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Material relating to a project co-ordinated by Tony Curtis which involved the digitisation of previously video-recorded interviews/conversations conducted by Tony Curtis and others with literary figures, namely Dannie Abse, Ron Berry, Emyr Humphreys, Sian James, Glyn Jones, Elaine Morgan, Leslie Norris, Alun Richards and Bernice Rubens, all of whom also read from their works.
The material comprises: correspondence between Tony Curtis and participating interviewees; script of what appears to be an introductory talk by Tony Curtis given prior to audience viewing of the digitised footage; details of original video recordings; contact details; and rough manuscript notes by Tony Curtis.

Draft and fair-copied typescript prose material by Tony Curtis, some items annotated, largely relating to the visual and literary arts in Wales, comprising:

Article titled '"Life's miraculous poise between light and dark" - Ceri Richards and the poetry of Vernon Watkins'.

Review by Tony Curtis of Ceri Richards by Mel Gooding (Cameron & Hollis, 2002) (https://pallantbookshop.com/product/ceri-richards/).

Piece titled 'Peter Prendergast: the Spiritual Painter', most likely the essay Tony Curtis contributed to The Painter's Quarry: the art of Peter Prendergast (Seren Books, 2006); together with proposal details, June 2002, for the book, including a list of potential contributors, and letters, 17 May 2002, 23 September 2002 and 11 March 2003, to Tony Curtis from Alun Gruffydd of Oriel Ynys Môn relating to a proposed exhibition and associated publication (presumably the volume mentioned here) about Peter Prendergast. See, for example: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-painters-quarry/9781854114099

Two articles written for the Lonely Planet guide to Wales, titled 'Visual Art in Wales' and 'Literary Wales', together with related email messages to Curtis from John King of travel guide publishers Lonely Planet.

Incomplete article relating to art and artists, title not apparent.

Thumbnail sketches of Tony Curtis and of a number of artists living and working in Wales relating to a 'One Wales art feature', possibly published in Poetry Wales magazine (see reference to a 'One Wales article' by Seren Books Poetry Editor Amy Wack under heading Heaven's Gate (Seren Books, 2001), Seren Books being the trading name of Poetry Wales Press).

Review of Here and Now (Seren Books, 2003) by artist, writer and lecturer Iwan Bala (https://inpressbooks.co.uk/products/here-and-now-essays-on-contemporary-welsh-art).

Biographical pieces relating to artists Vivienne Williams and Christine Jones.

Piece relating to the establishment of a Poet Laureate for Wales.

Piece relating to artist Josef Herman, possibly in relation to the publication Related Twilights: Josef Herman, Notes from an Artist's Diary (ed. Tony Curtis) (Seren Books, 2004) (https://inpressbooks.co.uk/products/related-twilights-notes-from-an-artists-diary). For Related Twilights, see also under heading Letters to Tony Curtis.

Transcript of an interview, dated (originally conducted?) 8 August 1990, between Tony Curtis and poet and writer Leslie Norris.

Short story titled 'H.M.S. Cassandra'.

One-act play relating to the artist Gwen John titled 'Gwen'.

Section of play which appears to relate to the artist Augustus John.

Poetry and other material given to Tony Curtis in the 1970s by other Anglo-Welsh poets and writers who were or who would subsequently become well-known, namely Dannie Abse, Sam Adams, Alison Bielski, Gillian Clarke, Tony Conran, Jeremy Hooker, Nigel Jenkins, Glyn Jones (unnamed, but see, for example: https://www.waterstones.com/book/corgi-series-common-path-the/glyn-jones/9780863817212), Roland Mathias, Christopher Morgan, Robert Morgan, Leslie Norris, John Ormond, Alan Perry, Douglas Phillips, A. G. Prys-Jones, Sally Roberts-Jones, R. George Thomas, John Tripp, Gwyn Williams and John Stuart Williams, which includes draft and fair-copied poems and biographical and bibliographical information relating to the individual poet/writer, together with letters, 1975, to Tony Curtis from Gillian Clarke, Nigel Jenkins and Robert Morgan, and from the Anglo-Welsh poet Raymond Garlick, who is not represented in the body of this material. Multiple drafts of poems show the progression of the poets' works. Poems by Alan Perry include a letter to Perry from the Sunday Times accepting his poem 'The Smell of Baking Bread' for publication.
A. G. Prys-Jones's work includes English translations of 'Aberdaron' by Cynan (Albert Evans-Jones) and 'Ystrad Fflur' by T. Gwynn Jones.

