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Manuscript oratorios, operas, orchestral pieces, choruses, melodies and other musical compositions (including the four Welsh Airs arranged for choir and full orchestra premiered at the Crystal Palace, 1896); an autographed notebook containing solfa versions of Welsh melodies arranged for male voices, 1915; correspondence, 1934-1935, relating to the proposed publication of a memorial volume to Jenkins by nine of his contemporaries ('Er Cof am yr Athro David Jenkins Gan Naw o'i Gyfoedion'); music exercise books, 1877-1881, and a volume containing blacksmith's accounts, Trecastell, and particulars of payments to preachers, 1796-1810.

Deeds and other documents mainly relating to families and estates in the St Davids area, Pembrokeshire, 1694-1896, including manuscript maps relating to the parishes of Llanrheithan and Mathri, Pembrokeshire, and Llanwinio, Carmarthenshire, 1812-1821. The families involved include Howells of Llysyfran, Ford of Stonehall, Owen of Orielton, James of Llandeloy and St Edrins, Parry of Porthiddy (Llanrian), Laugharne of Orlandon, and Mathias of Lochmeyler and Castle Cenlas. The Mathias family include Rev. John Matthias (d. 1805) of Lochmeyler, vicar of Llandeloy, who bought Castle Cenlas, c.1792.

Llythyrau, 1959-[1998], yn ymwneud â bywyd cyhoeddus Dr David Jenkins, a gwaith ymchwil, 1913-2001, yn ymwneud â'i gyhoeddiadau Thomas Gwynn Jones: Cofiant (Dinbych, 1973) a Bro a Bywyd Thomas Gwynn Jones [Caerdydd, 1984]. Ceir drafftiau teipysgrif hefyd o'i lyfr arfaethedig ar hanes Gwasg Gregynog, [1962]-2001. Cafwyd bocs ychwanegol o bapurau, Mawrth 2012. Nid yw'r rhain wedi eu catalogio eto. = Letters, 1959-[1998], relating to David Jenkins's public duties, and research work, 1913-2001, relating to his publications Thomas Gwynn Jones: Cofiant (Denbigh, 1973) and Bro a Bywyd Thomas Gwynn Jones [Cardiff, 1984]. Typescript drafts of his proposed book on the history of Gregynog Press, [1962]-2001, are also included. A further box of papers, received March 2012, is not yet catalogued.

The fonds comprises the personal and professional papers, 1896-1997, of the Welsh tenor David Lloyd, including corresondence, diaries, personalia, contracts, BBC scripts, hymns and songs, concert programmes and items relating to performances at the Glyndebourne Festival, at Copenhagen and in the United States and Canada; together with a group of papers reflecting his student days at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London.

Letters, notes, articles, drafts and other papers, 1926-1939, relating to the work later published as Animal Call-Words: a study in human migration, published in 1939; folklore material collected by some Cardiganshire schools for the Cardiganshire Schools Folklore Collection and school inspectors' reports, 1917-1926; papers relating to David Thomas's interest in the philological history of Cardiganshire, with particular reference to the Goidelic language, 1924-1936; circulars, reports and correspondence of the Cardiganshire War Savings Committee, 1916-1918; papers of the Cardiganshire Antiquarian Society, 1910-1939; the National Library of Wales Building Fund, 1928-1930; personal papers comprising papers from his professional and academic career, 1885-1926, estate papers of his brother Daniel Jones Thomas (d. 1926), and family papers, [c. 1886]-1928; and miscellanea including manuscripts of David Thomas of Nantygwydde, 1830-1847, Mary Thomas of Pantyclochydd, 1926, Dr G. Arbour Stephens, 1912-13, J. Toriel Williams, [c. 1942-3], and J. W. Jones of Blaenau Ffestiniog, 1881-1934, together with press cuttings, letters to D.T., and various notes, pamphlets and verses.

Papers, 1968-2006, of the Reverend David Morris relating to his interests in political and social issues, his career as MEP for Mid and West Wales, and later MEP for South Wales West, and his work as a Presbyterian minister.

Music compositions and related papers of Dr David Moule-Evans, 1925-1988; including orchestral symphonies, sonatas and other pieces, 1925-1965; and obituaries to him 1988.

