracts from diaries FR3/50 (7). Cyfres Series FR4 vtls (WlAbNL) : Sermons Crëwr Creator: Jones, Simon, Dyddiad Date: [c. 1862]-1916 (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises six sermons, [c. 1862]-1916, including one which was delivered at the induction of the Rev. D. Cellan Jones as minister of the Unitarian Church at Merthyr Tydfil in July 1915, and two notebooks containing sermon notes and prayers. Also included is a list by the Rev. Simon Jones of sermons by the Rev. R. Jenkin Jones, which were published in Yr Ymofynydd. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 folder Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 14

15 Preferred citation: FR4 Sermons -- Wales (ffurfiau dogfennol) (documentary form) FR4/1 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Sermons [c. 1862]-1916 FR4/1 (8). Cyfres Series FR5 vtls (WlAbNL) : Glasgow University: lecture notes Dyddiad Date: (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises lecture notes, , on Moral Philosophy written during the period Rees Jenkin Jones spent as a student at Glasgow University. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 vol. English Preferred citation: FR5 FR5/1 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Lecture notes FR5/1 (8). Cyfres Series FR6 vtls (WlAbNL) : Evidence to the Royal Commission on the Church of England and other religious bodies in Wales and Monmouthshire Dyddiad Date: (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 15

16 The series comprises correspondence, notebook, press cuttings and other papers relating to the evidence presented by the Rev. Rees Jenkin Jones, on behalf of the Unitarians in Wales, to the Commission, Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 folder English Preferred citation: FR6 Great Britain. Royal Commission on the Church of England and other Religious Bodies in Wales and Monmouthshire FR6/1 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Evidence FR6/1 (8). Cyfres Series FR7 vtls (WlAbNL) : Papers relating to the Presbyterian College, Carmarthen Dyddiad Date: (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises letters, valedictory address and a printed book with manuscript additions, , relating to the Presbyterian College, Carmarthen. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 folder English Preferred citation: FR7 Presbyterian College (Carmarthen, Wales) Theological seminaries -- Wales -- Carmarthen (pwnc) (subject) Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 16

17 Arranged chronologically FR7/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FR7/2 vtls (WlAbNL) FR7/3 vtls (WlAbNL) Teitl Title Dyddiadau Statws mynediad Access status Cynhwysydd Container File - The Unitarian Students at the FR7/1 (9). Presbyterian College, Carmarthen, in the nineteenth century ( ) File - Letters from Emily Sharpe [c. 1892]-1902 FR7/2 (9). File - Valedictory addresses 1876 FR7/3 (9). Cyfres Series FR8 vtls (WlAbNL) : Notes on Unitarian history and doctrines Dyddiad Date: [1898 x 1905] (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises papers, [1898 x 1905], which relate to the principles of Unitarianism, including an article, 'Dechreuad a chynydd Undodiaeth yng Nghymru' which was published in Y Geninen, July Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 folder Preferred citation: FR8 FR8/1 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Unitarian history notes [1898 x 1905] FR8/1 (9). Cyfres Series FR9 vtls (WlAbNL) : Notes on Unitarian churches and ministers Dyddiad Date: [c. 1877]-1919 (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series consists of notes, [c. 1877]-1919, relating to the history of the Old Meeting House (Hen D# Cwrdd), Aberdare; together with reports, 1908, from Unitarian churches relating to attendances; press Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 17

