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Correspondence from the BBC and two copies of a radio talk entitled 'The First Fifty Years: Anglo-Welsh Short Story Writers', including reviews of 'The Orange Grove' by Alun Lewis and 'Worthy is the Lamb' by A. Edward Richards, broadcast November 1968.

Correspondence and related papers. The correspondence has been kept as George Ewart Evans arranged it, divided into two basic groups, namely official and private letters, although there is inevitably some degree of overlap between the groups. Where applicable the author's original titles for the files have been retained. Both groups contain examples of draft or copy letters sent by George Ewart Evans himself to various individuals or organisations. A small proportion of the items are written in Welsh. The related material includes notes, certificates, press cuttings and other printed items.

Correspondence between George Ewart Evans and the Ministry of Health, the local education authority, Socialist Medical Association, local MPs, and the New Statesman, concerning the inadequate and polluted water supply in Blaxhall, and the urgency of establishing a piped system; includes a draft letter by the author to Aneurin Bevan, March 1950, regarding the shortage and poor quality of water at the village school and school house.

Correspondence concerning folklore associated with St Brigid's crosses (1971), and the author's help in producing a promotional leaflet for a local history journal (1980).

Correspondence from the BBC, June 1951 - August 1955, relating to radio broadcasts of 'The Ajax Gold' and The Voices of the Children; a cutting from Radio Times, August 1955; correspondence and contracts from the Children's Film Foundation, March 1955 - August 1957, relating to 'A Ship in the Forest' and 'The Crow's Nest'.

Correspondence, 1956-81, from the BBC, Radio Times and the British Institute of Recorded Sound, relating to recording and articles on oral history; letters and a press cutting, 1972, on the sacking of Charles Parker, producer of 'Radio Ballads'; a proposal to honour George Ewart Evans with a volume of essays, and a copy of his refusal.

Correspondence, 1963-5, mainly from David Thomson and others at the BBC, concerning preparation of radio programmes on horses; mention of an operation for George Ewart Evans's deafness; contact with Norman Halkett; letters of appreciation, audience research reports and a copy of a press review.

Correspondence, 1964-5, mainly from David Thomson at the BBC, concerning preparation of material for a radio programme entitled 'The Old Rural Community', including a suggested questionnaire for interviewing; audience research report on the programme, broadcast January 1965; two private letters relating to work with horses and life in the army during the First World War.

Correspondence, 1964-5, mainly from David Thomson, concerning an application for a grant to cover the writing of George Ewart Evans's next book (including some autobiographical details), preparation of a radio programme on 'The Old Rural Community' and a suggestion for making the hare programme.

Correspondence, 1972-82, mainly from Faber and Faber, concerning the publication of Acky; some items from the BBC and private individuals, including Sir Bernard Miles, 1973 (442/26).

Correspondence, 1974-8, mainly from Faber and Faber, relating to the publication of Let Dogs Delight, including the jacket illustration by David Gentleman, and to the preparation of The Days That We Have Seen; copy letter from the BBC giving notice of a broadcast of three stories.

Correspondence, 1967-87, mainly with Faber and Faber, in connection with George Ewart Evans's work as a reader, royalty statements, permission to use extracts and quotations; the author's contacts; a request for assistance with Welsh; preparation of the second part of his autobiography; translation of the books into other languages; praise and comments on The Voices of the Children; meeting with Lord Rhodes.

Correspondence, 1955-72, mainly with Faber and Faber, relating to the publication of the Days That We Have Seen and the first and second editions of Ask the Fellows Who Cut the Hay; some letters concerning copyright of title and use of photographs for illustrations.

Correspondence, 1971-87, relating to research and teaching in the field of oral history, conferences, invitations to lecture, the possibility of establishing an archive of oral material, publication of the journal Oral History, reviews, recording, participation in producing a BBC radio programme (1971-2), mention of Melvyn Bragg, 1976 (441/64), copyright on tapes, appreciation of Where Beards Wag All. Correspondents include Ronald Blythe, concerning George Ewart Evans's criticism of Akenfield, 1975 (441/5), Charles Parker of the BBC, 1971 (441/7), with a substantial number of letters from Paul and Thea Thompson of Essex University.

Correspondence, 1958-87, relating to the frog-bone superstition, membership of the Freemen of Llantrisant, preparation of wills for George Ewart Evans and his wife, reviews for the Times Educational Supplement, offer of an honorary degree from the University of Wales and his rejection of it, 1978, and his honorary degree from Essex University, 1982; letters from Victor Bonham-Carter and the Prime Minister's office, 1968-87 (422/2-27), in connection with a civil list pension; F[lorence Evans], 1 October 1976 (422/30), with family news; copy letters from George Ewart Evans and Peter du Sautoy to Lord Rhodes, 10 and 14 April 1975 (422/40-1), concerning his contribution to one of the East Anglian books.

Correspondence, 1965-82, relating to a wide variety of topics: thanks for tape recordings; BBC radio and television features; appreciation of the Suffolk books; dialect, folk life, relevant articles and reference works; invitation to become president of the anthropology section of the British Association, 1969, (467/6); interest in the preparation of material for The Leaping Hare; publication of Peate's own works on folk life, The Welsh House, George Ewart Evans's reader's report on this book, and Welsh Clock and Watch Makers; Peate's career, including his work at the Welsh Folk Museum, St Fagans, his honorary DLitt from the University of Wales, Swansea, 1970, his retirement and presentation of a painting by Kyffin Williams, 1971, his work as a lecturer after retirement; recording oral history; recommendations to the University of Wales to bestow an honorary degree on George Ewart Evans, 1971 (467/11 and 467/15); possibility of Evans returning to live in Wales, 1971-2; effects of the miners' strike, 1972; Welsh grammar; possibility of publishing letters by John Cowper Powys, 1972-4; linguistics; reviews; conferences, visits and meetings; Welsh Arts Council Awards, 1973, 1975-6, and the Cymmrodorion medal, 1978; Peate's view on the establishment of a Welsh Language Council, 1973; mutual acquaintances and friends; Peate's autobiographical details, especially his attitude to the oral tradition, dialect and folk life, 1973 (467/57); deaths of his brother and son, 1974, 1980, and of George Ewart Evans's mother, 1975 (467/95); praise and correction of George Ewart Evans's letters written in Welsh, 1975-6; personal life, including eyesight problems, 1977-9, and an interest in gardening; George Ewart Evans's honorary doctorate from the University of Essex, 1982 (467/158).

1961-84, Correspondence with Norman Halkett, on various topics: appreciation of the Suffolk books; reviews; discussion of horse-lore, especially the 'Horseman's Word'; Scottish literature and cultural activities; changes in Scottish agriculture; radio and television broadcasts; dialect; the oral tradition; personal details from Halkett, including his work as a banker and local historian, shooting and fishing expeditions, a job offer, folk-lore of the hare, his contribution to The Pattern Under the Plough and his own writings; politics; mention of David Thomson, 1966-75 and n.d. (464/28, 464/33, 464/46-7, 464/72); mention of Robert Graves, 1973, (464/60); George Ewart Evans's move to Norfolk, 1968 (464/34) and a proposed move in 1975-6 (464/73-5); his honorary degrees, October 1982 (464/83); his autobiography. Poem and articles by Halkett.

Correspondence, leaflets and telephone bills, 1975-87; television licences, 1985-8.