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Political correspondence and papers of Ted Spanswick, 1957-1994, relating in particular to Plaid Cymru, the EEC and the anti-Common Market campaign. Further papers not yet catalogued.

A collection of Plaid Cymru and nationalist literature, c 1960s-70s, including Wales Matters to You, 1960; Local Government in Wales, 1967; Scottish Independence: An Economic Analysis, 1969; Deffro, 1970; 'An Economic Plan for Wales', a report by the Plaid Cymru Research Group, 1970; conference reports, 1970 and 1971; Cornish Nation, 1971; Gweithio Dros Gymru, undated; 20 Questions and Answers, undated; together with a letter, 1961, from Michael Foot, and a number of general and local election leaflets, c 1969-70.

The papers include correspondence on musical topics, 1929-1981; biographical material on various Welsh musicians; facsimiles of letters, 1953-1978, from Cyril Jenkins to Selwyn Jones; papers reflecting Selwyn Jones's journalism activities, 1934-1980; the Welsh National Theatre, Llangollen, 1933-1940; Plaid Cymru, 1933-1960, Urdd Gobaith Cymru, 1959-1978, Undeb Cymru Fydd, 1942-1966, Urdd Siarad Cymraeg, 1966-1968; the Parliament for Wales Campaign, 1954-1955; the Workers' Educational Association, 1927-1968, Undeb Cenedlaethol Athrawon Cymru, 1946-1959; Maes-yr-Haf Educational Settlement, Trealaw, Rhondda, 1930-1948; the Welsh Books Council, 1965-1979; Cymdeithas Lyfrau Aberdare, 1957-1975; the National Eisteddfod, 1928-1980; Llangollen International Eisteddfod, 1946-1979; London Welsh Association, 1938-1959, Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion and Cymdeithas Cymmrodorion Aberdare, 1966-1972; Trerhondda Young People's Guild, 1919-1926; Cynon Valley Historical Society, 1972-1980 and translations of Chinese children's books into Welsh, with English versions; biographical materials of Welsh musicians; translated scripts, 1934-1936; University of Wales Council of Music, 1939-1946; Workers' Music Association, 1944-1973; Welsh Federation of Music and Arts Clubs, 1945-1951; Welsh National Opera, 1951-1960; Cymdeithas Cerddorion Cymraeg, 1976-1979; newspaper cuttings of 1940s-1960s; personal memorabilia, miscellaneous papers and general correspondence, 1889-1983, including those of his father; photocopies of letters at the Welsh Music Information Centre, 1934-1973, other corrrespondence, draft press articles, financial papers, 1935-1960, and miscellaneous papers, c. 1860s-1974.

File comprises scripts fr Patrick Hanna's contributions to a BBC Radio 4 programme entitled 'In Britain Now', where journalists from the 'regions' of the UK spoke on various topics . The topics covered by Patrick Hannan from Wales included devolution, Gwynfor Evans, the coal industry, miners' strikes, the clean up after coal, Plaid Cymru, Wales as a nation, the European Economic Community (EEC) and industrial illnesses notably pneumoconiosis. The file also contains typed transcripts of the programme which include contributions from correspondents in other parts of the UK.

Research and personal papers of Dafydd Jenkins, comprising correspondence, drafts and other papers relating to his articles and books, [1937]-1997; correspondence, 1935-1989, on subjects including legal and academic matters, 1972-1991, evening classes given by DJ on agricultural subjects, 1944-1957, the New Welsh Language Act Campaign, 1983-1987, broadcasting, 1950-1963, and publishing, 1942-1989; papers concerning the Welsh language, 1972-1992; papers, 1938-1939, relating to the Welsh Language Petition, including circulars and newsletters; papers relating to British Legal History Conferences, 1971-1995, and International Congresses of Celtic Studies, 1967-1975; correspondence, minutes and other papers relating to organisations including Plaid Cymru, the National Eisteddfod, Undeb Cymru Fydd, the Sociological Group of the Church in Wales and the Milk and Dairies Tribunal for Wales, 1947-1979; ecumenical papers relating to Siloh Calvinist Methodist Chapel, Aberystwyth, 1958-1970; miscellaneous papers relating to various associations, societies, and organizations, 1969-1996; printed material relating to Plaid Cymru and Denmark, 1938-1970.

File comprises assorted Plaid Cymru publications including: Wales Against Conscription; A Trade Union Congress for Wales; The Welsh Political Tradition; Political Policing in Wales; Llawlyfr Canghennau Plaid Cymru; Dyma Plaid Cymru; Save Cwm Tryweryn for Wales along with other related booklets and pamphlets including Maniffesto Adfer, and a poster "Dim boddi Dulas/Hands off Dulas".

