David Evans (Industrial Journalist) Papers,

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

  • Reference
    • GB 210 DAVEVA
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls003844567
      (alternative) ANW
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1894-1942 /
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English.
  • Physical Description
    • 0.029 cubic metres (1 box)
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

Papers of David Evans, 1894-1942, mostly relating to his biographical work on Viscount Rhondda, including source materials, 1894-1918; together with source material relating to Sir David Richard Llewellyn, [1879x1951]; papers relating to the work of the Committee on Commercial and Industrial Policy, 1916; administrative records relating to the South Wales Journal of Commerce, 1926-1935; and miscellaneous material, 1917-1942.

Administrative / Biographical History

David E. D. Evans (1875-1951) of Cardiff, was an industrial journalist. He became editor of the South Wales Journal of Commerce in 1926. He wrote a book on the life of D. A. Thomas, Viscount Rhondda, in 1919, as well as a number of articles.

Arrangement

Arranged into the following: papers relating to the life and work of D. A. Thomas, Viscount Rhondda; source material relating to Sir David Richard Llewellyn; papers relating to the work of the Committee on Commercial and Industrial Policy; administrative records relating to the South Wales Journal of Commerce Ltd.; and miscellaneous notes and a letter.

Access Information

Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form.

Acquisition Information

Purchased from David Harbourne, Cardiff, 1986.

Note

David E. D. Evans (1875-1951) of Cardiff, was an industrial journalist. He became editor of the South Wales Journal of Commerce in 1926. He wrote a book on the life of D. A. Thomas, Viscount Rhondda, in 1919, as well as a number of articles.

Title supplied from contents of fonds

Other Finding Aids

A hard copy of the catalogue is available in Minor Lists and Summaries 1986, pp. 15-17, at the National Library of Wales.

Archivist's Note

May 2003

Compiled by Richard Burman for the ANW project. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: National Library of Wales, Minor Lists and Summaries 1986.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright regulations apply.

Appraisal Information

Action: All records purchased by the National Library of Wales have been retained..

Accruals

Accruals are not expected.

Additional Information

Published

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