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A number of negatives in different formats but mostly c. 45 x 38 mm. Earlier, larger format negatives appear to be family snapshots, whilst the majority are views of the Far East in the early - mid 1930s. Some further identification may be possible by reference to the processing envelopes used to store the negatives.

A series of untitled lantern slides seemingly of Russia and the Ukraine in the early 1930s. Some seemed to have been prepared using officially sanctioned photographs, such as those of industrial projects, whilst others appear to have been produced from clandestine photographs, eg those of people sleeping on the streets.

An essay by Gareth Vaughan Jones entitled 'Fichte and the Growth of Nationality in Europe' prepared whilst he was a student at Trinity College, Cambridge, [? 1927]. Also includes the draft of an article 'Interview with General O'Duffy', [? 1933], written while he was in the employ of the Western Mail, Cardiff.

Original press cuttings from various newspapers reporting the death of Gareth Jones and paying tribute to his life and work.

A scrapbook containing press cuttings recording Gareth Jones's capture and susequent murder. Some of the cuttings are of tributes to him and discuss ways of commemorating his life and achievements.

Typescript transcript by Dr Siriol Colley of some of the source materials used by her while preparing her volume Gareth Jones: a Manchukuo Incident (Nottingham, 2001). These include extracts from the Japan Year Book for 1934 and some of the letters which Gareth Jones wrote to his family at home during 1935. There is also material taken from some printed sources.

Copy of an article entitled 'The financial consequences of the war' by Francis Delaise, a French economist, 4 May 1933, translated into English.

File of references for G.V.J., and copies of G.V.J.'s curriculum vitae. The referees include D Lloyd George (21, 7-10) and Bernard Pares (21 / 12-17).

An album containing mainly family photographs including some of Eryl, the childhood home of Gareth Vaughan Jones. Also a series showing Eirian working as a landgirl on Dole farm near Lampeter during the First World War. some of this latter series correspond to negatives catalogued with the accession number 4552957.

An album containing snapshots, most trimmed at the corners to give a lozenge shape. Most are group photos, presumably of staff and pupils at the County School, Barry. Included are sporting activities and amateur dramatic productions. There are also photos of the family.

Typescript drafts and copies of articles or sections of intended books, mainly written by Gareth Jones on the League of Nations and international affairs. There are also some draft notes by Jones prepared while drafting the articles.