GRACE REES CHARITY

 

 

 

     Under the will of Elizabeth Ellen Rees of Rhyl, co. Flint, proved 19 Oct. 1936, when the life interest of legatees had been determined, the town of Oswestry received a bequest of £1,000 for Grace Rees Scholarships at educational establishments in Oswestry or at a university, for scholars who showed ability and needed financial assistance.  Upon the advice of the Department of Education and Science the money was used for grants to out of school activities and towards costs of courses of study.  No formal meetings were held after Jan. 1974.  Records after that date are in the Town Council correspondence file on the charity.

 

 

H17

Committee Minutes                                     1 vol., 3 docs.

 

1968 - 1974

H17/1

30 Sep. 1968

 

 

H17/2

6 Feb. 1969

 

 

H17/3

24 Apr. 1969

 

 

H17/4

Oct. 1969 - Jan. 1974

 

H18

Correspondence and Papers                                  4 items

 

1936 - 1971

H18/1

Will of Elizabeth Ellen Rees (photocopy).

19 Oct. 1936

 

H18/2

Correspondence relating to administration of charity.

                                                                             1 bundle

 

Nov. 1967 - Jun. 1970

 

H18/3, 4

Report on an expedition to Iceland, for which a Grace Rees Scholarship was granted, with related letter.

 

Jan. 1971