National Library of Wales Archives and Manuscripts

'1956-1966'

2/14
File
1956-1966

Part of Erastus Jones Papers

'1961-1962'

2/11
File
1961-1963

Part of Erastus Jones Papers

'1966-1971'

2/12
File
1966-1971

Part of Erastus Jones Papers

Aberfan

7
Series
1961, 1966-1995

Part of Erastus Jones Papers

Papers relating to the beginnings of Tŷ Toronto, 1966-1984; poems and letters relating to the disaster, 1966-1973; minutes, letters and papers of various groups which were founded as a result of the disaster, namely the Uniting Group, 1965-1969, Committee for Dismantling the Heaps, 1967-1970, Aberfan and Merthyr Vale District Group, 1969-1984, Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Youth Centre, 1968-1972; also included are the papers of Headway press, 1967-1995; papers of the Merthyr Council of Churches and the Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Council of Churches, 1965-1986; and other papers relating to conferences and other significant events, 1961-1985.

Tŷ Toronto (Aberfan, Wales)

Aberfan - "A Community Association" - Second conference

7/6/2/1
item
29-Nov-1968

Part of Erastus Jones Papers

Booklet created following the second Way Head conference held at the new Ynysowen School. Discussions focused heavily on forming a community association. Analysis of group record included as a table of comments. Plans for future session also raised.

Jones, Erastus, 1918-

Aberfan - "The Go-Ahead" - Third conference

7/6/3/1
item
25-Jan-1969

Part of Erastus Jones Papers

Booklet following the third way ahead conference with the residents of Aberfan and Merthyr vale. Unlike previous conferences, the invitation was extended to the general community. Talking points and resolutions of conference are included which further pave the way for the establishment of the Community Association.

Jones, Erastus, 1918-

Aberfan - The Way Ahead conference

7/6/1/1
item
11-May-1968

Part of Erastus Jones Papers

Booklet created followed the first Way Ahead conference. Covers initial talks and individual group discussions. Topics covered include communication; purpose; programme; initial concepts for a community association and centre.

James, Laurence

Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre - official opening by The Queen

7/8/9/2
item
09-Mar-1973

Part of Erastus Jones Papers

Booklet provided to Rev. Erastus Jones at the Community Centre opening detailing the creation of the Centre, the work of the Community Association, and the arrangements of the opening day.

Aberfan Disaster Fund

Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre Opening Events

7/8/9/1
item
1973

Part of Erastus Jones Papers

Booklet detailing various events organised by the Community Association at the Community Centre for February 17th - March 3rd, 1973.

Headway Press

Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre opening invitation

7/8/9/3
item
1973

Part of Erastus Jones Papers

Invitation to Rev. Erastus Jones to the opening of the Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre with an included seating layout.

Aberfan Disaster Fund

Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Council of Churches

7/11
Sub-series
1965-1986

Part of Erastus Jones Papers

Minutes, papers and service programmes, 1968-1979, papers and letters, 1978-1986; booklets and consultation reports, 1976-1983, including a booklet in German and English, and a report in French; and papers relating to the visit of the Department of Church and the Community from the World Council of Churches, 1972.

Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Council of Churches

Aberfan and Merthyr Vale District Group

7/8
Sub-series
1969-1984

Part of Erastus Jones Papers

Papers and letters relating to the membership and the constitution of the committee, 1969-1984; minutes, reports, papers and letters of the following committees of the District Group: Central Committee, 1971-1974, Steering Committee of the Temporary Centre, 1970, Memorial Garden Committee, 1970-1974, Communications Sub-committee, 1972-1973, Public Relations Sub-committee, 1972-1974, Consultation Committee, 1970-1972. Also included are papers relating to and programmes of the official opening of the Centre, 1973.

Aberfan and Merthyr Vale fraternity

7/2/1
File
1968-1973

Part of Erastus Jones Papers

Accounts of conferences 1, 2 & 3

7/6/6
File
1968-1969

Part of Erastus Jones Papers

Advisory Sub-committee

7/8/8
File
1970-1972

Part of Erastus Jones Papers

An Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Association

7/3/1/1
item
Feb-1969

Part of Erastus Jones Papers

Flyer likely handed to community members following the initial 3 Way Ahead conferences detailing the purpose of the Community Association and a call to action.

W. T. Maddock and Co.

Annual leaflets