87 letters from various correspondents in America, Australia and Canada to Thomas Richards, 1930-1933 on the subject of Welsh periodicals published in those countries.
Letters relating to Welsh periodicals in America and Australia
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- Dates of Creation1930-1933
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialWelsh, and English.
- Physical Description87 items
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
In the 1930's, Thomas Richards, the Librarian of the University College of North Wales, successfully campaigned to create a collection of Welsh periodicals from America and Australia for the University Library. Amongst the generous donors were W. S. Jones of Columbus, Wisconsin, Professor Paul Evans of Vermont University and William Owen of Cotter, Iowa.
The efforts of Thomas Richards resulted in the acquisition of such periodicals as Y Drych, Y Cenhadwr Americanaidd, Yr Australydd.
Arrangement
Arranged according to correspondent and incorporated into the General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Collated and presented by Thomas Richards in 1934.
Note
Description compiled by Elen Wyn Hughes, August 2002.
Other Finding Aids
An item level typescript catalogue is available at the Archives Department of the University of Wales Bangor. Reference number : General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts 1285
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