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Miscellaneous items assembled by D. D. Evans, including genealogical material and pedigrees; stray letters, 1794-1831, including several written by Richard Beadon, Bishop of Gloucester; and deeds and documents, 1691-1833, many relating to properties in the parish of Llanddewi Brefi, co. Cardigan and other stray, unrelated items.

Manuscripts, [1905x1908]-[1937x1938], of the Rev. David David Williams, comprising mainly essays on cultural, literary and historical topics submitted for competition at the National Eisteddfod; together with a draft summary of a proposed history of Wales, and an album of correspondence and miscellaneous papers.

Manuscripts and papers, [1601x1937], of or in the possession of the Reverend David Erwyd Jenkins. They largely comprise material of Welsh historical, literary and religious interest, much of which relates to the Calvinistic Methodist movement in Wales during the early nineteenth century and includes transcripts of the letters of the Reverend Thomas Charles and John Jones, Tal-y-sarn. The collection also includes a substantial amount of correspondence addressed to David Erwyd Jenkins.

Papers, 1895-1957, relating to the family of Elwyn Owen Williams's grandfather, the Master Mariner John Herbert, New Quay, including a letter, 1905, from him in Madagasgar to his daughter Nellie, and receipts; together with the memorial service card, 1957, of Nellie Elizabeth Herbert, Craigli, New Quay (see Annual Report 1956-57, p 34, for papers donated by Elwyn Owen Williams's father the Reverend D E Williams, Pontyberem).

Papurau, 1895-1957, yn ymwneud â theulu tad-cu Elwyn Owen Williams, sef y Capten Llong John Herbert, Cei Newydd, gan gynnwys llythyr, 1905, oddi wrtho ym Madagasgar at ei chwaer Nellie, a derbyniadau; ynghyd â thaflen gwasanaeth angladd Nellie Elizabeth Herbert, Craigli, Cei Newydd, 1957 (gweler Adroddiad Blynyddol 1956-57, t 34, am bapurau'n rhoddedig gan y Parchedig D E Williams, Pontyberem, sef tad Elwyn Owen Williams).

Cuttings and other memorabilia relating to the ministry at Morriston and Llanelwedd, 1897-1910; listing of people connected with the Anglican church at Morriston, arranged street by street, [c.1895]-1900; notes on the history of the parish of Llanelwedd; tithe rent-charges, [c. 1900]-1910; account book of the Builth Pageant, 1904-1905; and verses, rhymes and a book by his children, 1910-1920.

Papers of the late D. Elwyn Jones, Conservative Agent for North Wales, comprising theological papers connected with his early desire to join the ministry, [1962x1970]; correspondence mainly associated with his work as a Conservative Party agent, 1964-2001; material directly connected with his political activity, 1966-2003; several files concerning Conservative Party group visits to European political institutions, 1981-1986; material regarding D. Elwyn Jones' appearance on certain television programmes, 1985-1989; a number of appointment diaries, 1971-1983; a small amount of reference material, 1964-2003; several scrapbooks, 1967-1999; numerous newspaper cuttings and articles, 1968-2001; and papers and publications concerning the Advisory Committee of the Welsh Political Archive, 1983-2001.

Papers of D. Emlyn Thomas, 1936-1954, mainly constituency correspondence, 1946-1954, as Labour Member of Parliament for the Aberdare division of Glamorganshire; and pocket diaries, 1937-1954, containing brief notes of appointments and other comments.

Research papers of D. Emrys Williams comprising notes on genealogy and local history (NLW ex 2990), and material relating to Carmarthenshire clergy during the eighteenth century (NLW ex 2991); together with rate books for the parish of Talley (NLW ex 2992).

Deeds, 1807-1862, relating to premises in the parishes of Betws Bledrws and Llanddewibrefi, Cardiganshire.

Collection of deeds acquire by D. Gethin Williams, relating to properties in Carmarthenshire and Glamorgan, 1687-1889.

Manuscripts of D. Griffith Davies, 1887-1894, comprising archaeological notes and heraldic notes and sketches.

