Meredith Edwards Papers/Papurau Meredith Edwards

This material is held atArchifau Sir Ddinbych / Denbighshire Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 209 DD/ME
  • Dates of Creation
    • [c.1910]-1999
  • Language of Material
    • English Welsh
  • Physical Description
    • 7 boxes

Scope and Content

Gwilym Meredith Edwards (1917-1999) was born in Rhosllanerchrugog, Denbighshire. He was a character actor, appearing on stage, television, film and radio. The 1949 Ealing comedy A Run For Your Money was his debut film. Papers also reflect G.M. Edwards' involvement in Plaid (political party).

Collection includes: interviews and articles; material about work in theatre, films, television and radio; diaries; family and personal papers; and miscellaneous correspondence .

Administrative / Biographical History

All records deposited at Denbighshire Record Office have been retained. A drawing of Meredith Edwards by Franaz Pixmer, Rhodes 1992, was withdrawn by the depositor.

Arrangement

Interviews and articles, [c. 1938]-1992; theatre, 1939-1993; films, 1949-[c. 1960]; television, 1953-1992; radio, 1950-1981; notes, diaries etc, 1939-1994; education, 1944-1991; politics, [c. 1938]-1989; Welsh culture, 1928-[c. 1990]; family and personal papers, [c. 1910]-[c. 1990]; miscellaneous correspondence and papers, 1959-1991; fan letters, 1950-1992; and video tape and order of funeral service, 1999.

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