Idris Aeron Papers,

Scope and Content

Papers of Idris Aeron, 1931-1992, relating mainly to her equestrian and ornithological interests, including correspondence, 1948-1992; articles and letters to the press, 1931x1992; personal papers, 1941-1992, including some copies of biographical articles and autobiographical notes; diaries, 1954-1992; drawings and photographs, 1967x1981; and miscellaneous papers, 1967-1992, which include papers relating to the Society of Equestrian Artists, 1981-1992.

Administrative / Biographical History

Idris Elgina Williams (Idris Aeron) (1918-1992) was an artist and journalist who had equestrian and ornithological interests. She was a member of the Society of Equestrian Artists.

Arrangement

Arranged into the following: correspondence; articles and letters to the press; personal; diaries; drawings and photographs; and miscellaneous.

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 Mr Peter Jones, Director of Visual Arts, The Arts Council for Wales, in May 1995.

Note

Idris Elgina Williams (Idris Aeron) (1918-1992) was an artist and journalist who had equestrian and ornithological interests. She was a member of the Society of Equestrian Artists.

Title supplied from contents of fonds

Other Finding Aids

A hard copy of the catalogue (in Welsh) is available in Minor Lists and Summaries 1996, pp.28-30, at the National Library of Wales.

Archivist's Note

October 2003

Compiled by Annette Strauch for the ANW project. The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: NLW, Minor Lists and Summaries, 1996.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright regulations apply

Appraisal Information

Action: All records have been retained.

Accruals

Accruals are not expected.

Related Material

A group of photographs, paintings, drawings and ephemera are held in NLW, Special Collections (PG5777-818).

Additional Information

Published

Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales