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Papers, [1822]-1953, of John Rhŷs, comprising a considerable group of letters to him, 1860-1915, including those from fellow researchers, friends and family; material, 1864-1919, relating to his published works, including manuscript drafts of books, articles, and addresses; and research notes, 1836-[1920x1945]. There are also personal and professional papers, [1822]-1953, belonging to, and accumulated by, John Rhŷs; and papers, 1862-[1947], relating to various family members, among them a substantial body of material accumulated by Myvanwy Rhys for a proposed biography of her father.

The papers of Sir John Morris-Jones consist mostly of correspondence. There are over 600 letters addressed to John Morris-Jones from men of letters and Celtic scholars from Wales and further afield including Dr Gwenogfryn Evans, Sir John Rhys and Sir Owen Edwards (Reference numbers 3245-3250, 32496). Also, letters written by John Morris-Jones at Oxford to William Edwards of Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll, 1885-1888 (Reference numbers 7201-7208). -- Scrap books and exercise books when he was a pupil at Friars, Bangor; Christ College, Brecon and Jesus College, Oxford, 1875-1880's (Reference numbers 3251-3252, 8476-7478). -- Accounts relating to the publication of Caniadau, 1906-1909 (Reference number 8480). -- Extracts of the poetry of William Llyn, Sion Philip, Sion Tudur etc. with notes (Reference number 8479). -- An appeal made during the First World War and published in 1914 entitled At y Cymry (Reference number 116). -- A manuscript copy of A Welsh Grammar, historical and comparative, published in 1913 (Reference number 117). -- Note book of gleanings compiled in the preparation of Cerdd Dafod published in 1925 (Reference number 26895). -- Collections of old Welsh sayings entered for competition in Eisteddfod Meirion in 1903 when John Morris-Jones acted as adjudicator (Reference numbers 468-474, 3254-3257).-- 114 englynion sent to the Bangor National Eisteddfod in 1915 (Reference number 475). -- Student note book of lectures delivered by John Morris-Jones at the University College of North Wales (Reference number 13942). -- A note books of songs and poems by John Morris-Jones together with translations of English and German poetry (Reference number 18332-18333). -- Documents relating to the Sir John Morris-Jones Memorial, 1929-1936 (Reference number 1975). -- A paper by E.R. Vaughan, Bangor on the subject of John Morris-Jones. (Reference number 15441). -- The collection also includes miscellaneous family papers such as a shop account book, 1852-1864; a letter written by the father of John Morris-Jones, 1863; material relating to the C.M. Chapel in Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll, 1865-1880; Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll Parish Receipt and Payment Book, 1838-1848 and Highway Rate Book, 1858-1862; note book of William Williams of Garnan Goch, Gaerwen, 1812-1832. -- Further, uncatalogued material, relating to Sir John Morris-Jones is held at the Archives Department of the University of Wales Bangor.

A printed circular, 1930, relating to the Sir John Morris-Jones Memorial Fund, with typescript statements, balance sheets, and lists of subscribers, 1934-6.

Llungopi o dystlythyr, 1916, yn llaw Syr John Morris Jones (1864-1929) yn cymeradwyo Catherine Parry, un o'i fyfyrwyr yng Ngholeg Prifysgol Gogledd Cymru, Bangor, ar gyfer swydd athrawes mewn ysgol uwchradd. = A photocopy of a testimonial, 1916, in the hand of Sir John Morris Jones (1864-1929) recommending Catherine Parry, one of his students at the University College of North Wales, Bangor, as a secondary school teacher.

The archive consists almost entirely of Sir John Malcolm's transcript of some of Clive's papers held now at the National Library of Wales, [c. 1824]-[c. 1828], compiled for his biography of Clive, together with drafts of the biography, and an index and abstracts of some of Clive's correspondence. The fonds does not include any of Malcolm's personal and public papers, apart from a single file relating to his governorship of Bombay.

A scrapbook of mainly press cuttings relating to the eminent surgeon Sir John Lynn-Thomas.

Scrapbooks of press cuttings and correspondence relating to Sir John Lynn-Thomas's career, together with notes and annotated copies of his book Key of all Wales in South-West Cardiganshire (1932).

