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The file comprises various financial papers, 1943-1994 (with gaps), including contract forms for scripts, or the use of material, by Glyn Jones, and for television and radio programmes in which he participated, 1952-1987 (with gaps).

The file consists of a manuscript draft and radio script of the feature programme 'Gerard Manley Hopkins and Wales', broadcast during September 1951. In addition, the file contains related correspondence, 1951, including letters from Aneirin Talfan Davies (3), and copies of the radio scripts by Aneirin Talfan Davies, 'Y Bardd o Swydd Dorset' and 'William Barnes, the Dorset poet', 1950, which contain references to Gerard Manley Hopkins.

The fonds comprises the literary and personal papers of Glyn Jones, 1814-1995 (with gaps), including manuscript and typescript drafts of poetry and prose works by him, related correspondence and press cuttings, radio scripts, talks and readings and adjudications. Also included are notes and articles pertaining to Glyn Jones, general correspondence and notebooks; various papers relating to members of his family; and works by other writers.

The file comprises cuttings, 1985-1994 (with gaps), mostly about, or containing references to, Glyn Jones, including reviews of his works, mainly Goodbye, what were you?, 1994. Also included in the volume are two letters, 1986 and 1994, one of which is addressed to Robin Reeves from Glenda Beagan.

The file mainly comprises photocopies and typescripts of works by Glyn Jones, [c. 1992], selected by him for 'Karl's climb and other perils', later published under the title Goodbye, what were you? (Llandysul, 1994), with typescript drafts of the foreword and bibliography, a photocopy of a review of the anthology [1994], and related letters, 1992 and 1994, and notes [1984x1994]. One notebook contains an interview between R? and G[lyn Jones], in the latter's hand, about his background and writings, [1985x1995].

The file comprises papers which relate to an anthology of Anglo-Welsh poetry which Gwasg Gregynog intended to publish. Glyn Jones was invited to select poems for the volume and write an introductory note. The papers consist of lists and photocopies of selected poems, and correspondence, 1979-1983, mostly between Glyn Tegai Hughes of the Press and Glyn Jones. In addition to the anthology, the two volumes of translations of hen benillion by Glyn Jones published by Gwasg Gregynog, When the rose-bush brings forth apples (1980) and Honeydew on the Wormwood (1984), are also discussed. Some notes and draft letters are written on papers pertaining to Yr Academi Gymreig.

The file comprises papers relating to the degree of Doctor in Litteris, honoris causa awarded by the University of Wales, 1974, including Professor T. J. Morgan's presentation of Glyn Jones, and related letters and cards. The correspondents include C. W. L. Bevan, Vice-Chancellor, University of Wales, J. Gareth Thomas, Registrar, University of Wales (6), Raymond Garlick, R. Brinley Jones, John Rowlands (2), Elwyn Davies, A. G. Prys-Jones and a card by John Elwyn. -- Also included is a programme for the degree ceremonies held at the University of Wales, Trinity College, Carmarthen, 1993, with a typescript address which appears to have been delivered by Tudor Bevan, who presented Glyn Jones to an Honorary Fellowship of Trinity College.

The file includes papers, [1950]x1971, 1977, pertaining to Jack Jones. These include drafts of a script, together with related notes, for a television programme about Jack Jones, 1977; notes by Glyn Jones of works by Jack Jones; a draft script, 1963, which appears to be a radio programme about Merthyr, illustrated through extracts of the works of Jack Jones and Glyn Jones (in the latter's hand); and a draft script by Glyn Jones about the life of Jack Jones [1950x1971].

The file includes manuscript and typescript copies of poems by John Ormond, 1969x1975, which appear to have been presented as gifts to Glyn Jones; copies of the script, 'Laughter before nightfall (or The man who rubbed the rainbow)', presented by Yr Academi Gymreig; a tribute to Graham Sutherland by John Ormond, 1980; press cuttings of obituaries of John Ormond, 1990, and copies of tributes by Glyn Jones and Dai Smith, 1990.

The file includes drafts, 1976, of the poem by John Tripp, 'Poet in the village', on the occasion of the publication of Selected poems, and a copy of the script of the play 'It's not by his beak you judge a woodcock', 1972, adapted by John Tripp from the short story by Glyn Jones; typescript copies of poems by Roland Mathias, [1944x1980], some of which contain manuscript amendments; and copies of plays by Dedwydd Jones, with printed leaflets and covering letter [?1963x1973].

The file consists of typescript poems, some drafts, by Leslie Norris, 1968-1985 (with gaps). Some include manuscript amendments and notes in the hand of Leslie Norris and a number are signed by the poet. Several items also contain brief notes in the hand of Glyn Jones, which mostly appear to identify poems included in Ransoms, or Mountains, polecats, pheasants.

The series comprises papers, [1952]-1987 (with gaps), including manuscript and typescript drafts, relating to the school musical 'The burgomaster's daughter' and the opera 'The Beach of Falesá', for which Glyn Jones wrote the libretto.

The group comprises the literary papers, [1930]-1995 (with gaps), of Glyn Jones, including drafts of, and correspondence and notes relating to, novels, short stories, poems and various prose works, translations, libretti, articles and reviews, mainly radio scripts, talks and readings, adjudications, press cuttings, and correspondence.

The file comprises papers, [c. 1858]-1900 and 1936, pertaining to David William Jones ('Llwch Haiarn'), paternal grandfather of Glyn Jones. These include poetry in his hand, 1863x1897, which appear to have been composed by him and a number of which were entries for local eisteddfodau; a notebook dated 1862; two Valentine cards; a framed memorial card, 1900, which contains englynion by other poets as tributes to 'Llwch Haiarn'; and a newspaper cutting, 1936, which contains a reference to him.

The file consists of miscellaneous manuscript notes, with some typescript pages, [1935x1995], most of which are in the hand of Glyn Jones.

The file consists of mainly manuscript and typescript drafts of poems by Glyn Jones, [1930x1995]. Among the papers are Polish translations of poems by him which appeared in the periodical Tygodnik kulturalny, 1983, and drafts of sections of the poem 'Seven Keys to Shaderdom', including a letter from Richard Poole, editor of Poetry Wales, 1992. Some of the poems are written on paper containing other drafts by Glyn Jones and material pertaining to Yr Academi Gymreig.

The file contains manuscript notes and stories (mostly incomplete) by Glyn Jones, [1925x1995]. Some appear to be articles or lectures.

The file comprises cuttings of the column 'Y Cronicl Cenhadol' in the periodical Y Tyst, 1946-1948, which appear to have been translated into Welsh by Glyn Jones; and a translation into English of the short story 'Pant y Bril', by D. J. Williams, published in Planet, 1971.

The file comprises notebooks, 1926x[1995], containing various notes in the hand of Glyn Jones. Included are notes taken during lectures and classes which he attended; Welsh grammar, vocabulary and translations; journals containing various observations and jottings (some of which may have been used for stories); plots, notes and drafts of mostly stories; recollections of Anglo-Welsh writers; notes pertaining to Anglo-Welsh writers; and notes concerning English literature.

The series comprises papers, 1955-1993 (with gaps), mostly correspondence, including draft letters by Glyn Jones, reviews, notes and other related material pertaining to published novels.