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Papurau R.M. (Bobi) Owen, ysgolfeistr a hanesydd lleol Dinbych, 1580-2018.
Ceir nifer helaeth o lythyrau yn bennaf, unai wedi’u casglu gan Bobi Owen eu hunan neu wedi eu hanfon ato yn uniongyrchol fel gohebiaeth bersonol. Ceir eitemau eraill megis cardiau post, rhaglenni, a ffotograffau ymhlith y casgliad.
Ymhlith y papurau gellir dod o hyd i nifer o enwogion Gymru a thu hwnt, llawer ohonynt o bwysigrwydd hanesyddol e.e. David Lloyd George (1863-1945), Robert Dudley, Iarll Cyntaf Gaerlŷr (1532-1588), a/neu ddiwylliannol, e.e. Kyffin Williams (1918-2006), Augustus John (1878-1961), a Christmas Evans (1766-1838).

Boxes of photographs being a mixture of those derived from commercial sources (such as record labels, publishers, arts bodies and television companies) and those taken especially for Urdd publications such as features and competitions. Most are the work of professional photographers.

Manuscripts and rare books relating mostly to the counties of Brecknockshire and Carmarthenshire, on subjects such as history, topography and especially genealogy, 1604-1859, including a transcript of the Golden Grove Book of pedigrees and other pedigrees, relating mainly to South Wales families; 19th century transcripts and copies of letters, including some from Sir Walter Raleigh, [1624]-[1807]; lists of Carmarthenshire sheriffs and Brecknockshire Lords Lieutenant, 1809-1849; parts of original manuscripts of Theophilus Jones and William Owen Pughe, [1792]-[1805]; notebooks and scrapbooks, 1839; and various annotated printed books; and deeds and other documents, 1588-1911, relating mostly to properties in Brecknockshire (particularly in the parish of Bronllys), with a few relating to Carmarthen and Swansea.

This collection, which came from Castle Green, Cardigan, contains material relating to railways in West Wales, the Tivy Improvement Scheme and other matters of Cardiganshire interest.

Estate and family records, [c. 1260]-1935, of the Loxdale family of Shrewsbury and Castle Hill, Cardiganshire, and of the Williams family of Pant y Seiri and Castle Hill, comprising deeds, valuations, surveys, correspondence, etc., mainly relating to the estate in the parishes of Caron, Llanbadarn Fawr, Llanddeiniol, Llanddewibrefi, Llangwyryfon, Llanilar and Rhostïe, Cardiganshire, Wednesbury, West Bromwich and Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, including from [c. 1750] deeds relating to coal and iron mines, in these three Staffordshire parishes, and Brace Meole, St Julian and Wellington, Shropshire. -- The archive also includes records of a number of Shrewsbury guilds, including ordinances of the stewards and warden of the craft of weavers, 1416, and a revision, 1609; accounts, minutes and records of apprenticeships of the Company of Shearmen, 1468-[c. 1632], and the ordinances and constitution of the Guild of Clothworkers, 1614; accounts relating to the office of town clerk of Shrewsbury, 1655-1755; copy translations of royal grants to the town of Shrewsbury, 1189-1396; a session book for the hundred of Condover, Shropshire, 1744-1774; game books, 1828-1942; papers, 1873-1909, relating to Llanilar National School; and deeds and letters about Shrewsbury Free Grammar School, [c. 1870]-[c. 1890].

Research papers of Cecil Vaughan Owen, relating mainly to the history of Montgomeryshire and including: Llanidloes and Llangurig School minute books, 1904-1972; leaflets, press cuttings, posters, sale catalogues and other source materials, and notes on the history of Llanidloes and Montgomeryshire and various local churches, 1800-1980; notes for lectures and talks, 1969-1979; an unpublished typescript 'Arwystli through the ages', [mid-late 20th century]; card index of timber-framed buildings in Montgomeryshire; offprints of articles on the archaeology and history of Montgomeryshire; reviews, correspondence and notes relating to his publications, 1949-1975; guides to castles and ecclesiastical buildings, [1970s]; correspondence, leaflets, press cuttings and other material relating to Cambrian Archaeological Association, Society of Antiquaries, Powysland Club and other bodies, 1948-1980; personal papers, including correspondence; records relating to Llanidloes parish church, 1906-1980; and records relating to the Glanyrafon estate, Montgomeryshire, 1866-1899.