18 cuttings, 1877, concerning the Llwynrhydowen eviction in 1876 and notes on ministers of Merthyr Tydfil and Cefncoedycymer. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 folder Preferred citation: FR9 Hen D# Cwrdd (Aberdare, Wales) Llwynrhydowen (Llandysul, Ceredigion, Wales : Church) Unitarian churches -- Wales -- Aberdare (pwnc) (subject) Unitarian churches -- Wales -- Llandysul (Ceredigion) (pwnc) (subject) Unitarians -- Wales -- Aberdare (pwnc) (subject) Unitarians -- Wales -- Llandysul (Ceredigion) (pwnc) (subject) Clergy -- Wales -- Merthyr Tydfil. (pwnc) (subject) Clergy -- Wales -- Cefncoedycymer. (pwnc) (subject) Disgrifiadau deunydd Related material: An account of the origin and history of the Old Meeting House, Aberdare, is in NLW MS 14174C; and an account of Unitarianism in South Wales is in NLW MS 14199C. FR9/1 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Notes on Unitarian churches [c. 1877]-1919 FR9/1 (9). Cyfres Series FR10 vtls (WlAbNL) : Yr Ymofynydd: account books Dyddiad Date: (accumulated [c. 1880] x [1924]) (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises accounts, , relating to the period when the Rev. Rees Jenkin Jones was editor of Yr Ymofynydd. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 2 vols. Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 18

19 Uniform title: Ymofynnydd. Preferred citation: FR10 Accounts (ffurfiau dogfennol) (documentary form) Arranged chronologically FR10/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FR10/2 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Account book FR10/1 (10). File - Account book FR10/2 (10). Cyfres Series FR11 vtls (WlAbNL) : Welsh Unitarian Ministers' Education Fund: account books Crëwr Creator: Welsh Unitarian Ministers' Education Fund Dyddiad Date: (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series consists of accounts (receipts and payments), , of the Welsh Unitarian Ministers' Education Fund, established in order to financially assist candidates for the ministry. Minutes, , are also included. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 vol. Preferred citation: FR11 FR11/1 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Account book FR11/1 (10). Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 19

20 Cyfres Series FR12 vtls (WlAbNL) : South Wales Distress Fund: account books Crëwr Creator: South Wales Distress Fund Dyddiad Date: 1878 (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises accounts (receipts and payments), 1878, of the South Wales Distress Fund. Those listed as recipients resided in the vicinity of Hen D# Cwrdd and Highland Place, Aberdare. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 2 vols. English Preferred citation: FR12 FR12/1 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Account book 1878 FR12/1 (10). Cyfres Series FR13 vtls (WlAbNL) : Trecynon Seminary: account books Crëwr Creator: Trecynon Seminary (Aberdare, Wales) Dyddiad Date: (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises an account book, , containing payments made apparently by pupils attending Trecynon Seminary, Aberdare. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 vol. English Preferred citation: FR13 Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 20

21 Schools -- Wales -- Aberdare (pwnc) (subject) Education -- Wales -- Aberdare (pwnc) (subject) Disgrifiadau deunydd Related material: Memoranda and papers relating to Trecynon Seminary are NLW MS 14193D. FR13/1 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Account book FR13/1 (10). Cyfres Series FR14 vtls (WlAbNL) : Crwth Dyffryn Clettwr: account books Dyddiad Date: 1906 (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises accounts, 1906, relating to the sale of his uncle, Rees Jones ('Amnon')'s book, Crwth Dyffryn Clettwr, first published in Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 vol. Preferred citation: FR14 Jones, Rees, (pwnc) (subject) FR14/1 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Crwth Dyffryn Clettwr 1906 FR14/1 (10). Cyfres Series FR15 vtls (WlAbNL) : Biographical and genealogical notes Dyddiad Date: [c. 1870]-1915 (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 21

22 The series comprises notes, [c. 1870]-1915, relating mainly to ministers' and family genealogies, in particular relating to the Rev. David Davis ( ), Castellhywel. His notes on David Davies were apparently used when writing the article, 'Davis Castell Hywel' (Cymru, May 1907). Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 box Preferred citation: FR15 Davis, David, (pwnc) (subject) Clergy -- Wales -- Genealogy (pwnc) (subject) Unitarians -- Wales -- Genealogy (pwnc) (subject) Original order Disgrifiadau deunydd Related material: Further biographical notes by Rees Jenkin Jones are NLW MSS and Notes relating to David Davis, Castellhywel, are NLW MSS FR15/1 vtls (WlAbNL) Teitl Title Dyddiadau Statws mynediad Access status Cynhwysydd Container File - Biographical and geneaological [c. 1870]-1915 FR15/1 (11). notes Cyfres Series FR16 vtls (WlAbNL) : Literary papers Dyddiad Date: [c. 1850]-[c. 1924] (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises poems and hymns; together with quotations, references and notes for a new hymn book. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 5 vols., 1 folder Preferred citation: FR16 Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 22

