The file comprises an index and notes compiled by Condry for his chapter to the first volume of the Cardiganshire County History, entitled 'The Vertebrate Animals of Cardiganshire'. It includes a bibliography with a list of references and page numbers, entries relating to the history, folklore, names, descriptions, distribution and habits of various birds, amphibians and reptiles, fish, marine creatures, carnivores, grazing animals and rodents, information on prehistoric animals and man, the landscape and climate, and notes concerning the order of the book, 1947-1984. Printed articles, literary sources and correspondence accompany some entries.

The file comprises annotated galley proofs of The Vertebrate Animals of Cardiganshire which was published in Cardiganshire County History, Vol. 1 in 1994, with covering letters from the publisher, 1992-1993, typescript and manuscript of the text with related letters, author's memos and notes, 1984-1992; an original cardboard folder, annotated with the author's research plan on the cover and containing notes and printed articles about birds of prey, mammals, reptiles, insects, ecology and the history of game management, 1969-1984; correspondence, mainly concerning game management and the production of the book, including drafts and copies of letters by Condry (7), 1985-1991, letters from Arthur Chater (4), 1984-1985, Lord Lisburne (8), 1950-1954, Morrey Salmon (2), 1984, with enclosures, Prof. E. G. Bowen (3), 1983, and Prof. I. G. Jones (3), 1983-1984, both of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and David Austin of the University of Wales, Lampeter (1, 1984)