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Correspondence and other papers, 1962, 1967-[1990], relating to the publication, disposal and literary copyright of the works and manuscripts of John Cowper Powys, with one letter (f. 4) relating to the disposal of Theodore Francis Powys letters. The material includes forty-six letters (some of which are photocopies), 1980-1990, to Francis Llewellyn Powys from Bertram Rota Ltd, booksellers, London, together with three letters, 1984, and two undated drafts to Anthony Rota from Francis Llewellyn Powys; eight letters, 1972-1973, to Phyllis Playter from Michelmores, solicitors, Exeter and four letters, 1972, 1974, to Phyllis Playter from Wilfred T. Fry Ltd, taxation consultants, Exeter relating to the transfer of John Cowper Powys's literary copyright from Phyllis Playter to Francis Llewellyn Powys; three notebooks, [1980s-1990s], of Francis Llewellyn Powys containing draft letters, some of which are addressed to Gerald Pollinger of Laurence Pollinger Ltd, literary agents, London; a list of books in Alyse Gregory's library; etc.

Papers, 1985-1993, 1998, relating to the publication and translation of the works of John Cowper Powys and Theodore Francis Powys comprising mainly contracts and agreements (some photocopied), mostly between Francis Llewellyn Powys and Laurence Pollinger Ltd, literary agents, London.

One hundred and twenty-two letters, 1985-1987, to Francis Llewellyn Powys and three letters, 1985-1986, to Sally Powys from Laurence Pollinger Ltd, literary agents, London, concerning the publication and translation of, and royalties, copyright and performance rights relating to, the works and other papers (eg diaries and letters) of John Cowper Powys and Theodore Francis Powys. Most of the letters are signed by Gerald Pollinger. A draft letter and rough arithmetical calculations, accounts and memoranda are written by Francis Llewellyn Powys on the reverse of some of the letters and a few of the letters from Gerald Pollinger are annotated in Francis Llewellyn Powys's hand. Enclosures include copies of press reviews, [1987], of The Diary of John Cowper Powys (ed. Frederick Davies) and of the U.S edition of John Cowper Powys's A Glastonbury Romance. Also included are seven letters, 1985-1987, to Francis Llewellyn Powys and to Francis and Sally Powys from various correspondents. Amongst the correspondence addressed to Gerald Pollinger is a copy of a letter, 1986, from Andrew Motion, then Editorial Director of Chatto & Windus, publishers, London (f. 95).

One hundred and forty-three letters, 1988-1993, to Francis Llewellyn Powys, fifteen letters, 1991-1993, to his wife, Sally Powys, and one letter, 1989, to both Francis and Sally Powys from Laurence Pollinger Ltd, literary agents, London, concerning the publication and translation (and royalties connected thereto) of the works and other papers (eg letters and diaries) of John Cowper Powys, Theodore Francis Powys and Philippa (Katie) Powys, with references to a proposed bibliography of Powys works. Most of the letters are signed by Gerald Pollinger. Enclosures include a copy of a press review of John Cowper Powys's A Glastonbury Romance, an announcement of a forthcoming publication (ed. Paul Roberts) of the letters of John Cowper Powys to Hal W. and Violet Trovillion, and a letter, 1988, to Gerald Pollinger from Francis Llewellyn Powys. Also included is a letter, 1989, to Francis Llewellyn Powys from The Brynmill Press Ltd, publishers, Doncaster and a draft letter, 1989, to Anthony Rota of Bertram Rota Ltd, publishers, London from Francis Llewellyn Powys. Rough arithmetical calculations and memoranda in Francis Llewellyn Powys's hand are written on the reverse of some of the letters.

Notebooks of Francis Llewellyn Powys containing material mostly relating to the proposed publication of John Cowper Powys's letters and diaries.

Nine notebooks, [1970s-1980s], of Francis Llewellyn Powys mostly relating to the proposed publication of John Cowper Powys's letters and diaries. They contain draft letters (many addressed to representatives of Laurence Pollinger Ltd, literary agents, London), a short biography, with bibliography, of John Cowper Powys (ff. 153-166), draft poetry, personal accounts and rough memoranda. Most of the notebooks contain rough sketches and drawings, mainly depicting female figures.

Papers of, or in the possession of, the Rev. Charles Francis Powys, father of John Cowper Powys, comprising personal papers; letters from family members and other correspondents; personal and family estate documents; and papers of various family members, namely his brother Major Littleton Albert Powys, his wife Mary Cowper Powys and her sisters, and his parents Littleton Charles and Amelia Powys.

Personal papers of the Rev. Charles Francis Powys, including botanical notebooks (juvenilia) and samples of hair taken from Powys family members.

Printed poems inscribed to Charles Francis Powys, 24 March 1867; a printed representation of a manual alphabet for the deaf (with manuscript notes on dorse); a folio bearing a note in Charles Francis Powys's hand, with a small pencil drawing, possibly also by Charles Francis Powys; an envelope addressed to Charles Francis Powys, with a pencil note, possibly relating to a photograph or photographs, signed by 'MPG' [?his daughter Marian Powys [Grey]]; a note addressed to Charles Francis Powys from his mother Amelia Powys (unsigned); a copy of a poem entitled 'To the Water Lily' by the poet Felicia Dorothea Browne Hemans (Mrs Hemans) and a short passage on the Bible 'by Lord Shaftesbury'; lines based on Psalm 55 verse 6 by the Rev. Robert Grant, copied out by the Venerable S. [?]; and a pencil sketch apparently by Charles Francis Powys, with a related note and further sketches on the dorse.

