Programme for a Grand Miscellaneous Concert held at Danygraig Chapel, Alltwen, Pontardawe, where Iris Evans Thomas was the accompanist, signed by the performers. 30 Sep. 1943

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- GB 216 WAW/29/11
Dates of Creation
- 30 Sep. 1943
Language of Material
- English
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- 1 leaflet

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Women's Archive of Wales/Archif Menywod Cymru: Iris Evans Thomas of Taibach PapersWAW 29

"Iris - my mother", by Delyth J. ReesWAW 29/140

Programme for the Jubilee Concert of the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 29 Nov. 1936WAW/29/1

Programme for Miscellaneous Concerts held at Wern Church, Aberavon, where Iris Evans Thomas performed two organ solos. 9 Oct. 1941WAW/29/2

Programme for Operatic Celebrities held at the Majestic Cinema, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 13 Sep. 1942WAW/29/3

Programmes for the Rally of the Social Hour held at the Majestic Cinema and Wesley Hall, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, one copy signed by the performers. 11 Oct. 1942WAW/29/4-5

Programme for the Second Annual Celebrity Concert held at Wern Church, Aberavon, where Iris Evans Thomas gave organ and pianoforte recitals, signed by the performers. 15 Oct. 1942WAW/29/6

Programme for a Celebrity Concert held at the Majestic Cinema, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 24 Jan. 1943WAW/29/7

Programme for a Celebrity Concert held at the Majestic Cinema, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 7 Feb. 1943WAW/29/8

Programme for the Jubilee Concert of the Wesley Church, Taibach, where Iris Evans Thomas was the pianist, signed by the performers. 6 May 1943WAW/29/9

Programme for a Grand Concert held at the Wesley Hall, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was the accompanist, signed by the performers. 22 May 1943WAW/29/10

Programme for a Grand Miscellaneous Concert held at Danygraig Chapel, Alltwen, Pontardawe, where Iris Evans Thomas was the accompanist, signed by the performers. 30 Sep. 1943WAW/29/11

Programme for a Grand Celebrity Concert held at the Majestic Cinema, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was the accompanist, signed by the performers. 10 Oct. 1943WAW/29/12

Programme for a Celebrity Concert held by the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society at the Majestic Cinema, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was the accompanist, signed by the performers. 13 Feb. 1944WAW/29/13

Programme for a Grand Concert held at the Wesley Hall, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 4 Mar. 1944WAW/29/14

Programme for the Manor House Hospital Fourth Annual Concert held at the Majestic Cinema, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 5 Mar. 1944WAW/29/15

Programme for a Celebrity Concert held at Pisgah Chapel, Pyle, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 11 Mar. 1944WAW/29/16

Programme for an International Celebrity Concert held at the Majestic Cinema, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 16 Apr. 1944WAW/29/17

Programme for a Salute the Soldier Week Concert held at the Wesley Hall, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was a soloist, signed by the performers. 12 Jun. 1944WAW/29/18

Programme for the Third Annual Celebrity Concert of Wern Church, Aberavon, where Iris Evans Thomas was a soloist. 30 Nov. 1944WAW/29/19

Programme for a Grand Concert by the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 7 Nov. 1944WAW/29/20

Programme for the Grand Concert of the Taibach and Margam Welcome Home Fund held at Gibeon Church, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 26 Jul. (1945)WAW/29/21

Programme for a Celebrity Concert held by the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society at the Majestic Theatre, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 2 Feb. 1947WAW/29/22

Programmes for a St. Davids Day Concert held at the Welsh Congregational Church, Aberavon, where Iris Evans Thomas was a soloist, signed by the performers. 1 Mar. 1947WAW/29/23-24

Programme for a Grand Celebrity Concert held by the GKB Male Voice Choir at Tabernacl Newydd Church, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 8 May 1947WAW/29/25

Programme for a Celebrity Concert held by the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society at the Odeon Theatre, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 30 Jan. 1949WAW/29/26

Programme for a Celebrity Concert held by the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society at Wern Chapel, Aberavon, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 1 Apr. 1949WAW/29/27

Programme for a Celebrity Concert held by the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society at Wern Chapel, Aberavon, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 5 Oct. 1950WAW/29/28

Programme for the Twelfth Annual Celebrity Concert of the Cwmavon Philharmonic Society held at Tabernacle CM Chapel, Cwmavon, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 2 Nov. 1950WAW/29/29

Programme for a Grand Concert held by the Ritson Congregational Church, Aberavon, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 14 Dec. 1950WAW/29/30

Programme for the Festival Concert of the Cymric Glee Society held at Gibeon Church, Taibach, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 18 Oct. 1951WAW/29/31

Programme for the Annual Celebrity Concert of the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society held at Gibeon Church, Taibach, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 27 Nov. 1952WAW/29/32

