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Includes letters, 1939-1956, from Raymond Garlick (2), Robert Herring, editor of Life and Letters to-day (15), Albert Levine (36), Jackson Mathews (2), Keidrych Rhys (5), Stephen Spender (1), Henry Treece (2), and Vernon Watkins (11), together with a letter written by Peter Hellings while in the Middle East, 1943, relating to his travels.

Correspondence between John Legonna, figures in the Welsh, Breton and Celtic nationalist, socialist and literary communities, contributors and subscribers to 'Cilmeri', publishers, periodicals, banks, family and friends, concerning a wide range of political, literary and personal matters, especially the production and content of 'Cilmeri' and other publications, the New Nation Group, Plaid Cymru, Welsh republican groups, nationalist and socialist movements in Wales and other Celtic countries, the Celtic League and pan-Celtic politics, and Legonna's personal problems and arrangements at the end of his life, including his intended writing projects, together with articles, poems and reviews intended for publication in 'Cilmeri', including a curriculum vitae of Olier Mordrel, and also related press cuttings and lists of books available from Club Leabhar (the Highland Book Club).

The file comprises correspondence, 1964-1971, including draft letters by Glyn Jones, relating to The Dragon Has Two Tongues (London, 1968), mostly from the literary agents, Laurence Pollinger Ltd, and publishers, J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd, and includes letters from Brynmor Jones (4), Gerald Morgan, Gwyn Thomas, Maxwell Fraser, Gwyn Jones (2), Keidrych Rhys, D. Gwenallt Jones, Roland Mathias (4), Meic Stephens, Richard Morris Jones, Alun R. Jones, editor Mabon (copy), Ron Berry, A. G. Prys-Jones (2), W. C. Elvet Thomas, Bryn Griffiths and Elwyn Davies. A number of letters concern permission to quote from the works of writers featured in the book and the Welsh Arts Council prize awarded to Glyn Jones for the work; some letters contain references to The Island of Apples. -- Also included are royalty statements and other related papers including manuscript drafts of sections of the essay on Dylan Thomas, and a hand-painted design by Glyn Jones for the dust jacket. In addition, the file contains a programme of the Theatr Clwyd Company production 'My People', 1980, based on Caradoc Evans's short stories, which includes an extract from The dragon has two tongues; and printed notes regarding the television series 'The dragon has two tongues', 1985.

The file comprises manuscript and typescript drafts together with printed copies of articles by Glyn Jones, 1953-1993 (with gaps), a number of which were published in Poetry Wales and Bulletin of the Welsh Academy. Included is a review of poetry readings at the Casson Theatre, Cardiff, 1973; articles on John Elwyn, 1976, 'The Beach of Falesá', 1977, John Petts, 1977, and 'Some letters of Idris Davies', 1980; the foreword to Elwyn Davies, Mild majesty (Llandysul, 1987); tributes to Gwyn Thomas, 1981, Keidrych Rhys, 1987, George Ewart Evans, 1988, and John Ormond, 1990; and a draft, notes and correspondence, 1980-1982, relating to an article on Gwyn Jones which appeared in the Dictionary of Literary Biography: British Novelists, 1930-1959 (some papers also pertain to the entry for Glyn Jones in this reference work). -- In addition, the file contains newspaper cuttings, 1960-1961 and 1963, of articles, reviews and poetry by Glyn Jones (arranged and numbered by him); they include a review of the poetry festival, Poetry at the Mermaid, 1961, and cuttings of poems and articles by various writers from the Saturday Magazine section of the Western Mail, 1960. Also included are typescript copies and cuttings of articles by six Anglo-Welsh writers, including Glyn Jones, each of whom wrote a chapter as part of a thriller serial which was published under the title 'Sextet' in the Western Mail, 1961, with related letters.

Letters, 1936-1963, to John Cowper Powys from various publishers and literary agents. The correspondents include Laurence Pollinger Ltd (22), 1936-1954, 1957, Simon and Schuster (11), 1937-1947, and Keidrych Rhys (1), 1944. Enclosures comprise typescript copies of letters to Laurence Pollinger Ltd from John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd and Jonathan Cape Ltd and a printed copy of Wales (March 1944).

The file comprises letters to David Jones from various people including T. Charles Edwards, Margaret Aeron-Thomas (3), Moelwyn Merchant, William Cookson (3), William Blissett (4), Douglas B. Hague (2), Ruari McLean, Helen Kapp (2), Illtud Evans (2), Aneirin Talfan Davies, Michael Fussell, John Lehmann, Roland Mathias, Bruce Griffiths, Nicholas Jacobs (2), Peter Orr (2), Bernard Bergonzi, Gerald Morgan, Ffransis Payne, Stuart Piggott (2), Ruth Nanda Anshen, John Russell (2), Tudor David, John H. Johnston (4) Ceri Richards, Arthur Giardelli (2, 1 incomplete), René Hague (3), Donald Nicholl (incomplete), Keidrych Rhys, Vernon Watkins (6, 3 incomplete) and Walter Shewring.

