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Typescript copies of curriculum vitae, [1946x1969], together with letters and testimonials, 1935-1963.

Typescript copy, [1970], of the entry for Dannie Abse in Contemporary poets, ed. R. Murphy and J. Vinson (London, 1970), together with additional notes, [1979x1990], which appear to have been compiled for a subsequent edition.

Typescript copies containing some manuscript amendments, 1976, 1978 and 1981, of the Preface by Roland Mathias to David Jones : eight essays on his work as writer and artist, ed. R. Mathias (Llandysul, 1976); the article 'David Jones: three letters', published in The Anglo-Welsh Review, no. 61 (1978); and a further article about the writer, 1981. Also included is a leaflet regarding the David Jones weekend conference organised by Yr Academi Gymreig (English Language Section) in 1975.

The file includes typescript drafts (one incomplete), [c. 1981], of the essay 'Death of a naturalist', included in the volume The art of Seamus Heaney, ed. Tony Curtis (Bridgend, 1982), together with a typescript of what appears to be a lecture or talk on Seamus Heaney, and related research notes, [1979x1990].

Correspondence, 1950-1951, relating to Dock Leaves, mostly regarding attempts to secure financial support for the magazine, and including letters from Raymond Garlick and Cynan.

The file comprises typescript copies of the D.Phil. (University of California) dissertation by Dora Polk, 'Vernon Watkins: an ambience for reading the "Ballad of the Mari Lwyd" and other poems', 1970; and article, 'Gateways to the vision of Vernon Watkins', published in The Anglo-Welsh Review, vol. 20, no. 45 (Autumn 1971).

The file mainly comprises manuscript and typescript drafts of editorials, [1963x1976], by Roland Mathias for The Anglo-Welsh Review.

Two typescript copies, [1982-1983], of the entry for Emyr Humphreys published in the Dictionary of literary biography. Volume fifteen. British novelists, 1930-1959, ed. B. Oldsey (Detroit, 1983).

Manuscript notes of Welsh exercises, 1942, by Roland Mathias corrected by his father. Also included is a notebook containing sermons by the Rev. Evan Mathias, [1930x1960]; and manuscript and typescript notes by him, 1960, together with research papers, concerning the history of New Inn Congregational Chapel, Monmouthshire.

Papers relating to correspondence between Geraint Goodwin and Edward Garnett, published in The Anglo-Welsh Review, vol. 22, no 49. The file mainly comprises correspondence, 1969-1970 and 1972-1973, mostly between Roland Mathias and Rhoda Goodwin, widow of Geraint Goodwin. The file also contains photocopies of letters from Edward Garnett to Geraint Goodwin, 1935-1937; George Moore, 1928-1929; Charles Morgan, 1929-1930 and 1935.

Miscellaneous papers, 1958, 1962 and 1964, relating to the Herbert Strutt School, Belper, Derbyshire, where Roland Mathias served as Headmaster between 1958 and 1964, including typescript copies of the 'Founder's Day Report', 1962. Also included are related newspaper cuttings, 1959x1966; and a report by Roland Mathias following his Schoolmaster-Studentship at Balliol College, 1961.

Papers relating to the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa awarded to Roland Mathias by the University of Georgetown, 1985. Also included is a leaflet regarding Georgetown University Alumni College, 1987.

The file comprises a notebook which contains notes by Roland Mathias whilst at Oxford, [1933x1938], and lecture notes, 1944-1951. Also included is correspondence, 1931-1936, including letters from Roland Mathias, and letters congratulating him on his first class honours degree, 1936, together with miscellaneous papers (this bundle includes some items pertaining to Caterham School). In addition, the file contains notes relating to Roland Mathias's dissertation, 'The Economic Policy of the Board of Trade 1696-1714', 1936-1938; cuttings from the Jesus College magazine, 1933-1938; and letters, notes and printed leaflets relating to the Oxford University Students' Campaign, 1934, to promote the Christian faith.

Miscellaneous papers, 1963-1968, relating to the King Edward's Five Ways School, Birmingham, where Roland Mathias served as Headmaster between 1964 and 1969, including printed school lists, 1963-1968. Also included are drafts of a report on his sabbatical term at University College, Swansea, [1967].

