Papers of W. C. Rogers, 1697-[20th century], comprising chronological notes, [20th century], on national and local historical events; topographical notes, [20th century], on places in Glamorgan, the Lordship of Gower, Carmarthenshire, Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire; notes, transcripts and newspaper cuttings relating to local history, [20th century]; family history notes and genealogies, [20th century]; index of Gower family names, [20th century]; biographical notes and lists relating to Swansea public officers, [20th century]; volume of plans showing the boundaries of the Borough of Swansea, collected by George Grant Francis, 1853; historical and antiquarian maps and plans of parts of Swansea, 1764-1881; maps and plans, 1790-1880, and copies, [20th century], of Swansea including the harbour and Llangyfelach, and roads, railways and canals in Swansea and South Wales; inventory of goods, 1697.
Papers of W. C. Rogers
This material is held atWest Glamorgan Archive Service
- Reference
- GB 216 D/D WCR
- Dates of Creation
- 1697-[20th century] (mainly 1764-[20th century])
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- (147 files, 5 volumes, 36 plans)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
William Cyril Rogers of Swansea (1912-1995) worked in the Estates Department of Swansea County Borough Council and City Council. Rogers made extensive notes on the history and antiquities of Swansea and South Wales and also collected photographs of Swansea.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following: notes on historical chronology; topographical notes; local history; genealogy and biography (D/D WCR); volume of plans; historical and antiquarian plans; loose plans (D/D WCR/Pl).
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Acquisition Information
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Note
Compiled by Rhys Jones for the ANW project. The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: West Glamorgan Archive Service, The papers of W. C. Rogers, catalogue; West Glamorgan Archive Service, W. C. Rogers collection: plans, mostly of the Swansea area, catalogue; Collis, Kim, West Glamorgan Archive Service - A Guide to the Collections (West Glamorgan Archive Service, 1998).
Other Finding Aids
Hard copies of the catalogue are available at West Glamorgan Archive Service. Some material is uncatalogued.
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