Records of the Dolgelley Aiding Society, 1828-1856, comprising financial records, 1828-1845; minute books, 1830-1835; rules, 1829-1856; medical certificates, 1831-1833; and correspondence, 1833.
Dolgelley (Dolgellau) Aiding Society Records,
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 DOLAID
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls004684513
- Dates of Creation
- 1828-1856 /
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English Welsh English, Welsh (for further details see descriptions at file level).
- Physical Description
- 1 box (0.009 cubic metres)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Dolgelley Aiding Society was founded in 1825. It met once every four weeks at the Angel Inn and was established to provide support to its members in sickness and old age. Members were offered benefits if they were unable to work because of illness or injury, and, in the event of the death of a member or his wife, money was provided for funeral expenses. Only men between the ages of 15 and 35 (this was raised to 40 by 1856) were admitted to the Society and all members were required to contribute monthly to the fund. Members were also expected to abide by the Society's rules, and fines were imposed for non-compliance.
Arrangement
Arranged at NLW into two series: financial records and minute books; and three files: rules, medical certificates and correspondence.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Alderman R. J. Ellis; Aberystwyth; Donation; October 1969
Note
The Dolgelley Aiding Society was founded in 1825. It met once every four weeks at the Angel Inn and was established to provide support to its members in sickness and old age. Members were offered benefits if they were unable to work because of illness or injury, and, in the event of the death of a member or his wife, money was provided for funeral expenses. Only men between the ages of 15 and 35 (this was raised to 40 by 1856) were admitted to the Society and all members were required to contribute monthly to the fund. Members were also expected to abide by the Society's rules, and fines were imposed for non-compliance.
Title based on contents.
Archivist's Note
August 2009.
Compiled by Rhian Lyn James. The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: items within the archive;
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright laws apply.
Appraisal Information
Action: All records donated to NLW have been retained.
Custodial History
Records of the Loyal Idris Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, also donated by Alderman R. J. Ellis in October 1969, have been transferred to the Gwalia Oddfellows Records, held at NLW.
Accruals
Accruals are not expected.
Additional Information
Published
Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales