Papers of Seren Printing Works, Bala, Merionethshire, 1885-1950, comprising day books, 1885-1895; account books, 1899-1906; ledgers, 1888-1894, 1948-1950; 'Pulpud Cymru', 1889, 1891, 1895; and order books, 1948-1950.
Y Seren, Bala Printing Works Papers
This material is held atGwynedd Archives Service - Meirionnydd Record Office / Gwasanaeth Archifau Gwynedd, Archifdy Meirionnydd
- Reference
- GB 220 Z/M/127; Z/M/177
- Dates of Creation
- 1885-1950
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English Welsh
- Physical Description
- Not provided
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Y Seren printing works, Bala, Merionethshire, was active from the 1890s, established to print the Radical weekly newspaper, Y Seren. The press was operated in the 20th century by A. J. Chapple, and, from 1968, by Gwasg y Cyfnod.
Arrangement
Original order maintained.
Access Information
No restrictions.
Acquisition Information
Gift from Mr Chapple, Seren Office, Bala, 1960
Note
Compiled by Seri Crawley for the ANW project. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: Meirionnydd Archives, Miscellaneous Collection (Dolgellau), Papers re Printing Works, Y Seren, Bala; Oxford Companion to the Literature of Wales.
Other Finding Aids
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Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright laws apply.
Appraisal Information
All records deposited at Meirionnydd Archives have been retained.
Accruals
Accruals are not expected.