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Miscellaneous cards and tickets, 1889-1924 and undated, collected by J. H. Davies. They include calling cards, readers' tickets, invitations and admission cards, menus and toasts, and annual membership cards. They relate to events at, among other institutions, the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, the University of Wales, the Guild of Graduates of the University of Wales, the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion, the National Library of Wales, the National Eisteddfod and the Welsh Bibliographical Society.

The letters, 1896-1916, are generally very lengthy giving full accounts of their author's activities and travels. Many refer to events and developments at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, notably its Welsh Library for which he was responsible from 1899 until 1907. His activities and difficulties at the Welsh Library are discussed in some detail. Some of the letters discuss John Glyn Davies's reading and researches and some his prospective applications for posts.

The letters, 1894-1913, refer to the writer's academic work, researches and publications on the Welsh manuscripts. He refers to his research trips to a number of libraries and archival repositories. There are also a few passing references to contemporary events in Wales and to developments at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth.

Lectures by Edward Edwards on European history, 1453-1815, written for the session 1896-7 at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth.

The series comprises letters written by Ifan ab Owen Edwards to his family, mainly his parents and sister Haf, primarily from Llanuwchllyn, the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and France during the First World War. They describe his daily routine at university and whilst on active service.

Eighteen letters to D. Silvan Evans, seventeen of which, 1870-98, are from T[homas] C[harles] Edwards, Liverpool, Aberystwyth and Bala (bibliographical and lexicographical matters, matters in connection with the University College, Aberystwyth, the writer's paper on Salesbury, Dr Lewis Edwards's translation of Cowper's hymn 'God moves in a mysterious way') and one, [18]76, from E. P[enllyn] Jones, University College, Aberystwyth. The last three letters from T. C. Edwards are in another hand except for the signature.

Thirteen letters and one enclosure, 1841-1885 and undated, to David Howell, Machynlleth and [Aberdyfi], from the following correspondents:- Wm. Bebb, Hamilton [Ohio], 1848 (expressing thanks for a gift to Mrs. Bebb and himself from their cousins, the Reverend Samuel Roberts, Evan B. Jones, Edward Bebb and D.H., the end of the war with Mexico, 'Republics have in all ages been aggressive'), Marmaduke Cockin, Dunton Bassett Vicarage, Lutterworth, 1861 (congratulations on the birth of a son, sending deeds in connection with Dr. Marsh's property), [Sir] J[ohn] Edwards, Bath, 1841 ( he would accept the chair at the dinner (to be) given in celebration of Sir Watkin's attaining his majority), Griff. Jones, Aberystwyth, 1874 (3 and enclosure) (re articles for a loan exhibition of curiosities and fine arts at the University College of Wales), A[braham] Howell, Castlecroft nr. Wolverhampton, 1884 (observations headed 'Cof Adail, &c.' [i.e. Y Gofadail Fethodistaidd] and 'Barry Docks, &c.'), E[linor] H[owell], n.d. (2, the second containing a note also from G[eorge?] H[owell]) (acknowledging his kindness, Elin's health, the death of William Peat [sic], the (?) tailor, preparations for Abraham [Howell] and his wife), [John Roberts], 'J.R.', Conway, [18]84 (acknowledging a letter, where to send the manuscript if it was not returned that week), E. G. Salisbury, Chester, 1885 and undated (2 ) (the death of 'S.R.', queries concerning the true names of certain rivers and valleys and the connection between Catherine Jones of Ynysgerygog, co. Cardigan, and the writer's late father-in-law, [the Reverend] Arthur Jones of Bangor), and Herbert W. Williams Wynn, Llangedwyn, n.d. (asking him to convey to the Machynlleth committee the best thanks of Mrs. Williams Wynn and himself for the address).

The file comprises letters relating mainly to matters arising from the House of Lords and to Lady White's public work, notably in relation to environmental concerns. Some concern Welsh affairs, among them devolution, the affairs of the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion, and the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. A few relate to Lady White's work for the Dictionary of National Biography. The correspondents include Margery Corbett Ashby, 1974, Robert, Lord Blake, 1974, Dame Margaret Cole, 1975, Anthony Crosland, 1974, Sir Goronwy Daniel, 1975, Stanley Clinton Davies, 1975, John Morris MP, 1975, A. J. Sylvester, 1975, Sir Ben Bowen Thomas, 1974, Dame Shirley Williams (2), 1974-1975, and Harold Wilson, 1974.

