Ronald and Stella Garrett-Jones Papers

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

  • Reference
    • GB 210 GARJON
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls004188452
      (alternative) (WlAbNL)0000188452
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1923-1989 (accumulated 1950-1989)
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English English unless otherwise specified.
  • Physical Description
    • 0.143 cubic metres

Scope and Content

The fonds comprises the papers of Ronald and Stella Garrett-Jones, 1923-1989. These include printed material, periodicals and pamphlets, mostly relating to communism and peace, 1923-1989; miscellaneous letters, leaflets, pamphlets, catalogues, programmes, scripts and reports relating mainly to nature and the arts, 1950-1976; policy papers, resolutions, minutes, letters, reports and newsletters relating to the Executive Committee of the Communist Party of Great Britain and the Welsh Congress, 1960-1989; reports, letters, minutes, newsletters and leaflets relating to Women's Rights, 1970-1989; press releases, minutes and publications relating to the FUW (Farmers Union of Wales) and the TUC (Trades Union Congress), 1980-1989; together with newsletters, letters, leaflets, reports, submissions, posters, minutes, notebooks, newspaper cuttings and maps relating to various pressure groups, especially to CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament), 1981-1989.

Administrative / Biographical History

Ronald and Stella Garrett-Jones were both political activists in the Cardiff area, 1960-1989. They were involved with the Communist Party, nationally and at branch level. They were also very active members of CND and of other peace movements and pressure groups. Stella Garrett-Jones was a women's rights campaigner, being chairwoman of the Wales Women's Right Committee and also a member of South Glamorgan Women's Committee.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically according to provenance at NLW into six series: printed material, miscellaneous issues, communism, women's rights, trade unions and pressure groups.

Access Information

Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Mrs Anna Mercer, Cardiff, daughter of Ronald and Stella Garrett-Jones, November 2000.; A2000/99

Note

Ronald and Stella Garrett-Jones were both political activists in the Cardiff area, 1960-1989. They were involved with the Communist Party, nationally and at branch level. They were also very active members of CND and of other peace movements and pressure groups. Stella Garrett-Jones was a women's rights campaigner, being chairwoman of the Wales Women's Right Committee and also a member of South Glamorgan Women's Committee.

Other Finding Aids

A hard copy of the catalogue is available at NLW.

Archivist's Note

May 2002

Compiled by Ifan Prys.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright laws apply

Appraisal Information

Action: The fonds has been appraised: details are given at the appropriate level of description..

Custodial History

The papers of Ronald and Stella Garrett-Jones were passed to their daughter, Anna Mercer, after the death of her father.

Accruals

Accruals are possible.

Related Material

Printed material, including Labour and Marxist quarterly and monthly magazines, are also in NLW.

Additional Information

Published