| Ref No | LAC/81 |
| Title | Morris Family of Swansea, Industrialists, Papers |
| Description | 'History of the Copper Concern' - historical notes and memorabilia extracted by Robert Morris junior from the letter-books of Robert Morris senior, relating to the latter's copper-smelting works in Swansea 1774; diaries of Robert Morris junior kept during tours of the Continent and the British Isles 1772-1774; miscellaneous letters and papers relating to the Morris' copper concerns c1760-1815; common-place book of Sir John Morris containing quotations, aphorisms, family, business and estate memoranda etc. c1760-1818; cutting from the 'Evening Post' with account of the gift of the above manuscripts from Mrs Byng Morris to the University of Wales Swansea 1952. Estate plans and surveys of the Morris estates in Sketty and Morriston 1776-c1884; legal papers 1776-1827; Llanrhidian title deeds 1587-c1790. Records relating to the Sketty Park Estate including rentals 1917-1962; collecting book 1955; Killay Cottages Collecting Book 1963-1970; cash book 1949-1987; cash journal 1968-1971; day book 1954-1985. |
| Date | c1587-1987 |
| Subject | Copper industry and trade--Wales, South; Maps--Wales, South; Deeds--Wales, South; Family archives--Wales--Swansea; Estate administration--Wales, South; Diaries; |
| Person_Code | ANW/CORP/5320 |
| ANW/CORP/5318 |
| ANW/CORP/5317 |
| ANW/CORP/5316 |
| ANW/CORP/5315 |
| ANW/PERS/3121 |
| ANW/PERS/3120 |
| ANW/PERS/3119 |
| Place_Code | ANW/PLACE/926 |
| ANW/PLACE/383 |
| ANW/PLACE/1140 |
| Extent | 2.5 boxes |
| AccessConditions | Accessible to all researchers by appointment. Please note that some collections contain sensitive information and access may be restricted. |