The series comprises manuscript and typescript copies, proofs, and related papers, [1935x2000] (with gaps), pertaining to works by Roland Mathias, namely poetry, prose works, works edited by him, and other books and periodicals to which he contributed. Also included are copies of a script for a television programme about T. Harri Jones, [1972-1973], together with talks and lectures by Roland Mathias, [1943]-1982 (with gaps).

The file contains various papers, [1950]-[1990] (with gaps), relating to The Anglo-Welsh Review, including accounts, 1969-1974; notes regarding the contents of some numbers of the journal, [1966-1973]; typescript copies of the article, 'The young historian : some letters from Alun Lewis', [1970x1990]; a tribute by Roland Mathias to Gillian Clarke, 1985, on her retirement as editor of the magazine; and the article 'Roland Mathias looks back over the twenty six years of The Anglo Welsh Review', published in Llais Llyfrau, (1976); copies of the article by Raymond Garlick 'On the growing of Dock Leaves', Planet 9 (1971/1972), and interview with Raymond Garlick, also published in Planet 62 (1987); and reprint of the article by Kyffin Williams, 'An artist in Welsh Patagonia', from The Anglo-Welsh Review, no. 42 (1970).

Mainly typescript and printed copies of mostly articles, [1935x2000] (with gaps), by Roland Mathias for various periodicals, some of which may have been published in The Anglo-Welsh Review. Among the papers are manuscript and typescript copies of poems by him; his tribute to Mansel Thomas published in Welsh Music, (1986), together with programme notes for the Llantilio Crossenny music festival, 1976, which included 'Raiders' Dawn' by Mansel Thomas ('Craswall' by Roland Mathias was among the poems featured in the song cycle); recollections of Harold Wilson, [1992x2000]; 'Poems by Paul Ramsey echoing Roland Mathias', 1989; notes regarding Whitsun riot [1963]; notes concerning some Anglo-Welsh writers, [1980x1990]; and two typescript poems by Elwyn Davies. In addition, the file contains research notes, 1940-1943, regarding mining in Cardiganshire (later used for the short story 'Digression into miracle'); papers, 1957-1958 and 1998, relating to the Pageant of Pembroke, 1958, including copies of the narrator's script by Roland Mathias; correspondence and notes, 1980-1983, relating to Henry Vaughan, with a script, [?1972], for a television programme about Breconshire which refers to the poet; and typescript drafts of 'A history of Wales', intended for the Pall Mall Press, together with related notes, cuttings and letters, 1968-1985.

Miscellaneous papers, 1943-1986 (with gaps), mostly printed material, which mainly reflect Roland Mathias's interests, including press cuttings, 1954-1981 (with gaps), among which are articles by his son Glyn Mathias. The file also contains a notebook of poetry and 'notable pieces of descriptive prose' by numerous writers, transcribed by Roland Mathias, [1935x1960], and illustrated with cuttings from postcards; loose pages containing diary entries for 1961 during his sabbatical term at Balliol College, Oxford (a review of Border country by Raymond Williams is attached), and 1987; papers and notes pertaining to his visit to Brittany, 1970; and a copy of the script 'Drops from the Crochan', 1982, produced by the Usk Valley Project, in which Roland Mathias played the part of Joseph.

The file contains various papers relating to Pembroke Dock Grammar School, 1949-[?1959], including printed copies of the school's reports, 1953-1957, and copies of The Penvro, 1954-1958; together with manuscript and typescript copies of articles printed in The Penvro, 1949-1958, which appear to have been written by Roland Mathias; programmes for various events, including the ceremonial opening of the school, 1955, and prize-giving ceremonies, notes for speeches and an article, 'The Grammar School, Pembroke: an experiment in education for agriculture', 1955-1958.

Two typescript copies (one draft), [c. 1978], of the chapters, 'The first Civil War' and 'The second Civil War and Interregnum', by Roland Mathias in the Pembrokeshire county history, volume III. Early modern Pembrokeshire, 1536-1815, ed. Brian Howells (Haverfordwest, 1987). Also included are related research notes.