| Description | Includes:
a) Typed copy of The Penrhyn Quarry Dispute 1896 the Controversy between the workmen of Cae-Braich-y-Cafn Quarry and Lord Penrhyn and the Quarry Authorities. Printed at the Genedl office, possibly a translation? Includes notes by Lord Penrhyn.
b) Envelope with 'Strike - Division Lists March 5th April 27 1903' written on it. Includes notes on the Parlimentary debates on the strike, and voucher for horses. Lists members for and against motion on strike in the House of Commons.
c) Lime kiln accounts, 15 February 1837
d) Translation of an article from Yr Herald Gymraeg "Permitting or recognizing", 23 March 1897
e) Letter from Hugh Vincent re a printed defence for the House of Commons and Lord Penrhyn's comments on it, 18 April 1903
f) Correspondence between Lord Aberdare, Alice Douglas-Pennant and Lord Penrhyn relating to the Welsh Industries Association, 13-26 June 1900
g) Letter from E.A. Young with enclosed extract from The Times relating to Cornish tin miners, 23 June 1906
h) Envelope of correspondence to G.H. Dawkins-Pennant relating to the use of slate for paving in London, Dec 1837
i) Letter of thanks from the quarry officials for the 50% on top of their salaries they received for working as quarrymen during the strike.
j) Letter from Joshua Field relating to the Iron Trades Association and employers liability, 4 June 1901
k) Printed pamphlet of statement/defence relating to the parliamentary debate April 1903 regarding the Penrhyn Strike with 'not used'. Inside the pamphlet are various items including translation of an article from Celt 5 Feb 1897 'This and That from Babylon the great' 20 April 1903 Letter from Hugh Vincent (solicitor) re: statement for parliament. Handwritten notes - homework, jokes? List of prominent figures in strike/union with quotes with 'W. Jones M.P. triumphant recognition of collectivism' (Aug 1897) written on it. Begging letter of Richard Milais (?) Bragburgh Hall, Rugby along with a letter from Lord Penrhyn declining the requests due to monies still owing.
l ) Printed pamphlet 'The Bethesda Strike Happy Dreams' by S.R , October 1874
m) Printed copy of Penrhyn Quarry Strike - Statement by Mr E.A. Young (Chief Manager) of facts connected with the above strike, January 1897 |