Personal Papers of Mrs. Eileen Blaker relating to the Aberfan Disaster comprising of two letters sent in November 1966 giving an account of the feeling of great loss in the area and of the evacuation of residents from their houses following the diasaster
Mrs. Eileen Blaker, Collection of Aberfan Disaster, Papers
This material is held atGlamorgan Archives / Archifau Morgannwg
- Reference
- GB 214 D70
- Dates of Creation
- 1966
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 4 papers
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
In October 1966 Mrs Eileen Blaker sent letters of condolence to family and friends in South Wales following the Aberfan Disaster. These letters are the replies she received in return giving first hand accounts of the aftermath of the disaster in the Aberfan area.
Arrangement
Personal Papers of Mrs. Eileen Blaker relating to the Aberfan Disaster arranged by item
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Acquisition Information
Deposited by a private individual, 2002
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Archivist's Note
Compiled by Annabel Wickham for the ANW Project; Sources used: Glamorgan Record Office finding aids
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