Programme for a concert held by Noddfa Congregational Church, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers, including Rhiannon James, the niece of Richard Burton. 1 Oct. 1953WAW/29/33

Programmes for a Grand Celebrity Concert by the Talbot Girls Choir held at the Plaza Cinema, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, one signed by the performers. 6 Mar. 1955WAW/29/36-37

Programme for a Grand Celebrity Concert held by the Steel Company of Wales (Port Talbot) Musical Society at Tabernacl Newydd Chapel, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was organist, signed by the performers. 26 Jan. 1956WAW/29/38

Programme for a Grand Charity Concert held by the Steel Company of Wales (Port Talbot) Musical Society at Bethania Chapel, Cwmavon, where Iris Evans Thomas was organist. 18 Apr. 1956WAW/29/39

Programme for a concert held by the Glamorgan Federation of Townswomens Guilds at Cory Hall, Cardiff, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 19 Apr. 1956WAW/29/40

Programme for the Annual Celebrity Concert of the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society held at Gibeon Church, Taibach, where Iris Evans Thomas was conductor. 31 Oct. 1957WAW/29/41

Programme for the First Annual Celebrity Concert held at Noddfa Baptist Church, Porthcawl with the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society, where Iris Evans Thomas was conductor. 5 Feb. 1958WAW/29/42

Programme for the Annual Celebrity Concert of the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society held at Wern Church, Aberavon, where Iris Evans Thomas was conductor. 30 Oct. 1958WAW/29/43

Programme for a Celebrity Concert held at Jerusalem CM Church, Pontrhydyfen, featuring the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society with Iris Evans Jones as conductor. 24 Mar. 1959WAW/29/44

Programme for the Annual Celebrity Concert of the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society held at Gibeon Church, Taibach, where Iris Evans Thomas was conductor. 29 Oct. 1959WAW/29/45

Programme for the Annual Celebrity Concert of the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society held at Wern Church, Aberavon, where Iris Evans Thomas was conductor. 27 Oct. 1960WAW/29/46

Programme for the Jubilee Concert of the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society held at Wern Church, Aberavon, where Iris Evans Thomas was conductor, signed by the performers. 26 Oct. 1961WAW/29/47

Programme for the Annual Celebrity Concert of the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society held at Gibeon Church, Taibach, where Iris Evans Thomas was conductor, signed by the performers. 25 Oct. 1962WAW/29/48

Signed photograph of the opera singer Lorely Dyer. n.d. (1940s)WAW/29/49

Photograph of an unknown woman. n.d. (1940s)WAW/29/50

Programmes for the Annual Celebrity Concert of the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society held at Wern Church, Aberavon, where Iris Evans Thomas was conductor, one copy signed by the performers. 31 Oct. 1963WAW/29/51-52

Programmes for the Annual Celebrity Concert of the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society held at Gibeon Church, Taibach, where Iris Evans Thomas was conductor, one copy signed by the performers. 29 Oct. 1964WAW/29/53-54

Programme for the Annual Celebrity Concert of the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society held at Gibeon Church, Taibach, where Iris Evans Thomas was conductor. 2 Nov. 1965WAW/29/57

Programme for a Miscellaneous Concert given by the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society at Tabernacl Newydd Chapel, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was conductor. 18 Dec. 1967WAW/29/58

Programme for a concert by the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society at Clapham Congregational Church, London, where Iris Evans Thomas was conductor. 2 Mar. 1968WAW/29/59

Programme for the Annual Celebrity Concert of the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society held at Gibeon Church, Taibach, where Iris Evans Thomas was conductor. 31 Oct. 1968WAW/29/60

Programme for the Annual Celebrity Concert of the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society held at Wern Church, Aberavon, where Iris Evans Thomas was conductor. 30 Oct. 1969WAW/29/61

Programme for a Grand Performance of Bachs Christmas Oratorio with miscellaneous part by the Port Talbot and District Choral Society at the Empire Theatre, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans was pianist. 22 Dec. 1929WAW/29/65

Programme of a performance of Mendelssohns Elijah held by the Port Talbot Musical Society in aid of the Mayor of Port Talbots War Comforts Fund at Tabernacl Newydd Church, where Iris Evans Thomas was organist. 18 Mar. 1943WAW/29/66

Programme for a performance of excerpts from oratorios held by the Port Talbot Musical Society in aid of the Mayor of Port Talbots War Comforts Fund at Bethany Church, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was organist, signed by the performers. 26 Dec. 1943WAW/29/67

Programme for a performance of Mendelssohns Elijah held by the Port Talbot Musical Society at Tabernacl Newydd Church, where Iris Evans Thomas was organist, signed by the performers. 6 May 1944WAW/29/68

Programme for a performance of Mendelssohns St. Paul held by the Port Talbot Musical Society at Tabernacl Newydd Church, where Iris Evans Thomas was organist, signed by the performers. 4 May 1944WAW/29/69

