Records of Gwasg y Brython, 1758-1977, including sample books, 1912-1967; printer's specimen books, [c. 1920]-[c. 1974]; manuals and catalogues, [1920s]-[c. 1950]; miscellaneous publications, 1928-1965; printer's blocks and photographs, 1887-1934; miscellaneous family and business papers, 1812-1977; and books owned by William Barnad, 1758-1862.
Gwasg y Brython Archives,
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 GWAHON
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls003844760(alternative) ANW
- Dates of Creation
- 1758-1977 /
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English, Welsh.
- Physical Description
- 0.222 cubic metres (19 boxes)
- Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Gwasg y Brython was the publishing and printing business of Hugh Evans & Sons, Ltd, Liverpool, England. The business produced Christmas, birthday cards, and calendars, as well as publishing many Welsh books. It was founded in 1896 by Hugh Evans (1854-1934); Evans was the grandson of William Barnad (c. 1793-1867), and inherited his printed books. The company was sold in 1978 to Gomer Press of Llandysul, Carmarthenshire.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following: samples books; printers' specimen books, manuals; printers' blocks, photographs; books; and miscellaneous.
Access Information
Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form.
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Hugh Evan's grandson, Mr Alun Evans, Merseyside, England, 1991, and donated to NLW by the Friends of the National Library, 1992.
Note
Gwasg y Brython was the publishing and printing business of Hugh Evans & Sons, Ltd, Liverpool, England. The business produced Christmas, birthday cards, and calendars, as well as publishing many Welsh books. It was founded in 1896 by Hugh Evans (1854-1934); Evans was the grandson of William Barnad (c. 1793-1867), and inherited his printed books. The company was sold in 1978 to Gomer Press of Llandysul, Carmarthenshire.
Title supplied from contents of fonds
Other Finding Aids
A hard copy of the catalogue is available in Minor Lists and Summaries, 1992, pp. 41-45, at the National Library of Wales.
Archivist's Note
May 2003
Compiled by Richard Burman for the ANW project. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: NLW, Minor Lists and Summaries, 1992.
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright regulations apply.
Appraisal Information
Action: All records purchased by and donated to the National Library of Wales have been retained..
Accruals
Accruals are not expected.
Additional Information
Published
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