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Alfred Janes’s copy of the volume ‘Couleurs des Maitres: Braque’, (Braun: Paris, 1946), with a note ‘To Fred from Ethel on his 35th birthday’.

Volumes collected by Alfred Janes, comprising ‘Simple Rules for Painting in Oils’ by A. P. Laurie, signed by Alfred Janes (London: Windsor & Newton Ltd, [?1932]); a signed copy of ‘Patten People’ by Mervyn Levy (Patten Press, 1982); and an exhibition catalogue for ‘Dylan Thomas: Word and Image’, Swansea, 1995.

An address book ([?1945x?1947]) belonging to Alfred Janes, including notes on painting and composition; and addresses of contacts listed in alphabetical order. Contacts include Charles Fisher, Esther Grainger, Arthur Giardelli, Lord Harlech, Wynne Cemlyn Jones, Augustus John, Daniel Jones, Mervyn Levy, Cedric Morris, John Prichard, Keidrych Rhys, Ceri Richards, Edith Sitwell, Goronwy Rees, Bert Trick, Dylan Thomas, Wynford Vaughan Thomas, Vernon Watkins, Eliot Crawshay-Williams, Huw Wheldon, and Sir Watkins Williams-Wynn, among others.

Photographic prints of Alfred Janes in his studio, [?1974], likely produced for the catalogue for the exhibition ‘Alfred Janes: Retrospective’ (Welsh Arts Council), 1974, taken by Richard Wallis, Dulwich; together with photo prints of Alfred Janes art works including ‘Rose’, [1973], portrait of Dylan Thomas, [1934], portrait of Daniel Jones, [1949], and ‘Two Herrings’, [1934]; together with a copy of ‘Dysgu Celf yng Nghymru / Teaching Art in Wales’ by Alan Torjussen (University of Wales Press, 1996).

Copy of an article by Alfred Janes relating to the exhibition ‘Alfred Janes: A Retrospective’ (Glynn Vivian Art Gallery), 1999.

Photographic prints, varying in size and quality, both of Alfred Janes and his works, including photographs of ‘Alfred Janes in his Studio at Nicholaston Hall’, 1963; and Alfred Janes’s portraits of Lt. P. Edgson, 1942; Mary Janes, undated; Professor Linford Rees, 1970; ‘Emma’, undated; Ifan ab Owen Edwards, 1956; Dylan Thomas, 1953; Lt. T. E. Evans, 1942; Isabelita Alonso, 1950; Leonard Morris, undated and 1936; Hilary (Hilly) Janes, 1969; self-portrait, undated; Daniel Jones, [1949]; Tom Warner, undated; Mervyn Levy, 1935 (photo by Peter Johns) and [1931]; Vernon Watkins,1948; Elizabeth Parry, [?1974]; W. Grant Murray, 1951; Mary Janes, (photo by Ivor Davies, Swansea), undated; Iain Macleod, undated; Dr Thomas Parry (photo by Peter Johns), [1970]; and a number of photo negatives, including photos of Elizabeth Parry, undated.

Press cuttings relating to Alfred Janes and the ‘Kardomah group’, including cuttings from South Wales Evening Post, South London Press, Western Mail, and The Observer, 1976, 1982, 1997, 1999, and 2000; together with copies of ‘Home from Home’ magazine, 2000; and The Observer magazine, 1976; a press release, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery,1999; and a typescript of an interview by Tony Curtis of Alfred and Mary Janes, 1998.

Photographic prints and postcards of Alfred Janes and his art works, [1931]-2023, including prints of portraits, still life, and abstract works, as well as works featured in exhibitions.

