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'Reverend L. Ton Evans and the United States occupation of Haiti', a typescript article by Scott H. Olsen on the Reverend Lewis Ton Evans (1861-1933), Ystrad, Rhondda, Baptist missionary to Haiti; together with related papers. cf. NLW Facs 780.

A manuscript and typescript copy of the autobiography of Rev. J. Lloyd Williams, Baptist minister, entitled 'The autobiography of an ordinary minister', 1942, together with a collection of letters from his son Private Trevor Lloyd Williams, 1916-1917, while serving as a soldier in the Somme during the First World War. Some of the soldier's personal papers are included and his 'From the line to the base. The personal experiences of one who was slightly wounded' in his hand, and transcripts of this account and the war letters are included in 'Trevor's war' compiled by the donor J. Stuart Davies, [nephew of Trevor Lloyd Williams] .

Notebook of the Rev. Eliezer Jones, a former student at the Presbyterian College, Carmarthen.

Research papers, 2001-2004, of the donor relating to the Hafod estate, Pontrhydygroes, and to the artist Frances Emily Bridgeman-Simpson’s (1810-1886) who painted the Peiran Falls in 1833 while staying at the estate.

Papers of Rev. Daniel Rowland Thomas, pacifist and scholar, including order of services for his induction as minister at Aberdare, 1939 and Merthyr Tydfil, 1945; radio scripts of services conducted by him which were transmitted by the BBC; a programme for his lecture tour in the United States as a visiting lecturer in Biblical Studies in 1967; his poem written for CND Cymru, 1999; press cuttings of articles by him and a leaflet for a Peace festival held in Ammanford in 1990, when he was one of the guest speakers. = Papurau'r Parch. Dr Daniel Rowland Thomas, heddychwr ac ysgolhaig, gan gynnwys taflenni trefn gwasanaeth ei odeinio'n weinidog yn Aberdâr, 1939 ac yn Merthyr Tudful yn 1945; sgriptau o wasanaethau yn ei ofal a ddarlledwyd gan y BBC; rhaglen ei daith ddarlithio i'r Unol Daleithiau fel darlithydd gwadd ar astudiaethau Beiblaidd yn 1967; cerdd a luniodd i CND Cymru, 1999; torion o'r wasg yn cynnwys erthyglau ganddo a thaflen Gŵyl heddwch, Rhydaman, 1990, pan oedd yn un o'r siaradwyr gwadd.

A letter dated 1 December 1886 from William Morgan, rector of Llandderfel, Merioneth, to Thomas Jones, Bryn Melyn, Llandderfel, in reply to a deputation to the rector, appointed at a meeting of tenant farmers and others at Llandderfel, demanding 15% abatement from the half-year's tithe rent-charge due on 1 January 1887. There is also a copy of the letter in Welsh.

A typescript copy of an article by William D. Grey relating to his great uncle the Reverend William Isaac Jones ('Irwyn', 1874-1955), published in the Clydach Historical Society Newsletter, 1997, nos 55-6, together with a photograph of 'Irwyn'.

Rev. William Griffiths's journals, 1816-1855; printed diaries, 1837, 1843-1845, 1850-1851; a 'day book' or diary, 1854-1861, with additional entries at the end by his son; a notebook of autobiographical data upon which his book Gower memories of William Griffiths (Aberaeron, 1957) is based; personal letters, 1825-1849; miscellaneous letters, 1840-1860; printed copies of reports and notices of general meetings of the Glamorgan Banking Co., 1845-1858; sermon notes, 1817-1861; notebooks relating to subscriptions for Bethesda Church, Gower, 1838-1843; translation of Robert Jones, Drych yr Amseroedd; letters, 1851-1882, addressed mainly to William Griffiths [junior] at Aberaeron, and an account book, 1849-1855, relating to his business at Aberaeron; and correspondence of Miss A. G. Jones relating to the Rev. William Griffiths, 1948.

Two notebooks listing the texts of almost six thousand sermons preached, 1830-1881, by the Rev. Thomas Thomas, first president of the Baptist College, Pontypool, co. Monmouth, with details of the date, place and occasion of delivery.

The collection consists of personal and family papers, 1774-1845; account books, rent books and financial papers, 1809-1847, of members of the Roberts family; papers, 1800-1848, relating to parochial and church matters in the parish of Llanrwst; correspondence, 1819-1852, addressed to Thomas Griffith Roberts concerning financial matters; receipts, 1818-1851, in relation to the payment of various taxes; receipts, bills and vouchers, 1817-1852, for various domestic accounts; and miscellanea, 1791-1885.

Correspondence, 1976-1978 and 1985, between John Jenkins, a member of staff at Llandovery College, and editor of the school journal during the 1970s, and the Rev. T. H. Ward Hill, former master at the school and editor of the journal, 1924-1948, together with notes and an article by Rev. Hill for the centenary edition of the School Journal in 1977. The file includes an endowment deed for the Thomas Phillips Foundation at Llandovery, dated 25 August 1847.

A photocopy of a dedication in a copy of the book Cicero presented by David Hughes, DD, Principal of Jesus College, Oxford, to the Rev. Robert Williams, scholar of Jesus College Oxford, 1813, and afterwards a fellow of the college, together with his family tree.

Photocopies of pages from a volume (Iowa, 1902), edited by the Rev W. Roland Williams, dedicated to David R. Hughes's great grandfather, the Rev. Richard Hughes ('Bishop of the West', 1825-1898), born at Talyllychau, co. Carmarthen, and who emigrated to the USA in 1870; the photocopies were taken from a copy of the volume held in the Cotter, Iowa, Library, USA.

