Red Cross and hospital, records c.1911-1995
GB0218.D3345

Summary Information

Repository
Gwent Archives
Title
Red Cross and Hospital Records
ID
GB0218.D3345
Date
c.1911-1995
Extent
111.0 items
General Physical Description note
Language
English

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Biographical/Historical note

Mr. R. Jones collected material relating to hospitals in Monmouthshire, including the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport, Pontypool Hospital and St. Lawrence Hospital, Chepstow, as well as records relating to the British Red Cross.

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Scope and Contents note

Records relating to hospitals in Monmouthshire with covering correspondence from the donor, 1914-1995, including periodicals, 1914-1937; articles, 1965; programmes, 1936-1965; circulars, 1937; printed material, 1956-[c.1975]; photographs, 1918-1965; miscellaneous, 1914-1995; British Red Cross publications, 1947-1970.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

 Gwent Archives

Conditions Governing Access note

Usual conditions apply

Conditions Governing Use note

Usual copyright regulations apply.

Accruals note

Accruals are not expected

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Deposit,1995.

Appraisal note

All records deposited at Gwent Record Office have been retained.

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

Subject(s)

  • Hospitals--Wales--Monmouthshire; Red Cross and Red Crescent--Wales--Monmouthshire;

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Other Finding Aids note

Hard copies of the catalogue are available in Gwent Record Office and the National Library of Wales.

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Collection Inventory

 D3345/1 Covering letter from donor, relating to documents concerning Cefn Mably, Glamorgan 24 Jun 1995 

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 D3345/2-5 English Homes by H.A. Tipping, pp. 268-274 Cefn Mably, Glamorganshire [20th century] 

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 D3345/6 Tredegar House and Gardens (photocopy of official publication, p. 44.) describes the Cefn Shovelboard. [20th century] 

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 D3345/7-8 Covering leter from donor, enclosing schedule of documents relating to the Royal Gwent Hospital 25 Jun 1995 

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 D3345/9 Autographed photograph of Royal Gwent Fete 4 Aug 1947-9 Aug 1947 

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 D3345/10 Memories - 40 Years of Service to the NHS, article from the Gwent Health Authority house journal, of the service of S. Jordan, radiographer 

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 D3345/11-12 Photographs of visit by Margaret Lockwood, the film actress, to the Royal Gwent Hospital fete at Friars Field and of visit to the childrens ward c. 1935-1939 

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 D3345/13 Photographic post card of the Newport Hospital Cricket Club team 1911 

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 D3345/16 Photograph of the ceremony, described in D3345/15 29 Mar 1965 

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 D3345/15 Programme for unveiling a memorial plaque to the late Trevor A. Jones 29 Mar 1965 

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 D3345/14 Photograph of participants and others in the Royal Gwent Hospital Challenge Shield Fox Trot Dancing Competition c.1925-1935 

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 D3345/17 Typed extract from Western Mail of 20 March 1965, authenticated by donor 25 Jul 1965 

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 D3345/18 Photograph of Royal Gwent Hospital Stand at Shaftsbury Park, Newport c. 1920-1930 

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 D3345/19 Photograph of some administrative, clerical and professional staff of Royal Gwent Hospital 1948 

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 D3345/20-21 Photographs of visit of members of cast of radio programme "Just William", to Royal Gwent Hospital c.1948-1955 

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 D3345/22 Photograph of Christmas visit of the Mayor of Newport to the Royal Gwent Hospital 1951 

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 D3345/23 Photograph, possibly of an annual general meeting of the governing body of the Royal Gwent Hospital c.1955-1960 

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 D3345/24 Similar photograph to D3345/23 1955-1960 

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 D3345/25 Photograph of T.A. Jones and Miss E.F. Francis Green (Matron of the Royal Gwent Hospital), examining a large photograph of Elizabeth, consort of King George VI 1948 

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 D3345/26 Report, scheme proposing pay beds c.1930-1939 

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 D3345/27 Circular letter with copy regualtions of Royal Gwent Hospital attached 12 Oct 1934, Oct 1934 

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 D3345/28 South Wales Argus, typed extract on trial of nurse for theft of drugs. Cerified by donor, Jul 1995 14 Dec 1934 

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 D3345/29 South Wales Argus, typed extract of report on coroner's case concerning motor car handle being buried in boy's head. Certified by donor, Jul 1995 25 Jan 1935 

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 D3345/30 South Wales Argus, typed extract of report on cure of child suffering from meningococal meningitis at the Royal Gwent Hospital. Certified by donor, Jul 1995 4 Mar 1935 

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 D3345/31 Blank director's visiting card Jul 1935 

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 D3345/32 Programme, Royal Gwent Hospital, Annual Balls 3 Jan 1936 

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 D3345/33 Blank adult's ticket to similar ball 3 Jan 1935 

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 D3345/34 Blank adult's ticket to children's fancy dress ball 4 Jan 1935 

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 D3345/35 Used parent's ticket to children's fancy dress ball 4 Jan 1935 

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 D3345/36 Ticket for Royal Gwent Hospital Appeal Fund, Guy Fawkes' Night Dance 5 Nov 1935 