Some seventy-five letters, 1939-83, to Keidrych Rhys from various correspondents (surnames M-P), mainly in his capacity as editor of Wales and Welsh correspondent of The People, together with poems, short stories and essays submitted to him for publication. The correspondents and contributors include Hugh MacDiarmid (1) 1939, Dyfnallt Morgan (3) 1963, Robert Morgan (1) 1963, James/Jan Morris (3) 1967-75, Leslie Norris (1, with five poems) [c. 1958]-1968, and Caradog Prichard (1) 1959.

Includes letters from A. G. Prys-Jones (6); Ted Hughes; Anne Stevenson (4); Jean Earle (4); Bobi Jones; Gwyneth Lewis (5); Olivia Byard; Christine Evans (3); Maura Dooley (4); John Emyr (enclosing poem for Gillian Clarke); Sally Roberts Jones (3); Kate Foley; Anne Cluysenaar (2); Douglas Houston (enclosing poem for Gillian Clarke); Menna Elfyn; Ruth Bidgood; Michael Longley; Gweno Lewis; Leslie Norris; Charles Causley; Meic Stephens; Kevin Crossley-Holland; Lawrence Sail; M. Wynn Thomas (2); Shani Rhys-James (3); R. S. Thomas; Phil Clark; Dannie Abse; Raymond Garlick; Jeremy Hooker; and Nigel Jenkins.

The file comprises 322 letters to Sam Adams, from Graham Allen (11), Ruth Bidgood (9), Alison Bielski (5), Duncan Bush (4), Joseph Clancy (6), Gillian Clarke (7), Tony Curtis (8), John Davies (13), Jon Dressel (7), Raymond Garlick (11), Jeremy Hooker (36), B. S. Johnson (4), Glyn Jones (15), Roland Mathias (60), Robert Morgan (21), Leslie Norris (44), John Ormond (5), Philip Pacey (15), Alun Rees (11), John Tripp (13), and Harri Webb (16). -- The correspondence mainly relates to poetry, especially Poetry Wales, The Triskel poets series, Ten Anglo-Welsh poets (1974), and to the anthology of short stories, The Shining Pyramid (1970). There are also copies of poems by B. S. Johnson, Leslie Norris, and John Tripp; English translations by Joseph Clancy of poems by Bobi Jones; and biographical information provided by Graham Allen, Alison Bielski, Gillian Clarke, John Davies, Robert Morgan and Alun Rees.

Over a hundred and fifty letters, 1961-88 in English, Welsh and French, from various correspondents (surnames Jones-W). The letters, some of which include fair copies of published poems, are chiefly concerned with contemporary writing in Wales in both English and Welsh and with the recipient's work as editor of a number of volumes in this field. The correspondents include Glyn Jones (36, and three poems) 1967-86, Gwyn Jones (6) 1967-87, Saunders Lewis (1) 1974, Roland Mathias (17) 1961-86, Leslie Norris (32, and one poem) 1967-86, Eigra Lewis Roberts (2) 1970-3, R. S. Thomas (1) 1975, John Tripp (8) 1968-78, Harri Webb (14) 1967-79, and Kyffin Williams (8) 1970-1.

Letters to Sam Adams and others from Leslie Norris (6), Harri Webb (6), Glyn Jones (4) and John Tripp (5) concerning poetry publications, reviews and readings, and also social and personal matters, together with poems by Leslie Norris and Harri Webb, and a press cutting.

Typescript copies of interviews by and with Tony Curtis, two of which are annotated in Curtis's hand, the items comprising:
Interview with Tony Curtis, titled 'Meeting a Poet', by linguist and lecturer Charles-Henri Discry.
Interview by Tony Curtis with poet, writer and lecturer Leslie Norris.
Interview by Tony Curtis with sculptor Laura Ford.

General miscellaneous items neither by nor relating to Tony Curtis but which form a part of this collection, comprising:

Typescript copy of a poem by Anglo-Welsh poet and priest R. S. Thomas titled 'Tenderfoot'.

