Recent Acquisitions
New documents are always arriving at the archives, and we're very pleased about that! If you have a document or collection you would like to deposit please contact us.
We have listed our new acquisitions below, and the list will be updated regularly. It takes us a while to get documents ready for the public, therefore you may not find the items on this page in the on-line collections. If you would like to know more about anything listed below please contact us.
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Llangwyryfon Community Council Receipts and Payments Book (Ref: Llangwyryfon CC 2.3)
Llangwyryfon Community Council Receipts and Payments Book 1975-2002
Acc.No: 3403 Date of material: 1975-2002 Extent: 1 item Access: open Not yet in the catalogue
Catalogues of British Friesian Cattle Aberystwyth Breeders Club Sales (Ref: DSO/151/1-7)
Catalogues of British Friesian Cattle Aberystwyth Breeders Club Sales held at Lluest farm, Aberystwyth 1981 -1987 (9 items)
Acc.No: 3402 Date of material: 1981-1987 Extent: 9 itens Access: open Not yet in the catalogue
Wales and World War One (Ref: ADX/1486)
Book: Wales and World War One by Robin Barlow.
Gomer Press, Llandysul
Acc.No: 3401 Date of material: 2014 Extent: 1 vol Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Ynyslas Dunes information sheets (Ref: ADX/1485)
Set of information sheets on Ynyslas Dunes (part of the Dyfi National Nature Reserve), prioduced by Nature Conservancy Council.
1. Jellyfish
2. Marine Fish
3. Mammals
4. The Mollusca of Ynyslas and the Dyfi Estuary
5. Sand Dunes
6. Pebbles at Ynyslas
7. Sand Dune flowers
8. Butterflies of the Ynyslas Dunes
Acc.No: 3400 Date of material: 1975 Extent: 8 ff Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
The Man on the Mantelpiece (Ref: ADX/1484)
Book: The Man on the Mantelpiece by Janet Denny. The author visited Ceredigion Archives while researching the book, which is a memoir of her father, Jim Gaywood, who spent some time in Aberystwyth during WW2 training to be a RAF pilot.
Acc.No: 3399 Date of material: 2015 Extent: 1 vol. Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Aberystwyth ephemera (Ref: ADX/1483)
Programmes and ephemera, mostly of events at UCW Aberystwyth
Acc.No: 3398 Date of material: 1920s Extent: Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1483)
Girl Guides records (Ref: DSO/17/addl)
Girl Guides records
Acc.No: 3397 Date of material: Extent: 2 boxes Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Soil survey of Clarach Valley (Ref: ADX/1482)
M.Sc. Thesis: R. O. Davies, Soil Survey of Clarach Valley, University of Wales, 1922
Acc.No: 3396 Date of material: 1922 Extent: 1 item Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1482)
Further records of Llanilar Parish and Community Council (Ref: Llanilar PC & CC)
Documents relating to the proposed Vale of Rheidol Railway extension through Llanilar parish.
Acc.No: 3395 Date of material: Extent: Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Ysgol Llanafan School (Ref: LAF/4; LAF/R/2; LAF/AR/18)
Log book 18 April 1950-20 July 2012 - LAF/4
Admissions Register 1912-2012 - LAF/R/2
Attendance register Babanod 2006/2007 - LAF/AR/18
Acc.No: 3394 Date of material: 1912-2012 Extent: 3 items Access: CLOSED for 100 years Not yet in the catalogue
Woodlands Caf (Ref: ADX/1481)
B/W postcard depicting the Woodlands Caf
Acc.No: 3393 Date of material: c. 1950s? Extent: 1 item Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Maps of Cardiganshire (Ref: ACM)
Collection of early printed maps of Cardiganshire with annotated catalogue.
