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This file of letters, which came to light after the rest of the O. M. Edwards Papers had been catalogued, comprises detailed letters penned by Edwards while a student at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. They describe his surroundings, experiences and activities in some detail and give a vivid portrait of a student's life at Aberystwyth in the early 1880s.

An account book, 1877-1891, kept by William Jenkins, bookseller and stationer, Aberystwyth.

An album containing press cuttings, reprints of articles in the Aberystwyth Observer, 1899-1905, posters, etc., mainly relating to Aberystwyth and Cardiganshire, and minutes of the committee of the 'Highgate Men's Club', Whitchurch, Shropshire, founded in 1889, with correspondence and other papers relating to the club.

A transcript of a journal of a tour from Aberystwith to Llanbeder, Brecknockshire, with occasional later annotations and corrections partly in the hand of Henry Thomas Payne (1759-1832) archdeacon of Carmarthen. The itinerary comprised Devil's Bridge, Hafod, Cwm Ystwith, Pentrebrwynant, Rhaiadrgwy, Buallt, Erwood, Llyswen, Brynllys, Talgarth, Trevecca, Llangors, Cathedine, and Crickhowel. The paper of the volume is watermarked 1824, but the tour must have been undertaken before the death in 1816 of Thomas Johnes of Hafod.

The file contains letters to J. E. Powell from Thomas Gee, A. C. Humphreys-Owen, John Eiddon Jones and Harry Reichel; a letter regarding an article written by Thomas Gee (enclosed) and a request by John Humphreys, journalist for the Liverpool Daily Post, 1896, requesting an article in response. It also includes drafts of speeches; invitations to the opening of the new Aberdare Hall, 1895; the installation of H. R. H. Prince of Wales in Aberystwyth, 1896, and the opening of a new building at the Bangor County School for Girls, 1897; a draft of the Intermediate Education Wales Bill; together with a scheme for Intermediate Education Constitution and Powers of Education Commissioners Finance.

The file contains mainly letters addressed to O. M. Edwards, and a small number to their parents or their sister. The majority of the letters were sent from St John's College, Cambridge, where the writer was a student, or from Aberystwyth, where he was a lecturer and subsequently Professor of History. They describe his activities, pursuits and surroundings in some detail. There are also some references to family news and events.

An album compiled by George Eyre Evans, containing a collection of one hundred and ninety-five autograph letters, manuscript poems and other documents, printed notices, broadsides, circulars, photographs, etc., of Aberystwyth interest. The majority relate to the Aberystwyth Dispensary, later known as the Aberystwyth Infirmary, and particularly to the payment of subscriptions, 1821-1844. Others relate to the erection and renovation of St Michael's Church, 1825-1846; the restoration of the parish church of Llanbadarn Fawr, 1867; the opening of the Public Library, 1906; and the Exhibition of the Centenary of the Introduction of Printing, 1909.
Included in the volume is a typescript schedule of the documents.

Articles, addresses, notes and press cuttings by David Samuel relating to Aberystwyth, D. Silvan Evans, etc., 1887-1895.

Miscellanea of David Samuel, including articles, notes on the centenary of the introduction of the printing press to Aberystwyth and other notes of local interest, an appreciation of Sir Owen M. Edwards, etc., together with an account of the formation of a branch of 'Undeb y Ddraig Goch' at Aberystwyth, 1902.

An essay on 'Romantic Incidents and Remarkable Characters of Old Aberystwyth' by Evan Lewis, edited for publication by W. R. Hall.

Press cuttings, mainly of Cardiganshire, particularly Aberystwyth, interest, accumulated by members of the Davies family of Antaron, Aberystwyth; two letters from Edward Richard [1714-1777], founder of Ystradmeurig School; posters, broadsides, etc., including a copy of 'Can I. Clod i Ystradmeurig' and 'Can II. Clod i Bont Rhydfendigaid' by J. Hughes, Llwyn-glâs.