Letters addressed to the Rev. Charles Francis Powys from his mother Amelia Powys, other family members and various other correspondents.

Thirty letters, 1878-1889 and undated, to the Rev. Charles Francis Powys from his mother Amelia Powys. The letters contain mostly family news, including the birth of Charles and Mary Powys's second daughter Eleanor, who died in 1893 aged 13, and reflections on Charles's brother Major Littleton Albert Powys, following his death in August 1879. There are notes by [Amelia Powys's granddaughter Marian Powys] on ff. 38 verso, 44 verso and 49, and by Charles Francis Powys on ff. 33, 53 verso and 55. Enclosures comprise proposed memorial inscriptions for Amelia Powys and her husband the Rev. Littleton Charles Powys (ff. 52-54) and a card bearing Biblical verses (f. 73).

Samples of dried plants, 1846, 1850, and a piece of lace; a piece of embroidery; a list of clothing requirements for 'Caroline Parsons 6 years old' dated 1850; a list of Christmas gifts, 1851; a printed copy of a drawing, inscribed 'Lenore'; a list of family events which occurred in the year 1866; a copy of a print, with a note by 'A.M.', possibly Charles Francis Powys's maternal grandmother, Amelia Moilliet; a 'Psalm in trouble' written out by hand; a list of artists and their works; and a knitting pattern written out by hand.

Papers of Mary Cowper Powys, wife of the Rev. Charles Francis Powys, and of members of her family, including family correspondence, photographs and estate papers.

Letters to Mary Cowper Powys from members of her family, including her parents, children and grandchildren.

Typescript copies of twenty-one letters, 1893-1910, from John Cowper Powys to his mother Mary Cowper Powys. References include John Cowper Powys's betrothal and subsequent marriage to Margaret Alice Lyon in 1896, his lecturing tours in the United States and elsewhere, and his own and his brother Llewelyn's health. Enclosures comprise two letters, 1893, to Mary Cowper Powys from her daugher Gertrude Powys, and a poem, 1902, by John Cowper Powys entitled 'June 1902', marked 'For the Wilsonian' (f. 20). Together with one other (undated) letter written in Latin from John Cowper Powys to his mother, apparently while the former was a pupil at Sherborne School. Notes relating to the two letters of 1893 are typed at the top of each, presumably by the copier.

Letters, 1889-1914 and undated, to Mary Cowper Powys from her children (other than John Cowper Powys) and grandchildren as follows: son Albert Reginald (Bertie) (8 letters + 1 poem), [1891]-1908 and undated (one letter also signed by Bertie's wife Dorothy Mary Powys) (with notes on envelopes in Mary Cowper Powys's hand); son William Ernest (Willie) Powys (22 letters + 1 fragment + 1 poem), [1899]-1914 and undated (with notes on envelopes in Mary Cowper Powys's hand); daughter Gertrude Powys (3), 1889 and undated; son Llewelyn Powys (1), [?1906]; grandson Theodore ('Charles ('Dicky')') Powys (son of Theodore Francis Powys) (2), 1913 and undated; and grandson Littleton Alfred Powys (son of John Cowper Powys) (1), [1909]. Many of the letters are illustrated with ink and/or pencil drawings by the correspondent.

Letters to Mary Cowper Powys from the following correspondents: 'Uncle Cowper Hamilton's father' (1), 1869; her father the Rev. William Cowper Johnson (3), [1872], 1879, 1888; her mother Marianne Cowper Johnson (2), 1879 and undated; her husband the Rev. Charles Francis Powys (1), [1879]; her mother-in-law Amelia Powys (1), [1879]; her daughter-in-law Dorothy Mary Powys, wife of Albert Reginald (Bertie) Powys (1), 1905; and [?Norman], her old nurse at Yaxham (1), undated; together with a sheet of paper with a note on the letters [in Mary's daughter Marian Powys's hand]. There are notes by [Marian Powys] on ff. 4 verso, 7 verso and 22, and a note by Mary Cowper Powys on f. 14. The letters contain mostly family news, including the last illness and death of the Rev. Powys's brother Major Littleton Albert Powys. For the 'Mr Lake' referred to in the Rev. Powys's letter see 'Papers relating to Littleton Albert Powys'.

Personal inscribed calling cards of the Rev. C. E. Donne and Mrs Donne sent to 'Miss Donne' of 49 George Street, Ryde.

Papers and correspondence, 1935, relating to the estates of Maria Theodora Johnson, Catherine Cowper Donne (née Johnson) and Henrietta Cowper Johnson, [?cousins] of Mary Cowper Powys. They comprise letters, 1935, to Theodore Francis Powys from Foster, Calvert & Marriott, Norwich, solicitors, relating to the estates of his aunts Maria Theodora Johnson and Catherine Cowper Donne (née Johnson), and residuary accounts, 1935, relating to the estates of Maria Theodora Johnson, Catherine Cowper Donne and Henrietta Cowper Johnson; together with photocopies of these papers.

An extract of a letter, 1825, written on the occasion of the death of the Rev. Littleton Powys, father of the Rev. Littleton Charles Powys, copied out in the latter's hand; the 'Last Blessing' of Maria Priscilla Powys, mother of the Rev. Littleton Charles Powys, 1832, copied out in the latter's hand, with a note on recto in the hand of Amelia Powys, mother of the Rev. Charles Francis Powys, and notes on dorse in the hands of the Rev. Littleton Charles Powys and Amelia Powys; and a letter, [18?67], to the Rev. Littleton Charles Powys from his son, Littleton Albert Powys, with a note on the envelope [by the latter's niece, Marian Powys].