Acc.No: 3392 Date of material: 16th - 19th century Extent: Access: Open Show catalogue(ACM)
Ysgol Penuwch School (Ref: PNU)
Records of Penuwch primary school
Acc.No: 3391 Date of material: Extent: 5 items Access: Closed for 100 years Not yet in the catalogue
Minute books of Aberaeron Urban District Council 1895-1919, 1952-1970 (Ref: ANU/SE/1/1-5, 10-15 (new numbers))
1.Urban District Council Minute Book1894-1899
2.Urban District Council Minute Book1899 - 1904
3. Urban District Council Minute Book1905-1910
4. Urban District Council Minute Book1910-1915
5.Urban District Council Minute Book1915-1921
10. Urban District Council Minute Book1952-1955
11.Urban District Council Minute Book1955-1958
12.Urban District Council Minute Book1958-1961
.13.Urban District Council Minute Book1961-1964
14.Urban District Council Minute Book1964-1967
15.Urban District Council Minute Book1967-1970
[1971-1974 in existing collections]
Acc.No: 3390 Date of material: 1894-1970 Extent: 11 volumes Access: open Show catalogue(ANU/SE)
Henfynyw Community Council (Ref: Henfynyw PC & CC)
Records of Henfynyw Community Council
Acc.No: 3389 Date of material: Extent: 2 boxes Access: Not yet in the catalogue
The Evangelical Magazine for the Year 1802 (Ref: ADX/1480)
Bound volume entitled 'The Evangelical Magazine for the Year 1802' collecting a number of issues for that year, and also for 1794 and 1795. 'The Profits arising from the sale of this magazine are applied to the Relief of the Widows of Gospel Ministers, of different denominations, under the direction of the following Stated Contributors [list, all ministers of religion, follows; a number are depicted in engravings interspersed through the volume]
Vol. 10, printed in London.
Acc.No: 3388 Date of material: c. 1802 Extent: 1 vol Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Medical book in Welsh (Ref: ADX/1479)
Dr. Buchan's Domestic Medicine: Y Meddyginiaeth Deuluaidd by/gan William Buchan (translated into Welsh by/wedi ei gyfieithu i'r Cymraeg gan Hugh Jones). Cyhoeddwyd gan/published by L E Jones, Caernarfon, 1831.
[the book is in poor condition, with the title page, some pages of the preface, and the last two pages missing but the spine is stamped 'Buchan', making identification possible]
Acc.No: 3387 Date of material: 1831 Extent: 1 vol Access: Agored/open Not yet in the catalogue
Material relating to Aberystwyth (Ref: ADX/1478)
Material relating to Aberystwyth
Acc.No: 3386 Date of material: 20th century Extent: 1 box Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Letter from Matthew Williams concerning Llangorwen (Clarach) church and associated material (Ref: ADX /1477)
Letter from Matthew Williams to John Henry Parker publisher and bookseller of Oxford concerning the consecration of Llangorwen (Clarach) Church in 1840 and the restoration of the church at Llanbadarn fawr. The letter bears an early Penny Black stamp. There is also some modern correspondence and a copy of an article from the newsletter of the Friends of the National Museum Wales concerning the discovery of the letter in California.
Acc.No: 3385 Date of material: 1 Oct 1840 ( and material 2004-15) Extent: I small bundle Access: open but has high face value Not yet in the catalogue
Papers relating to the family of T.G.G. Herbert of Aberaeron (Ref: ADX/1476)
Papers relating to the family of T.G.G. Herbert of Aberaeron
Acc.No: 3384 Date of material: Extent: c. 60 items Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Notebook of David Evans of Esgerfach, Llanrhystud and London (Ref: ADX/1475)
1. Notebook of David Evans (early 19th c.) . Born Esgerfach, Llanrhystud 1777 detailing names and dates concerned with his immediate family.
2. Account of the life of David Evans (transcripts of [1] and comments)
Acc.No: 3383 Date of material: Extent: 2 items Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Cofnodion Merched y Wawr Talybont (Ref: DSO/33/13/4)
Llyfr Cofnodion, Hydref 1999-Hydref 2014
Acc.No: 3382 Date of material: 1999-2014 Extent: 1 volume Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Staff of Cardiganshire schools (Ref: CDC/ED/43)
Index cards containing details of staff (teaching and otherwise) employed in Cardiganshire schools in the early 20th century. Arranged by school district, then by school.
Acc.No: 3381 Date of material: c. 1905-1920 Extent: 2 drawers full Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
References for Islwyn Jenkins (Ref: ADX/1474)
Two testimonials for Islwyn Jenkins, a teacher who worked in schools in Cardiganshire.
1. From D.I. Jones, Chairman of School Managers, Tregaron Non-Provided School. Islwyn Jenkins was headmaster there 1939-1940. 2 December 1942
2. From J. Lloyd Jones, headmaster of Lampeter Secondary School. Wishes Islwyn Jenkins were a permanent member of staff there instead of merely a supply teacher. 14 June 1946
Acc.No: 3380 Date of material: 1942-1946 Extent: 2 items Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Cellan school photo (Ref: ADX/1473)
Group photograph of staff and pupils at Cellan school, 1938.
