Manuscripts and documents collected by and created by John Roberts Hughes, 1727-1961, including, papers relating to the Quakers, including transcribed extracts from records, collected volumes and items of Quaker interest, and notes on the Quakers by J. R. Hughes; various papers collected and written by J. R. Hughes relating to folk-lore and local histories; notes for addresses and lectures; papers and documents created by others, acquired or purchased by J. R. Hughes; deeds relating mainly to Glamorgan and Monmouthshire, and other miscellaneous deeds; together with personal memoranda by J. R. Hughes and family papers.
J. R. Hughes Papers and Deeds,
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 JRHUGHES
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls003844199(alternative) ANW
- Dates of Creation
- 1727-1961 (accumulted [1906x1961]) /
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- Welsh, English.
- Physical Description
- 0.513 cubic metres (20 boxes)Some of the papers are affected by damp.
- Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
John Roberts Hughes (1886-1962) was a historian and antiquary from Tre Taliesin, Cardiganshire. His main interest was in the history of the Quakers in Wales.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following: deeds; papers.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Purchased 1962-1963.
Note
John Roberts Hughes (1886-1962) was a historian and antiquary from Tre Taliesin, Cardiganshire. His main interest was in the history of the Quakers in Wales.
Title supplied from name of donor. Some of the papers precede the life of John Roberts Hughes.
Other Finding Aids
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Archivist's Note
February 2004
Compiled by Annette Strauch for the ANW project. The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: NLW, Schedule of J. R. Hughes Papers; Stephens, Meic, Oxford Companion to the Literature of Wales (Oxford, 1986).
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright regulations apply.
Appraisal Information
Action: All records have been retained.
Accruals
Accruals are not expected.
Additional Information
Published
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