The file comprises letters to David Jones from editors and publishers (other than Faber and Faber), with letters from Alwyn D. Rees, Moelwyn Merchant, George Ewart Evans, Raymond Garlick, Keidrych Rhys, Stephen Spender, Louis G. Cowan, John H. Johnston, Neville Braybrooke, Myra Owen, K. M. E. Murray, Bernard Bergonzi, Elizabeth Pakenham, Fr. Illtud Evans, Ffransis Payne, Kenneth Clark, Henry Rago, Eleanor Farjeon and others.

The file comprises letters to David Jones from Prudence Pelham, Helen Sutherland (incomplete), and Keidrych Rhys, with a book of poetry by Cid Corman, a map showing Pigotts by Eric Gill, a newspaper cutting of Eric Gill's tombstone, miscellaneous manuscript notes and drafts by David Jones, typed copy of the poem 'Spell of Safekeeping' by Kathleen Raine, maps and other items.

The file comprises postcards to David Jones from Jim Ede, Louis Bonnerot, Janet Stone, Harman Grisewood, Peter Levi, Douglas Cleverdon, Will Carter, Walter Shewring, Desmond Chute, Ben Nicholson, Prudence Pelham, Desirée Hirst, Lynette Roberts, Keidrych Rhys, Tom Burns, René Hague, Helen Sutherland and many other friends and family members, with also a Christmas card made by Ray Howard-Jones and a postcard from David Jones, 1915.

Yn cynnwys llythyrau oddi wrth/Includes letters from: Trefor Beasley; D. J. Bowen; Kitchener Davies; Dr Noëlle Davies, T. I. Ellis (2); E. D. Jones; Saunders Lewis; D. Myrddin Lloyd; Dafydd Miles; Emrys Pride (2); Mati Rees; Keidrych Rhys (3); Jac L. Williams (2); R. O. F. Wynne.

Yn cynnwys llythyrau heb ddyddiad./Consists of undated letters. -- Ymhlith y gohebwyr mae: /The correspondents include: Gwyn ap Gwilym, Eileen Beasley (17), D. J. Bowen, Cynog Dafis, Cassie Davies, Parch./Rev. E. Curig Davies (2), Gwilym Prys Davies (4), Jennie Eirian Davies, J. Eirian Davies (2), Huw T. Edwards (4), Nicholas Edwards, Parch./Rev. Huw Ethall, Dr E. Lewis Evans, Meredydd Evans, Winifred Ewing, Peter Hughes Griffiths (3), Nel Gwenallt, Mathonwy Hughes, Dafydd Jenkins, Dafydd Glyn Jones, Gwerfyl Pierce Jones, Nans Jones, T. I. Jeffreys-Jones, Horace King, Leopold Kohr, Dafydd Miles, Parch./Rev. D. Eirwyn Morgan (2), D. Elystan Morgan (5), Derec Llwyd Morgan (2), Gerald R. Morgan (2), Athro/Professor Hywel Moseley (3), E. T. Nevin (5), Dewi Watkin Powell (2), Keidrych Rhys (10), Ted Spanswick, Meic Stephens, Parch./Rev. Lewis Valentine (2), Urien Wiliam, Phil Williams (2), Gordon Wilson.

Yn cynnwys llythyrau oddi wrth/Includes letters from: John Clement; Ifan ab Owen Edwards; T. I. Ellis; D. R. Grenfell AS/MP (2); Moses Griffith; J. Gwyn Griffiths (4); A. O. H. Jarman; Sam Jones, BBC; Saunders Lewis; J. Dyfnallt Owen; Keidrych Rhys; Dr Ceinwen H. Thomas.

Yn cynnwys llythyrau oddi wrth/includes letters from: Tegwen Clee, 1943; Alun Talfan Davies, 1943; E. Curig Davies, 1943; J. Eirian Davies, 1942; Ithel Davies (4), 1943; Dr Noelle Davies (3), 1943; Huw T. Edwards, 1943; Ifan ab Owen Edwards (2), 1943; T. I. Ellis (3), 1942-1943; J. Gwyn Griffiths, 1943; Saunders Lewis (2), 1942; D. Myrddin Lloyd (3), 1942; Rhys Hopkin Morris (2), 1942-1943; Bob Owen, Croesor (2), 1942; J. Dynallt Owen (2), 1943; Iorwerth C. Peate (4), 1943; Mati Rees (4), 1942; Keidrych Rhys (10), 1942-1943; Gomer M. Roberts, 1943; Morris T. Williams (4), 1943; Sian Williams (Mrs D. J. Williams), 1943.