Material concerning Plaid Cymru, 1955-1963, some of which may have been used by him in his work as editor of the Welsh Nation, including a booklet about the history of the Party entitled 1925-1955: Cychwyn Plaid Cymru, 1952; a booklet entitled 'The Durham Miners', [1962]; election leaflets, 1963; and a copy of a circular about Owain Glyndŵr, [1963].

Ephemera, publications, correspondence, newspaper cuttings and manifestos relating to Plaid Cymru election campaigns during the 1980s and 1990s collected by Dafydd Timothy. The file contains Plaid Cymru manifestos for the 1983 and 1987 General Elections, material relating to the European Parliament elections in 1984 and 1989, General Elections in 1983, 1987 and 1992, elections to the National Assembly for Wales in 1999, the Pontypridd by election in 1989, election addresses, posters, stickers and other material such as canvassing guidelines
Much of the material is related to north Wales constituencies there is some material relating to Carmarthen and Pontypridd.

Series contains papers relating to the national and local organisation of Plaid Cymru including material related to conferences, the Meirionydd Nant Conwy regional committee, internal elections and policy.

The file comprises election ephemera related to Plaid Cymru candidates in parliamentary elections including Vic Davies in Rhondda West (1966), Errol Jones in Pontypridd (1970), Hywel ap Robert in Ceredigion (1970), Edward Merriman in Ogmore (1970), Dafydd Wigley in Merioneth (1970), Carwyn James in Llanelli (1970), as well as a leaflet by Dafydd Elis Thomas campaigning for the role of Vice-President of Plaid Cymru and some handwritten drafts of election addresses.

Ieuan Wyn Jones political papers, 1964-2015, mostly from the period when he was Member of Parliament and Member of the National Assembly for Wales for Ynys Mon, including correspondence on various topics, constituency papers, papers relating to Plaid Cymru, the leadership of Plaid Cymru and the One Wales coalition government.

Administrative papers of Plaid Cymru National Left/Chwith Genedlaethol including agendas, minutes, motions, correspondence, along with publications discussion papers.

Messages from Saunders Lewis, D. J. Williams and Lewis Valentine to the Welsh Nationalist Party newspaper Y Ddraig Goch, September 1937, following their release from prison after serving a sentence for the arson attack at the bombing-school at Penyberth; together with a note from Lewis Valentine to Morris T. Williams and his wife, Kate Roberts.

The archive comprises election ephemera, including election addresses, posters, drafts of election material, mostly for Plaid Cymru candidates for UK Parliament and local elections, along with some ephemera related to anti-nuclear weapons and anti-nuclear power campaigns and Plaid Cymru publications.

Seven letters, 1929-36, from Saunders Lewis to Tegwen M. Clee, afterwards Morris, mainly relating to the Welsh Nationalist Party, together with a draft article, 'Merched Llydaw' by Tegwen Clee, and other related papers, 1929-1931.

Seventy-three letters in Welsh, 1923-83, from the novelist and short-story writer Kate Roberts to Saunders Lewis, reflecting the growth of Kate Roberts as a writer and the early recognition and constant encouragement shown to her in her literary career by Saunders Lewis. Other matters discussed include the activities of the Welsh Nationalist Party mainly before 1945 and the state of Welsh literature in general during the period of the correspondence.

Llythyr, 24 Chwefror 1963, oddi wrth Emyr Llew[elyn] Jones, Llandysul, at ddisgyblion chweched dosbarth Ysgol Ardudwy, Harlech, yn eu mysg William H. Owen, i ddiolch am eu llythyr yn cefnogi ei safiad, ar ôl iddo danio ffrwydryn ar safle adeiladu argae Tryweryn ar y 10 Chwefror. Cafodd ei arestio yn fuan wedi'r digwyddiad, a'i ryddhau ar fechnïaeth ar y 21 Chwefror. = A letter, 24 February 1963, from Emyr Llew[elyn] Jones, Llandysul, to sixth-form students at Ysgol Ardudwy, Harlech, including William H. Owen, thanking them for their letter supporting his action in detonating an explosive device at the construction site of the Tryweryn dam on 10 February. He had been arrested soon after the incident but was released on bail on the 21 February.
Mae'r llythyr hefyd yn trafod safbwynt Plaid Cymru a Gwynfor Evans tuag ato, ac yn cymeradwyo'n llwyr eu penderfyniad i ymatal rhag ei gefnogi yn gyhoeddus. = The letter also discusses the stance of Plaid Cymru and Gwynfor Evans towards him and fully endorses their decision to refrain from supporting his actions publicly.