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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.

Article by Tony Curtis for inclusion in Planet magazine titled 'Playing it Cool: Poetry & Jazz in Britain', with email of response, 2003, to Curtis from John Barnie, then editor of Planet.

Copy of essay by Tony Curtis, titled 'That Golden Decade - David Jones, Ceri Richards, Merlyn Evans and Josef Herman: the four Gold Medal winners at the Welsh National Eisteddfod in the 1960s', to be included in a portfolio, published July 2008, of commissioned essays and a set of original prints to celebrate the Contemporary Art Society for Wales (CASW)'s seventieth anniversary. Essay annotated 'FINAL' in Curtis's hand, presumably indicating the final draft of the work.
Together with letter, 2007, to Tony Curtis from architect and planning consultant Eldred Evans, giving permission for Curtis to reproduce a painting titled 'The Refugees' by her father, painter, printmaker and sculptor Merlyn Evans, as part of the published essay.
See also under heading Talks and lectures by Tony Curtis.
For the Contemporary Art Society for Wales, see also April 2018 papers under heading Contemporary Art Society for Wales (CASW) .

Correspondence and papers relating to the artists: Colin Allen, Charles I'Anson, Vera Baker, Connor Barrett, Dilwyn Barrette, Alfred E. Bestall (the illustrator of Rupert the Bear), Andre Bicat, Diana Blatton, Martin Bloch, Rosemary Bramley and Frank Brangwyn, 1955-1997. The folder on Martin Bloch includes a letter from Ceri Richards to John Petts concerning the potential purchase of works by Bloch.

The file consists of correspondence and papers relating to the artist: Ceri Richards, 1953-1996.

Includes letters from D. Ben Rees (2), Richard Rees (11), Keidrych Rhys (79), Alun Richards (15), Ceri Richards, Denys Kilham Roberts (5), Dewi Roberts, Eigra Lewis Roberts, Kate Roberts (11), Lynette Roberts (5), John Rowlands (4), and Berta Ruck (2).

Some eighty-two letters, 1937-1977, to Vernon Watkins, with a few addressed to Mrs Gwen Watkins, from various correspondents (surnames P-R), including Keidrych Rhys (22, with one copy letter from Vernon Watkins) 1937-1956, and Ceri Richards (26, together with six of Watkins's replies) [c. 1948]-1967.

Five pocket diaries (1956-1959) belonging to Alfred Janes, including lists, sketches, names & addresses, and appointments. Addressees include Ceri [Richards].

Exhibition catalogues, leaflets and pamphlets for exhibitions featuring works by Alfred Janes and others, including Ceri Richards (University College Swansea), 1984; ‘Alfred Janes: A Retrospective’ (Attic Gallery, Swansea), 1995; ’25 Years On’ (Attic Gallery Swansea), 1987; Glynn Vivian ‘Art Gallery News’ (1999-2000); ‘An Exhibition of New Work by Twelve Artists’ (Greenwich Theatre Gallery, London), 1980-1981; ‘Contemporary Art Society for Wales 50th Anniversary Exhibition’ (National Museum Wales), 1987; ‘Easter ’88’ (Attic Gallery, Swansea), 1988; ‘Alfred Janes 1911-1999: A Retrospective’ (Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea), 1999; Swansea Art Society ‘Exhibition of Work by Past Members’ (West Glamorgan County Hall), 1986; ‘Artean Osatasuna: La Integridad Del Arte’ (Museo de Bellas Artes, Bilbao), [?1980s]; The Dylan Thomas Society (Llanerch Hall, Swansea), 1992; ‘Work and Play: Paintings of South and West Wales’ (National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth / Oriel Myrddin), 1999; and a programme for ‘Present Laughter: A Comedy by Noël Coward’ (Greenwich Theatre), 1981.

Loose papers relating to art exhibitions, consisting of a letter from Kettle’s Yard, University of Cambridge [?1982]; an invitation to a Ceri Richards exhibition, Tate Gallery, undated; a letter from Isabel Alonso relating to a photo of Alfred Janes’s Dylan Thomas portrait, undated; and a list of works and valuations for ‘An Exhibition of New Work by Twelve Artists’ (Greenwich Theatre Art Gallery), 1980.

A letter, [1943], from the artist Frances Richards addessed to hitherto unidentified friends ('Nell & Alfred'), discussing the recent work of both herself and her husband, Ceri Richards.