23 FR16/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FR16/2 vtls (WlAbNL) FR16/3 vtls (WlAbNL) FR16/4 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Hymns FR16/1 (12). File - 'Notes for new hymn book' [1870 x 1878] FR16/2 (12). File - Quotations and references File - Miscellaneous poetry and quotations [c. 1850]-[c. 1924] [c. 1850]-[c. 1924] Cyfres Series FR17 vtls (WlAbNL) : Scrapbooks Dyddiad Date: (accumulated [c. 1860]-[c. 1896]) (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series consists of scrapbooks containing press cuttings, , mostly relating to the Rev. Rees Jenkin Jones's frequent contributions as a newspaper columnist. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 6 vols. Preferred citation: FR17 FR16/3 (12). FR16/4 (12). Arranged chronologically Disgrifiadau deunydd Related material: A scrapbook containing 'Notes historical' by Rees Jenkin Jones on 'Old Aberdare' published in the Aberdare Leader, bearing the name of Dr Goronwy Jones is FG4. FR17/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FR17/2 vtls (WlAbNL) FR17/3 vtls (WlAbNL) FR17/4 vtls (WlAbNL) Teitl Title Dyddiadau Statws mynediad Access status Cynhwysydd Container File - Scrapbook FR17/1 (13). (predominantly ) File - Scrapbook [c. 1855]-[c. FR17/2 (13). 1875] File - Scrapbook FR17/3 (14). File - Scrapbook 1893 FR17/4 (13). Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 23

24 FR17/5 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Scrapbook FR17/5 (13). Cyfres Series FR18 vtls (WlAbNL) : Printed material Dyddiad Date: [c. 1869]-[c. 1924] (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises annotated copies of two Welsh books relating to Cardiganshire, [c. 1869]-[c. 1924]. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 2 vols. Preferred citation: FR18 Chronological FR18/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FR18/2 vtls (WlAbNL) FA vtls (WlAbNL) Teitl Title Dyddiadau Statws mynediad Access status Cynhwysydd Container File - Enwogion Ceredigion 1869 FR18/1 (13); $q - Front cover broken, back missing.. File - Hanes Plwyf Llandysul 1896-[c.1919] FR18/2 (13). Otherlevel - Anne Griffith Jones papers (predominantly ) Cyfres Series FA1 vtls (WlAbNL) : Letters to Anne Griffith Jones Dyddiad Date: , (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises letters, , relating mainly to educational matters, prior to Anne Griffith Jones's marriage to the Rev. Rees Jenkin Jones in Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 2 folders Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 24 FA.

25 Preferred citation: FA1 Arranged chronologically FA1/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FA1/2 vtls (WlAbNL) Teitl Title Dyddiadau Statws mynediad Access status Cynhwysydd Container File - General letters , FA1/1 (15) File - Aberdare Postal Mission 1893 FA1/2 (15). Cyfres Series FA2 vtls (WlAbNL) : Diaries Dyddiad Date: (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises diaries, , containing entries about personal matters and interests. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 2 vols. English Preferred citation: FA2 Arranged chronologically FA2/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FA2/2 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Diary 1874 FA2/1 (15). File - Diary 1875 FA2/2 (15). Cyfres Series FA3 vtls (WlAbNL) : Notebooks Dyddiad Date: [c.1880]-1899 (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 25

