A postcard from Strasbourg, in Welsh, from Gareth Jones (1905-1935), linguist and journalist, to Richard Lewis who was at college with him in Aberystwyth, 1919-1923. Gareth Jones was private secretary to David Lloyd George, 1931-1933. He was captured and held to ransom by Chinese bandits in 1935, and was later shot after weeks in captivity. Also included is a press cutting relating to his story, and an obituary card.
Gareth Jones letters
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 NLW ex 2305
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls004325263(alternative) (WlAbNL)0000325263
- Dates of Creation
- 1935
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English Welsh English, Welsh
- Physical Description
- 4 items
- Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
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Donated by Mrs Dilys Davies, Porthmadog, April 2004.; 0200403908
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Preferred citation: NLW ex 2305
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