Roll of honour of employees at Elder's Collieries Ltd, Garth and Oakwood collieries, Maesteg (copy).

This material is held atGlamorgan Archives / Archifau Morgannwg

  • Reference
    • GB 214 D725/1
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1914
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 paper

Scope and Content

In colour, including name, address, occupation and regiment of each employee who enlisted.

Administrative / Biographical History

In 1899 Elder's Navigation Collieries Co. (later called Elder's Collieries Ltd) acquired Garth and Oakwood collieries from previous owners. The company was owned by shipping magnate Sir Alfred Jones, of Elder Dempster Lines, who set up Elder's Navigation Collieries to produce bunker coal for his steamships.

Acquisition Information

Illtyd ap Dafydd

Other Finding Aids

A detailed catalogue is available at Glamorgan Archives.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Good condition

Appraisal Information

All records which meet the collection policy of Glamorgan Archives have been retained.

Custodial History

The records remained in the custody of the donor until transferred to Glamorgan Archives.

Accruals

Accruals are possible.