A collection of hymn-tunes and other pieces composed in the second half of the nineteenth century by William Evans Alaw Afan.
Alaw Afan Manuscripts
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 MSALAWAF
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls004384098(alternative) (WlAbNL)0000384098
- Dates of Creation
- [1850x1900]
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 9 vols.
- Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
William Evans ('Alaw Afan', 1836-1900) was a musician who lived at Felincrug and Maenarthur Cottage, near Llanafan, Cardiganshire, in his early years. As well as composing music, he was also the leader of a Llanafan choir, and a competitor in eisteddfodau in Wales and the U.S.A. During the latter half of his life he lived at Treorchy, Glamorgan.
Arrangement
Arranged according to NLW MSS reference numbers: NLW MSS 7795-7803.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Ebenezer Evans; Treorchy, Glamorgan; Donation; 1930 and 1931
Note
William Evans ('Alaw Afan', 1836-1900) was a musician who lived at Felincrug and Maenarthur Cottage, near Llanafan, Cardiganshire, in his early years. As well as composing music, he was also the leader of a Llanafan choir, and a competitor in eisteddfodau in Wales and the U.S.A. During the latter half of his life he lived at Treorchy, Glamorgan.
Other Finding Aids
The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume II (Aberystwyth, 1951).
Archivist's Note
August 2005
This description was compiled by Siân Medi Davies for the retrospective conversion project of NLW MSS.
Appraisal Information
Action: All records have been retained.
Accruals
Accruals are not expected.
Additional Information
Published