Autograph book, 1916-1917
Evelyn Llewellyn of Porthcawl, Autograph Book
This material is held atGlamorgan Archives / Archifau Morgannwg
- Reference
- GB 214 D1306
- Dates of Creation
- 1916-1917
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 volume
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Evelyn Llewellyn worked as a nurse at The Rest, Porthcawl, during the First World War. She has signed the autograph book 'Evelyn Llewellyn, Canford, Porthcawl'. On the 1911 census, 'Canford' is listed as a boarding house.
The Rest was taken over as a military hospital during the First World War and the autograph book contains poems, drawings and cartoons by soldiers being treated there between 1916 and 1917.
Arrangement
Chronological
Access Information
No restrictions.
Acquisition Information
Donated by The Lee, Shaw Partnership, estate agents, Dec 2015
Other Finding Aids
A detailed catalogue is available at Glamorgan Archives.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Fair condition
Archivist's Note
Compiled by Heather Mountjoy for Glamorgan Archives, with reference to census records.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal Glamorgan Archives conditions apply.
Appraisal Information
All records which meet the collection policy of Glamorgan Archives have been retained.
Custodial History
The autograph book was found in an empty house in the West Midlands by The Lee Shaw Partnership, estate agents.
Accruals
Accruals are not expected.