Miscellaneous papers in Welsh and English, 1822-[c.1950], mainly of Merthyr Tudful interest, accumulated by Elias Thomas, comprising poems and essays by his great-grandfather Rowland Thomas ('Idris Ddu'), his grandfather, William R. Thomas, and others, including an essay on the origin of the Cyfarthfa Ironworks by Rowland Thomas, with a translation of the same by Thomas Stephens (1821-75) of Merthyr; draft letters, articles and notes by Thomas Stephens; printed rules, 1846, of 'Cymdeithas Cadarn Graig y Cymry', Merthyr; and miscellaneous notes and press cuttings.

The series comprises whole issues, individual pages, scrap books and loose cuttings of newspapers and magazines, 1816-1993, covering the biology of breeding, breed types, care, welfare, training, dog-loving celebrities, showing, clubs, animal photography, dogs and the law, working dogs, terriers, spaniels, anecdotes and a few, non-canine topics.

The file consists of articles from American newspapers, covering all aspects of Thoreau's life and activities of the Thoreau Society, some of the more notable topics being the opening of a Thoreau Lyceum, Condry's address to the Society in July 1981, a reprint of a newspaper article which he wrote about Walden and Concord, August 1981, his meeting with Lillian Lund Files, the bluebird expert, the controversial contribution of Don Henley to the Walden Woods Project, the preservation of Thoreau's birthplace, and the death of Walter Harding, founder of the Society.

Thirteen notebooks, 1951-1973, containing journal entries; letters and postcards, many from relatives, literary agents and the media (relating in particular to her broadcasts on Welsh regional BBC programmes); photographs; ideas for fiction; and press cuttings of book reviews.

The series comprises articles by, or concerning, HFJ, 1889-1962, relating to his work as a lecturer for a Workers' Education class on Welsh literature and history, Yr Aelwyd', and also concerning cultural and political topics, biographies and obituaries, customs folklore and gypsies,A Cymric Causerie' and eisteddfodau.

Personal and genealogical papers, 1822-1952, of Sir William Goscombe John, together with some genealogical notes, [1970x1990], compiled by a descendant.
They include various certificates, diplomas and passports, 1870-1913; ephemera relating to the unveiling of statues in Liverpool and Cardiff, 1905, 1909; press cuttings, [1889]-1939; and the text of a broadcast tribute to him, 16 December 1952, by Rollo Charles (ff. 63-64). Genealogical papers comprise transcripts and other memoranda, from sources including Wenvoe parish registers, in his own hand, [20 cent, first ½] (ff. 2-6), and in another hand, [1970x1990] (ff. 1, 7-12, 14); the title page of Y Bibl Santaidd (Carmarthen, 1822) containing John family genealogical memoranda, 1823-[1834] (f. 13 recto-verso); and a printed family register for the John family, [19 cent, third ¼] (f. 15).

Poetry and prose compiled at Brogyntyn for an album (cf. Brogyntyn MS I.29), but left unbound. The items, in various hands, are mainly in English but with a few in Latin, Welsh and French, and consist of political, satirical and occasional verse, both published and apparently unpublished (ff. 1-212 verso), together with a few letters (ff. 214-228), miscellaneous prose and commonplace entries (ff. 229-306), and printed material including song-sheets, pamphlets and newspaper cuttings (ff. 307-390). A number of items relate to Brogyntyn or Wynnstay or are addressed to family members.

The file consists of press cuttings, March-April 1991, relating to the by-election campaign and its outcome.

The series comprises files of press cuttings, 1990-1995, mainly taken from the Western Mail, relating to Welsh politics, events in Wales and British politics.

The file comprises press cuttings relating to art and artists, compiled by H. Clarence Whaite, 1866-1911.

The file comprises press cuttings accumulated by Dr Roderic Bowen. Some relate to his appointment as a Queen's Counsel in 1952, his appointment as Deputy Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee in 1965 and subsequent defeat as the Liberal candidate for Cardiganshire in the general election of 1966, and his official visit to Aden in 1966.

Press cuttings, 1919-1929, mostly relating to J. D. Jones, Congregational minister, Bournemouth, and a poster advertising the centenary meetings of Pendref Chapel, Ruthin.

The series consists of press cuttings, 1922-1993, taken from national, Welsh and local newspapers. Most of the cuttings are of political interest, many concern the fortunes of the Labour Party and Goronwy Roberts's life and career.

Various press cuttings collected by the secretaries of the Cymmrodorion relating to the various activities of the Society

The file contains press cuttings, originals and photocopies, July-November 1994, relating to the appointment of Neil Kinnock as an European Commissioner and to the resultant parliamentary vacancy in the Islwyn division.

A file of press cuttings, originals and photocopies, concerning Welsh political events.

The file consists of press cuttings, February-May 1989, relating to the death of Sir Raymond Gower, the selection of John Smith as the Labour candidate, and the ensuing by-election campaign.

The file consists of press cuttings, originals and photocopies, April 1991, describing the by-election campaign and its outcome.

The series consists of press cuttings, 1912-1955, many relating to Thomas Jones or consisting of press articles and reviews written by Thomas Jones. Some refer to national and political events. There are also a number of obituaries and press tributes. Some of the later cuttings refer to the political career of Eirene White. There is one folder of press cuttings of reviews of Thomas Jones, Lloyd George (London, 1951).

The file comprises photocopies of press cuttings, relating to both the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, 1875-1912, and the City of Manchester Art Gallery, 1867-1910.