[Electronic file and photocopy only]
Acc.No: 3379 Date of material: orig. 1938; copies 2014 Extent: Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Ceredigion Archives: early photographs (Ref: DYC/RO/13)
Photographs depicting an unidentified member of staff of Ceredigion Archives. The photographs were taken during the period 1974-1996 when Ceredigion was part of the larger administrative county of Dyfed, and appears to date from the 1970s or possibly early 1980s.
1. At her desk
2. In the strongrooms in the basement of Swyddfa'r Sir, the home of the archives until 2012.
Acc.No: 3378 Date of material: Unknown; Extent: 1 item Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Capel Bethel, Aberystwyth (Ref: ANC/60/ addl)
Further records of Capel Bethel, Aberystwyth
1. Rhaglen/Programme: Oedfa o Ddiolchgarwch a Chomisiynu / A Service of Thanksgiving and Commissioning, 31 Ionawr/January 2015
2. Seren Cymru: Wythnosolyn y Bedyddwyr cyfrol 4987, 4977, 4978
3. Llyngopiau/Photocopies: Seren Cymru 4982 tudalen flaen/front cover 'Oedfa i ailgysegru organ pib' & erthygl/article 'Bethel Welsh Baptist Chapel, Aberystwyth'
Acc.No: 3377 Date of material: 2014-2015 Extent: accruing Access: Agored/Open Not yet in the catalogue
Save Our Sea / Achubwch Ein Mor (Ref: DSO/150)
File of records of the campaigning group Save Our Sea.
The group was founded in 2006 to campaign against the granting of licences for oil and gas exploration in Cardigan Bay.
The file contains correspondence, press cuttings, reports and other miscellaneous material.
Acc.No: 3376 Date of material: 2006-2009 Extent: 1 file Access: Open Show catalogue(DSO/150)
Record of Eurfyl Jones' school career in Aberystwyth (Ref: ADX/1472)
Record of Eurfyl Jones' school and Sunday school career in Aberystwyth
Acc.No: 3375 Date of material: 1912-1923, 1948 Extent: 1 volume Access: open Not yet in the catalogue
Llanon WI (Ref: D/WI/LNO)
Financial records of the Llanon branch of the Women's Institute
Acc.No: 3374 Date of material: 1938-1990s Extent: Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Material relating to the Borth Bog (Ref: ADX/1471)
Maps, reports, correspondence, and other documents relating to the Borth Bog. Also other miscellaneous documents.
Acc.No: 3373 Date of material: Extent: Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1471)
Register of Electors for the Parish of Llangoedmore, County of Cardigan (Ref: ER/1896)
Occupiers List of Voters for the Parish of Llangoedmore: Persons entitled to vote in Parliamentary and/or County Electors
Acc.No: 3372 Date of material: 31 July 1896 Extent: 1 doc Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Headed bill of sale for M. M. Dearman, Builder and Contractor (Ref: ADX/1470)
Headed (unused) bill of sale for M. M. Dearman, Builder and Contractor: Upper Mill, Llangrog, Llandyssul, Cardiganshire
Acc.No: 3371 Date of material: 1950-1959 Extent: 1 item Access: Show catalogue(ADX/1470)
Library Collection Additional Material (Ref: LIB/79)
Printer's copies of posters advertising local social events: Aberteifi Advertiser
Acc.No: 3370 Date of material: 1956-1957 Extent: 41 items Access: Show catalogue(LIB/79)
Promotional material for 'Y Gwyll' / 'Hinterland' (Ref: ADX/1469)
1. Beer mat promoting 'Y Gwyll' / 'Hinterland'
2. Leaflet promoting 'Teithiau Cerdded Y Gwyll / Hinterland Guided Walks'
3. Letter to residents about filming
4. Poster for 'Yn y Gwyll / Hinterland offset' exhibition, Old College, Aberystwyth
5. Booklet promoting Ceredigion as location of Hinterland. c.2016
Acc.No: 3369 Date of material: 2013 onwards Extent: 5 items Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1469)
Llanilar Community Carnival 2014 Programme (Ref: ADX/1468)
Llanilar Community Carnival 2014 Programme
Acc.No: 3368 Date of material: 2014 Extent: 1 doc Access: Show catalogue(ADX/1468)
Photographs of the 'Johann' on Llanon Beach (Ref: ADX/1467)
Three photographic images relating to the ketch 'Johann', Llanon Beach: taken from a postcard.