26 T#he series comprises papers and articles, [c. 1880]-1899, by her on the role of women in society, especially women's suffrage, temperance issues and literary subjects. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 bundle English Preferred citation: FA3 Temperance (pwnc) (subject) Women -- Suffrage (pwnc) (subject) Original order FA3/1 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Notebooks [c. 1880]-1899 FA3/1 (15). Cyfres Series FA4 vtls (WlAbNL) : Essays and examination papers Dyddiad Date: (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises approximately forty essays, , on various topics, apparently written in her late teens-early twenties, and a few by her brother, Philip Griffiths. A number have been corrected, probably by the teacher. Four university examination papers are also included. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 box English Preferred citation: FA4 Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 26

27 Original order FA4/1 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Essays and examinations FA4/1 (15). Cyfres Series FA5 vtls (WlAbNL) : Music books Dyddiad Date: 1871 (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises a volume of hymn tunes arranged by Anne Griffiths. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 vol. English Preferred citation: FA5 FA5/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FG vtls (WlAbNL) File - Music book 1871 FA5/1 (15). Otherlevel - Dr Goronwy Jones papers (accumulated [c. 1900]-1945) Cyfres Series FG1 vtls (WlAbNL) : Letters Dyddiad Date: 1926-[c. 1930] (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises one letter, 1926, from the Librarian at the National Library of Wales, acknowledging Dr Goronwy Jones's donation and another letter, [c. 1930], from Morgan E. Jones of, and relating to, Rhydyrhaiarn, Talgarreg, Llandysul. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 envelope FG. Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 27

28 Preferred citation: FG1 FG1/1 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Letters 1926, [c. 1930] FG1/1 (16). Cyfres Series FG2 vtls (WlAbNL) : Extracts from letters and genealogical notes Crëwr Creator: James, John, Dyddiad Date: [1930 x 1945] (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises, amongst other material, extracts from letters, [c. 1809]-1881, mainly to or from the Rev. John James, Gellionnen, genealogical material, including that relating to the family of Llwynrhys, Llanbadarn Odwyn, and notes of archaeological interest. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 vol. Preferred citation: FG2 Jones family, Llwynrhys Llanbadarn Odwyn (Wales) (pwnc) (subject) FG2/1 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Extracts 1802-[c. 1945] FG2/1 (16). Cyfres Series FG3 vtls (WlAbNL) : Extracts from diaries Crëwr Creator: Thomas, John, ca Dyddiad Date: [1930 x 1945] (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises extracts by Dr Goronwy Jones from a diary of the Rev. John Thomas, [Llandysul], , from diaries of the donor's father, Rees Jenkin Jones, , and from diaries of his grandfather, the Rev. John Jones, Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 vol. Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 28

29 Preferred citation: FG3 Jones, Rees Jenkin, Diaries. (pwnc) (subject) Jones, John, Diaries. (pwnc) (subject) Disgrifiadau deunydd Related material: Extracts copied by the Rev. Rees Jenkin Jones from his own diaries, , and from those of his father, the Rev. John Jones, , are FR3/50. FG3/1 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Diary extracts FG3/1 (16). Cyfres Series FG4 vtls (WlAbNL) : Scrapbooks Crëwr Creator: Jones, Rees Jenkin, Dyddiad Date: [c. 1889]-1941 (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series consists of a volume of press cuttings, [c. 1889]-1941, bearing the name of Dr Goronwy Jones and containing, amongst other things, a series of 'notes historical' by the Rev. Rees Jenkin Jones on 'Old Aberdare', published in The Aberdare Leader, Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 vol. Preferred citation: FG4 Aberdare (Wales) -- History (pwnc) (subject) FG4/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FS vtls (WlAbNL) File - Scrapbook [c. 1889]-1941 FG4/1 (16). Otherlevel - Rev. Simon Jones papers [c.1865]-1967 FS. Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 29

