C. Tawelfryn Thomas Papers,

Papers of the Rev. C. Tawelfryn Thomas, 1837-1938, comprising letters addressed to him from religious, literary and political figures, 1874-1938, mainly about biographical details of historical and contemporary ministers and poets, eisteddfod competitions, publication of books and articles, including Thomas's own work on Ieuan Gwynedd, the Independent College in Bala, personal matters, preaching engagements and ministers' appointments; stanzas composed by him; and poetry by William Cosslett (Gwilym Elian) and others, 1837-1903.

The Rev. Cadwaladr Tawelfryn Thomas (1856-1939) was minister of the Congregational Church, Y Groes-wen, Glamorgan, 1880-1926. He was a hymn writer and had an interest in Welsh poetry, corresponding with many contemporary poets. He acquired some manuscripts of his friend William Cosslett (Gwilym Elian, 1831-1904), a colliery official at Hendredenny Colliery, near Caerphilly, and a successful local poet.

Arranged according to NLW MSS reference numbers: NLW MSS 9712-5, 12895-9.

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NLW MSS 9712-5; Rev. C. Tawelfryn Thomas (per Sir D. Lleufer Thomas); Taff's Well; Donation; February 1935
NLW MSS 12895-9; Rev. C. Tawelfryn Thomas; Pontllanffraith; Donation; June 1938

The Rev. Cadwaladr Tawelfryn Thomas (1856-1939) was minister of the Congregational Church, Y Groes-wen, Glamorgan, 1880-1926. He was a hymn writer and had an interest in Welsh poetry, corresponding with many contemporary poets. He acquired some manuscripts of his friend William Cosslett (Gwilym Elian, 1831-1904), a colliery official at Hendredenny Colliery, near Caerphilly, and a successful local poet.

The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: NLW, Schedule of Tawelfryn Thomas Papers; NLW, Handlist of Manuscripts; NLW, Guide to the Department of Manuscripts and Records (1994); and Dictionary of Welsh Biography down to 1940 (London, 1959)

Title based on contents.

NLW MSS 9712-9715 are described in more detail in the former catalogue NLW, Schedule of Tawelfryn Thomas Papers (1935).

April 2003, April 2013.

Compiled by Annette Strauch for the ANW project, and revised by Rhys Morgan Jones.

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For other manuscripts of William Cosslett, at one time in the possession of C. Tawelfryn Thomas, see NLW MSS 24039-40.

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