Collection of deeds and other papers, [1310]-[1958], of Gwendoline Elizabeth Davies and Margaret Davies, including printed books, 1478-1844, papers concerning the Gregynog Press, 1922-1960, copies of books, 1923-1940, ephemera, 1927-1962, designs and drawings, n.d.; and deeds relating to properties in Montgomeryshire, 1597-1832.

Records of Messrs David and David, comprising records of valuations of properties in South Wales and the adjoining counties of England made during the period 1846-1933, including Breconshire, 1872-1912; Carmarthenshire, 1865-1884; Glamorgan, 1846-1926; Monmouthshire, 1867-1933; Gloucestershire, 1875-1880; Herefordshire, 1874-1881; and Somerset, 1876-1885. The records include surveys, reports, valuations, correspondence, notes, plans, valuation schedules, sale notices and copy agreements. Many of the records reflect the industrial and urban development of South Wales and quite a number of the individual valuations are of land subject to compulsory purchase by railway companies and public utilities.

Sgorau yn llaw yr awdur o alawon gwerin Cymru wedi eu trefnu gan David de Lloyd [1903x1948]; rhan-ganeuon ganddo yn dwyn y teitl 'Daybreak' a 'Shed No Tear!, 1942-1946; copïau o alawon, rhai ohonynt yn ymddangos yn Forty Welsh Traditional Tunes (1929); caneuon a chyfansoddiadau eraill gan ddisgyblion ysgol, myfyrwyr coleg, a chan cystadleuwyr mewn eisteddfodau lle bu ef yn beirniadu, 1924-1927; nodiadau ar elfennau cerddoriaeth, [1891]-1904; ac amrywiol lyfrau nodiadau a dyddiaduron, 1928-1942 = Holograph scores of Welsh folk tunes arranged by David de Lloyd, [1903x1948]; part-songs by him entitled 'Daybreak' and 'Shed No Tear!', 1942-1946; copies of tunes, some of which appeared in Forty Welsh Traditional Tunes(1929); songs and other compositions by school pupils, college students, and by competitors in eisteddfodau adjudicated by him, 1924-1927; notes on musical theory, [1891]-1904; and miscellaneous notebooks and diaries, 1928-1942.

Records of St David's Presbyterian Church, Pontypridd, comprising registers of church members, 1883-1990; baptism and death registers, 1888-2001; church account books, 1897-1970; minute books, 1916-2001; correspondence, 1887-1959; a Sunday school minute book, 1917-1971; and Sunday school registers, 1935-1959.

Papers of David Richards, 1886-1894, including letters, 1891-1894, to his wife, describing his voyage and stay in the settlement; journal consisting of loose leaves of the journey to Cwm Hyfryd, Patagonia, September 1891 to January 1892; journal of the voyage home from Buenos Aires to Plymouth, July-August 1892; copies of Welsh poems transcribed and possibly composed by David Richards, proofs of, or cuttings containing, parts of a series of articles on 'Cyfoeth Mwnawl y Wladfa Gymreig' to Y Celt in 1891, and a printed copy of a report on the Garn Gold Mine near Dolgellau, 1888.

The playscripts, [1934x2014], comprise translations of plays into Welsh by Emyr Edwards and others which were presented by him to Drama Association Wales in 2005 and English medium plays written by Welsh playwrights or with Welsh connections. = Mae’r sgriptiau, [1934x2014], yn cynnwys cyfieithiadau i’r Gymraeg gan Emyr Edwards ac eraill a gyflwynwyd ganddo i Gymdeithas Ddrama Cymru yn 2005 a dramâu cyfrwng Saesneg gan awduron Cymreig neu â chysylltiadau Cymreig.

Development Board for Rural Wales records, containing minutes and other papers of the Board and various committees, 1977-1994; general administrative files concerning the establishment of the Board, its functions and responsibilities, and correspondence with other organizations, 1966-1990; construction files containing correspondence, contracts and estate plans relating to housing and industrial developments executed by the Board, particularly in Newtown, 1968-1993; records such as correspondence, minutes, notes and other papers relating to research studies on economic and social life in Mid-Wales carried out by the Board, 1968-1995; files relating to the Board's marketing and promotional strategy, 1978-1991; and press releases, 1977-1990; Mid-Wales Development Corporation records, 1962-1979, including annual reports, 1969-1977, minutes and papers of the Board and various committees, 1968-1979, and seal registers relating to MWDC projects, 1968-1976, containing compulsory purchase orders, contracts, leases and other documents.