30 Cyfres Series FS1 vtls (WlAbNL) : Personal and family letters Dyddiad Date: (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises letters, , to the Rev. Simon Jones reflecting his work and duties as Unitarian minister. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 2 folders and 1 vol. Preferred citation: FS1 Jones, Simon, (pwnc) (subject) Letters (ffurfiau dogfennol) (documentary form) Arranged chronologically within each folder. FS1/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FS1/2 vtls (WlAbNL) FS1/3 vtls (WlAbNL) FS1/4 vtls (WlAbNL) FS1/5 vtls (WlAbNL) File - General letters FS1/1 (17). File - Letters from Mrs Tydien Jones [c. 1907]-1927 FS1/2 (17). File - A. M. T. Jones: financial letters FS1/3 (17). File - Letters from Alexander Gordon FS1/4 (17). File - Letter book 1919 FS1/5 (17). Cyfres Series FS2 vtls (WlAbNL) : Diaries Dyddiad Date: 1919, 1932 (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises a diary, 1919, containing few entries, with press cuttings, 1932, relating to the League of Nations and Manchuria, and to a sermon delivered by the Rev. Simon Jones at Nottingham on this subject. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 vol. Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 30

31 English Preferred citation: FS2 FS2/1 vtls (WlAbNL) File , 1932 FS2/1 (17). Cyfres Series FS3 vtls (WlAbNL) : Lecture notes and sermons Dyddiad Date: (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises a notebook containing lecture notes of the Rev. Simon Jones, , entitled 'Preacher and Pastor' whilst he was a student at the Manchester Unitarian College; together with press cuttings, mostly from Christian World, and a sermon based on Revelations 21:10. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 vol. and 1 envelope English Preferred citation: FS3 Arranged chronologically FS3/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FS3/2 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Lecture notes, 'Preacher and Pastor' FS3/1 (17). File - Sermons?1904 FS3/2 (18). Cyfres Series FS4 vtls (WlAbNL) : Notebooks and scrapbooks Dyddiad Date: [c. 1865]-1939 (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 31

32 The series comprises notebooks and scrapbooks, covering [c. 1865]-1939, relating mainly to Unitarianism, in particular to the cause at Hen D# Cwrdd, Aberdare, and at High Pavement Chapel, Nottingham. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 3 notebooks and 2 scrapbooks Preferred citation: FS4 Hen D# Cwrdd (Aberdare, Wales) High Pavement Chapel (Nottingham, England) Unitarians -- Wales -- Aberdare (pwnc) (subject) Unitarians -- England -- Nottingham (pwnc) (subject) Unitarian churches -- Wales -- Aberdare (pwnc) (subject) Unitarian churches -- England -- Nottingham (pwnc) (subject) Arranged by notebooks, scrapbooks and miscellaneous papers FS4/1 vtls (WlAbNL) FS4/2 vtls (WlAbNL) FS4/3 vtls (WlAbNL) FS4/4 vtls (WlAbNL) FS4/5 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Pontypridd Unitarian Church [c. 1904] FS4/1 (18). File - Transcripts of Solomon Harris' 1918 FS4/2 (18). account book File - Chartism [post 1939] FS4/3 (18). File - Scrapbook of E. Braithwaite, Nottingham File - Scrapbook of E. Braithwaite, Nottingham (accumulated [1918]-[1934]) (accumulated [1929] x [1934]) Cyfres Series FS5 vtls (WlAbNL) : Miscellaneous papers Dyddiad Date: [c. 1895]-1950 (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) FS4/4 (18). FS4/5 (18). The series comprises miscellaneous papers, c , including some press cuttings relating to the annual Singing Festival held at Pontypridd, Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 folder Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 32

