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Draft text comprising section of Real Swansea by Nigel Jenkins, published by Seren Books in 2008.

Printed copy of Real Swansea Two by Nigel Jenkins, published by Seren Books in 2012, annotated by Nigel Jenkins and inscribed 'NJ's own copy' at front of volume in Nigel Jenkins' hand; together with photocopied sections of the work.

Material relating to the compilation of Nigel Jenkins' Gower, written in conjunction with photographer David Pearl and published by Gomer Press in 2009. Items comprise printed agreement between Nigel Jenkins and Gomer Press; envelopes labelled in alphabetical order containing material relating to locations in Gower; draft piece entitled Gower; notes (partly in shorthand) and photocopied material taken from printed sources; notes of meeting relating to the book; letters and printed emails to Nigel Jenkins; printed map of Gower; review; press cuttings; printed invitation to launch of book; and printed Hay Festival flyer.

Material relating to Real Gower by Nigel Jenkins, published posthumously by Seren Books in 2014. Items comprise notes and material taken from printed sources; printed map of Gower; printed emails to Nigel Jenkins; and printed information relating to the Celtic Chapel at Nicholaston House at Penmaen, Gower.

Typescript draft of Nigel Jenkins' volume of criticism on John Tripp, published by University of Wales Press in 1989 as part of the Writers of Wales series. Spine of file in which draft originally kept inscribed by Nigel Jenkins: 'The "Writers of Wales" book as I wanted it, before cuts were insisted on.'

Material relating to the writing of Nigel Jenkins' Gwalia in Khasia, published by Gomer Press in 1995. Items include printed agreement between Nigel Jenkins and Gomer Press; letters to Nigel Jenkins from correspondents in Shillong and from A T Mays travel agents; letters of reference and introduction on behalf of Nigel Jenkins; material relating to the shortlisted candidates for the 1996 Wales Book of the Year; letters and cards from various correspondents following publication of Gwalia in Khasia and its winning the Wales Book of the Year prize, 1996 (correspondents including Peter Meilleur, Dafydd Rowlands and Ioan Richard); travel itineraries; overview of Gwalia in Khasia; printed invitation to launch of Gwalia in Khasia; copy of Circa21 newspaper, July 1995, containing extract from Gwalia in Khasia; royalty statements; reviews; printed material and press cuttings from Shillong and the Khasi Hills; and photocopied notes and photographs from printed sources.

First draft text of Gwalia in Khasia, published by Gomer Press in 1995. Annotated and edited by Nigel Jenkins.

Material relating to the writing of Nigel Jenkins' Wales: The Lie of the Land, published in 1996 by Gomer Press and featuring photographs by Jeremy Moore. Items comprise printed agreement between Nigel Jenkins and Gomer Press; review; royalty statement; and postcard to Nigel Jenkins in response to the book.

Prose of Nigel Jenkins published as a component of publications other than his own, together with related material. The papers comprise material relating to a piece on the artist Catrin Williams; a printed article included in the travel anthology Südengland/Wales (VSA-Verlag (Hamburg), 1991), with related correspondence; short stories and reviews of Nigel Jenkins; and material relating to the Opt for Art schools project (1995-6).

Material relating to a piece by Nigel Jenkins on the artist Catrin Williams. Items comprise copies of artworks by Catrin Williams; card from Catrin Williams to Nigel Jenkins; printed invitations to private viewings; notes and biographical details relating to Catrin Williams; artist statement by Catrin Williams; exhibition programme for 1998; and photocopied material from printed sources relating to Catrin Williams.

Printed copy of Südengland/Wales (VSA-Verlag (Hamburg), 1991), which includes an article by Nigel Jenkins entitled Dylan Thomas Country translated into German; and correspondence, 1987, 1991-1993, regarding publication of and payment for the article.

Draft reviews of The View from Row G: Three Plays by Dannie Abse, Poems for Ghosts by Peter Finch, Sacred Cows by Fay Weldon and others.

Material relating to the Opt for Art schools project (1995-6), comprising the printed publication Opt for Art, which includes an article by Nigel Jenkins; list of participating schools and their feedback; general information relating to the project; notes taken at Opt for Art conference; and notes relating to participants.

Prose of Nigel Jenkins other than that described under Published prose of Nigel Jenkins, which includes draft, fair-copy and published prose pieces; correspondence; and notes.

Miscellaneous prose of Nigel Jenkins, comprising draft, fair-copy and published prose pieces, including tributes to poets Harri Webb and Tom Earley, a profile of sound/concrete poet and verbal/visual artist Peter Meilleur, social and cultural commentary and material relating to Swansea's Maritime Quarter; draft accounts of Pontardawe Folk Festival; correspondence relating to the writing and publication of work, principally between Nigel Jenkins and Planet magazine; press cuttings; details of Planet magazine convention; and notes.

Material relating to Strike a Light! (1985), Waldo's Witness (1986) and to other plays by Nigel Jenkins.

Papers relating to Nigel Jenkins' play Strike a Light! (1985) which include copious notes; correspondence, much of which contains information relating to William Price; and drafts of the play.

Material relating to the compilation and production of Nigel Jenkins' 1985 play Strike a Light!, comprising printed poster and flyers; correspondence, principally with Made in Wales Stage Company and the Theatre Writers' Union and various correspondents offering information regarding William Price; notes on William Price, some photocopied from printed sources; draft sections of play; printed agreements between Nigel Jenkins and Made in Wales Stage Company and between Nigel Jenkins and the Theatre Writers' Union; press cuttings; and reviews.

Annotated rough initial draft of Nigel Jenkins' play Strike a Light! (1985).

Annotated second draft of Nigel Jenkins' 1985 play Strike a Light! 'NJ's own copy' inscribed in Nigel Jenkins' hand on front of draft.