Deeds relating to Penrhiw, Llansawel, and Abernant, Rhydcymerau, Carmarthenshire, 1793-1906, and letters and legacy and succession duty papers of members of the Williams family.

Papers of D. J. Williams, Llanbedr, Merionethshire, 1773-1949, comprising notebooks and other papers belonging to John Jones ('Tudur Llwyd') and John Peter, 'Ioan Pedr', 1773-1850; miscellaneous business papers, 1846-1903; notes, essays, books, and poems by D. J. Williams, 1911-1949; manuscripts of translations (by others) of books into Welsh, 1942-1945; notes and materials on the history of Llanderfel and Ardudwy, 1935-1938; manuscript and sources for Cyfres Chwedl a Chân, [1930s]; letters to D. J. Williams concerning children's stories, 1933-1949, from various authors; general correspondence of D. J. Williams, 1909-1941; papers relating to the translation into Welsh of school books and Welsh publications, 1932-1949; and radio scripts, stories, plays and lectures, by D. J. Williams and others [20th century].

Papers, 1720-[19 cent, first ½], connected with the parishes of Newcastle Emlyn and Cenarth, Carmarthenshire, comprising an eighteenth century rent book and rental for properties in Cenarth; a notebook containing hymn-tunes, arithmetical problems, etc.; and nineteenth century religious verse.

Records of Lloyd and Son, solicitors, 1853-1930, mainly comprising general letter books, 1853-1919; letter books relating to Lampeter Poor Law Union, 1842-1930, Lampeter Borough Council, 1892-1912, Lampeter and Llanybydder Rural District Councils, 1895-1922, Lampeter Gas Company, 1900-1906, and the Northern Assurance Co. Ltd, 1907-1914; the minute book of the Lampeter Local Government Board, 1866-1879; and accounts, 1864-1890.

Correspondence and papers relating to Aberdare, including material relating to eisteddfodau, and to religious and political matters; addresses on miscellaneous social and welfare issues in Wales; sermons; ballads and poems; and chronological indexes to eisteddfodau from the earliest times to the twentieth century.

Records accumulated by D. Peter Garbett Edwards, 1951-1993, including records relating to the Mid-Wales Industrial Development Association, 1957-1977; records relating to the Mid-Wales Development Corporation, 1973-1977; records relating to the Development Board for Rural Wales, 1978-1987; miscellanea, 1951-1996; and related printed material, 1966-1997.

Papers of David Robert Daniel, comprising, material relating to Thomas Edward Ellis, MP, including diaries, exercise books, speeches and election addresses, correspondence of Thomas Edward Ellis, including correspondence with D. R. Daniel, papers of his political career, copies of diaries and letters, memoirs by others and papers relating to the death of T. E. Ellis, [c. 1854x1934]; material relating to David Robert Daniel, [c. 1869x1931], including diaries, manuscript volumes and notes on places, his family and various individuals, some being eminent Welshmen, school and college papers, letters and cards to and from D. R. Daniel, including some from public men and women, relations and his wife, and miscellaneous and family papers; material relating to the North Wales Quarrymen's Union and the Penrhyn Quarry Strikes, [1878xc.1903], including reports, pamphlets, cuttings, correspondence, discussions, resolutions, and newspaper cuttings; together with material relating to David Lloyd George, including letters and cards to D. R. Daniel and to Mrs S. E. Daniel, some of which are from David Lloyd George and Megan Lloyd George [c. 1890x1966].

Scrapbooks containing press cuttings etc., 1900-1982, relating largely to Welsh drama, theatrical activities and popular entertainment in Wales and amongst Welsh communities in English cities, including material on dramatists of Wales, 1932-1953; drama in Wales, 1922-1982; Welsh actors, 1932-1946; theatre cuttings, 1931-1953; fairs, folklore and folk-dancing in Wales, 1936-1938; children's theatre, 1959-1967; Welsh National Theatre, 1900-1978; and information on theatre in Ireland, Scotland, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Greece, Russia, America, and other countries.