33 Preferred citation: FS5 FS5/1 vtls (WlAbNL) E vtls (WlAbNL) File - Miscellaneous [c. 1895]-1950 FS5/1 (18). Otherlevel - Family estates (predominantly ) Cyfres Series E1 vtls (WlAbNL) : Clettwr estate deeds Dyddiad Date: (predominantly ) (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises deeds, , relating to the Clettwr estate in the parishes of Llanarth and Llanllwchaearn, Cardiganshire. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 5 bundles, 2 wallets Preferred citation: E1 Clettwr Estate (Wales) (pwnc) (subject) E. Arranged chronologically by premises. Rhestrau cymorth Finding aids: An earlier and more detailed hard copy catalogue of some of the deeds is in the Schedule of Rees Jenkin Jones available at NLW. Teitl Title Dyddiadau Statws mynediad Access status Cynhwysydd Container Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 33

34 E1/1 vtls (WlAbNL) E1/2 vtls (WlAbNL) E1/3 vtls (WlAbNL) E1/4 vtls (WlAbNL) E1/5 vtls (WlAbNL) E1/6 vtls (WlAbNL) E1/7 vtls (WlAbNL) File - Clettwr and Tir y Rhydlydan, Llanarth, co. Card. File - Rhydyrhalen and Croesheddyg, p. Llanllwchaearn File - Esgaironw and Sarnau Gwnion, p. Llanarth (predominantly ) (predominantly ) (predominantly ) E1/1 (19). E1/2 (19); $q - E1/2/1 is damaged and only partially legible even under ultraviolet light.. E1/3 (19). File - Pantlluast, p. Llanarth (predominantly ) E1/4 (19). File - Talgarreg, p. Llanarth E1/5 (19). File - Promissory notes and receipts E1/6 (19). File - Rees Jones, Nantyrymenyn, p. Llandysul 1828 E1/7 (19). Cyfres Series E2 vtls (WlAbNL) : Cilgell Isaf estate deeds Dyddiad Date: (predominantly ) (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The series comprises deeds, , relating to the Cilgell Isaf Estate in the parishes of Llansawel, Pencarreg and Cellan. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 4 bundles English Preferred citation: E2 Cilgell Isaf Estate (Wales) (pwnc) (subject) Arranged chronologically by premises. Teitl Title Dyddiadau Statws mynediad Access status Cynhwysydd Container Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 34

35 E2/1 vtls (WlAbNL) E2/2 vtls (WlAbNL) E2/3 vtls (WlAbNL) E2/4 vtls (WlAbNL) File - T## Newydd, p. Llansawel (predominantly ) File - Pencae Isaf, p. Pencarreg (predominantly ) File - Penygraig, Glanteifi and Tir y Gaer, p. Cellan 1807-[c. 1890] (predominantly ) E2/1 (19). E2/2 (19); $q - E2/2/2 legible under ultraviolet light only.. E2/3 (19). File - Bedd-y-forwyn, p. Cellan E2/4 (19). Cyfres Series E3 vtls (WlAbNL) : Aberdare estate: deeds and legacy duties Dyddiad Date: (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) The file comprises deeds relating to leasehold premises in Aberdare, co. Glam., and succession and legacy duty papers. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 2 bundles English Preferred citation: E3 Deeds -- Wales -- Aberdare (ffurfiau dogfennol) (documentary form) Arranged chronologically E3/1 vtls (WlAbNL) E3/2 vtls (WlAbNL) File - No. 2 Alma Terrace, Aberdare E3/1 (19). File - Succession and Legacy Duty E3/2 (19). Cyfres Series E4 vtls (WlAbNL) : Legal papers Dyddiad Date: (dyddiad creu) (date of creation) Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 35

36 The series comprises legal papers, , relating to Nantyrymenyn and Clettwr Mill, p. Llandysul, co. Card., and to unpaid debts of David Rees. Disgrifiad ffisegol Physical description: 1 folder, 1 envelope English Preferred citation: E4 Arranged chronologically E4/1 vtls (WlAbNL) E4/2 vtls (WlAbNL) Teitl Title Dyddiadau Statws mynediad Access status Cynhwysydd Container File - Dispute over title of Nantyrymenyn 1834 E4/1 (19). and Clettwr Mill, p. Llandysul, co. Card. File - Arbitration dispute: William Rees v E4/2 (19). David Rees Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen Page 36