Printed booklet containing a copy of the Rhys Davies Lecture 1992 delivered by poet and writer Leslie Norris, the event organised by the then Polytechnic of Wales (now the University of South Wales) and the Centre for the Study of Welsh Writing in English (for which see under heading Polytechnic of Wales: Centre for the Study of Welsh Writing in English and November 2018 papers under same heading).

Text of a talk given by poet and writer Ted Hughes at the then South Glamorgan College of Education (now the University of South Wales), May 1978, transcribed and edited by Michael Parnell, a former colleague of Tony Curtis.

The file contains corresondence, 1968-1969, accumulated by Sally Roberts Jones as secretary of the English Language Section of the Academi. The correspondence relates to the first and other early meetings of the section and includes letters and references to many prominent Anglo-Welsh and Welsh language writers including Dannie Abse, Alison Bielski, W. H. Boore, Brenda Chamberlain, Alexander Cordell, Aneirin Talfan Davies, Pennar Davies, Rhys Davies, Tom Earley, Raymond Garlick, Ll. Wyn Griffiths, Peter Gruffydd, Cledwyn Hughes, Richard Hughes, A.O.H. Jarman, Glyn Jones, Harri Pritchard Jones, John Idris Jones, R. Brinley Jones, R. Gerallt Jones, Sally Roberts Jones, T. Gwynn Jones, Roland Mathias, Bill Meilen, Gerald Morgan, Robert Morgan, T. J. Morgan, James Morris, Leslie Norris, D. Parry-Jones, T. H. Parry-Williams, Cecil J. L. Price, A. G. Prys-Jones, Alun Richards, Kate Roberts, Meic Stephens, Gwyn Thomas (Bangor), R. George Thomas, Aled Vaughan, Richard Vaughan, Gwyn Williams (Trefenter), Herbert Williams and Raymond Williams.

The file comprises mainly of correspondence, 1968-1969, relating to the preliminary meeting and other early meetings of the English Language Section of the Academi. The preliminary meeting was arranged by Meic Stephens and the file includes invitations sent out by him, letters of reply, and letters commenting on this first meeting. The file also includes letters inviting writers to become members of the Academi, their replies and lists of those writers who have accepted or declined membership. There are a few references to discussions about the establishment of a new English language literary magazine, an idea which was rejected for the time being. There are letters from and references to, many prominent Anglo-Welsh and Welsh language writers including Dannie Abse, Alison Bielski, W. H. Boore, Alexander Cordell, Brenda Chamberlain, Tony Conran, Rhys Davies, Tudor David, Menna Gallie, Bryn Griffiths, Peter Gruffydd, Raymond Garlick, Ll. Wyn Griffith, Gwenallt, Cledwyn Hughes, Richard Hughes, Emyr Humphreys, A. G. Prys Jones, David Jones, Dedwydd Jones, Glyn Jones, Gwyn Jones, Jack Jones, John Idris Jones, Sally Roberts Jones, Bill Meilen, Gerald Morgan, Robert Morgan, Roland Mathias, Leslie Norris, John Ormond, Alun Owen, D. Parry-Jones, Cecil Price, Alun Richards, Gwyn Thomas, R. S. Thomas, John Tripp, Aled Vaughan, Richard Vaughan, Harri Webb, Gwyn Williams, Herbert Williams, John Stuart Williams and Raymond Williams.

Thirteen letters, 1957-1967 from Vernon Watkins to his wife, his mother and his sister, reflecting the poet's family and public life (ff. 1-25). Also included are 30 letters of the same nature, 1938-1967, addressed to Vernon Watkins from various correspondents, including poet Charles Causley, 1962-1967 (ff. 26-32), lifelong friend Eric V. Falk, [1938]-1963 (ff. 35-47), and wife, Gwen, 1945-1947 (ff. 59-66). The correspondence includes a photograph of Vernon, Gwen and Rhiannon Watkins, [1945] (f. 65).
The file also includes 34 letters and cards, 1965 and 1967-2004, addressed to Gwen Watkins from various correspondents, including Roy Fuller, 1976 (f. 74), Michael Hamburger, 1972-2004 (ff. 75-78), John Heath-Stubbs, 1998 (f. 79), Andrew Motion, 1987 (f. 81), Leslie Norris, 1974-1980 (ff. 82-86), Peter Redgrove, 1977 (f. 88), and David Wright, 1971-1988 (ff. 101-106). Most of these letters relate to Vernon Watkins's poetry.

