Richard Rees manuscripts

Scope and Content

A collection, [1842x1922], consisting mainly of correspondence, miscellaneous papers, etc., relating to the religious and civic activities of Richard Rees (Maldwyn).

Administrative / Biographical History

Richard Rees (Maldwyn) was much involved in the religious and civic community of his home town of Machynlleth, especially those activities connected with the Calvinistic Methodist cause in the area. In 1892 he was elected to represent the Machynlleth division within Montgomeryshire County Council.

Arrangement

Arranged according to NLW reference numbers: NLW MSS 12904-12915.

Access Information

Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to abide by the conditions noted on the 'Modern papers - data protection' form issued with their Readers' Tickets.

Acquisition Information

Miss Maglona Rees, daughter of Richard Rees; Presentation; 1935.

Note

Richard Rees (Maldwyn) was much involved in the religious and civic community of his home town of Machynlleth, especially those activities connected with the Calvinistic Methodist cause in the area. In 1892 he was elected to represent the Machynlleth division within Montgomeryshire County Council.

The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume IV (Aberystwyth, 1971); NLW, John Maldwyn Rees Family Papers.

Title based on contents.

Formerly known as Richard Rees 1-12.

Other Finding Aids

The descriptions are also available in the Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Volume IV (Aberystwyth, 1971).

Archivist's Note

April 2010.

Description compiled by Bethan Ifans for the retrospective conversion project of NLW MSS.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright laws apply.

Related Material

See also NLW. John Maldwyn Rees Family Papers.

Additional Information

Published

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