John Dafydd Evans Papers,

Scope and Content

Letters from publishers, 1931-1967; personal letters, 1943-1962; sketches and notes, [1939]-[1945]; a pocket diary, 1958; academic certificates, 1946-1948; manuscript notes, press cuttings, and testimonials and references, [20th century].

Administrative / Biographical History

John Dafydd Evans (1900-[?1984]), artist and book illustrator, was born near New Quay, Cardiganshire. He won diplomas from Slade Art School, 1946, and the University of London, 1948. He was married to Joanne Evans.

Access Information

Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form.

Acquisition Information

Donated by his widow, the late Mrs Joanne Evans, 20 Highbury Terrace, London, per Dr Kaye Little, Cwmystwyth, 1994.

Note

John Dafydd Evans (1900-[?1984]), artist and book illustrator, was born near New Quay, Cardiganshire. He won diplomas from Slade Art School, 1946, and the University of London, 1948. He was married to Joanne Evans.

Title supplied from contents of fonds.

Other Finding Aids

A hard copy of the catalogue is available in Minor Lists and Summaries 1995, p. 30, at the National Library of Wales.

Archivist's Note

May 2003

Compiled by Rhys Jones for the ANW project. The following source was used to compile this description: NLW, Minor Lists and Summaries, 1995.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright regulations apply.

Appraisal Information

Action: All records donated to the National Library of Wales have been retained..

Accruals

Accruals are not expected.

Additional Information

Published

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