Essay : Dic Aberdaron, a biographical romance

This material is held atArchifdy Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 222 BMSS DAE
  • Dates of Creation
    • Late 19th century
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • Welsh.
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

An essay, written by an unknown author for an Eisteddfod competition, on the subject of Dic Aberdaron.

Administrative / Biographical History

An Eisteddfod is a Welsh musical and literary festival. Wales, as well as having a National Eisteddfod which is held annually for the whole of the country, also has smaller festivals which are held at a local level. Many essays such as this one have been produced over the years for entry in Eisteddfod competitions.

Dic Aberdaron or Richard Robert Jones was born in 1780. A native of Aberdaron in north Wales, he was well known for his talent for learning languages. He died in 1843.

Arrangement

Incorporated into the General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts

Access Information

Open to all users.

Note

Description compiled by Elen Wyn Hughes, July 2003.

Other Finding Aids

A typescript catalogue is available at the Archives Department of the University of Wales Bangor. Reference number : General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts 13940

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