The collection comprises correspondence, including general correspondence to Sir J. Herbert Lewis, 1886-1933, drafts and copies of correspondence from Sir J. Herbert Lewis, 1887-1933, letters from Sir J. Herbert Lewis to Adelaide, his first wife, 1891-1893, letters from Sir J. Herbert Lewis to Ruth, his second wife, 1902-1933, letters from Sir J. Herbert Lewis to his daughter Kitty, 1915-1925, letters from Lady Lewis to Sir J. Herbert Lewis, 1899-1930, letters to Lady Lewis, 1901-1939, and miscellaneous correspondence, 1890-1920; diaries, 1872-1933; Liberal Party in Wales, 1889-1896; subject files (including correspondence), 1865-1933; press cuttings, 1879-1933; deeds and documents, 1442-1864; miscellaneous papers, 1750-1949; and photographs, c. 1890-1929.

Article by Ruth Lewis - 'Early Memories'; letters between Saunders Lewis and Sir Herbert Lewis and other letters; article by Kitty Idwal Jones - 'Early Memories'; article by Olwen Foreman - ''Wartime and College Memories', deposited by Mrs Olwen Foreman, February 2008.

Typewritten copies of poems written between 1896 and 1902 by (Sir) John Gibson (1841-1915), editor of The Cambrian News, Aberystwyth, and printed in that paper.

One of four volumes containing the original manuscript of Gorwen, a story of Welsh life, written, 1892-1894, by (Sir) John Gibson (1841-1915), editor of the Cambrian News, Aberystwyth, and printed in that paper.

One of four volumes containing the original manuscript of Gorwen, a story of Welsh life, written, 1892-1894, by (Sir) John Gibson (1841-1915), editor of the Cambrian News, Aberystwyth, and printed in that paper.

One of four volumes containing the original manuscript of Gorwen, a story of Welsh life, written, 1892-1894, by (Sir) John Gibson (1841-1915), editor of the Cambrian News, Aberystwyth, and printed in that paper.

One of four volumes containing the original manuscript of Gorwen, a story of Welsh life, written, 1892-1894, by (Sir) John Gibson (1841-1915), editor of the Cambrian News, Aberystwyth, and printed in that paper.

Papers, [early 19 cent.]-1927, of Sir John Ballinger, which include articles, reviews, reports and addresses by Ballinger, some of which relate to libraries in Britain, including a report on the University College of North Wales, Bangor library and reports and other papers, 1903-1910, relating to the Library Association; articles, addresses and notes by Ballinger relating to literary matters and (mainly Welsh) historical events and figures; and papers and correspondence, 1903-1906, relating to the Bible in Wales.

An album containing a holograph letter from Howel Thomas, Local Government Board, 1916, manuscript pedigrees, and press cuttings and printed matter relating to the career of Sir Hugh Owen, K.C.B.

Two volumes of press cuttings and pamphlets relating to the careers of Sir Hugh Owen and Sir Hugh Owen, K.C.B.

Deeds, 1753-1912, relating to the Lewis family of Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire.

Papers, 1919-1921, of John Griffith, Dolgellau, relating to Sir Henry Jones's scheme to extend adult education in Wales with the assistance of the churches.
The papers comprise a printed circular, 14 August 1919, from Percy E. Watkins relating to an address delivered by Henry Jones at a public meeting in Corwen (ff. 1-2); a proof copy of a printed letter, 15 August 1919, from Henry Jones to William George, [Cricieth] (ff. 3-6); a letter, 6 October 1919, from John Griffith to his son Wyn enclosing extracts of the correspondence between Griffith and Henry Jones (ff. 7-8); typescript copies of a letter, 23 March 1921, from [Dr] T[homas] J[ones] to John Griffith (f. 9) and of Griffith's reply (f. 10); and a press cutting, [?1921], from Yr Herald Cymraeg containing an article on Henry Jones (f. 11).

Papers of Sir Henry Haydn Jones comprising letters dealing with local government affairs, education, elections, local industries, agriculture, and other activities, 1899-1950; correspondence relating to a hymn and tune book compiled by him, 1915-1917; miscellaneous papers, 1836-1880, the earlier papers belonging to his father, J. D. Jones; notebooks containing sermon notes; papers relating to Towyn British School, 1858-1862; Ruthin British School visitors' books, 1849-1864; and papers relating to the Maesypandy and Ynysymaengwyn estates, 1858-1883, the Abergynolwyn Slate and Slab Company, 1924-1939, and the Talyllyn Railway, 1924, 1938-1949.

Personal and professional papers of Sir Guildhaume Myrddin-Evans, a senior civil servant, industrial relations expect and British representative to the International Labour Organisation. The papers comprise material relating to Guildhaume Myrddin-Evans' professional interests including correspondence with officers and representatives of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and ILO member states, politicians and civil servants within the UK Government relating to industrial relations, correspondence and papers relating to his chairmanship of the Local Government Commission for Wales along with his personal correspondence and ephemera, and notes on research undertaken by members of his family into his life and career.