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The papers include correspondence on musical topics, 1929-1981; biographical material on various Welsh musicians; facsimiles of letters, 1953-1978, from Cyril Jenkins to Selwyn Jones; papers reflecting Selwyn Jones's journalism activities, 1934-1980; the Welsh National Theatre, Llangollen, 1933-1940; Plaid Cymru, 1933-1960, Urdd Gobaith Cymru, 1959-1978, Undeb Cymru Fydd, 1942-1966, Urdd Siarad Cymraeg, 1966-1968; the Parliament for Wales Campaign, 1954-1955; the Workers' Educational Association, 1927-1968, Undeb Cenedlaethol Athrawon Cymru, 1946-1959; Maes-yr-Haf Educational Settlement, Trealaw, Rhondda, 1930-1948; the Welsh Books Council, 1965-1979; Cymdeithas Lyfrau Aberdare, 1957-1975; the National Eisteddfod, 1928-1980; Llangollen International Eisteddfod, 1946-1979; London Welsh Association, 1938-1959, Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion and Cymdeithas Cymmrodorion Aberdare, 1966-1972; Trerhondda Young People's Guild, 1919-1926; Cynon Valley Historical Society, 1972-1980 and translations of Chinese children's books into Welsh, with English versions; biographical materials of Welsh musicians; translated scripts, 1934-1936; University of Wales Council of Music, 1939-1946; Workers' Music Association, 1944-1973; Welsh Federation of Music and Arts Clubs, 1945-1951; Welsh National Opera, 1951-1960; Cymdeithas Cerddorion Cymraeg, 1976-1979; newspaper cuttings of 1940s-1960s; personal memorabilia, miscellaneous papers and general correspondence, 1889-1983, including those of his father; photocopies of letters at the Welsh Music Information Centre, 1934-1973, other corrrespondence, draft press articles, financial papers, 1935-1960, and miscellaneous papers, c. 1860s-1974.

Sgriptiau cynyrchiadau, 1982-1998, y bu Eurwyn Williams yn gweithio arnynt fel aelod o griw ffilmio'r Bwrdd Ffilmiau Cymraeg, Ffilmiau Eryri, Ffilmiau Tŷ Gwyn, HTV, Teledu Chatsworth, Llundain, a Wyvern Television West, gan gynnwys rhaglenni fel 'Barbarossa', 'Coleg', 'Gwely a brecwast', 'Minafon', 'Tywyll Heno' ac 'Ysglyfaeth'. = Scripts of productions, 1982-1998, for which Eurwyn Williams worked with the Welsh Film Board, Ffilmiau Eryri, Ffilmiau Tŷ Gwyn, HTV, Chatsworth Television, London, and Wyvern Television West as a film crew member on programmes which include 'Barbarossa', 'Coleg', 'Gwely a brecwast', 'Minafon', 'Tywyll Heno' and 'Ysglyfaeth'.

Sgriptiau ychwanegol, ynghyd â deunydd perthnasol, ar gyfer rhaglenni teledu y bu Eurwyn Williams a Gillian Ellen yn gweithio arnynt (darparwyd rhestr gan y rhoddwr); Medi 2022. Mae'r deunydd hyn yn cynnwys sgriptiau ar gyfer 'The Peak' (deunydd dyddiedig 1973), 'Two Women'/'The Eye of the Wind' (deunydd dyddiedig 1973), 'Owain Glyndŵr - Tywysog Cymru'/'Owain Glyndŵr - Prince of Wales' (1983), 'Derfydd Aur' / 'Realms of Gold' (1989), 'O. M.' (1990), 'Stewart Jones' (?1996), a 'Pengelli' (2001-2004); ynghyd â llungopi o deipysgrif o 'El Bandito: The Autobiography of Orig Williams' (Gwasg y Lolfa, 2010) a deunydd, yn ymwneud â'r actor Cymreig Hugh Griffith, sy'n cynnwys sgriptiau, gohebiaeth a llungopïau o ffotograffau.

Papers of Shadrach Pryce, 1841-1910, including: notes on the history of Ysbyty Ifan and Pentrefoelas, [late 19th century]; ordination papers, 1859-1899; family correspondence, 1841-1855; correspondence concerning his Church career, 1856-1910; papers and correspondence relating to Hymnau Hen a Newydd, 1867-1900; and maps, 1867-1894; papers of Archdeacon Lewis Hugh Oswald Pryce, 1881-1930, including: material on the history of Ruthin and district, 1890-1920; notebooks on historical themes, Sunday School lesson booklets and related material, 1913-1929; printed lectures by Pryce and others, 1918-1930; certificates, 1892-1925; pencil and watercolour sketches, 1862-1908; family and personal correspondence, 1881-1930; correspondence and papers relating to his Church career, 1909-1928, and to family history, 1901-1928; miscellaneous papers of Hugh Price, 1814-1851, Sarah Lewis' family, 1765-1825, Rev. Hugh Lewis Pryce and Rev. John Pryce, 1851-1894; letters, diaries, and miscellaneous papers of Margaret Ellen Pryce, 1854-1902; papers of Shadrach Pryce's daughters, 1893-1965, including letters and photographs, 1893-1928, and poetry, 1896-1920; papers of Dr Arthur Meurig Pryce, including letters, 1890-1918, testimonials, 1906-1912, and papers relating to his illness and death, 1915-[1923]; papers of James Davies, 1784-1861, and of his wife's relatives, 1812-1859; papers and correspondence of Rev. Morgan Davies, 1828-1867; papers and family correspondence of Margaret Davies, 1865-1897; papers relating to Hugh Davies, 1872-1883; papers relating to Lewis, David and Mary Elizabeth Davies, 1854-1932; miscellaneous papers relating to various branches of the family, compiled by Lewis Pryce, 1653-1893; correspondence, deeds, documents, financial papers, 1876-1920; and particulars of sale of properties in Tywyn, Merionethshire, 1916-1919.