An additional three files relating to the Development Board for Rural Wales, being DB/CF/101/1; DB/CF/101/2; DB/CF/101/3 – (Extension to Goodall & Swanwick factories at Dolgellau; factories at Dolgellau; and extension to Marian Park Industrial Estate, Dolgellau). These remain uncatalogued, and are closed for ten years from the date of the latest document in each file.

Papers of D. Caradog Jones, [c.1940]-1978, comprising records relating to the Labour Party and Welsh rural areas, 1951-1959; general correspondence, 1951-1978; and papers and press cuttings, [1940x1959], concerning D. Caradog Jones and Montgomeryshire politics, 1940s-1950s.

Eleven boxes of photographs by D C Harries arranged by subject. These were all prints prepared by D C Harries and show the styles of photography and the presentation of the photographs at the time they were taken. It includes examples of hand tinting from ca.1960. It is possible that the contents of these boxes represent unsold stock from the business.

Miscellaneous items assembled by D. D. Evans, including genealogical material and pedigrees; stray letters, 1794-1831, including several written by Richard Beadon, Bishop of Gloucester; and deeds and documents, 1691-1833, many relating to properties in the parish of Llanddewi Brefi, co. Cardigan and other stray, unrelated items.

Papurau Dyddgu Owen, 1934-1991, yn cynnwys drafftiau teipysgrif a llawysgrif o'i nofelau a gweithiau llenyddol eraill,1953-1986; amrywiol darlithoedd ac anerchiadau, 1950au-1980au; sgriptiau ar gyfer radio a theledu, 1957-1976; dyddiaduron, 1978-1989; llyfrau nodiadau, 1957-1970; gohebiaeth, 1946-1991; dyddiaduron, 1978-1989; llyfrau lloffion o dorion o'r wasg, 1957-1970; papurau amrywiol yn ymwneud â'i diddordebau, 1969-1977; a phapurau Sarah Ceridwen (Ceri) Davies,1944-1991, yn cynnwys cofnodion gweinyddol cymdeithas 'Cyfeillion Ellis Wynne' [Lasynys] = Papers of Dyddgu Owen, 1934-1991, including typed and manuscripts drafts of her novels and other literary works, 1953-1986; various lectures and addresses, 1950s-1980s; radio and television scripts, 1957-1976; diaries, 1978-1989; notebooks, 1957-1970; correspondence, 1946-1991; diaries, 1978-1989; scrap books of press cuttings, 1957-1970; miscellaneous papers relating to her interests, 1969-1977; and papers of Sarah Ceridwen (Ceri) Davies, 1944-1991, which include administrative records of the society 'Cyfeillion Ellis Wynne' [Lasynys].

Papers, 1907-1988, mainly relating to the activities of the Labour Party in Carmarthenshire and Cardiganshire, 1917-1967, including: papers of the Llanelli Trades Council and Divisional Labour Party, including minute books, 1940-1967; accounts, financial papers and cash books, 1925-1967; correspondence, 1921-1967; miscellaneous papers, 1917-1967; press cuttings, 1926-1959; and general election papers, 1931-1964; political and professional papers of Loti Rees Hughes, including correspondence, minute books and press cuttings, 1927-1965; and personal and family papers, 1935-1969; papers of W. Douglas Hughes [c. 1920]-1968, including correspondence, 1932-1967; notebooks, c. [1920]-1966; and correspondence and papers relating to Carmarthenshire County Council, 1944-1968; together with the papers of Dr Deian R. Hopkin, 1907-2000, including correspondence, 1962-2000; and miscellaneous printed material, with some concerning the Labour Party, 1907-1984 and the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, 1960-1973.

Papers, 1931-1993, accumulated by Delwyn Phillips, including minutes, accounts and correspondence of Undeb y Brythoniaid, 1931-1974; minutes and correspondence, 1931-1976, of Plaid Cymru Midlands Branch; minutes and correspondence, 1947-1979, of Pwyllgor Undebol Cymry Birmingham a'r Cylch; and correspondence and papers, 1956-1992, of the Celtic Congress.