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 D3345/37 South Wales Argus, typed extract, "Royal Gwent Appeal for £100, 000" Certified by donor, Jul 1995 1 May 1935 

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 D3345/38 South Wales Argus, report on appointment of Almoner at Royal Gwent Hospital Certified by donor, Jul 1995 24 Jul 1936 

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 D3345/39 Proforma in-patient notes, issued by Royal Gwent for use by doctors referring patients for admission 1936 

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 D3345/40 Christmas donations appeal card, issued by the Secretary-Superintendent, Royal Gwenrt Hospital Dec 1936 

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 D3345/41 The Great Dickens' Centenary Party programme, Royal Gwent Hospital Appeal Fund 8 Oct 1936 

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 D3345/42 The Royal Gwent Hospital Annual Balls programme 7 Jan 1937-8 Jan 1937 

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 D3345/43 Ticket for the Royal Gwent Hospital "Million Shilling" Fund Appeal, The Dance of the Pirates 15 Mar 1937 

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 D3345/44 Ticket for Royal Gwent Hospital, Nursing Staff Dance Draft advertisement for; posts of Sister Tutor, Housekeeping Pupil and experienced Night Sister. Endorsed 29 Dec 1937 

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 D3345/45 Ticket as in D3345/44, with advertisement for Lady Cook endorsed 29 Dec 1937 

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 D3345/46 Circular "Hospital Sunday" 1937 appeal letter 28 Jan 1937 

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 D3345/47 Circular "Alexandra Rose Day, Saturday, May 29th 1937" appeal 20 May 1937 

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 D3345/48 South Wales Argus, extracted article on low pay of nurses Certified by donor, Jul 1995 3 Jul 1937 

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 D3345/49 South Wales Argus, extracted article, reply by Matron of the Royal Gwent Hospital to article of 3 Jul 1937 Certified by author, Jul 1995 9 Jul 1937 

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 D3345/50 Royal Gwent Hospital notepaper with draft advertisements for posts of housekeeping pupil and holiday sister [c.1930-c.1939] 

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 D3345/51 Typed advertisment, draft, for post of Lady Cook at Royal Gwent Hospital 5 Mar 1938 

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 D3345/52 Blank invitation card by Mayor of Newport to meeting re Alexandra Rose Day 6 Apr 1938 

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 D3345/53 Printed notice on change of address of J.T. Rice Edwards (Consulting Surgeon) to "Norlands", Clytha Park Road, Newport 17 Jun 1938 

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 D3345/54 Royal Gwent Hospital notepaper with alteration of name of Secretary-Superintendent to Alan Ruddle [1939] 

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 D3345/55 Memorandum by Secretary-Superintendent that due to the outbreak of War the Emergency Committee of Management is now operating and the Board of Directors and major committees will only meet over issues of great importance [Sep 1939] 

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 D3345/56 Royal Gwent Hospital, blank director's visiting card, not listed in schedule referenced D3345/8 1936-1937 

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 D3345/57 Letter from donor re hospital archives of the Glen Hafren Trust and other bodies 14 Jul 1995 

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 D3345/58-59 Programme, with menu card, of official opening of St. Lawrence Hospital, Chepstow, enclosed with D3345/ 11 Sep 1951 

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 D3345/60-62 Letter from donor concerning identification of Baldwin's Military Hospital as being Panteg House enclosing; photocopy of drawing from diary dated 7 Feb 1915 and letter of 21 Jul 1995 to the Curator, Museum and Library of the order of St. John on Baldwin's Military Hospital and the autograph album of Miss Mary Bond; 21 Jul 1995 7 Feb 1915, 21 Jul 1995 

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 D3345/63 Letter from the donor on the 3rd Western General Hospital, (Newport Section), St. Woolos Hospital 25 Jul 1995 

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 D3345/64 Photograph of the Commanding Officer, 3rd Western General Hospital and medical officers, staff etc., taken outside the Newport Section of the Hospital (St. Woolos Hospital) c. Jun 1918 

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 D3345/65-66 Letter from donor, 1st Aug 1995 enclosing; Summary of the Activity of the British Red Cross Society During the World War II Period, compiled by donor Jul 1995 

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 D3345/67-69 Letter from donor, 1st Aug 1995 enclosing; postcard of Pontypool Hospital (no date) and The Free Press of Monmouthshire, Pontypool and District Hospital, report of the 10th Annual Meeting, 13 Feb 1914 1 Aug 1995, 13 Feb 1914 

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 D3345/70-73 Letter from donor, 7th Aug 1995, enclosing; Gwent Hospitals Contributory Fund-A Century of Service, c.1975; Old Age; Office of Health Economics, Mar 1968 and Manual of Civil Defence: Vol I Pamphlet I "Nuclear Weapons" H.M.S.O. 1956 1956, 1968, 1995 

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 D3345/74-77 Letter from donor, 4 Aug 1995, enclosing; British Red Cross Society, County of Monmouth Branch, leaflet, c.1952-1960; British Red Cross Society, History-Membership, information leaflet, c. 1950-1959; The British Red Cross Society Principles and Purposes An Address, by the late Major General Sir John Kennedy, G.B.E., C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., 1947 1947, 1950-1960 