Papers of Sharon Penman, [c.1982]-2021, relating to the writing and publication of her Welsh princes trilogy ('Here Be Dragons', 'Falls the Shadow' and 'The Reckoning'), including research papers, drafts of the novels and associated correspondence, publicity material and reviews, as well as a small amount of ephemera relating to her other work.

Archives of Shelter Cymru, ca. 1981-2015, reflecting the work of the organisation in campaigning, researching and advocacy around issues related to homelessness and housing. The archive contains a number of publications as well as item such as banners, t-shirts and badges.
A small number of recent publications by Shelter Cymru, including reports and flyers for advice and fundraising work, 2021-2025; July 2025.

Papers and other material relating to the personal life and professional career of the Welsh actress Siân Phillips, which include material relating to her early education and training and to her subsequent many and varied stage and screen rôles; correspondence from family members and from her myriad friends and colleagues in the world of theatre and film; press articles, etc relating to her stormy marriage to legendary actor Peter O'Toole; notebooks and diaries containing day-to-day schedules and personal reflections; and the copious preparatory material which went into the publication of her two-volume autobiography, Private Faces (1999) and Public Places (2001).
Material donated March 2023, which includes diaries, notebooks and press cuttings, have been amalgamated within the existing archive.
Copy of a list of plays in which the donor performed whilst studying at RADA, 1956-57, including the parts played, together with a brochure for a special matinee performance of the RADA production of 'Hedda Gabler' at the Duke of York's Theatre, 3 December 1957; August 2023.
Additional papers, [2024]-2025, including scripts of the Terence Rattigan plays ‘Separate Tables’ annotated by the donor, a programme for the concert 'This is your hour', celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and a flyer for the dramatic reading 'Women and Troy’; together with an appointment diary for September-December 2021; June 2025.

Papers relating to the life and work of musician, singer and composer Sianed Elin Jones, including material relating to celebratory/commemorative events held after her death.

Papers and correspondence of Robert Silyn Roberts and his wife Mary Silyn Roberts, 1888-1965, including correspondence 1904-1965, including papers relating to the establishment and early development of Coleg Harlech, 1926-1928.

Papers, 1849-1927, of the Simons family, including a diary of William Simons, 1849; a commonplace book, 1891, of Elsie Simons; letters, 1893, relating to the Dolgellau gold mines; probate copies of wills, 1908-1927; and an issue of The Merthyr Express, 29 April 1982, with an article on the family.

Records of Siop y Jones, Llandysul, 1823-1862, consisting of day books, 1823-1841; ledger, 1845-1862; and index of customers, 1845-1862.

Journals of Sir Alexander Meadows Rendel, 1858-1868, concerning his visits to India.

Papers of Sir Ben Bowen Thomas (1899-1977), educationalist and public servant, comprising autobiographical material on his career, interests and family, 1954-1972; biographical articles and an interview, 1964-1966; letters to his wife and daughter with references to his work with UNESCO and Welsh educational matters, 1947-1960; letters from Dr Thomas Jones and Sir Percy E. Watkins relating to educational issues and Coleg Harlech, 1926-1955; correspondence concerning BBT's work with UNESCO, 1954-1962; miscellaneous correspondence, 1948-1976; addresses and speech notes, 1949-1977; pamphlets, offprints and articles, 1941-1973; research notes on regions and towns of Wales during the 18th and 19th centuries; circulars, articles, reports, etc. relating to education and educational bodies in Wales, 1942-1975, to UNESCO, 1946-1958, and to public and cultural bodies such as the Welsh Language Council, ITA and the Rural Development Board, 1965-1973; McNair Report on the Training of Teachers, 1942-3; memorials, tributes and obituaries of other educationalists; and miscellaneous press cuttings and notes. The archive also includes a collection of sermon notes and exercise books of his grandfather, the Rev. Benjamin Thomas, (1838-1913), a Baptist minister in Ystrad Rhondda, Glamorgan.

