South Wales Coalfield Collection

Commemorative Events

Ref No. Description Dates
AUD/244 75th Anniversary Dinner for the South Wales Miners Federation. Recording of speeches made by Glyn Williams, Dai Francis, and Merfyn Payne at the 75th Anniversary Dinner of the South Wales Miners' Federation. Includes the history of the SWMF and the importance of the Cambrian Strike; the rank and file influence on the SWMF; and the struggle of the miners over the past 75 years. Also includes presentations to founder members of the SWMF.
Covers period : 1898-1973 (c).
Running time : 38mins.
6.1973
AUD/269 Memorial Meeting for Dai Dan Evans.
Recording of the Dai Dan Evans Memorial Meeting, held at Ystradgynlais Welfare Hall, with the speakers being Emlyn Williams, Caerwyn Roderick (MP Lab), Dai Francis, Bert Pierce and Will Paynter. Included are musical items by the Ystradgynlais Male Voice Choir and Cor y Gyrlais.
Covers period : 1900-1974 (c).
Running time : 1hr 24mins 25secs.
14.3.1974
AUD/421 Recording of The North Wales Quarrymen's Union Centenary Celebrations.
NOT FULLY CATALOGUED. A recording of the centenary celebrations of the North Wales Quarrymen's Union, held at both Llanberis and Bethesda.
Covers period : 1974.
Running time : 1hr 30mins.
20.4.1974
AUD/422 Recording of Unveiling Of Spanish Plaque.
Memorial at the South Wales Miners' Library to commemorate the Welshmen who died serving with the International Brigades, fighting fascism in Spain 1936-39. Introduced by Dai Francis, and includes the unveiling of a plaque by Will Paynter.
Covers period : 1936-1939.
Running time : 53mins.
24.1.1976
AUD/511 Recording of Speeches.
A recording of speeches in honour of the Welsh International Brigades, and the launching of the Wales Nicaraguan Soldiers Committee.
Covers period : 1930-1986 (c).
Running time : 52mins 33secs.
13.7.1986

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