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Miscellaneous papers, 1924-79, relating to the poet, Vernon Watkins and his work, including financial papers and contracts; proofs of Fidelities (1968), I that was born in Wales (1976) and The ballad of the outer dark (1979); notes; reviews and press cuttings; programmes and posters for performances of his work, including papers relating to the 1970 Edinburgh production of the Ballad of the Mari Lwyd; printed material and personal ephemera. Included with manuscripts and papers of Vernon Watkins purchased from Dylans Bookstore, Swansea, in January and August 1983 and in April 1986, the remaining material now being NLW MS. ex MSS 22440-89. Proofs 1945-67, of works by Vernon Watkins, including The lamp and the veil (1945), The ballad of the Mari Lwyd (second ed. 1947), The lady with the unicorn (1948), The death bell (1954), Selected poems (1967), and poems published individually, 1951-9; together with proofs of Landmarks and voices (1957) and Dylan Thomas, Letters to Vernon Watkins (1957). Included with correspondence and papers of Vernon Watkins purchased at Sotheby's auction, 14 Dec. 1989 (Lot 170), the remaining material now being NLW MS. ex MSS 22728-9. Printers' copy and proofs, bearing author's corrections, of the American paperback edition of Vernon Watkins' Selected poems (1966); exercise book containing a few notes in Greek by Vernon Watkins, [1920s]; certificate of Honorary D.Litt awarded to him by the University of Wales, 1966; and photocopies of two press cuttings, 1984, relating to the poet, being letters from Mrs Gwen Watkins. Included with papers of Vernon Watkins purchased from Dylans Bookstore, Swansea, in May 1991 and February 1992, the remaining material now being NLW MS 22841E.

Miscellaneous papers, including bills and other papers of Dr Worthington, Pant-y-beudy Hall, Llangeitho, co. Card., and a letter, 1943, from Vivian Foster ('The Vicar of Mirth'), London, to R Richards, Llangeitho.

Miscellaneous papers, including material relating to Marmaduke Gwynne (ob. 1849), Waldo Williams, D. Lloyd George, Griffith John Williams, rules of cock-fighting at Oswestry, etc. In a box. Various sources.

Miscellaneous papers, including poetry; adjudications on a performance of 'Rhys Lewis' by Cwmni'r Barlwyd; Himns National Argentino (National Hymn of Argentina) (de Gwaenydd version - sol-fa, printed); addresses, etc to Mr and Mrs William Edwards ('Gwilym Barlwyd'), Tanygrisiau on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary. (Formerly Borth-y-gest MS 66.) Welsh, Spanish. Between boards. Purchased from the library of Mr R. E. Jones, Borth-y-gest, 1959-1961.

Miscellaneous papers, with related correspondence, relating to education:. (A) Questionnaire of the Welsh School of Social Service on 'The Adolescent in Wales', completed, 1922, by D Milton Jones, Secretary of the Education Committee, Pont-y-pridd, and sent to D Lleufer Thomas. (B) Interim Report, 1940, of the Advisory Council for Technical Education in South Wales and Monmouthshire on 'Vocational Guidance and Vocational Placement'. (C) A paper, 1941, by David W Oates, Federation of Education Committees, Cardiff, on 'Education and Vocation'.

A collection of miscellaneous pedigrees and related materials, [17 cent., second ½]-1981, derived from various sources, accessioned between [?1935] and 1983 and collected together at the National Library of Wales.

Miscellaneous pieces in verse by Isaac Harman. (Formerly Howell Ll. Davies MS 11.) English. 1/2 leather. Purchased from the library of Howell Lloyd Davies, Ruabon, 1949.

Miscellaneous poetry, including 'Can Am y ddaear gryn a ddigwyddodd yn y blynyddoedd 1755 a 1756'. (Formerly Bob Owen MS.) Welsh, English. Between boards. Purchased from Bob Owen, Croesor, 1959-1962.

Miscellaneous poetry, including one entitled 'Myfyrdod ar Dragwyddoldeb' by Robert Roberts ('Robin Meirion') and poetry by Robert Parry ('Robyn Ddu Eryri'). (Formerly Borth-y-gest MS 92.) Welsh, English. Between boards. Purchased from the library of Mr R. E. Jones, Borth-y-gest, 1959-1961.

Miscellaneous press cuttings relating mainly to Welsh and ecclesiastical history or to the history of St Davids, accumulated by William Latham Bevan (1821-1908), author of Diocesan Histories, St David's (1888). Included with papers of William Latham Bevan (now NLW MSS 22540B-1E).

Miscellaneous press cuttings, including articles on Thomas E. Ellis, Sir Joseph Bradney, Professor Edward Edwards, Godfrey, Viscount Tredegar, Talley abbey and 'Llyfr Coch Asaph'.