Papers of the Rev. O. Eilian Owen, 1692-1932, consisting mostly of his research notes and index entries on Welsh lexicography, including lists of words from sources including various editions of the Bible, Allwedd Paradwys, and adjectives in the Presbyterian and Methodist hymnbook of 1929; list of scriptural references in Spurrell's English-Welsh and Welsh-English Dictionary; transcripts of 'Llyfr Aneirin', 'Llyfr Taliesin', 'Ystoria Dared', and other medieval Welsh texts; notes on Welsh orthography and syntax; press correspondence relating to Welsh lexicography; sermons and expository notes on the Scriptures; college lecture notes on theology and church history; an account of weekly meetings of the Calvinistic Methodist churches in Liverpool, 1833-1841; minutes and accounts of the Ruthin Calvinistic Methodist Association, 1895-1916; transcripts of hymns by Ann Griffiths; miscellaneous newspaper cuttings and accounts; and printed books relating to lexicography and history, 1692-1932.
Rev. O. Eilian Owen Papers,
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 OEOWEN
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls003844304(alternative) ANW
- Dates of Creation
- 1692-1932 (accumulated [1876]-1932) /
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- Welsh, English, some books in French, German, Greek.
- Physical Description
- 0.805 cubic metres (84 boxes, 20 volumes)
- Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Rev. Owen Eilian Owen (1856-1938), lexicographer and historian, conducted research into Welsh lexicography. He also served as a Calvinistic Minister in Ruthin and Liverpool.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following: manuscripts; and printed books.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Bequeathed by the Rev. O. Eilian Owen, Ruthin, Denbighshire, in 1939.
Note
The Rev. Owen Eilian Owen (1856-1938), lexicographer and historian, conducted research into Welsh lexicography. He also served as a Calvinistic Minister in Ruthin and Liverpool.
The following source was used in the compilation of this description: National Library of Wales, Schedule of Rev. O. Eilian Owen Papers
Title compiled from content of fonds. Some of the records acquired by the Rev. Eilian Owen pre-date his birth.
Other Finding Aids
A hard copy of the catalogue is available at the National Library of Wales.
Archivist's Note
March 2003.
Compiled by Richard Burman for the ANW project.
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright regulations apply.
Appraisal Information
Action: All records bequeathed to the National Library of Wales have been retained..
Accruals
Accruals are not expected.
Additional Information
Published
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