Photographic prints of Alfred Janes’s artworks, including ‘Scala’, [1968]; ‘Separate Compartments’ (photo by Peter Johns), undated; ‘Zagazig’, [1968]; ‘Constellation’, 1965; ‘Rose & Red’, 1972; ‘Rose & Blue’, 1973; ‘Roses’, 1951; ‘Rose’, 1973; ‘Vele al Vento’, [1966]; ‘Bride & Proud’, 1958; ‘Geraniums’, undated; ‘Water Memory’, undated; ‘Sea Memory’, 1965; ‘Pulse Blue & White’ (photo by Peter Johns), [1962]; ‘Break of Grey’, 1961; ‘Fruit & Flowers’, undated; ‘Still Life with Fruit’, undated; ‘Mumbles from Prom’, 1956; ‘Girl with Flowers’, [1958]; ‘Barrier’, undated; Night Grove & Satellite, undated; ‘Eastern Star’, undated; ‘Chimera’, undated; ‘Sign & Co. Sign’, undated; ‘Still Life with Glass Jug’, undated; ‘Two Lobsters’ (taken by Hubert Thomas, Swansea), 1937; ‘Iris’, undated; ‘Little Cactus’, [1946]; and a photograph of Alfred Janes’s signature taken 2023; among others; together with photo negatives labelled ‘F. Janes’, undated; a card from Vernon & Gwen [Watkins], undated; and a copy of an article ‘Masterpiece of the Month’ featuring Alfred Janes’s painting ‘Salome’, 1997.

Press cuttings mainly relating to Alfred Janes exhibitions and Dylan Thomas, including from the South Wales Evening Post, The Observer, and The Western Mail, 1941, 1949, 1960, 1962, 1966, and 1971; together with a letter from Margaret Aeron-Thomas, Dillwyn Gallery, Swansea, undated; a list of paintings and valuations, undated; and two letters to Alfred Janes from Roberto [Sanesi], 1975-1976, with a reply from Alfred Janes.

Papers and ephemera, 1928-2000, relating to the memorial service ‘A Celebration of the Life and Work of Alfred Janes’, Royal Society of Arts, London, 1999, including personal items such as ceritificates, photographs, letters and cards, and typescripts of addresses given at the event.

Papers collected and accumulated by the artist Alfred Janes (1911-1999), including papers relating to his life and career as both an artist and a lecturer. The collection consists of correspondence, 1928-1999, including letters and cards to Alfred Janes and family with replies and drafts of replies, regarding both personal and professional matters, together with various other related papers; papers, 1935-2005, relating to exhibitions featuring the works of Alfred Janes and others at galleries both in Wales and further afield, including exhibition and sale catalogues and promotional material, together with other related papers such as correspondence, cuttings, and photo prints; ephemera, 1914-2003, consisting of personal items both collected by and relating to Alfred Janes, including personal diaries, books, magazines and cuttings, cards, certificates, and items relating to his memorial service at the Royal Society of Arts, London, in 1999; papers relating to notes, lectures, and publications, 1922-2000, both written by and relating to Alfred Janes and his works, including papers relating to his college lectureships and teaching career, notes and essays, publications, articles, sketches, and typescripts; photographic prints and postcards of Alfred Janes and his art works, [?1920s]-2023, including prints of portraits, still life, and abstract works, works featured in exhibitions, and personal photographs of Alfred Janes and others, including other members of the 'Kardomah group'; and musical scores for ‘Bricks Without Straw’, a revue by Ethel Ross with music by 'George Anstee' (Alfred George Anstee Janes) performed at Swansea Little Theatre, 1952, together with programmes and typescripts.

Letters to Alfred and Mary Janes, and other papers, mainly relating to the Attic Gallery, Swansea, including letters, 1992-1996, from Jeff Towns; Robin Paisey (Art in Wales Education Project); Sandy [Alexandra Roe] (Attic Gallery); David [Roe] (Attic Gallery); Brenda Bloxam (Attic Gallery); Graham P. Matthews; and Ian & Bernice Brewer; with replies from Alfred and Mary Janes; and a large number of other papers, including a notebook containing notes of monies spent and pictures sold at the Attic Gallery, 1977-1979 & 1992-1993; press cuttings, [1992]-1995; exhibition catalogues and promotional material, including for the exhibitions ‘Paintings and Sculpture from the Dylan Thomas Country’ (Upper Grosvenor Galleries, London), 1971, ‘Alfred Janes: A Retrospective’ (St David’s Hall, Cardiff), 1988, ‘John Brunsdon and Tessa Waite: India Revisited, Gower Revisited’ (Attic Gallery), 1995, ‘Valerie Ganz: Music, Miners & Maidens’ (Attic Gallery), [?1994], and ‘30 Years Past….’ (Attic Gallery), 1992; invitations to private exhibition views at the Attic Gallery, including for ‘Alfred Janes: Retrospective’, [1995], ‘New by Gareth Thomas’, 1994, ‘30 Years Past and Present’, 1992, Christmas Exhibition, 1993, and Alfred Janes: A Retrospective’ (St Davids Hall, Cardiff), 1988; lists of works in the Attic Gallery for ‘Retrospective’ exhibition, 1995; sales invoices, 1992-1993; a cover proof & leaflet for Dylan Thomas, ‘Letter to Loren’, introduced by Jeff Towns (Swansea: The Salubrious Press, 1993); a leaflet for Book Art Competition (Arts Council Wales/Glynn Vivian), 1996; and a Dulwich Village Preservation Society Annual Report, 1991.

