John Orlando Parry Manuscripts,

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

  • Reference
    • GB 210 MSJOPARR
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls004368545
      (alternative) (WlAbNL)0000368545
  • Dates of Creation
    • [1808x1879].
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English, unless otherwise specified.
  • Physical Description
    • 41 volumes.
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

The music manuscripts, [1808x1879], mainly of John Orlando Parry, together with a few concert programmes relating to his performances. Also, journals, diaries and other manuscripts of John Orlando Parry.

Administrative / Biographical History

John Orlando Parry (1810-1879) was an actor, singer, composer, entertainer and artist. He was the son of John Parry (Bardd Alaw).

Arrangement

Arranged according to NLW MSS reference numbers: NLW MSS 4925-4931, 8286-8293, 10070, 17716-17740.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

NLW MSS 4925-4931 and 8286-8293 acquired from Henry Blackwell, New York, 1924; NLW MSS 17716-17740 purchased March 1961.

Note

John Orlando Parry (1810-1879) was an actor, singer, composer, entertainer and artist. He was the son of John Parry (Bardd Alaw).

Title based on contents.

Other Finding Aids

The descriptions for NLW MSS 4925-4931 and 8286-8293 are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume II (Aberystwyth, 1951) and Volume III (Aberystwyth, 1961).

Archivist's Note

September 2005 and revised 2021.

This description was compiled by Siân Medi Davies for the retrospective conversion project of NLW MSS. NLW MSS 10070 and 17716-17740 were incorporated to the Fonds in 2021.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright laws apply.

Related Material

See also Minor Deposit 293 for his journal of a tour in north Wales for September 1828.

Additional Information

Published

Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales