R. A. Williams (Goodwick) Papers,

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

  • Reference
    • GB 210 ROBWILL
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls004625125
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1914-1982
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English.
  • Physical Description
    • 0.01 cubic metres (1 box).

Scope and Content

The papers relate mainly to R. A. Williams's period of active service, including his certificate of service, 1934-1945, programmes of services, concerts etc., 1941-1944, medical notes, 1941, and various miscellanea.

Administrative / Biographical History

Robert Arthur Williams, Goodwick, spent a period as a prisoner of war in Stalag VIIIB after he was imprisoned by the Germans in Crete in 1941. He enlisted with the Welch Regiment at Swansea in 1934, was discharged in 1945, and then registered disabled due to his war wounds.

Access Information

Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to abide by the conditions noted on the 'Modern papers - data protection' form issued with their Readers' Tickets.

Acquisition Information

Mr Alun Williams and Mrs Betty Carter; Gilfachreda, New Quay; Donation; August 1998

Note

Robert Arthur Williams, Goodwick, spent a period as a prisoner of war in Stalag VIIIB after he was imprisoned by the Germans in Crete in 1941. He enlisted with the Welch Regiment at Swansea in 1934, was discharged in 1945, and then registered disabled due to his war wounds.

Title supplied from contents of fonds.

Some papers precede the lifetime of R.A. Williams.

Other Finding Aids

A hard copy of the catalogue is available at the National Library of Wales at NLW, list of the R. A. Williams (Goodwick) Papers, Minor Lists and Summaries, 1999, p. 83. The catalogue can also be accessed online.

Archivist's Note

August 2006.

Compiled by J. Graham Jones for the ANW project. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: NLW, list of the R. A. Williams (Goodwick) Papers, Minor Lists and Summaries, 1999, p. 83;

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Additional Information

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