Acc.No: 3367 Date of material: Extent: 3 docs Access: Show catalogue(ADX/1467)
Visitors' Book for Brynmair, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth (Ref: ADX/1466)
Visitors' Book for Brynmair, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth. Brynmair provided Bed & Breakfast accommodation in the summer, and accommodation for students in the winter. Interleaved is a short bibliographical note relating to the donor.
Acc.No: 3366 Date of material: 1935-1961 Extent: 1 vol Access: Show catalogue(ADX/1466)
Llanilar School Centenary Celebration Brochure (Ref: LIL/X/1)
Llanilar School Centenary Celebrations brochure, dated Saturday 17th September 1960
Acc.No: 3365 Date of material: 1960 Extent: 1 doc Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Slides of local interest (Ref: ADX/1465)
Slides of local interest
Acc.No: 3364 Date of material: 1970s approx. Extent: Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1465)
The Welsh Cellar - further records (Ref: DB/53 addl.)
Further records of the business.
Acc.No: 3363 Date of material: 1960-1974 Extent: 1 box Access: To be determined Not yet in the catalogue
Pwy Sy'n Gwisgo'r Trowsus? (Ref: ADX/1464)
DVD of 'Pwy Sy'n Gwisgo'r Trowsus?'. Produced by Boom Pictures Production Ltd., Cardiff
Acc.No: 3362 Date of material: 2014 Extent: 1 DVD Access: Agored Show catalogue(ADX/1464)
Diary of Thomas Jenkins (Ref: ADX/1463)
Diary of Thomas Jenkins of Brynbach, Ystrad Meurig, 1863
Acc.No: 3361 Date of material: 1863 Extent: 1 vol Access: Show catalogue(ADX/1463)
Two National Eisteddfod programmes and an 'Accidents in the Home' booklet (Ref: ADX/1462)
National Eisteddfod Programme, Aberystwyth, 1952; National Eisteddfod Programme, Aberystwyth, 1992; RoSPA booklet, 'Accidents in the Home'.
Acc.No: 3360 Date of material: 1952-1992 Extent: 3 items Access: Show catalogue(ADX/1462)
Cardiganshire County Council: Weights and Measures Department (Ref: CDC/WM/118)
Records of Standards Book, 1911-1973. Interleaved is a memo from the Department of Trade and Industry regarding the conversion of fees to decimal currency, 1971; and an Indenture relating to Decimal Grain Rates, 1930-1960
Acc.No: 3359 Date of material: 1911-1973 Extent: 1 vol Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Printed booklets on the Welsh woollen industry and an Eisteddfod programme (Ref: ADX/1461)
Printed booklets on the Welsh woollen industry and an Eisteddfod programme
Acc.No: 3358 Date of material: c.1970-2012 Extent: 3 items Access: Show catalogue(ADX/1461)
Student Assignments relating to Course HA114, 'Tracing your Ancestors: Research Beginnings', Aberystwyth University Department of Lifelong Learning (Ref: ADX/1460)
Three student assignments relating to the above course.
Acc.No: 3357 Date of material: 2011 Extent: 3 items Access: Show catalogue(ADX/1460)
Judith's Dark Secrets (in the Kitchen) (Ref: ADX/1459)
An autobiographical recipe book by Judith Russill. Published by Gomer Press, Llandysul: 2009
ISBN: 978-0-9563592-0-9
Acc.No: 3356 Date of material: 2009 Extent: 1 file Access: Show catalogue(ADX/1459)
Borth WI (Ref: D/WI/BOR)
Album and notebooks from the Borth branch of the Women's Institute
Acc.No: 3355 Date of material: 1950s - 1980s Extent: 5 items Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Pwyllgor Efeillio Aberystwyth & Saint Brieuc Twinning Committee (Ref: ABT/T/5)
Pwyllgor Efeillio Aberystwyth & Saint Brieuc Twinning Committee - cofnodion bellach / further records
Acc.No: 3354 Date of material: Extent: 1 box Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
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