Some hundred letters, 1929-80 (correspondents N-W), to Ceri and Frances Richards, many of them concerned with their work as artists. The correspondents include John Ormond (11) [?1940s]-1976 (with typescript and autograph drafts and fair copies of poems, and typescript text of a radio broadcast by him, 1954, entitled 'Rest and Unrest: the Art of Ceri Richards'), Victor Pasmore (1) 1969, Peter Pears (8) [1960s-70s], Sir John Rothenstein (2) 1958-68, Roberto Sanesi (12) 1961-76, Stephen Spender (2) 1962, Graham Sutherland (3) [?1941]-56, Vernon Watkins (10) 1960-7 (see note 544, below), with one autograph and one typescript poem.

Nineteen letters, notes and postcards to Dylan Thomas, 1952-1953, mainly concerning work, publications and his last trip to America (ff. 1-19), and copies of contracts, 1951-1953 (ff. 20-28).
The correspondents include John [Brinnin], September-[October] [1953], J[ohn] D[avenport], 23 June 1953, Francis Dillon, 22 September 1953, John Griffiths, 21 September 1953, David [Higham], 9 October 1952, Fred [Janes], [13] August 1953, Donald A. Kershaw, 16 June 1953, Arabel J. Porter, 28 September 1953, Liz Reitell, 4 June [1953], Ceri Richards, [?April] 1953, Amos Vogel, June-August 1953, Boris [Watson], [early 1953], and Oscar [Williams], 31 July 1953. There is also a note, 19 October 1953, from 'Evelyn', suggesting he contact the film director Edgar G. Ulmer (f. 5), and a note from Pearn, Pollinger & Higham to Caitlin Thomas, 30 June 1953 (f. 13). There are miscellaneous notes by Dylan Thomas on ff. 1 verso, 4 verso, 8 and 11 verso. The contracts relate to the proposed publications 'American Journal', 19 December 1951 (ff. 20-21), 'Welsh Fairy Tales and Legends', 23 February 1953 (ff. 22-24), and 'Under Milk Wood', 24 July 1953 (ff. 27-28), and to a recording session for Caedmon Publishers, 17 May 1953 (ff. 25-26). Also included is a bank statement, 22 June 1953 (f. 29), and his Temporary Entry Permit into the USA, 20 October 1953 (f. 30).

Over one hundred and thirty letters, 1938-1997, in English and Welsh, to John Elwyn from various correspondents (surnames O-R), both personal and work related.
The correspondents include John Ormond, 1977-1987 (ff. 4-20 verso), [Sir] Thomas Parry, 17 December 1959 (f. 29), John Petts, 1953-1991 (ff. 35-55), Thomas Rathmell, December 1988 (f. 119), Dennis William Reed, 1938-1957 (ff. 120-155 verso), Ceri Richards, 1947 (ff. 161-163), and Frank Roper, 12 May 1959 (f. 165). Letters, 1959-1962, relating to commissions for the Shell County Guides, from the publishers Rainbird, McLean Ltd (later George Rainbird Ltd) (ff. 80-117, 174-180), include letters from Kenneth Rowntree, 1959-1960 (ff. 96, 104, 174-175), and Edward Young, 1962 (ff. 113-117), notes by Geoffrey Grigson, 1959-1960 (ff. 99-101, 176-180), and a letter from John Elwyn (f. 92). Also included is a copy of John Ormond's tribute to Graham Sutherland, 1980 (ff. 5-13). The letters contain references to Dannie Abse (ff. 16-17), Leslie Norris (f. 17), John Petts's declining health and death (ff. 31-34), Richard Macdonald (ff. 120 recto-verso, 123-124, 131, 142 recto-verso, 143 verso, 145) and Frank Dobson (ff. 131 verso-132); and to the Second World War (ff. 124-146), including air-raids on Bristol (ff. 135-138).

The file comprises letters to David Jones from various people including T. Charles Edwards, Margaret Aeron-Thomas (3), Moelwyn Merchant, William Cookson (3), William Blissett (4), Douglas B. Hague (2), Ruari McLean, Helen Kapp (2), Illtud Evans (2), Aneirin Talfan Davies, Michael Fussell, John Lehmann, Roland Mathias, Bruce Griffiths, Nicholas Jacobs (2), Peter Orr (2), Bernard Bergonzi, Gerald Morgan, Ffransis Payne, Stuart Piggott (2), Ruth Nanda Anshen, John Russell (2), Tudor David, John H. Johnston (4) Ceri Richards, Arthur Giardelli (2, 1 incomplete), René Hague (3), Donald Nicholl (incomplete), Keidrych Rhys, Vernon Watkins (6, 3 incomplete) and Walter Shewring.