The file comprises personal letters reflecting the wide range of Lady White's professional and leisure interests, many within Wales. Some relate to the activities of the Land Authority for Wales, of which she became chairman in 1976, the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and Coleg Harlech. The correspondents include Eric, Lord Ashby, 1977, HRH Charles, Prince of Wales, 1977, Lord Edmund-Davies, 1977, Sir Goronwy Daniel, 1976, Sir Idris Foster, 1977, Cledwyn Hughes, 1976, Lord Elwyn Jones, 1977, Professor David Marquand, 1977, Professor Lily Newton, 1977, Principal Robert Steel, 1977, Margaret Thatcher, 1976, Sir Ben Bowen Thomas, 1977, Dame Shirley Williams (2), 1976-1977, and Harold Wilson, 1976.

Letters to John Pikoulis from former work and academic (both school and university) colleagues of Alun Lewis and from academic institutions previously attended by Alun Lewis, the correspondents comprising: Richard (Dick) Mills (1977-1987 and undated); Chris Germanacos (1979, 1981); D. W. Thomas (1979); Glyn Rees (1979); Professor Christopher Cheney (1979-1980), together with notes by John Pikoulis on Lewis/Cheney correspondence, which includes a chronology of events in Lewis's academic life (for further notes on Alun Lewis's letters to Professor Cheney, see under Gweno Lewis (Alun Lewis research papers): Biographical and literary notes)); Andrew Davies (1980); Gwyn Prosser (1980); Department of History, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth (1980-1981); Registrar's Office, University of Manchester (1980); Barrie Davies (1980); Sir Idwal Vaughan Pugh (1981); Gwynfor Evans (1981); Dr Charles Franklin (1981); Haydn Evans (1981); Cledwyn Hughes, Lord Cledwyn, Baron Cledwyn of Penrhos (1981); John Jones, Gresford (1981); the John Rylands University Library of Manchester (1981); D. [?V.] Marks, St David's University College, Lampeter (1981); [?Nans] Richards (1981); Dewi Lewis (1981); Evan J. Hopkins (1983); poet, literary critic and translator Dyfnallt Morgan (1986); Wendon Jones (née Mostyn) (1986); and Matt Jones (1995).

Each envelope marked with name of correspondent and date(s) of correspondence.

Llythyrau, 1935-1939, rhwng Mary Silyn Roberts, a'r addysgydd, ffeminydd ac ymgyrchydd heddwch Danaidd Henni Forchhammer (1863-1955) a rhwng Mary Silyn Roberts a Choleg Prifysgol Cymru Aberystwyth a chysylltiadau sosialaidd/gwleidyddol ynghylch ymweliad Henni Forchhammer â Chymru ym 1935; ynghyd â deunydd perthnasol. Arnodiadau yn llaw Henni Forchhammer ac yn llaw Mary Silyn Roberts.= Letters, 1935-1939, between Mary Silyn Roberts and the Danish educator, feminist and peace activist Henni Forchhammer (1863-1955) and between Mary Silyn Roberts and the University College of Wales Aberystwyth and socialist/political connections regarding a visit by Henni Forchhammer to Wales in 1935; together with related material. Annotations in the hand of Henni Forchhammer and in the hand of Mary Silyn Roberts.

Nodyn gan Luned Meredith, un o roddwyr y casgliad, ar daflen atodol:
'Treuliodd [Mary Silyn Roberts] lawer o amser yn Nenmarc o'r cyfnod cyn iddi briodi yn 1904 i ddiwedd y 40au neu [sic] 50au. Roedd hi'n mynd draw bron bob blwyddyn i ddysgu mewn ysgolion haf, ac aeth nifer o'r teulu draw ar achlysur gan gynnwys Silyn [Robert (Silyn) Roberts] a Rhiannon eu merch.'
Note (translated) by Luned Meredith, one of the archive's donors, on accompanying sheet:
'Mary Silyn Roberts spent a portion of nearly every year teaching summer school in Denmark from 1904 (before her marriage) to the end of the 1940s or the 1950s. Family members would occasionally accompany her, including her husband, Robert (Silyn) Roberts, and their daughter Rhiannon.'

