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A transcript of a statement of the proceedings of the annual meetings of the West Glamorgan Baptist assembly held at Nantymoel, 6 & 7 June 1888.

Manuscripts and papers, [1540x1600]-1850, from the library of Dr William Owen Pughe of Mysevin, relating primarily to Welsh literature and culture and to antiquarian subjects. The material includes correspondence addressed mainly to William Owen Pughe, from prominent contemporary antiquarian and literary figures, including Edward Williams (Iolo Morganwg), Owen Jones (Owain Myfyr), Theophilus Jones, Richard Llwyd, Sir Richard Colt Hoare, Richard Fenton, Thomas Pennant and Edward (Celtic) Davies; manuscripts in the hand of William Owen Pughe, Iolo Morganwg and others, including Owen Pughe's translations of the Mabinogion; manuscripts and printed papers relating to the Gwyneddigion Society, the Cymreigyddion Society and the Cymmrodorion; diary of William Owen Pughe, 1811-1835; and transcripts of unpublished letters and papers, 1792-1820, of the writer and prophet Joanna Southcott.

A copy of Evan Davies (Myvyr Morganwg), Hynafiaeth Aruthrol Trwn, neu Orsedd Beirdd Ynys Brydain a'i Barddas Gyfrin ... (Pontypridd, [1875]). Attached to the upper and lower end-papers are brief notes on Myvyr Morganwg by Henri Gaidoz, a list by Llywarch Reynolds, Merthyr Tudful, of the published works of Myvyr Morganwg and a holograph letter from Reynolds to Gaidoz, 1880, relating largely to the life and writings of Myvyr Morganwg.

A copy of the second volume of Leonid Morgan's work 'Ystradgynlais Parish. Names & Families 1513-1813' covering the years 1713-1813

Transcripts of church records compiled by the donor, recording the burials 1814-1901 for Ystradgynlais Parish including Glyntawe.

Transcripts of church records compiled by the donor, recording the marriages, 1814-1901, for Ystradgynlais Parish including Glyntawe.

Transcripts of church records compiled by the donor, recording the baptisms 1814-1901, for Ystradgynlais Parish including Glyntawe.

Deeds and documents, 1553-1877, relating to properties in the parishes of Llandysilio, Llanfyrnach, Llanbedr Felffre, Lamphey and Mathri, co. Pembroke; Llanfihangel-ar-arth, Carmarthen town and borough, Llan-gain, Abergwili, Llanfihangel Rhos-y-corn, Newchurch, Llanfihangel Abercywyn, Llanybydder, Llanwinio, Tre-lech a'r Betws, Llanboidy, Aber-nant, Llangynnwr, Meidrim, St. Clears, Llandeilo Fawr, Llandybie and St. Ishmael, co. Carmarthen; Bangor [Teifi], Cellan and Caron, co. Cardigan. They include deeds for the Glandewely estate in Llanfihangel-ar-arth, 1553-1769, and the Golden Lion in Lammas Street, Carmarthen, 1771-1877.

Estate records of the Edwards family of Nanhoron, Caernarfonshire, and associated families, including the Vaughan of Bronheulog, Denbighshire, Lloyd of Rhosbeiro, Hirdrefaig, Angelsey, and Jones of Gelliwig, Caernarfonshire, comprising mainly title deeds, 1476-1880, relating to lands in Anglesey, Caernarfonshire, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Merionethshire, and estate correspondence, mainly 1781-1857.

Some sixty letters, [c. 1960]-1971, from Nansi Richards (Telynores Maldwyn, 1888-1979) relating mainly to the triple harp and personal matters, mostly addressed to the writer and broadcaster Joan Rimmer but including seven letters, [c. 1960]-1967, to BBC producer Madeau Stewart and three letters, 1963-1967, to the harpist Mary Rowland.

Estate and family records of the Powell family of Nanteos, previously of Llechwedd-ddyrys, Cardiganshire, mainly 17 cent.-20 cent, comprising mainly deeds, 17 cent.-20 cent., chiefly for properties in Cardiganshire, Breconshire and Montgomeryshire, but also containing deeds relating to Plastirion, Denbighshire, acquired by Maria Powell, wife of William Beauclerc Powell, 1787-1899, and deeds relating to the Herne family of All Hallows, Barking, following the executorship by Mrs Mary Powell of the will of Joseph Herne, 1684-1728; estate and family correspondence, 1664-1946, including correspondence about the Rebecca riots in Cardiganshire and proposals to establish a police force, 1840-1845, the Royal Cardiganshire Militia, public building projects, fishing rights, etc., 1806-1879; household and estate accounts, 1755-1922; inventories and sales of furniture, 1865-1919; game books, 1854-1886; and rentals 1756-1934; letters, deeds, accounts, etc., 1693-1938, relating to industrial ventures, mainly lead mining in north Cardiganshire; manorial records of Llanbadarn Fawr (otherwise Vaynor), 1745-1941, and Caron and Pennardd, 1817-1910, and Berthddu, 1821-1910; legal papers, 1690-1932; and probate records, 1565-1930.

Letters, in English and Welsh, to Ceinwen H. Thomas from Lois Blake, Corwen, 1953-1962, and Walter Dowding, Bryn-mawr, 1953-1954, concerning the Nantgarw folk-dances and the publication of some of them (see Three Nantgarw Dances (Llangollen, 1954); also Ffair Caerffili and other dances from Nantgarw (Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, n. d.)); together with a carbon copy letter, 1976, from Ceinwen H. Thomas to E. C. Cawte, Leicester, concerning the Mari Lwyd (ff. 51-3) and a letter and press cuttings, 1985, concerning Cardiff Morrismen (ff. 54-6).

Balance sheets and other accounts of Nantlle Railway, 1862-1867; statistics relating to London and North Western Railway, 1894-1899, and to 'All Railways' [in Great Britain], 1825-1855; and particulars relating to Forth Bridge, Scotland.

A typescript copy of a transcription of Volume 11: SMHC Manuscript Collection 101 (Thomas Hughes 1854-1934) - Narrative of Henry Hughes [papers held at Minnesota State University, Mankato].

Papers relating to Nassau Senior, 1764-1945, comprising travel journals, particularly to France and Italy, 1848-1863; lecture notes, 1826-1852; correspondence and papers of the Senior family, 1764-1907; diaries of Nassau Senior and his wife, 1830-1882; correspondence, 1764-1862, including substantial correspondence with Richard Whately, Protestant Archbishop of Dublin; papers relating to the Poor Law in England and Ireland, 1831-1864; papers on economic, social and political matters, 1821-1862; general letters 1764-1910, and papers of the Strachey family, 1911-1946.

Papers, 1790-1914, of, or relating to, Nassau William Senior and his family. They include family correspondence, including transcripts, 1800-1912; correspondence, 1818-1863, of Nassau William Senior with various individuals, including Lord Lansdowne, [?1831]-[c. 1860], and John Murray Forbes, 1855-1863; letters to Senior from Alexis de Tocqueville, Edward Everett and George Sumner, 1842-1863, mainly relating to contemporary political events in France and the United States; papers, 1834-1837, concerning Poor Law legislation, social and religious issues in Ireland and factory regulation in the cotton industry; letters, 1855-1876, to Jane Elizabeth Senior; a journal of Senior's tour in Scotland, Ireland and Wales, [?1819]; and miscellaneous papers, including letters from statesmen and ecclesiastical dignitaries, 1790-1887, collected by Walter Nassau Senior.

A collection consisting of poetry, translations, transcripts, etc. written or collected by Jonathan Owain Reynolds ('Nathan Dyfed').