Bound booklet compiled by Tony Curtis titled ''Life's miraculous Poise between Light and Dark' - the Painter Ceri Richards and the poet Dylan Thomas', comprising poetry by Tony Curtis and reproductions of paintings by Ceri Richards, some of which incorporate texts of poetry by Dylan Thomas.

Miscellaneous printed material relating to the artist Ceri Richards (1903-71), comprising items formerly in his possession and others compiled by his family, including an advertising booklet for SS Orion, 1935; a copy of Tywysydd y Plant, July 1954, containing an article on the artist by Iorwerth Hughes Jones; a programme, [c. 1963], for the screening of Dudley Shaw Ashton's film, La Cathédrale Engloutie, based on Ceri Richards's paintings; publicity material for the artist's work, 1954-65; certificate of Honorary PhD awarded to him by the University of Wales, 1961; programme for his memorial service, 15 Dec. 1971; and press cuttings, 1960-83.

Personal correspondence, 1960-1978, consisting of letters and cards to Alfred & Mary Janes and family, relating to family matters and the death of Vernon Watkins. Correspondents include Ross [Janes]; Elizabeth [Parry]; Frances & Ceri Richards; Vernon Watkins; Marjorie Watkins; Sarah Watkins; Daniel Jones & family; Gwen [Watkins]; Gareth [?Watkins]; Constantine Fitzgibbon; Iorwerth Hughes Jones; Ethel [Ross]; John & Joyce [Parry]; Kenneth Hancock; and John & Christine Nash; together with a number of related papers including programme for memorial service for Ceri Richards, 1971; draft poetry (undated, 1968); four photos labelled ‘Michael’, ‘Christopher’, ‘Tom & Michael’ all 1990; cuttings, 1963, re Dylan Thomas memorial stone; a press cutting, re the death of Iorwerth Hughes Jones, 1972; order of service for memorial of Iorwerth Hughes Jones, 1972; and a copy of the Dulwich College Dramatic Society production programme ‘A Penny for a Song’ 1972. Additionally, the file also contains a catalogue of sale for ‘Porcelain, Art & Furniture’, Bond Street, London, 1949.

Personal correspondence, [1979]-1990, consisting of letters and cards to Alfred and Mary Janes, with replies and drafts of replies, relating to the Dylan Thomas Award and his memorial at Westminster Abbey, portrait commissions, reproduction fees, inclusion of works in exhibitions, and purchase of art works. Correspondents include George Tremlett (Corran Books); S. P. Lock; Frances Clifford-Jones (J. M. Dent & Sons Publishers); Richard Smith; Walford Davies; Jennifer Hallam (Glynn Vivian Gallery, Swansea); Charles Fisher; Caroline MacGregor (Pan Books); Jane Wood; Susan & Peter [Schurr]; Melanie Vaughan-Hughes; Andrew Knight (Andrew Knight Gallery); Geoff Hassell; Ann Landers (The Welsh Group); John Sheeran (Dulwich Picture Gallery); Valmai Ward (Welsh Arts Council); J. Idris Evans (Swansea & District National Eisteddfod); Alan Figg (Howard Martin Memorial Trust); Eric Rowan (Welsh Arts Council); John O[?rmond] (BBC); Professor John Parry (Harvard); Kate Parry; Joyce Parry; D. Naismith; Clifford Simmons (The Poetry Society); John Bunt (Glynn Vivian Gallery); Sally Williams (Oriel); Bruno Garbato; Eileen [?MacKenzie]; Colin D. Edwards; W. R. J. Pullen (Westminster Abbey); Glenys & John [Evans]; Peter L. Lantos (Institute of Psychiatry); John Gunn (Institute of Psychiatry); Richard D’Aeth; Jeremy Morgan; Don Lewis (Church of St Mary Swansea); Helen Ratcliffe & Christopher Hood (Swansea Fringe); Lowri Morgan (University of Wales Press); Barbara Chaffey (The Maudlsey Hospital); Graham King (West Glamorgan County Council); John Laws; Bill & Jean Warner; G. H. C. Wilmot; and Peter Jones (Welsh Arts Council). Amongst the correspondence are a number of other related papers, including press cuttings, 1980, 1982, and 1987-[?1988]; invoices, 1980-1981, 1984, and 1986-1987; drafts of tributes by Alfred Janes to Ceri Richards, undated, and Kenneth Hancock, 1982; a Corran Books Catalogue, 1983; a programme for ‘Under Milk Wood’ (Festival of Dylan Thomas), 1986; a copy of ‘Collectorplan/Cynllun Casglu’ for artworks in Welsh galleries, [1984]; a list of drawings to be sold, 1979; invitations to the Swansea & District National Eisteddfod, 1981, and the launch of ‘Wales in Verse’ by Dannie Abse [?1983];a ‘Notice to Artists’ (Royal Academy of Arts), 1983; and an advertisement for an exhibition ‘Andy Wood: Paintings and Watercolours’ (Thackeray Gallery, London), 1981.

