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The file consists of correspondence and papers relating to a proposed memorial to Wynford Vaughan Thomas at Dylife, Powys, which was eventually unveiled on 11 May 1990.

The file comprises papers relating to various aspects of Welsh life, among them the work of the Welsh Office, the London Welsh Publicity Society, the Institute of Welsh Affairs and the Offa's Dyke Association.

The file consists of printed and typescript items relating mainly to the work of the Countryside Council for Wales and other associated matters.

The file includes miscellaneous printed and typescript materials, 1974-1989, relating to Welsh countryside issues. Some of the papers concern the activities of organisations such as the Countryside Commission, the Council for the Protection of Rural Wales, the Prince of Wales Committee Environmental Research Group, the Land Authority for Wales, and the Department of the Environment Welsh Office.

The file comprises correspondence and papers, 1976-1980, relating to the restoration of the Montgomeryshire Canal.

The file is composed of a substantial number of printed items, letters, reports and press cuttings relating mainly to British universities, and higher education more generally. The file includes letters from David Eccles, 1960, and E. D. Jones, 1961.

The file consists of a run of letters, mainly to or from Eirene White, together with enclosures, relating to Labour Party policies and attitudes on higher education. There are also fairly detailed manuscript notes by Eirene White on visits to Leicestershire, 17 February 1961, and to Coventry, 3 March 1961, to discuss educational policy and the 'Leicestershire plan'.

The file includes correspondence and papers relating to the theme 'New Playgrounds', a successor to 'Design for Play' and inspired by the social survey 'Two to Five in High Flats' (see file E/11). The papers include the typescript draft of a report.

The file consists of correspondence, papers and printed items relating to the fortunes of Coleg Harlech. Many of the papers relate to the difficulties faced by the College during the 1980s and 1990s.

A file of correspondence and papers concerning the re-organisation of secondary education in Flintshire.

The file comprises letters, papers and press cuttings concerning the administration of the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology, Cardiff.

A file of correspondence, papers and notes concerning the running of the Open University.

The file consists of correspondence and papers, 1987, concerning the merger between the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology (UWIST) and the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, Cardiff.

The file comprises miscellaneous papers, 1989-1990, relating to the administration of the University of Wales.

The fonds comprises letters, 1928-1999, to Lady White, diaries, 1936-1984, papers, 1907-1994, reflecting her career as a Labour politician, papers, 1859-1994, concerning her outside interests and activities, records, 1950-1996, deriving from Lady White's involvement in Welsh political and public life, and material, 1960-1990, concerning her activities in educational matters. There are also family papers, 1892-1992, including some relating to Lady White's father Dr Thomas Jones CH (1870-1955) and to her husband John Cameron White (1911-1968). There is also a substantial group of press cuttings and other printed material, 1919-1997. A further two boxes of papers were received in January 2007; this group remains uncatalogued.

The group comprises Eirene White's correspondence, diaries, notebooks and address books, and other personalia.

The file comprises early letters during her schooldays at St Paul's Girls' School and her years as an undergraduate at Somerville College, Oxford. A few relate to the affairs of the Oxford Women's Student Association. Some are written by relatives. Later letters concern her early career, particularly her journalistic work and applications for posts. Many of the correspondents refer to Eirene Jones's candidature for Flintshire in the general election of 1945 and her subsequent election campaigns in Flintshire East. There is much general political correspondence, some concerning constituency matters. Many of the letters refer to her wide-ranging public and committee work and numerous societies. A few discuss business and financial matters, the purchase of property, etc. The correspondents include Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1958, David Eccles, 1961, Dr Huw T. Edwards (2), 1954 and 1959, Hugh Gaitskell, 1960, Lady Megan Lloyd George, 1953, D. T. Guy, 1940, Barry Jones MP, 1964, Sir Keith Joseph, 1963, Selwyn Lloyd, 1961, Violet R. Markham, 1955, A. L. Rowse, [c. 1950], George Bernard Shaw, 1945, Hartley Shawcross, 1953, John Silkin, 1961, Sir Geoffrey Summers, [1950s], R. H. Tawney, 1955, Sir Ben Bowen Thomas, 1942, Emlyn Williams, 1949, and Dame Shirley Williams, 1960.

The file contains letters fully reflecting Lady White's busy public life, both in the House of Lords and in a host of committees and functions. Some relate to Welsh affairs and events. A number of letters derive from the celebrations to mark the centenary in January 1980 of the founding of Somerville College, Oxford. The correspondents include James Callaghan, 1980, Fred Dainton, 1980, Jennie Eirian Davies, 1980, Nicholas Edwards MP, 1980, Michael Heseltine, 1981, Sir Julian Hodge (2), 1981, Emyr Jenkins, 1981, Professor Lily Newton (2), 1980-1981, Gordon, Lord Parry, 1980, Wyn Roberts, 1981, Sir Melville Rosser (2), 1980-1981, and Emlyn Williams (2), 1980.

The file comprises letters again reflecting Lady White's many activities and interests. There are many letters on educational matters, notably concerning the new University of Wales, Cardiff, formed by the merger of two university colleges. The correspondents include Lord Heycock.

The file contains a characteristic mingling of personal and professional letters, many relating to political events and the proceedings of the House of Lords. Some letters refer to a ceremony at Rhymney during April 1990 to unveil a plaque to commemorate Thomas Jones's name, and others to the re-publication of his Rhymney Memories. A few concern preparations for the 1992 National Eisteddfod at Aberystwyth. The correspondents include Eric, Lord Ashby (2), 1990-1991, Robert, Lord Blake, 1990, HRH, Charles, Prince of Wales, 1990, Tam Dalyell MP, 1990, Derek, Lord Ezra, 1991, Emlyn, Lord Hooson, 1990, Barry Jones MP, and Sir Wyn Roberts, 1990.