Programmes for a performance of Haydns The Creation held by the Port Talbot Musical Society at Tabernacl Newydd Church, where Iris Evans Thomas was organist, one copy signed by the performers. 28 Oct. 1944WAW/29/70-71

Programmes for a performance of Handels Messiah held by the Port Talbot Municipal Choir at Tabernacl Newydd Church, where Iris Evans Thomas was organist, one copy signed by the performers. 26 Dec. 1944WAW/29/72-73

Programme for a performance of Handels Messiah held by the Port Talbot Municipal Choir at Tabernacl Newydd Church, where Iris Evans Thomas was organist, signed by the performers. 18 Dec. 1952WAW/29/74

Programmes for a performance of Handels Messiah held by the Port Talbot Municipal Choir at Tabernacl Newydd Church, where Iris Evans Thomas was organist, signed by the performers. 17 Dec. 1953WAW/29/75

Programmes for a performance of Handels Messiah held by the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society at Wern Chapel, Aberavon, where Iris Evans Thomas was organist, signed by the performers. 25 Oct. 1956WAW/29/76

Programme for a performance by Soermus, the Russian violinist, held by the Taibach Ward Labour Committee at the Tibach Picturedrome, with a card signed by Soermus. 5 Nov. 1933WAW/29/77-78

Souvenir programme for a performance of The Rebel Maid held by the Afan and District Amateur Operatic Society at the New Theatre, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans was accompanist. 27 Feb. 1928WAW/29/79

Programme for a Grand Performance of The Erl Kings Daughter and Hear My Prayer with miscellaneous part by the Port Talbot and District Choral Society at the New Talbot Hall, Aberavon, where Iris Evans was pianist. 26 Mar. 1931WAW/29/80

Programme for the Inter-works Grand Eisteddfod held at City Hall, Cardiff, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 18 Sep. 1943WAW/29/81

Programmes for the Second Annual Welsh Inter-factories Eisteddfod held at City Hall and Cory Hall, Cardiff. 3 Jun. 1944WAW/29/82-83

Detailed programme for the Second Annual Welsh Inter-factories Eisteddfod held at City Hall and Cory Hall, Cardiff, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 3 Jun. 1944WAW/29/84

Programme for the Welsh Factories Eisteddfod held at the Gwyn Hall, Neath, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 25 Sep. 1948WAW/29/85

Programme for the Cwmavon YMCA Eisteddfod held at Cwmavon Church Hall, where Iris Evans Thomas was an ajudicator. 23 Sep. 1950WAW/29/86

Programme for the Fifth Annual Aberavon Sunday School Council Eisteddfod held at Water Street English Baptist Church, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 5 Jan. 1952WAW/29/87

Programme for the ceremony of dedication of the organ at Margam Road Presbyterian Church, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans was organist. n.d. (1930s)WAW/29/88

Programme for a performance given by the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society as part of the Port Talbot Society of Arts Arts Week, where Iris Evans Thomas was musical director. 1 Oct. 1970WAW/29/89

Programme for the South West Wales Federation of Townswomens Guilds Music Festival held at the Market Hall, Llanelli, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 26 Mar. 1958WAW/29/90

Programme for the South West Wales Federation of Townswomens Guilds Music Festival held at Bethany Chapel, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 22 Apr. 1964WAW/29/91

Programme for the South West Wales Federation of Townswomens Rally held at the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 5 Oct. 1957WAW/29/92

Programme for a Lecture Recital on Joseph Parry by Iris Evans Thomas held at Wern Congregational Church, Aberavon. 19 Mar. 1953WAW/29/93

Copy of the score for Cydgan y Morwyr by Joseph Parry. n.d. (1953?)WAW/29/94

Programme for the Ladies Evening of the Margam Abbey Lodge, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 15 Jun. 1944WAW/29/95

Programme for the Ladies Evening of the Margam Abbey Lodge, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 31 May 1945WAW/29/96

Programme for the Ladies Evening of the Baglan Lodge, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 28 Jan. 1949WAW/29/97

Programmes for the Ladies Evening of the Margam Abbey Lodge, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, one copy signed by the performers. 27 Apr. 1950WAW/29/98-99

Programme for the Ladies Evening of the Baglan Lodge, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 2 Feb. 1951WAW/29/100

Programme for the Ladies Evening of the Margam Abbey Lodge, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 29 Mar. 1951WAW/29/101

Programme for the Ladies Evening of the Margam Abbey Lodge, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 25 Apr. 1952WAW/29/102

Programme for the Ladies Evening of the Baglan Lodge, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 29 Jan. 1953WAW/29/103

Programme for the Ladies Evening of the Margam Abbey Lodge, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 30 Apr. 1953WAW/29/104

