T. Mervyn Jones Papers,

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 TMJONES
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls003844561
      (alternative) ANW
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1888-[1989] (accumulated [1930s-1989]) /
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English.
  • Physical Description
    • 0.135 cubic metres (15 boxes)
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

Papers of Thomas Mervyn Jones, comprising his typescript memoirs which focus mainly on his academic career, his time in local government and as chairman of the Wales Gas Board, 1948-1970, and the Wales Tourist Board, 1970-1976, together with papers used by him in compiling them, including personal correspondence, reports, newspaper cuttings and other papers, and biographical material relating to his family, 1888-1985, as well as material relating to the history of Llandinam and the Davies family, and Jones's thoughts on various aspects of development in Wales, such as the nationalised industries and economic development, agriculture, the arts, government involvement in industry, and devolution.

Administrative / Biographical History

Thomas Mervyn Jones (1910-1989), public servant, was born in Llandinam, Montgomeryshire and educated in Newtown and at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and Cambridge University. After training as a lawyer and working in local government in Newport, Monmouthshire, he was appointed chairman of the Wales Gas Board in 1948, and of the Wales Tourist Board in 1970. He retired in 1976, and died in 1989 after compiling his memoirs.

Arrangement

Arranged into two donations, the first consisting of typescript memoirs and the second of material used in their preparation.

Access Information

Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form.

Acquisition Information

Donated by T. Mervyn Jones, Cardiff, in December 1984 and June 1987.

Note

Thomas Mervyn Jones (1910-1989), public servant, was born in Llandinam, Montgomeryshire and educated in Newtown and at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and Cambridge University. After training as a lawyer and working in local government in Newport, Monmouthshire, he was appointed chairman of the Wales Gas Board in 1948, and of the Wales Tourist Board in 1970. He retired in 1976, and died in 1989 after compiling his memoirs.

Title supplied from contents of fonds.

Other Finding Aids

A hard copy of the catalogue is available in Minor Lists and Summaries 1985, p. 36, and 1987, pp. 70-72, at the National Library of Wales.

Archivist's Note

April 2003.

Compiled by David Moore for the ANW project. The following sources were consulted in the compilation of this description: NLW, Minor Lists and Summaries 1985, 1987;

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright regulations apply.

Appraisal Information

Action: All records donated to the National Library of Wales have been retained..

Accruals

Accruals are not expected.

Additional Information

Published

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