Miscellaneous personal papers belonging to Alfred Janes which were collected for his memorial service in 1999, consisting of a copy of Alfred and Mary Janes’s marriage certificate, 1940; a copy of ‘Rules for the Conduct of Life’ for Freemen of the City of London, undated; two photos of the wedding of Kitty Jones (daughter of Daniel Jones), undated; a seating plan for Court of Common Council, undated; a wallet of photos of Hilly Janes and Kate Parry, 1982; postcard prints of Janes’s 1934 Dylan Thomas portrait (undated); and a postcard from Frances & Ceri [Richards] (undated); together with a programme and card for ‘A Celebration of the Life and Work of Alfred Janes’, Royal Society of Arts, London, 1999.

Professional correspondence, 1928-1955, consisting mainly of letters to Alfred Janes (with some replies) relating to various matters such as featuring works in galleries and exhibitions, the purchase and shipping of artworks, and the death of Dylan Thomas. Correspondents include Alfred Janes; Charles [Fisher]; Tom Warner; Rex Nan Kivell (The Redfern Gallery); Heinz Koppel; Arthur Giardelli; Cyril Fox (National Museum of Wales); David [Wiseman] (British Institute of Adult Education); R. S. Farrington; F. H. Mayor (The Mayor Gallery); Jan Gordon; Peter Watson; Mervyn [Levy]; Elwyn Evans (BBC); E. M. O’Rooke Dickey (Ministry of Information re Artist’s Advisory Committee); D. H. I. Powell (South Wales Evening Post); Gillian Browse; Margaret Thomas; Michele Guidano; D. Brynmor Anthony (Contemporary Art Society for Wales); Heal & Son Gallery; Joseph E. Donington; Keidrych Rhys (at the Druid Press); Vernon & Gwen Watkins; Arthur R. Howell (St George’s Gallery London); South Wales Art Society; Isabelita Alonso; David Bell (Arts Council of Great Britain); Ceri [Richards]; Margaret S. Taylor (Cyfarthfa Castle Art Gallery & Museum); Cedric Morris; Winifred Coombe Tennant; Irene Bache; Margaret Gunnell (The British Council); John Steepman (National Museum of Wales); Esther Grainger; Bill Price; C. G. Tagholm; Mervyn Rees; Dilys Rowe; C. Joynson (River Towy Fishery Board); W. Harding Edwards; Mr Baker (Dunvant College); A. E. Rees; Dilwyn John (National Museum of Wales); Iorwerth Hughes Jones; A. E. Wade (South Wales Art Society); A. L. Lavender (Swansea Art Society); Gwyneth V. Lewis; R. Gregory Absalom (Newport Museum & Art Gallery); John Petts (Arts Council of Great Britain); Philip James (Arts Council of Great Britain); N. Thomas (Arts Council of Great Britain); Selwyn Jones; War Office; W. Grant Murray (Swansea School of Arts & Crafts); T.S. Bertram Coats; P. J. Barlow (The South Wales Group); Stuart Thomas; David Higham; Jenkyn Jones; Charles Carter (The Art Gallery Aberdeen); B. P. Rees; Rex Nan Kivell (The Redfern Gallery); John Griffiths (BBC); Henry Tonks; and Dan [Daniel Jones]. Additionally the file contains various related papers, 1940-1955, including a receipt for the purchase of the painting ‘Hyacinths’, 1949; BBC invite, talk on ‘What is Modern Painting?’ for Arts Magazine, 1949; receipt for ‘Two Lobsters’, Arts Council of Great Britain, 1949; an invitation for submission of work to Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales, 1950; receipts for packing & shipping paintings, Alfred Stiles & Sons, 1940; a rent book, Alfred Janes, Swansea, 1951-1952; a draft constitution for the South Wales Academy, 1954; and a Swansea street plan, 1954-1955.