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Typescript final draft, [c. 1962], of A Burnt Offering by Jack Jones (1884-1970), an unpublished biographical novel based on the life of Dr William Price (1800-1893), Llantrisant, pioneer of cremation.

Holograph manuscripts and (mostly) typescripts, corrected, of some of the published and unpublished literary works, including novels entitled 'Benny Boy', 'Thursday to Saturday', Choral Symphony (London, 1955), 'Requiem for Rags', 'The Champion's Wife, 'The Methuselahs', Come, Night; End, Day, Rhondda Roundabout, 'Shadow Show' and The Man David (London, 1944); comedies, musical plays, and dramatisations of novels, autobiographies, radio scripts, articles and reviews, 1938-1967, including 'The Leek in the Broth'; diaries, 1938-1962; notebooks on William Abraham ('Mabon'); cuttings from Merthyr Express of the 'Saran Stories'; recorded readings from the B.B.C, 1941-1964; and typescript final draft of 'A Burnt Offering' and manuscript notes on Dr William Price.

Papers, [c. 1930]-1982, of Jack Raymond Jones, comprising correspondence, 1956-1982, including letters from Richard Burton, Ray Howard-Jones, Robert Morgan, John Ormond, and Kyffin Williams; drafts of literary works, 1958-[1970s]; articles, 1956-1969; radio and television scripts, 1957-1971; papers relating to exhibitions of his paintings, 1970-1975; financial papers relating to paintings, 1970-1976; material relating to other artists, 1957-1978; papers relating to Jack Raymond Jones's teaching career, 1957-1976; financial records, 1965-1981; personal papers, 1948-1980; miscellaneous papers, 1948-1980; and photographs, [c. 1930]-[1970s].

A revised manuscript ink score, [1964], of the overture for orchestra 'Jack Straw' by Alun Hoddinott.

Jacob Jones, Chief Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy, in the hands of Jacob Jones and Thos. Washington. English. In boards. Donated by Mr John T. Evans, Prestatyn, March 1942.

Jacob Morgan v. the Reverend Iltyd Nicholl at Monmouth Assizes. (Formerly Llanmaes MS 92.) English. Vellum. Purchased from E. P. W. Nicholl, Llanmaes House, Glamorganshire, 1939-1940.

Jacob Morgan v. the Reverend Iltyd Nicholl at Monmouth Assizes; with a pedigree of Morgan of Mamhilad. (Formerly Llanmaes MS 93.) English. Vellum. Purchased from E. P. W. Nicholl, Llanmaes House, Glamorganshire, 1939-1940.

Pedigree and achievement of James ap Rhydderch of Laugharne, traced from Urien Rheged, with twenty-eight other coats of arms all emblazoned and painted, 'set forth by me Thomas Jones of Tregaron and finished at Fountayne Gate ... 1583'. Cites authorities, including the roll of 'Morgan Abbott' [?Morgan ap Rhys, abbot of Strata Florida in the 1440s] and the book of 'Hoell Moythee'.

Letters, newspaper cuttings, notes, pamphlets and periodicals, typescripts, reports, volumes of parliamentary debates, and other papers of James Griffiths relating to the following: the coal industry and the South Wales Miners' Federation, 1912-1967; the Labour Party, 1919-1975; the Central Labour College, 1919-1922; National Insurance, 1931-1954; the Colonies, 1939-1972; his work as Secretary of State for Wales, 1964-1966; papers relating to Welsh affairs including devolution, the Welsh Reconstruction Advisory Council, education and local government reorganization, 1935-1975; constituency affairs, 1937-1969; overseas visits, 1936-1968; the Nigeria-Biafra War, 1968-1970; papers relating to his autobiography Pages from Memory, including letters from Gwilym Prys Davies and others, 1961-1969, notebooks, [1960s], typescripts, [1964]-1969, and cuttings of reviews, 1969; unpublished reminiscences, 1955-1974; notes and typescripts for lectures and speeches, 1940-1971; typescripts of broadcasts by Griffiths, 1937-1967; typescripts of articles and reviews, 1940-1974; newspaper cuttings, 1919-2000; and other miscellaneous personal matter, [1930s]-2000; and papers relating to Mrs Silyn Roberts, 1897-1954.

Papers of the novelist and playwright James Hanley, [1954]-2011, including an annotated script of 'The Queen of Ireland' (only copy), recorded for BBC Third Programme, 1960, signed by him and including a letter from him, 1981, and 'Levine', adapted for television by Catherine Dolan; transcripts of three interviews with James Hanley (one conducted by his son Liam Hanley); a list of his publications; photocopies of book reviews and locations of his manuscripts in other libraries; letters received by Liam Hanley relating to his father's works in particular the controversial novel Boy (London, 1990) and a note by him on his 'Portrait of his father' painted in 1983. -- Additional papers include a programme of his first play Say nothing, 1962, and reviews; letters sent to his friend Philip Barclay and obituaries of James Hanley

(i) Corrected page proofs of James Hanley's collection of stories, What Farrar Saw (London, 1984); (ii) An inscribed copy of Hanley's novel The Ocean (1941), presented to his patron Dr George H Patterson of Los Angeles.

Personal and family papers, 1885-1909, of James Lane Bowen, Llanelli, co. Carmarthen, Post Office receiver, beer retailer and journalist, including reviews of his booklet, The Rise Progress and Future of the Tin-Plate Trade in South Wales (Llanelli, 1893); a plan, 1888, of a shop and house constructed in Lakefield Road, Llanelli; together with related builder's receipts and miscellaneous financial papers, 1885-1909; beer retailer's licences, 1888-1908; an account of festivities at Lakefield Road to celebrate the golden jubilee of the Penny Post, 1890; and miscellaneous documents relating to the family property in Llanelli.

Deeds, 1810-1892, collected by James R. John, relating to properties in Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire.

Papers, including theses and newspaper cuttings, relating to James Travis Jenkins, the first Welshman to be awarded the degree of Doctor of Science with honors from the University of Wales. He also achieved a Bachelor of Science with first class honors in Zoology from the University of London, and was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Kiel in Germany.

A typewritten copy of the report of James Weeks Szlumper, Esq., C.E. [afterwards Sir James], on the state of the encroachments and obstructions which existed in the river Teifi at Cilgerran, August 1873.

Forty-seven letters, 1830-1846, from James Watt [1769-1848] of Birmingham and Doldowlod House, Radnorshire to William Mylne [1734-1790] and Robert Mylne [1733-1811], London. They relate to the making of machinery, to alternations made by Watt at Doldowlod House, and to the activities of surveyors employed by a company desirous of constructing a railway through part of Watt's property.

Notes, drafts of published and unpublished works, letters, talks, reviews, booklets, leaflets, periodicals, press cuttings and other material relating to Jan Morris's writing career and the places she visited in the course of her research, together with personal letters and records.

A commonplace book of Jane Jenkins, Llandilo, 1810-1853, containing miscellaneous poems, including some of local interest by Julia of Swansea, Miss Beale, and T. Lotherington.