Merioneth Agricultural Society Papers

Scope and Content

Towyn Local Committee minute books, 1875-1902; Harlech District minute books, 1892-1912; cash books, 1896-1908; society minute books, 1898-1919, 1935-1964; letter books, 1906-1920; cashier's accounts and books, 1906-1913, 1928-1955; annual shows catalogues and schedules, 1926, 1951-1966; watercolour sketches, 1957-undated; draft account files and working papers, 1951-1954; and annual accounts files, 1951-1954.

Administrative / Biographical History

Merioneth Agricultural Society has been active since 1875; it is organised in local districts and committees.

Arrangement

Arranged into the following: minute books; cash books, letter books; account books; catalogues; schedules; and watercolour sketches.

Access Information

No restrictions.

Note

Compiled by Seri Crawley for the ANW project. The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: Meirionnydd Archives, Miscellaneous Collection (Dolgellau), Merioneth Agricultural Society Papers

Other Finding Aids

Hard copies of the catalogue are available at Meirionnydd Archives, the National Register of Archives and the National Library of Wales. The catalogue is available online.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright laws apply.

Appraisal Information

All records deposited at Meirionnydd Archives have been retained.

Accruals

Accruals are not expected.

Related Material

See also Z/M/620/2-4.

Geographical Names