Yn cynnwys llythyrau oddi wrth/Includes letters from: Tegwen Clee (Morris); Aneirin Talfan Davies; Jennie Eirian Davies (3); Dr Noelle Davies (5); T. I. Ellis (2); Moses Griffith; J. Gwyn Griffiths (3); Gwenallt; Edward Nevin; Arglwydd/Lord Ogmore (cyn hynny/formerly David Rees Rees-Williams) (4); Iorwerth C. Peate (3); Dewi Watkin Powell (5); Y Barnwr/Judge J. Alun Pugh; Keidrych Rhys (2).

Yn cynnwys llythyrau oddi wrth/Includes letters from: Alun Oldfield-Davies; E. Curig Davies; Gwennant Davies, Urdd Gobaith Cymru (2); Dr Noelle Davies (2); Huw T. Edwards; T. I. Ellis (3); E. Lewis Evans; J. Gwyn Griffiths (4); T. Elwyn Griffiths; Dafydd Jenkins; Dewi Watkin Powell; Alwyn D. Rees; Keidrych Rhys; Tudor E. Watkins; Jac L. Williams.

Yn cynnwys llythyrau oddi wrth/Includes letters from: Dr Noelle Davies; Leopold Kohr; Dewi Watkin Powell; Keidrych Rhys; Sir Wyn Roberts (2).

Yn cynnwys llythyrau oddi wrth/includes letters from: Dr D. J. Davies (2); E. Curig Davies; Ithel Davies; John Eirian Davies (2); T. Eirug Davies (2); T. I. Ellis (9); Huw Ethall; Rev. E. Lewis Evans; R. E. Griffith (2); Moses Griffith (2); J. Gwyn Griffiths (4); James Griffiths; Kate Bosse Griffiths (2); T. Elwyn Griffiths; A. O. H. Jarman; Parch./Rev. Fred Jones, Talybont; Saunders Lewis (2); D. Myrddin Lloyd; D. Eirwyn Morgan; Rev. J. Dynallt Owen (2); Robert Williams Parry; Iorwerth C. Peate; Mati Rees (5); Beti Rhys; E. Prosser Rhys; Keidrych Rhys (5); Gomer M. Roberts (2); J. Oliver Stephens; Ceinwen H. Thomas; Morris T. Williams (3); W. Nantlais Williams.

Yn cynnwys llythyrau oddi wrth/Includes letters from: Hugh Dalton; Cassie Davies (2); D. Jacob Davies; Nan Davies, BBC; Dr Noelle Davies (5); Per Denez; Huw T. Edwards; Joe England; Moses Griffith (2); J. Gwyn Griffiths; Dafydd Iwan; Harri Pritchard Jones; Sir Keith Joseph (3); Noel G. Lloyd; D. Tecwyn Lloyd (2); Elystan Morgan; Gerald R. Morgan; John Nash; E. T. Nevin (2); Keidrych Rhys; Ben Bowen Thomas; Dafydd Wigley; Jac L. Williams; R. O. F. Wynne.

Yn cynnwys llythyrau oddi wrth/Includes letters from: E. G. Bowen; Cynog Dafis; Jenkin Alban Davies; John Davies; Dr Noelle Davies; Peter Garbett-Edwards; Syr/Sir Raymond Gower; Moses Griffith (2); Mathonwy Hughes; Syr/Sir Keith Joseph; Deulwyn Morgan; Dewi Watkin Powell (2); Alwyn D. Rees; Keidrych Rhys; Kate Roberts; Peter Thomas AS/MP; Sir Cennydd Treharne.

Yn cynnwys llythyrau oddi wrth/includes letters from: W. Ambrose Bebb; Gwilym Bowyer; Dr D. J. Davies; E. Tegla Davies (2); Dr Noelle Davies (2); Marion Eames; T. I. Ellis (2); D. Ellis Evans; Moses Griffith (3), J. Gwyn Griffiths; E. D. Jones; Parch./Rev. Fred Jones, Talybont; Huw Morris-Jones; T. I. Jeffreys Jones; Saunders Lewis, D. Eirwyn Morgan (2); Rhys Hopkin Morris (3); Parch./Rev. Rhys Nicholas; Mati Rees (5); Keidrych Rhys, Morris T. Williams; W. Nantlais Williams.