Papers, [c. 1930]-1982, of Jack Raymond Jones, comprising correspondence, 1956-1982, including letters from Richard Burton, Ray Howard-Jones, Robert Morgan, John Ormond, and Kyffin Williams; drafts of literary works, 1958-[1970s]; articles, 1956-1969; radio and television scripts, 1957-1971; papers relating to exhibitions of his paintings, 1970-1975; financial papers relating to paintings, 1970-1976; material relating to other artists, 1957-1978; papers relating to Jack Raymond Jones's teaching career, 1957-1976; financial records, 1965-1981; personal papers, 1948-1980; miscellaneous papers, 1948-1980; and photographs, [c. 1930]-[1970s].
Jack Raymond Jones Papers,
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 JACKNES
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls003844767(alternative) ANW
- Dates of Creation
- [c. 1930]-1982 /
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English, some letters in French.
- Physical Description
- 0.18 cubic metres (20 boxes)
- Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Jack Raymond Jones (1922-1993), of Swansea, Glamorgan, and later London, artist and writer, worked as a secondary school teacher between 1957 and 1976. He wrote scripts for television and radio during the late 1950s and 1960s. He also published articles and books, including The Man who Loved the Sun (London, 1966), about Vincent van Gogh.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following: correspondence; art; literary papers; journalism; broadcasting; teaching; financial; and personal and miscellaneous papers.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Donated by Jack Raymond Jones, London, 1991.
Note
Jack Raymond Jones (1922-1993), of Swansea, Glamorgan, and later London, artist and writer, worked as a secondary school teacher between 1957 and 1976. He wrote scripts for television and radio during the late 1950s and 1960s. He also published articles and books, including The Man who Loved the Sun (London, 1966), about Vincent van Gogh.
Title supplied from contents of fonds.
Other Finding Aids
A hard copy of the catalogue is available in Minor Lists and Summaries, 1992, pp. 70-73, at the National Library of Wales.
Archivist's Note
May 2003
Compiled by Richard Burman for the ANW project. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: NLW, Minor Lists and Summaries, 1992;
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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