Papers of Rev. R. Meirion Roberts, comprising fifty seven notebooks containing sermons in Welsh, 1946-51 and undated, most of which were delivered at Laird Street Presbyterian Church of Wales, Birkenhead; some 3,000 cards containing sermons, mainly in English, 1930s-60s; a bundle of sermons in English and Welsh, 1930s, 1950, and undated; and a few miscellaneous notes.

Papers of the Rev. Rhys Bevan Jones consisting of correspondence and copies of letters, 1871-1933, including family correspondence, 1905-1933, letters from Rev. W. S. Jones, 1903-1931, and letters of tribute following his death, 1933; sermons, addresses and notes, 1892-1925; material concerning W. S. Jones, [1920s]; copies of books and booklets by RBJ, 1907-1934; material relating to him collected by Brynmor P. Jones, including English translations of essays in Yr Efengylydd and letters about him, 1960-1968; records of the South Wales Bible Training Institute, comprising lectures and notes, 1920-1929, lists of students, 1919-1937, issues of A Witness and a Minister, the institute's periodical, 1925-1936, letters, 1925-1936, and correspondence relating to the closure of the Institute, 1935-1936; and manuscript accounts of the work of the Faith Mission of Wales, [1930x1933].

Papers collected by Rev. Owen Davies relating to Welsh Baptism, 1623-1905; correspondence and personal papers of J. R. Jones, 1796-1816; correspondence, sermon notes and papers of Christmas Evans, 1800-1830, and Dr John Prichard, 1819-1871; sermon notes and correspondence of Richard Griffiths, 1822-1867; miscellaneous deeds and papers, 1623-1893, miscellaneous letters, 1843-1863; registers of Llangollen and Glyndyfrdwy Baptist churches, [c. 1823]-1827; and the personal papers of Rev. Owen Davies, 1859-1919.

Papers of the Rev. Professor John Evans (1858-1963), Congregational minister and a master at the Memorial College, Brecon. The material includes sermon notes and prayers, radio scripts, a diary, notebooks, and letters, many of which relate to his being made a freeman of the borough of Brecon, together with numerous cards received on his centenary birthday.

Family papers of the Rev. John David Jones, 1899-1972, including correspondence, 1916-1969; papers relating to the marriage of John David and Maud Jones, 1899; rationing documents, 1918-1919; and miscellaneous printed material, 1921-1972.

Copies of 22 speeches given by Dame Margaret Lloyd George (1918-1921) relating to politics, charity functions, social work for the poor and the war wounded, the opening of schools, exhibitions, bazaars, an unveiling of a war memorial, presentations of awards, and addresses to major conventions. Also contains transcribed copies of the speeches, and also contains notes by the donor (grandson of Rev J.T Rhys) providing additional contextual information (2019). A booklet titled 'Mrs. Lloyd George Goes to Lampeter: 17th June 1919, A Rhys/Rees Story in Three Parts ' (see JTR MLG SP4 Lampeter Cardiganshire Liberals 17th June 1919) written by the donor is also included; originally a supplement to an exhibition in Lampeter Museum and a prior publication 'A Lampeter Family Story 1870-1971'.
Also contains copies of four letters from Viscountess Nancy Astor, 3 of which are to Mrs Lloyd-George, and 1 to JTR. Notes regarding the information and context of the letters from the donor are included.

Each speech has been referenced as follows:
JTR MLG SP1: Free Church Council Women, Social Rescue, Bloomsbury Central Church March 1918;
JTR MLG SP2 National Federation of Women's Institutes Exhibition, Caxton Hall, November 1918;
JTR MLG SP3 Garreglwyd, Holyhead, 14th June 1919;
JTR MLG SP4 Lampeter Cardiganshire Liberals 17th June 1919;
JTR MLG SP5 Women and peace on earth, 'Liverpool Courier' article 30th June 1919;
JTR MLG SP6 Bangor, Opening of the new Hostel for the Normal College, 21 October 1919;
JTR MLG SP7 Royal Dental Hospital, Roll of Honour and Prize Giving, 5th November 1919;
JTR MLG SP8 Plymouth in support of Lady Astor, afternoon of 14th November 1919;
JTR MLG SP9 YWCA Bazaar Opening Remarks, Central Hall Westminster, 4th December 1919;
JTR MLG SP10 On Temperance, notes written by MLG at Melchet Court, early March 1920;
JTR MLG SP11 Stockport Women's groups, 25th March 1920;
JTR MLG SP12 Camberwell Women's Rally for Dr Macnamara, 26th March 1920 by-election;
JTR MLG SP13 World Women's Temperance Conference, Central Hall Westminster, April 1920;
JTR MLG SP14 Browns of Chester, 28th October 1920;
JTR MLG SP15 Llandudno Women's Liberal Association, probably early 1921;
JTR MLG SP16 Baptist Women's League, Bloomsbury Central Church, London, 27th April 1921;
JTR MLG SP17 Sunday School Bloomsbury Central Church, London, May 1921?;
JTR MLG SP18 Llanfairfechan, circa May 1921;
JTR MLG SP19 Carnarvon Boroughs, May 1921;
JTR MLG SP20 On Temperance, Purity and Religion, Welsh Presbyterians, Porthmadog, 13th June 1921;
JTR MLG SP21 Milton Mount College 23rd June 1921;
JTR MLG SP22 Liverpool, British and Foreign Bible Society, The Sun Hall, Liverpool, 29th June 1921.

Deeds relating to Pembrokeshire, 1584, 1800-1832, and Gloucestershire, 1733-1790.