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Manuscripts and papers of the families of Charles and Edwards, dated between [c. 1600] and 1922; they include letters from Thomas Charles Edwards to his wife, and their son Lewis Charles, 1876-1896; letters to Thomas Charles Edwards, 1885-1899; copies of letters, 1859-1898, including correspondence relating to University College of Wales, Aberystwyth; letters to and from Mary Roberts, 1867-[1893]; letters to their daughter, Elizabeth Alicia Edwards, 1887-1900; Edwards family letters, 1895-1900; and newspapers and press cuttings, [c. 1820]-1922.

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).

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.

Miscellaneous typescripts, c. 1900-1920, on a very wide range of subjects, including a number of copies of references and testimonials. They include material relating to the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, the National Library of Wales, the Ancient Monuments Board for Wales, the League of Nations Union, and many items of Cardiganshire interest. The events covered in the various typescripts date back to 1753.

A holograph essay on 'Welsh Social Life as reflected in the Poems of Lewis Glyn Cothi' by 'Llynor' [E. Stanton Roberts]. The work was submitted for, and awarded, the T. E. Ellis Essay Prize at University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, during the Session 1909-1910.

A holograph essay on 'Y Mabinogion fel Llenyddiaeth' by 'Y Macwy Mud' [E. Stanton Roberts]. The essay was submitted in January 1911 for the T. E. Ellis Essay Prize at University College of Wales, Aberystwyth.

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).

A volume of notes taken by Timothy Lewis at Dr J. Gwenogvryn Evans's lectures on palaeography at the University of Manchester, 1906-1907 (ff. 20-56); Lewis's printed registration book for the University of Berlin, 1908 (ff. 57-68); and a manuscript 'Bibliography of Material relating to the History of Wales' in the hand of E[dward] A[rthur] Lewis, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, 1900-1901 (ff. 1-19).
The registration book lists lectures to be taken, October 1908-March 1909 (ff. 59 verso-60), but is otherwise unused.

Notes on natural philosophy and algebra written by S. T. Evans when he was a student at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, 1876-1877.

The manuscript of John Peter ['Ioan Pedr']: The Geology of Wales. Lecture delivered at the University College of Wales, December 19th, 1873 ... (Aberystwyth, 1874), together with other notes, mainly on scientific subjects.

An extract from the minutes of the Council of the University College of Wales, 30 June 1870, relating to an interview between Henry Richard and W. E. Gladstone on the subject of an Exchequer grant to the College (item 1); and a draft (or copy) of a letter, 4 July 1883, from Henry Richard (item 2) and of a statement on intermediate education in Wales, signed by nearly all the members of Parliament for Welsh constituencies, to be sent to Mr Gladstone (item 3).

Letters, 1823-1828, mainly addressed to John Davies. The correspondents include John Davies (to his father), 1833-1835, J. J. Phillips, Newtown, 1826-1828, Edward Davies, Newtown, 1826-1827, David Davies, Castell, 1823-1825, J[ohn] T. Williams, Castle, 1823-1824, John G. Davies, Newtown (to John Williams, Llanarth), 1825, Evan Pryse, Carmarthen, 1824, Thomas Lewis, Pwllheli, 1826, John Johnes, Canerw, 1826, W[illiam] Davies, Rhydyceisiaid, 1826, John Williams, Newtown, 1826, William Gething, Newtown, 1827, Joseph Evans, S[amuel] Simon, Bullock Smithy, 1828, Haverfordwest Itinerant Society, 1828, Vizard & Leman, London, 1828, J. Williams, Creaton, 1828, D. James, Newtown, 1828, John Phillips, Newcastle [Emlyn], 1828; with circulars of Brecon Independent College, 1857, Evan Jones & Co., Cardiff, 1883, University College of Wales, 1870, Eglwys Annibynol Cwrt, Abergynolwyn, and Llanboidy Highway Board, 1884.

Transcripts by John Davies of poems from manuscripts and ballads in the University College of Wales collection.

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

Memoranda by Edward Edwards, 1892-3, including personal accounts and observations on history class results.

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

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

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.

A poem entitled 'Y Delyn' submitted by 'Tudur' for competition at the Celtic Society Eisteddfod at the UniversityCollege of Wales, Aberystwyth, 1896.

A mimeographed copy of a list of books and manuscripts from the Crosswood Library at the Welsh Library of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and draft bibliographies on general British history by John Edward Lloyd, on Welsh history, 1282-1500, by Dr. William Rees, and on political thought in Wales in the nineteenth century by Thomas Evans.