Luned Meredith am Henni Forchhammer:
''Roedd Henni Forchhammer ... yn amlwg iawn yn y mudiad heddwch ac ym myd addysg yn Nenmarc. Mae ei phapurau yn yr amgueddfa yn y brifddinas [Copenhagen] ac mae ychydig o sôn am Mary ynddyn nhw. Bu Mary yn aros gyda hi ac fe ddaeth hi draw i Gymru i ddarlithio.'
Note (translated) on accompanying sheet by Luned Meredith, one of the archive's donors:
'Henni Forchhammer was a prominent figure within the peace movement and within education in Denmark. Her papers, in which there are some references to Mary Silyn Roberts, are kept in the museum in [Copenhagen]. Mary went to stay with her in Denmark and Henni came over to Wales to lecture.'

Comprises correspondence and papers, 1918-45, reflecting David Davies's work as a public figure within Wales and beyond. Contains material relating to Davies's links with various societies and groups, including the Montgomeryshire Quarter Sessions, the Montgomeryshire County Council and its committees, the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, the preparation of Davies's book The Problem of the Twentieth Century (1930), the School Journey Association, Henlys Ltd., Henly House, London, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, the Law School of Havard University, and the South Wales Federation of Boys' Clubs. The file also includes lists of individuals who had received a copy of Lord Davies's monograph 'Nearing the Abyss: the Lesson of Ethiopia' (1936).

Correspondence and papers relating mainly to Lord Hooson's political career, including papers regarding parliamentary questions, 1967-1978; the Welsh Liberal Party, 1963-1979; Montgomery County Liberal Association 1965-1979; Welsh Affairs, 1961-1978; University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, 1961-1968; Dyfed-Powys Constabulary, 1970-1976; foot and mouth disease in Wales, 1967-1968; transport problems in Mid-Wales, 1962-1974; National Theatre for Wales, 1968-1969; Rural Development Board for Wales, 1967-1970; Mid-Wales Hospital Service, 1972-1973; Farmers Union of Wales, 1966-1973; Aberfan Disaster, 1966-1967; television and radio reception in Wales, 1969-1976; Wales Tourist Board, 1968-1976; Plaid Cymru, Welsh nationalism, Welsh language, Devolution, Federalism, Welsh economy, unemployment, Rhondda West by-election, etc., 1960s-1970s; the Liberal Party correspondence, 1960s-1970s, Liberal Party organisation and policies, 1967-1971; Liberals and the Industrial Relations Bill, 1971-1973; Lib-Lab pact, 1977-1978; Liberal Foreign Affairs Panel, 1966-1967; NATO and the North Atlantic Assembly, 1966-1978; correspondence files of the Welsh Liberal Party, 1966-79; engagement diaries, 1966-1978; typescript speeches and notes for speeches, 1960s-1970s; parliamentary accounts, 1970-1972; miscellaneous speeches, press statements, newspaper cuttings, etc., 1960s-1970s; political papers [c. 1950]-1973, produced by various parties; Local Government Reform in Wales, 1993-1994; the Liberal Party's Pantyfedwen Conferences, 1956-1963; the London Welsh School, 1983-1993, the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, 1986-1997; the provision of speech therapy and physiotherapy in Clwyd, 1984-1990; constituency correspondence and papers, [1960]-1979; personal correspondence, 1965-1979; and correspondence, press releases and newspaper cuttings relating to Jeremy Thorpe, former leader of the Liberal Party, 1967-1979; together with papers relating to his business interests including, Laura Ashley Holdings Plc., 1984-1997; Severn River Crossing Plc, 1990-1997; and his legal career, 1949-1962. A further collection of Lord Hooson's papers were received in May 2011 - this group remains uncatalogued.

Stray items relating to Major Edgar Jones (1868-1953), father of Gareth Vaughan Jones, and headmaster of the Barry Boys' County School from 1899 until his retirement in 1933. They include a small quantity of correspondence on a wide range of subjects, including letters from Gwilym Davies, undated; Sir Owen M. Edwards, 1916; W. Goscombe John, 1952; Dr Thomas Jones CH, 1925, 1947, 1950, 1951 and 1952 (many referring to the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth); and Sir John Edward Lloyd, 1929 (relating to the Welsh Language Society). Many of the letters refer to educational themes. There are also two letters, both dated 1953, from Major Edgar Jones to his daughter Eirian Lewis, mother of Dr Siriol Colley. There are also some tributes to Major Jones upon his death in 1953.

Papers relating to the Aberystwyth and University Musical Society:- letters by E. P. Jones, 1876, G. A. Schott and Edward Edwards, 1896, and Edwin Frisby, 1900; a register of attendance; balance sheet of a concert held at Machynlleth; and printed programmes.

Minutes, 1875-6, of the Aberystwyth and University Musical Society.

Minute book, 1888-93, of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, Music Society.