The series consists of drafts of talks given by Menna Gallie to various societies on a number of subjects, [1940]-[1990], such as childhood memories, memories of Ystradgynlais, Creunant and the surrounding area, experiences in Northern Ireland, America and Cambridge, experiences gained whilst in Italy and Yugoslavia, and talks on her own writing.

'Nodiadau Cyffredinol', containing miscellaneous notes, anecdotes, etc., written by Daniel Roberts ('Deiniol Ogwen'), Llanfairfechan.