Papers of Tom Euroswydd Afan Richards, comprising letters, 1918-1942; papers relating to radio broadcasts, 1927-1932; concert programmes, 1924-1945; press cuttings relating to his career as a musician, including his conductorship of the Haverfordwest Music/Choral Society, and as a broadcaster and eisteddfod adjudicator, c.1910-1947; correspondence, press cuttings and photographs reflecting his involvement with amateur boxing in Swansea, c.1958-1965; and miscellaneous items.
T. Euroswydd Richards Papers,
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- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls003844516(alternative) ANW
- Dates of Creation[c. 1910]-1965 /
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish, Welsh.
- Physical Description0.009 cubic metres (1 box)
- LocationARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Tom Euroswydd Afan Richards (1898-1966) of Haverfordwest, later of Swansea, spent part of his career as a professional singer in London. He was also conductor of the Haverfordwest Musical/Choral Society and eisteddfod adjudicator. After moving to Swansea, apparently in the late 1950s, he was involved with amateur boxing as a writer, broadcaster and administrator.
Arrangement
Arranged into six files as follows: letters; papers relating to radio broadcasts; concert programmes; press cuttings relating to his musical career and eisteddfod adjudication; papers reflecting his activities in Swansea, particularly boxing; and miscellaneous.
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Acquisition Information
Donated by his widow Mrs. M.J. Richards, 49 Harford Court, Derwen Fawr, Swansea, in May and August 1984
Note
Tom Euroswydd Afan Richards (1898-1966) of Haverfordwest, later of Swansea, spent part of his career as a professional singer in London. He was also conductor of the Haverfordwest Musical/Choral Society and eisteddfod adjudicator. After moving to Swansea, apparently in the late 1950s, he was involved with amateur boxing as a writer, broadcaster and administrator.
Title supplied from contents of fonds.
Other Finding Aids
A hard copy of the catalogue is available in 'Minor Lists and Summaries 1984' at the National Library of Wales. The catalogue can be accessed on-line.
Archivist's Note
April 2003
Compiled by Seri Crawley for the ANW Project. The following source was used for the preparation of the description: NLW Minor Lists and Summaries, 1984.
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