Ena Niedergang (Wales-China) Papers

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 ENGANG
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) 99755910402419
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1976-2019
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • Chinese English Welsh
  • Physical Description
    • 1 large box, 6 small boxes, 1 bespoke box (0.087 cubic metres)

Scope and Content

Papers, 1976-2019, accumulated by Ena Niedergang whilst researching for her book Wales-China: 250 years of history published in 2015 and other papers not used for the book, including correspondence relating to missionaries and soldiers who served in China and the many connections between the two countries.
Additional papers relating to The Wales-China Friendship Society, including correspondence relating to branches of the society in Cardiff and Swansea and minutes of meetings, The China ’89 project, visitors to China and from China to Wales and exhibitions.

Administrative / Biographical History

Ena Niedergang is an author, researcher, educator and Chinese historian who was born in 1945 and has worked, advised and given lectures in China. A new approach to teaching the Chinese language ULearnChinese was devised by her. She was president of the Wales-China Friendship Society and was presented in 2010 with an Inspire Wales Award for her contribution in linking and promoting Wales with China for more than 25 years.

Arrangement

Arranged at NLW in twenty three files. Files /6-/23 were donated in July 2018 and May 2019.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

Donated by Barry and Ena Niedergang, Pontardawe, in June 2017, July 2018 and May 2019, 99755910402419.

Note

Ena Niedergang is an author, researcher, educator and Chinese historian who was born in 1945 and has worked, advised and given lectures in China. A new approach to teaching the Chinese language ULearnChinese was devised by her. She was president of the Wales-China Friendship Society and was presented in 2010 with an Inspire Wales Award for her contribution in linking and promoting Wales with China for more than 25 years.

The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: information found on the inside back cover of her book and within the papers and the Click on Wales website [http://www.iwa.wales/click/2010/06/global-wales-sponsored-by-university-of-wales/, viewed July 2017].

Archivist's Note

September 2017 and January 2020.

Description compiled by Ann Francis Evans.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright laws apply.

Related Material

Photographic slides have been transferred to the NLW photographic collection.

Additional Information

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