Press cuttings relating to Alfred Janes’s works and exhibitions, and obituaries, 1988-1989, 1999, and a copy and cutting of article, ‘William Scott: a life study’ by Alfred Janes, The Independent, 1997, together with a typescript draft of the same article, 1990; with various other papers including a letter to Mary Janes from Paul Joyner (National Library of Wales), 1999; a ticket for Under Milk Wood, Swansea Little Theatre Ltd, Swansea 1983; a typescript of a tribute to Evan Walters by Alfred Janes, 1951; copies of The Dylan Thomas Society of Great Britain magazine, 2001-2003; and invitations to an exhibition to accompany the launch of ‘Welsh Artists Talking’ by Tony Curtis, 2000, and to the exhibition ‘Sculptures, Paintings, Photographs’ (South London Art Gallery), 1973.

Magazines, articles and cuttings relating to Alfred Janes’s art, exhibitions, and Dylan Thomas, including a cutting from a US newspaper, undated; a copy of ‘The Listener’, 1953; ‘The Spectator’, 1964; and ‘City News’, London, 1980; souvenir issues of ‘The City of Swansea’, ‘Herald of Wales’, ‘The London Welshman’ & ‘The South Wales Evening Post’, 1969-1970, to celebrate Swansea gaining City status; together with a copy of the London Welsh Centre activities list, London Welsh Trust Annual Report, 1969, and ballot for the election of members to the London Welsh Trust Council, 1969.

Copies of magazines featuring articles relating to the works of Alfred Janes, Vernon Watkins, and Dylan Thomas, comprising copies of ‘The Listener’, vol. LXVIII no.1754, 1962; ‘Audit’, vol. II no.2, 1962; ‘Mademoiselle’, 1955; ‘Poetry’, vol. 101 no. 1-2, 1962; ‘Morley Magazine’, vol. 80 no.2, 1974; ‘Picture Press: The Journal of Pressed Steel Company Ltd’, undated; and ‘Observer Magazine’, 1976; together with a programme for ‘Tribute to Vernon Watkins’, Swansea Little Theatre, 1968.

Copies and cuttings of articles written by or featuring works of Alfred Janes and others, comprising ‘Sir Alfred Munnings’ Presidential Speech’ (Royal Academy), 1949; ‘William Scott: a life study’ (published in The Independent), [?1989]; ‘Portrait of an artist as a young man’ (article in Western mail using Janes’s 1934 portrait of Dylan Thomas), 1997; three typescripts of a radio broadcast ‘Swansea and the Arts’, by Dylan Thomas, Vernon Watkins, Alfred Janes, Daniel Jones & John Prichard, 1949; and a copy of Croydon College School of Art & Design Programme in Complementary Studies for Fine Art Students, [?1960s-1970s]; together with a note titled ‘Details of Fred at RA Schools’, undated.

Press cuttings, relating mainly to Alfred Janes’s works and exhibitions, and Dylan Thomas, including cuttings from Swansea Weekly, Herald of Wales, South Wales Evening Post, The Observer, The Times, The Listener, Western Mail & South Wales News, Y Faner, Radio Times, Y Cronicl, Empire News & Sunday Chronicle, The Guardian, and Crefft, 1937-1974; together with other papers consisting of a note titled ‘Poem by Wynford, Dylan & Fred “Hymns o’er the Harmonium & Welsh Cakes for Tea”’, undated; a typescript titled ‘News Talk, Alfred Janes. March 16th 1951’, re a tribute to Evan Walters; and an invitation to a dinner at Penbryn Hall, Aberystwyth in honour of Principal & Mrs Parry, undated.

Papers, 1971-1996, relating to exhibitions held at the Attic Gallery, Swansea, including correspondence, cuttings, catalogues, and promotional material.

Cards for Bonhams Wales & the West Country Sales, 2005, featuring Alfred Janes’s work ‘Mumbles from the Promenade’.