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 D3345/78 Letter from donor enclosing subsequent British Red Cross Society publications, welfare services scheme letter and report and newspaper extracts 7 Aug 1995 

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 D3345/79 List of publications of interest to the County Record Office [20th century] 

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 D3345/80 News Review of the British Red Cross Society, Red Cross Centenary 1863-1963 1963 

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 D3345/81 The British Red Cross Society, 1870-1970. A brief history and account of current activities Offprint from Health, issue of autumn 1970 1970 

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 D3345/82 Photocopy of A Summary of the History and the Work of the British Red Cross Society Certified by donor 7 Aug 1995 

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 D3345/83-84 Letter from Town Clerk of Newport, 9 Jul 1948, with copy of report on "Scheme For Provision of Accomodation and Welfare Services, National Assistance Act, 1948, Sections 21 and 29" Both certified by donor 7 Aug 1995 [9 Jul 1948] 

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 D3345/85 Free Press of Monmouthshire, extract on reception of wounded soldiers Aug 1995 23 Oct 1914 

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 D3345/86 Free Press of Monmouthshire, extract on wounded Belgian soldiers at Pontypool 30 Oct 1914 

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 D3345/87 Free Press of Monmouthshire, extract of report on Pontypool and District Hospital meeting of the Annual Court of Governors 12 Feb 1915, Aug 1995 

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 D3345/88 Free Press of Monmouthshire, extract of letter of thanks from Private Henry Lucas, Belgian soldier, former patient at Pontypool and District Hospital 18 Jun 1915, Aug 1995 

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 D3345/89 South Wales Argus, extract, report of Newport Board of Guardians' meeting on conversion of Woolaston House into a military hospital 29 Mar 1915, Aug 1995 

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 D3345/90 South Wales Argus, extract, report on Char-A-Banc excursions for wounded soldiers from the Newport Section of the General Hospital at Woolaston House (St. Woolos Hospital) 11 Dec 1915, Aug 1995 

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 D3345/91 South Wales Argus, extract, report on arrival of more wounded soldiers at Woolaston War Hospital 29 Jul 1916, Aug 1995 

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 D3345/92 South Wales Argus, extract, report on Australians leaving the 3rd Western General Hospital for a new hospital 21 Oct 1916 

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 D3345/93 South Wales Argus, extract, report on concert for sick and wounded at Woolaston War Hospital, Newport 19 Feb 1916, Aug 1995 

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 D3345/94 South Wales Argus, "Notes By The Way", extract 29 Jul 1916, Aug 1995 

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 D3345/95 South Wales Argus, extract of report on Lord Llangattock being wounded 4 Nov 1916, Aug 1995 

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 D3345/96 Free Press of Monmouthshire, extract of report on hospital on Western Front being struck by German shell 13 Nov 1914, Aug 1995 

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 D3345/97 Free Press of Monmouthshire, extract "A Nasty Dig in the Ribs" 11 Dec 1914, Aug 1995 

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 D3345/98 Free Press of Monmouthshire, extract of account by Private O.G. Hedges, R.A.M.C., of retreat from Mons 18 Dec 1914, Aug 1995 

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 D3345/99 Letter from donor enclosing D3345/100-108 11 Aug 1995 

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 D3345/100 Schedule of further possible gifts 11 Aug 1995 

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 D3345/101 St. John's Gate Picture Book, London, 1947 1947 

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 D3345/102 Museum of The Order of St. John, publicity leaflet, copy [20th century] 

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 D3345/103 British Red Cross, Monmouthshire (Gwent) Branch Development of "Old Folks Clubs" for Aged in the County, extract from the 'Red Cross Quarterly Review', April 1950 (Vol 37, No. 2) 1995 

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 D3345/104 British Red Cross, Monmouthshire (Gwent) Branch, "Development of Work for the Physically Handicapped, as Agents for the Local Authority", extract from the BRCS News Review, November 1966 (Vol. 5, No. 11) 1995 

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 D3345/105 Britsh Red Cross, Monmouthshire (Gwent) Branch Monmouthshire Floods, March 1947, extract from the Annual Report and Accounts of the British Red Cross Monmouthshire Branch 1947 1995 

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 D3345/106 British Red Cross, Monmouthshire (Gwent) Branch Aberfan Disaster, October 1996, extracts from various publications 1966 1995 

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 D3345/107 British Red Cross, Monmouthshire (Gwent) Branch "Summary of the Strength and Activity of the Monmouthshire Branch, BRCS, 1960-1972" 1995 

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 D3345/108 Letter from donor, offering thesis "Poor Law Union to Training Hospital" 11 Aug 1995 

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 D3345/109 Schedule of possible archive material, enclosed with D3345/108 11 Aug 1995 

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 D3345/110 Letter from donor on Panteg House and Baldwin's Steelworks, Panteg, enclsoing D3343/111 15 Aug 1995 

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 D3345/111 Certified photocopy of autograph album kept by Miss Mary Bond V.A.D. with St. Johns Ambulance Brigade, Pontypool Divisions, with contributions from wounded soldiers at Panteg House, 1916-1919 Aug 1995 

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