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Material relating to Swansea's National Waterfront Museum, from its inception and development to its establishment as an important socio-cultural centre within Swansea's Maritime Quarter, where it frequently worked in partnership with neighbouring Women in Jazz.

Material relating to the 26th International Ballad Conference, held at University College of Wales, Swansea, 19-24 July 1996, at which Jen Wilson presented a talk/performance titled Black, blue & red: a feminist historical perspective on gospel music & the blues, 1860-1930, including call for papers; abstract of Jen Wilson's talk; full texts of talks to be presented, with details relating to speakers; conference schedule; and correspondence.

Letter relating to proposed talk by Jen Wilson to be presented at Swansea Council for Voluntary Service's Annual General Meeting in conjunction with the Swansea Citizenship Millennium Award Scheme, 27 November 2002.

Notes relating to a multi-media presentation on jazz music during World War I given by Jen Wilson and others at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea as part of Black History Month, 19 October 2014.

Script relating to Jen Wilson's talk on Jazz in Wales, presented to the University of the Third Age (U3A) at Sketty Park, Swansea, 19 November 2015.

Script of illustrated talk titled Café Society, presented by Jen Wilson at Swansea Museum, 21 October 2016.

Material relating to Swansea Women's History Group, of which Jen Wilson was a member, including a significant amount of material relating to Swansea during the Second World War, with a particular focus on the rôle of women in wartime.

Material relating to a concert performance by Wilson & Morgan's Café Society Ensemble at the Chattery Café, Swansea, 21 April 2001.

Poster and playlist relating to a Music and Poetry Evening in aid of what was then known as the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture (now Freedom from Torture) held at the Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea, at which Women in Jazz performed.

Material relating to a concert performance by Wilson & Morgan's Café Society Ensemble at Mumbles Rugby Club, 24 May 2002.

Material relating to a performance by the Roots Trio at the National Women's Register conference dinner held at Swansea University, 3 April 2004.

Material relating to the Mumbles Mostly Jazz & Blues Festival, 29 April - 2 May 2005, which featured a performance by Women in Jazz.

Material relating to a concert performance by the Roots Trio at the Grand Theatre, Swansea, 13 May 2005.

Poster relating to a performance by Women in Jazz All-Stars at Swansea County Hall, 7 April 2006.

Material relating to Women in Jazz's performance at the National Eisteddfod of Wales Swansea 2006, including photographic prints of the band.

Programme schedule relating to a concert in aid of WaterAid by Women in Jazz and others at the Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea, 25 November 2007.

Material relating to the Women in Jazz Allstars Band's performance at the Showcase at the Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea, 30 November 2007.

Material relating to the Roots Festival and Exhibition, staged in association with the Women's Jazz Archive, being a photographic exhibition combined with musical performances celebrating African-American music in Swansea, including programme of events at the Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea; posters; list of bookings; press release; reviews; and correspondence.

Material relating to a series of Jazz Heritage Wales/Women in Jazz-run workshops for women musicians and vocalists held at Swansea Metropolitan University's Townhill campus, September 2009 to August 2010, with a view to forming a new swing band; together with material relating to subsequent performances given by the band (known as the Allstars Swing Band) at the 1911 Llanelli Railway Strike Gala Concert, held at Theatr Elli, Llanelli, 7 October 2011, and at a Charity World Music Night held at the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, 14 October 2011.

Poster relating to events celebrating International Women's Day held at the University of Swansea's Department of Adult Continuing Education, at which Jen Wilson gave a talk and jazz piano performance.