Correspondence, mostly concerning poems submitted for The Anglo-Welsh Review, including letters from Chris Bendon; Ivor C. Treby (4); Ruth Bidgood (7); Mike Jenkins (3); Roland Mathias (2); Tom Earley (3); John Davies; Tony Curtis; Joyce Herbert (3); Sheenagh Pugh (2); Alison Bielski (3); Nigel Jenkins; Bridget Joseph; John Tripp (3); Rosamund Stanhope; Michael Farley; D. S. Savage; Susanne M. Dumbleton; Tom Rawling; Margaret Toms (4); Jon Dressel (7); J. P. Ward; Pete Morgan (4); David T. Lloyd (3); John Barnie (2); Gerald Dawe (4); Jane McLaughlin; Gerard Casey (12); Leslie Norris (2); David Constantine (2); Philip Owens (3); Moelwyn Merchant; Wes Magee (2); Steve Griffiths (2); Sam Adams (2); Jack Clemo (6); Ted Hughes; Anthony Conran; Paul Wilkins (4); I. P. Taylor (3); Phyllis M. Jones; R. S. Thomas; Ian Hughes (3); Dudley G. Davies; Mary Casey; Charles Kohler; A. G. Prys-Jones (3); Leonard Clark; Andrew McNeillie; Lynn M. Trowbridge; Huw Jones; Brian Martin Davies (addressed to Huw Jones); Richard Poole; and Chris O'Neill. Some letters are addressed to Roland Mathias.

The file comprises correspondence, including draft letters by Glyn Jones, 1923-1994 (with gaps), mostly personal letters which appear to be from friends and relatives. Some items also relate to literary works, broadcasts etc. by him, and to his position as member of the Drama Sub-committee of the Arts Council of Great Britain Welsh Committee, 1961-1962, and as a member of Yr Academi Gymreig (English Language Section), 1978-1979, 1981. Among the correspondents are Roland Mathias, Aneirin Talfan Davies, Elwyn Evans, John Elwyn (2), John Greve (3, including a copy of a talk by him on the work of Glyn Jones, broadcast 1958), John Ackerman Jones, Leslie Norris (3), and John Ormond. Some letters are addressed to newspaper editors and a few were sent by various correspondents to Doreen Jones. In addition, the file includes lists of letters sent and received by Glyn Jones, 1960x1985.

Includes letters from Sam Adams (6); Ruth Bidgood (3); Raymond Garlick (7); Cliff James; John Trice (2); Leslie Norris; and Gloria Evans Davies (including typescript copies of poems by her).

Includes letters from John Trice (2); Roy Thomas; Raymond Garlick (6); Richard Livsey; Leslie Norris; Jeremy Hooker (2); John Davies (3); and Ruth Bidgood (3).

Includes letters from Ruth Bidgood (4); Sam Adams (6); Marion Löffler (2); Robert Steel; Meic Stephens (2); Nigel Jenkins (including a typescript copy of his poem 'Porth Cwyfan (for Roland Mathias)'); Gerald Clifton; John Davies (2); Raymond Garlick (2); Jeremy Hooker; Leslie Norris (2); John Pikoulis; and Gillian Clarke (2).

Includes letters from John Davies (5); R. Gerallt Jones; Raymond Garlick (6); Meic Stephens (12, including copies of letters from Meic Stephens to Ceri George and R. Brinley Jones); Anthony Conran (3); Jeremy Hooker (3); Robert Minhinnick; Bruce J. James (6); Ruth Bidgood (5); Nigel Jenkins (3); Gerard Casey; Jon Dressel; Kay Harris (3); Leslie Norris (including a copy of the poem 'The dark months'); Glyn Jones (5); Elwyn Davies; Emyr Humphreys; Brian Keeble; Sam Adams (2); A. G. Prys-Jones; and Cecil Price.

Includes letters from A. G. Prys-Jones (7); Meic Stephens (25); Alun Llewellyn (3); Robert Minhinnick (2); Ruth Bidgood (6); David Harries; Sally Roberts Jones (4); Nigel Jenkins (2); Dannie Abse (2); Joseph Clancy (3); Glyn Jones (3); Leslie Norris; Elwyn Davies (2); Gillian Clarke (3); Greg Hill (4); Raymond Garlick (2); Cary Archard (2); John Davies; and Tony Bianchi (2).