Papers of Charles Edward Breese, mainly dealing with antiquarian matters and including material, [1910x1920], relating to crown lands in Wales; correspondence, much of which is addressed to Breese, 1872-1932; an interleaved copy of The Kalendars of Gwynedd (London, 1873), compiled by Breese, and additions, [1909], to the Kalendars; and miscellaneous notes, press cuttings, etc. Also included are papers of Edward Breese, father of Charles E. Breese.
Breese Manuscripts,
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 NLW MSS 9471-9489.
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls004502817
- Dates of Creation
- 1798-1942 /
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English.
- Physical Description
- 19 vols.
- Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Charles Edward Breese qualified as a solicitor in 1889. He was a member of Caernarvonshire county council and, from 1918 to 1922, was Liberal member of parliament for the county. He served as army major during the Great War. Breese was also an enthusiastic antiquarian, being appointed work committee chairman of the Cambrian Archaeological Association and, in 1930, one of its vice-presidents. He died in 1932.
Arrangement
Arranged according to NLW MSS reference numbers: NLW MSS 9471-9489.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Mrs Charles Edward Breese, widow; Porthmadog; Presentation; 1933
Note
Charles Edward Breese qualified as a solicitor in 1889. He was a member of Caernarvonshire county council and, from 1918 to 1922, was Liberal member of parliament for the county. He served as army major during the Great War. Breese was also an enthusiastic antiquarian, being appointed work committee chairman of the Cambrian Archaeological Association and, in 1930, one of its vice-presidents. He died in 1932.
The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume III (Aberystwyth, 1961); Y Bywgraffiadur Cymreig hyd 1940 (Llundain, 1953)
Title based on contents.
Formerly known as Breese 1-19.
Preferred citation: NLW MSS 9471-9489.
Other Finding Aids
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume III (Aberystwyth, 1961).
Archivist's Note
May 2008.
Description compiled by Bethan Ifans for the retrospective conversion project of NLW MSS.
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Additional Information
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