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The file includes two small notebooks containing diaries and other notes on the trips to Ireland in 1965 and 1994, loose index cards with some entries relating to extinct animal species, early prehistory and megaliths, articles by Condry on Irish loughs, the coast of Clare and the flora of the Burren, a photocopied press article, 1994, reporting a campaign of the Burren Action Group, publications lists and plant list from the Royal Irish Academy.

The file comprises notes on the distribution of particular moths and butterflies in Wales; correspondence, 1943-1994, concerning moths, flies, butterflies and beetles, their identification, habitats, distribution, the collection and mounting of specimens, and recommended books, including letters and enclosed articles from Cardiganshire entomologist, Philip (`Pip') Miles (9), 1956-1980, press cutting relating to spiders, typed lists, manuscript notes and printed articles on the subject of insect migration, 1950-1955, and newsletters from groups with interests in invertebrates, 1989-1996.

The file consists of printed leaflets on the subjects of Dutch elm disease, the management of Snowdonia and other British upland areas, Cors Caron Nature Reserve and Barn Owls.

The file comprises a hardback notebook, containing mainly notes taken from literary sources, with references given. Subjects cover the geology and natural history of Cardiganshire, including the ecology of Tregaron Bog (Cors Caron) and the history of Hafod mansion, plants of the Swiss National Park [?1956], heath and breckland ecology, and the life of William Hutton of Birmingham (1723-1815), a bookbinder, bookseller and renowned walker.

The series comprises notes, correspondence, printed information leaflets, maps, press cuttings and other printed articles relating to antiquities, archaeology, history of the landscape, past and modern day travel and tourism.

The file consists of a letter from Richard [ ], 1983, regarding the uncompromising stance of the RSPB on a conservation issue, rare ferns photographed in Snowdonia, rediscovery of certain ferns on Guernsey, and an invitation to Condry to visit the island with him, with photocopies enclosed.

The file contains a letter from Peter Benoit, 1967, which includes an account of a plant-hunting expedition to the Great Orme and information about [Evan] Price Evans and Mary Richards, a list of Great Orme plants, an account of a motor journey made by Condry to the peninsula, remarking on the geology, scenery, flora, ancient monuments, history, growth of Llandudno as a holiday resort, the Orme visitor centre and conservation.

The file comprises a volume, entitled A Preliminary Survey of Lowland Grassland in Two Areas of North Wales, Volume 2, by Paul Day, produced by the Nature Conservancy Council.

The file consists of letters in response to one of Condry's 'Country Diary' articles, July - August 1966, discussing sites, appearance and possible poisonous effects of giant hogweed.

The file comprises copies of an article by Condry called `Beneath the Skin of Snowdonian Beauty'.

The file comprises card index entries covering Condry's own writing, photographs, bibliographies and other literary sources, birds, fish, animals, insects, plants, trees, habitats, climate, important figures such as George Borrow and Thoreau, and places of interest, with a section specifically about Ynys-hir. Some notes are quite detailed, accompanied by relevant cuttings and correspondence, which includes letters from Prof. E. G. Bowen, 1982, regarding St Beuno and Bardsey, Arthur Chater, 1963, 1992, on history books of Welsh interest and a plant species, Pip Miles on entomology, 1958, 1975, Derek [Ratcliffe], 1981, mainly concerning peregrine falcons, H. R. H. ('Taff') Vaughan, 1976-1977, on the history of local industries, and Irene ('Benjamin') Vaughan (1976), on the wild service tree.

The series consists of personal letters to Condry, from Ray Perry and others, on subjects relating to wild plants, bird and animal life, identification of insects, birdwatching in Britain and abroad, ornithological records, fundraising efforts for a conservation project, publishing, appreciation of Condry's 'Country Diary' articles and his books, A Welsh Country Diary and Thoreau, life during the Second World War, personal news from friends, Condry's connnections with Birmingham and enclosures of occasional printed items. Correspondents include Ronald Lockley, Ray [Perry], Morrey Salmon, H[arold Wright], Irene (`Benjamin') Vaughan, R.S. Thomas and his wife Mildred Elsie Eldridge (Elsi). There is also a letter from Condry to his niece, Chris (Christine Demmar), enclosing a story about his pet jackdaw, 1971.

The file comprises letters regarding a book by Rev. G. Philip Leedal, geologist, priest and botanist, who specialised in the natural history of Tanzania and the mountain flowers of Tanzania, his obituary, together with a later letter from John and Rita Leedal 1995, concerning mountain ferns and the obituary.

Circulars, pamphlets, newletters, etc. of the Friends of Cardigan Bay, 1990-1998, and the Woodland Trust, 1987-2005.

Circulars, pamphlets and newsletters of the Friends of Cardigan Bay, of which Condry was vice-president, 1990-1998, and an issue of ‘The Living World’, Winter 1995, in a re-used folder entitled ‘Chapter I, The Mountains’, covered with deleted notes on the same.

Circulars and pamphlets concerning the Carmel Woods Campaign by Dyfed Wildlife Trust, and the Forest Enterprise scheme in Ceredigion, for which Condry acted in an advisory role on the panel, with particular reference to the Myherin and Tarenig forests, and Cwm Einion, 1992-1998, and a letter from Dick [Roberts], Bangor, about amenity restoration at Hafna mine in the Gwydir forest, 1993.

The file consists of two bundles of notes on cards for the counties of Flintshire and Cardiganshire, concerning archaeology, history, architecture, features of interest, tourist attractions, place names, industries, bibliographic and literary references, occasionally illustrated by sketches or maps, accompanied by newspaper and magazine articles and relevant correspondence, including a letter and postcard from Arthur [Chater], 1967, 1972, on points of local history in Cardiganshire, Iorwerth Peate, 1952, regarding a find of ancient arrowheads, and Melville Richards, 1969, concerning the nomenclature of Pumlumon (Plynlimon).

The series comprises Condry's card indexes relating to animal, bird and plant life, topography, geology, ecology, habitats, tourism, travel, landscape history, the author's own diaries, his published works and numerous bibliographic references. Most of them refer to Wales, but some of them are indicative of his interest in African wildlife and plants. Many of the entries are expanded with insertions of relevant notes, correspondence and printed articles, 1930-1998.

The file consists of a copy of Condry's article entitled `Catching and Ringing Birds'.

The file consists of typescript drafts of Field Notes, nos 1-19, 1950-1954, and an information circular, December 1954, reporting recent activities of the West Wales Field Society, including the incorporation of Field Notes into Nature in Wales