Selwyn Jones Papers,

The papers include correspondence on musical topics, 1929-1981; biographical material on various Welsh musicians; facsimiles of letters, 1953-1978, from Cyril Jenkins to Selwyn Jones; papers reflecting Selwyn Jones's journalism activities, 1934-1980; the Welsh National Theatre, Llangollen, 1933-1940; Plaid Cymru, 1933-1960, Urdd Gobaith Cymru, 1959-1978, Undeb Cymru Fydd, 1942-1966, Urdd Siarad Cymraeg, 1966-1968; the Parliament for Wales Campaign, 1954-1955; the Workers' Educational Association, 1927-1968, Undeb Cenedlaethol Athrawon Cymru, 1946-1959; Maes-yr-Haf Educational Settlement, Trealaw, Rhondda, 1930-1948; the Welsh Books Council, 1965-1979; Cymdeithas Lyfrau Aberdare, 1957-1975; the National Eisteddfod, 1928-1980; Llangollen International Eisteddfod, 1946-1979; London Welsh Association, 1938-1959, Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion and Cymdeithas Cymmrodorion Aberdare, 1966-1972; Trerhondda Young People's Guild, 1919-1926; Cynon Valley Historical Society, 1972-1980 and translations of Chinese children's books into Welsh, with English versions; biographical materials of Welsh musicians; translated scripts, 1934-1936; University of Wales Council of Music, 1939-1946; Workers' Music Association, 1944-1973; Welsh Federation of Music and Arts Clubs, 1945-1951; Welsh National Opera, 1951-1960; Cymdeithas Cerddorion Cymraeg, 1976-1979; newspaper cuttings of 1940s-1960s; personal memorabilia, miscellaneous papers and general correspondence, 1889-1983, including those of his father; photocopies of letters at the Welsh Music Information Centre, 1934-1973, other corrrespondence, draft press articles, financial papers, 1935-1960, and miscellaneous papers, c. 1860s-1974.

Selwyn Jones (1906-1981) was a journalist, musician and socialist.

Arranged into the following: music; journalism and literary work; the theatre; research papers and notes; politics; Welsh education and cultural movements; personal and family papers; miscellaneous papers; and correspondence, financial papers, draft articles, misc.

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

Purchased from David Harbourne, Cardiff in March 1984 and from his son, Gareth J. Jones per Mr. Arthur Jones, Galon Uchaf, Merthyr Tudful, in May 1984 (nos 1-90)

Selwyn Jones (1906-1981) was a journalist, musician and socialist.

Title supplied from contents of fonds. Some records pre-date and post-date the lifetime of Selwyn Jones.

A hard copy of the catalogue is available in 'Minor Lists and Summaries 1984' (nos 1-90) and in 'Minor Lists and Summaries 1985' (nos 91-99) at the National Library of Wales. The catalogue can be accessed on-line.

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 and 1985);

Usual copyright laws apply

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

Accruals are not expected.

See also NLW MSS 22025-8, 22035C (Selwyn Jones Manuscripts)

Some original letters are still at the Welsh Music Information Centre, Cardiff.

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