Minutes and administrative papers of the National Executive Committee of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales, 1958, 1972-1982; Caernarfonshire branch records, 1943-1983; local groups' correspondence files, 1952-1980; subject files containing correspondence and reports, 1945-1980, including Snowdonia National Park, 1945-1979; industrial development, 1942-1981; roads and transport, 1947-1980; forestry, 1947-1980; caravans and holiday accommodation, 1941-1979; and miscellaneous photographs of architecture, rural landscapes and eyesores, including litter, derelict buildings, and obtrusive signs and aerials.

Papers of the Cefn Croes Action Group (CCAG).

Deeds, mainly mortgages and associated documents, relating to Cefn Trefor Bach and other properties in the parish of Llanfihangel-y-traethau, Merionethshire, 1648-1878.

Deeds realting to Bryntalch, otherwise Cefnbryntalch estate, Montgomeryshire, 1535-[1910]; correspondence, 1758-[?1876], apparently unrelated to the estate; and miscellaneous papers, including weekly returns and correspondence relating to French and Dutch prisoners of war held in Newtown, Montgomeryshire, 1812-1814.

Music manuscripts, including arrangements of folk songs and popular and classical songs by named composers; concert programmes, 1924-1961; press-cuttings, [1930s]- [1980s], of her performances; press-cuttings relating to the Official Receiver, [1950s]-[1960s]; and notebooks of song lyrics.

Papers, 1827-[?1933], of or relating to John Ceiriog Hughes (Ceiriog), including autograph poetry, 1857-1887; a diary, 1886; correspondence, [1852x1855]-1913, comprising letters addressed to Ceiriog, [1852x1855]-1887, Ceiriog's letters to his wife Annie, 1860-1861, letters from Ceiriog to Nicholas Bennett and others, 1856-1887, and correspondence of Annie Hughes and Delia Ceiriog Evans, 1871-1913; and volumes of press cuttings, 1827-[?1933], including poetry by Ceiriog and obituaries and tributes to him.

Deeds, 1694-1831, relating to land in the parish of Cellan, Cardiganshire; mainly to a property called Cwmffrwd.

Papers of former secretaries of the International Celtic Congress, 1947-1960; including minutes and motions of the Annual General Meeting of the International Celtic Congress, Bangor, 1996 and Dublin, 1997; correspondence, 1949-1975; programmes and reports from conferences (Ireland, 1947, 1954, Cornwall, 1950, 1956, 1963, 1975, Man, 1952, 1958, Scotland, 1953, 1959, Brittany, 1955, Wales, 1960); newspaper cuttings and miscellaneous printed material, 1953-5; and publications of national branches, including Diullagyn (Man), 1954, and Ar Bed Keltiek (Brittany), 1952-1957.

Additional papers were received September 2007 and December 2009. These remain uncatalogued.

Records of the Celtic League, including minutes of Annual General Meetings and branch meetings and other administrative and financial documents, correspondence, tracts, press releases, petitions, articles for Carn magazine, notes and press cuttings relating to the aims of the League, its policies, campaigns and administration, and also to general matters concerning Celtic countries and cultures, linguistic minorities, and political movements and ideas, as well as the compilation, publication and distribution of Carn magazine.

The Celynog Manuscripts are a collection of miscellaneous 17th to 19th century correspondence and papers, consisting of examples of Welsh literature, Welsh poetry, musical compositions, works on Welsh grammar, medical recipes, extracts from various newspapers and periodicals, tithe accounts, and genealogical, geographical, historical and political manuscripts. -- The collection also contains manuscripts relating to religion in Wales, with examples of Welsh religious literature, Welsh sermons and hymns, and manuscripts relating to the Welsh Congregational churches, and translations of charters granted to the abbey of Strata Florida.

Papers, [1900s]-1985, of artists Ceri and Frances Richards, comprising correspondence, 1928-1985; sketchbooks and drawings, [c. 1930]-[1970s], together with a catalogue, 1968-1971, of their works; notes on paintings, [1960s], by Ceri Richards; and family photographs, [1900s]-[1960s].

Estate records of the Cernioge estate, Denbighshire, and records of the Kenrick family of Cernioge and Nantclwyd, 1502-1856, comprising deeds, 1502-1832, of the Cernioge estate; rentals, 1664-1771, 1806-1813; transcripts of documents relating to the abbey of Conway; and correspondence, 1806-1827.

Chapel records of Argyle and Rhyddings Church, Rhyddings Terrace, Brynmill, Swansea.

Papers, [1868x1899], of Charles Ashton, including transcripts of poetry by Robert Jones ('Tudur Aled') and of deeds, grants and other legal documents; essays on Welsh topics; and notes on Isaled, Denbighshire.