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Typescript articles, entitled 'War is a Pestilence...', 1936, and 'Coal and the Burgesses'; and manuscript notes of an autobiographical nature, 1981.

Correspondence, 1963-5, mainly from David Thomson and others at the BBC, concerning preparation of radio programmes on horses; mention of an operation for George Ewart Evans's deafness; contact with Norman Halkett; letters of appreciation, audience research reports and a copy of a press review.

Correspondence, 1958-87, relating to the frog-bone superstition, membership of the Freemen of Llantrisant, preparation of wills for George Ewart Evans and his wife, reviews for the Times Educational Supplement, offer of an honorary degree from the University of Wales and his rejection of it, 1978, and his honorary degree from Essex University, 1982; letters from Victor Bonham-Carter and the Prime Minister's office, 1968-87 (422/2-27), in connection with a civil list pension; F[lorence Evans], 1 October 1976 (422/30), with family news; copy letters from George Ewart Evans and Peter du Sautoy to Lord Rhodes, 10 and 14 April 1975 (422/40-1), concerning his contribution to one of the East Anglian books.

Letters, 1970 & 1983-6, with occasional press cutting and greetings cards, relating to the author's early years in Abercynon and his autobiography. Correspondents include: Victor Bonham-Carter, 1983 (480/7); Elwyn [? Evans], 1985 (480/19-20); Graeme [Fife], 1983 (480/27); D. Llewellyn Jenkins, 1983-4 (480/39-42); Lord Bernard Miles, 1984 (480/50-1), including some details of Henry Morris, educationalist.

Printed leaflets, c. 1914; certificates of exemption, volunteer service and medical examination, 1916-18, belonging to Caleb Howe, a Suffolk farm foreman.

Various certificates: Llantrisant Freemen, for John Evans, 1866, William Evans, 1910 and George Ewart Evans, 1959; birth, of George Ewart Evans, 1909, Florence, 1907 and their marriage, 1938; school report, 1921, testimonials and certificate of teaching proficiency, 1931-48; university, teaching, physical training and honorary degree, 1927-82.