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Richard Roberts, Aberdyfi Papers
Reference code(s): GB 0222 BMSS RROB
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Title: Richard Roberts, Aberdyfi Papers
Short title: Richard Roberts, Aberdyfi Papers
Dates of creation: 1839-1931
Level of description: fonds
Extent and medium: 46 items
Name of creator(s): Richard and Elizabeth Roberts
CONTEXT
Administrative and biographical history: Richard Roberts of Nantiesin, Aberdyfi, Merionethshire was a joiner and ship's carpenter. His daughter Elizabeth Roberts of Ynys Fechan, Arthog, of the same shire, had a keen interest in local history, as material in this collection shows.
No further biographical information is available at this time.
CONTENT
Scope and content: This collection consists of material relating to ships and shipping which includes account books, bills, valuations, lists of vessels, letters and family papers mainly relating to property in Aberdyfi. Also includes research notes on the local history of Aberdyfi by Elizabeth Roberts.
ACCESS AND USE
System of arrangement: Material is arranged according to subject, in chronological order and incorporated into the General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts .
Conditions governing access: Open to all users
Conditions governing reproduction: Usual copyright conditions apply. Reprographics are made at the discretion of the Archivist.
Finding aids: Item level word-processed list is available at the Archives Department of the University of Wales, Bangor. Reference numbers: General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts: 7155-7200
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DESCRIPTION NOTES
Note: Description compiled by Anne Lenaghan, October 2001
Rules or conventions: Created following ISAD(G) and Archives Hub Data Creation Guidelines
Date(s) of description: Prior to 16-11-2004
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Subjects
Local history | Wales | Aberdyfi
Shipbuilding | Wales | Aberdyfi | History
