| Description | The file predominantly covers the period of Marian Henry Jones (née Phillips) early university studies 1931-1935. Official printed literature includes -University college Swansea brochure for Beck Hall for women students 1932-1933; University College Swansea prospectus 1934-35; University of Wales pass lists for degrees, certificates and diplomas, June 1935; University of Wales congregation programmes 1935 and 1937; ‘Regulations for the degree of Magister in Artibus and Magister in Scientia’ University of Wales 1936; University of Wales pass lists for degrees' of Magister and Doctor 1937; with receipts for fees and regulations for postgraduate students proceeding to a higher degree. Certificates for ‘Marian Phillips’ - Central Welsh Board School Certificate 1931, attached to University of Wales exemption from matriculation certificate, 1932; ‘Universitas Cambrensis’ BA certificate, 1935; University College of Swansea examination papers, annotated by Marian for Philosophy, French, English and History, 1932-1935, and University College of Swansea degree examination papers History and German 1933; Correspondence includes - letter of recommendation for Marian from the headmaster at Maes Y Dderwen County School, Ystradgynlais 1931; letters from University College Swansea to Marian’s father 1931-1933; hand written letter from E. Ernest Hughes admitting Marian to the History Honours course, Swansea, and listing recommended reading, 1933; University College Swansea correspondence including- University College Swansea MA admission approval letter Nov 1935 with subject confirmed; confirmation of distinction for ‘Marian Phillips’ at masters level and her PhD fellowship award (1937); University of London School of Slavonic and Eastern European Studies official correspondence (1937), concerning Marian’s admission to the School; University of London letter approving thesis subject (1937);Letters from University of London Institute of Historical Research, regards attending the institute and Seton-Watson’s seminar (1937); 3 letters of recommendation (1939) from Professor E. Hughes, W.N. Meldicott, and R.W. Seton-Watson together with official letter (1935) confirming Marian is qualified to teach English to School Certificate standard; Letter from University College Swansea confirming that Marians temporary appointment on the college staff will not be affected by her marriage (July 14 1941); University College Swansea letter accepting resignation of Marian Henry Jones as Temporary Assistant Lecturer in History, 1944 (draft reply?); letters of recommendation from W.N. Meldicott (1959 and 1960), David Quinn (1960), Glyn Roberts (1960), R.W. Seton-Watson (1939) |