Papers of Sir Cadwaladr Bryner Jones, including personal papers, 1902-1907; lecture notes, [1900s]; correspondence and papers relating to research into the history of cattle, [?1920s]-1951; and miscellaneous papers collected by Sir Cadwaladr Bryner Jones, 1600-1928. The archive does not include any papers relating to his public life.

The papers comprise correspondence including letters, 1962-1991, from Daniel Jones to Sir Charles Groves, and letters, 1968-1974, from Grace Williams to Sir Charles Groves; presentation copies, 1954-1987, of Daniel Jones's music scores; printed material, 1951-1974, relating to Daniel Jones and Grace Williams; and press cuttings concerning Daniel Jones, 1984-1993.

The papers of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, comprising material relating to his architectural projects, including the village of Portmeirion and the Voelas, Bodnant and Brondanw estates, 1907-1978; papers, minutes and agendas, 1930-1977, of the Council for the Protection of Rural England, the Council for the Protection of Rural Wales and the Advisory Committee on the Landscape Treatment of Trunk Roads; speeches given by Clough Williams-Ellis at various meetings; articles and reviews published by him in newspapers, journals and magazines, and articles published by others on his works; correspondence concerning articles to the press, his publications, fixtures, invitations to various meetings and dinners, letters from architects, artists and other prominent figures; letters, cards and other papers relating to landmarks in his life, such as the conferring of a CBE and knighthood and the celebration of birthdays and his diamond wedding anniversary; and drafts of autobiographies and other writings, 1952-1978.

Papers of Sir Cyril Fox, including archaeological correspondence, notebooks, reports, photographs, drawings, and heavily annotated copies of publications and offprints of articles and related press cuttings, together with personal material including letters, essays, poems, certificates, autobiographical notes, and genealogical papers. Also included are papers accumulated by Cyril Fox's son, Charles Scott-Fox, during the preparation of his published biography of his father.

Papers of and relating to Sir Daniel Lleufer Thomas, 1599-1941, comprising general correspondence of Sir Daniel Lleufer Thomas, 1893-1919 and 1922-1940; general correspondence of Lady Thomas, 1895-1941; American letters from descendants of relatives who emigrated, 1873-1931; letters of Welsh interest mainly concerning localities and place-names, 1892-1919; letters relating to T.E. Ellis, 1898-1935; personal letters and cards from Daniel Lleufer Thomas to his wife, 1902; political letters, 1906-1933; papers relating to Daniel Lleufer Thomas's legal career and interests, 1891-1938; subject files relating to his public offices, including his appointment to the Welsh Land Commission, 1887-1941, societies and institutions to which he belonged, 1886-1940, Llandovery School, 1880-1935, the translator and poet Richard Morris Lewis, 1866-1933, general literary and historical interests, 1889-1940, and miscellaneous subjects, 1915-1933; and personal papers which include deeds of Brynmaen, once the family home, 1599-1885, and diaries of Daniel Lleufer Thomas and Lady Thomas, 1892-1899.

Comprises the correspondence and political and Royal ephemera created and collected by Sir David Treharne Llewellyn, much of it during his time as MP for Cardiff North (1950-1959). Includes letters from Margot Asquith, Philip Noel Baker, Henry Brooke, R. A. Butler, James Callaghan, Winston Churchill, Anthony Eden, David Maxwell Fyfe, Gwilym Lloyd George, Lord Hailsham, Edward Heath, Geoffrey Howe, Douglas Hurd, Selwyn Lloyd, Harold Macmillan and George Thomas, together with a typed letter to his father, Sir David Richard Llewellyn, from David Lloyd George.

Papers of Sir Evan Vincent Evans, 1880-1933, including correspondence, 1881-1927 (comprising general correspondence to Sir E. Vincent Evans, 1881-1927, letters relating to the Ignatius Williams manuscripts, 1906-1922, drafts and copies of letters from Vincent Evans, 1893-1927, letters addressed to others, 1892-1923; and miscellaneous letters, 1894-1927, mainly those with unrecognisable signatures); bibliography of Welsh printed books, 1701-1807; minutes of the Board of Celtic Studies, 1933; records of the Diphwys Slate Quarry, 1924-1927; papers relating to education in Wales, 1887-1888; the London Committee of the Cardiff Medical Society, 1890; the National Eisteddfod of Wales, 1887-1926; the National Library of Wales, 1924-1927; the National Museum of Wales, c. 1900-1928; the Royal Commission on Ancient Monuments in Wales, 1911-1933; Royal Commission on Public Records, 1914-1916; the Society for the Promotion of Nature Reserves, 1914; the University Board of Celtic Studies, 1922-1927; the University of Wales, c. 1893-1927; the Vincent Evans Testimonial Fund, 1898-1899; and the Welsh Club, 1893-1913; together with copies of speeches and addresses delivered by Vincent Evans; and miscellaneous papers, [c. 1880]-[1930].

Notebooks and papers, 1815-[1910x1914], of or belonging to Sir Edward Anwyl, mainly comprising notes of Celtic, Classical, Biblical, theological and historical or archaeological interest, together with literary, linguistic and grammatical material.