Programme for the Ladies Evening of the Baglan Lodge, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 25 Mar. 1954WAW/29/105

Programme for the Ladies Evening of the Margam Abbey Lodge, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist, signed by the performers. 29 Apr. 1954WAW/29/106

Programme for the Ladies Evening of the Baglan Lodge, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 27 Jan. 1955WAW/29/107

Programme for the Ladies Evening of the Margam Abbey Lodge, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 31 Mar. 1955WAW/29/108

Programme for the Ladies Evening of the Margam Abbey Lodge, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 22 Mar. 1956WAW/29/109

Programme for the Ladies Evening of the Baglan Lodge, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 24 Jan. 1957WAW/29/110

Programme for the Ladies Evening of the Baglan Lodge, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 30 Jan. 1958WAW/29/111

Programme for the Ladies Evening of the Baglan Lodge, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 29 Jan. 1959WAW/29/112

Programme for the Ladies Evening of the Afan Lodge of Freemasons, where Iris Evans Thomas was accompanist. 29 Mar. 1962WAW/29/113

Newspaper cuttings showing the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society and a reproduction of a photograph of the Port Talbot County School rugby team, 1910. n.d. (1940s?)-(1960s)WAW/29/114

Newspaper cuttings showing the Port Talbot National Eisteddfod Choir. 1 Aug. 1966WAW/29/115

Signed photograph of Ivor Owen at the organ console in the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. 5 Oct. 1957WAW/29/116

Card featuring a note by, and signed photograph of Tom James, conductor of the Port Talbot Musical Society. 23 May 1944WAW/29/117

Newspaper cuttings featuring the Cardiff College Choir and a report on Iris Evans Thomas lecture recital on Dr Joseph Parry at Wern Congregational Church, Aberavon. n.d. (1920s?)-3 Apr.1953WAW/29/118

Newspaper cuttings featuring a biography of Iris Evans and a report on a concert by the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society. 10 Mar. 1932-n.d. (1950s)WAW/29/119

Newspaper cutting regarding a presentation to Iris Evans Thomas on completion of 25 years as accompanist to the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society. 14 May 1949WAW/29/120

Card of recognition of 25 years service as accompanist to Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society, presented to Iris Evans Thomas. 1949WAW/29/121

Newspaper cuttings featuring biographical notes on Iris Evans Thomas. 13 Apr. 1950-21 Dec. 1951WAW/29/122

Newspaper cuttings reporting on performances by the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society. c. 1963WAW/29/123

Newspaper cutting on the Port Talbot Cymric Male Choir mentioning Iris Evans Thomas past involvement. n.d. (1990s)WAW/29/124

Lyrics to a song entitled The Glorious Cymric relating to the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society. n.d. (1960s)WAW/29/125

Port Talbot and District General Hospital Annual Eisteddfod certificate of award to Iris Evans Thomas for first prize in the hymn tune competition. 21 Sep. 1935WAW/29/126

University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire certificate of Diploma in Music awarded to Iris Eileeny Evans. 13 Jul. 1928WAW/29/127

Letter to Iris Evans Thomas from Richard Morgan, Auctioneer, Port Talbot, congratulating her on her accompaniment at a concert. 5 Feb. 1947WAW/29/128

Letter to Iris Evans Thomas from Bryan Davies, Port Talbot, congratulating her on her accompaniment at a concert. 1 Nov. 1953WAW/29/129

Ticket and programme for the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society trip to London. 4 Dec. 1948WAW/29/130

Ticket and programme for the Port Talbot Cymric Glee Society trip to London. 10 Dec. 1949WAW/29/131

Adroddiad (Annual Report) for Eglwys y Wern, Aberafan. 1958WAW/29/132

Menu and programme for a dinner held by the Borough of Port Talbot on the occasion of the visit of Ernest Bevin MP, held at the Grand Hotel, Port Talbot, where Iris Evans Thomas was pianist, signed by Ernest Bevin. 16 Mar. 1946WAW/29/133

Menu and programme for the annual dinner of the Port Talbot Secondary Grammar School Old Pupils Association, where Iris Evans Thomas was performing. 19 Feb. 1949WAW/29/134

Ticket for the annual dinner of the Port Talbot Secondary Grammar School Old Pupils Association held at the Walnut Tree Hotel. 19 Feb. 1949WAW/29/135

Photographs of Iris Evans Thomas, one as a child playing piano, and the other in her graduation cap and gown. c. 1920-(1930s)WAW/29/136

Modern reproduction of a photograph of Iris Evans Thomas, taken during the 1920s. c. 2008WAW/29/137

Photographs of Iris Evans Thomas. n.d. (1950s)-(1960s)WAW/29/138

Photograph of Sir Anthony Hopkins with a brief note explaining his connection to Iris Evans Thomas as a former piano student of hers. c. 2008WAW/29/139