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The file comprises notes on the distribution of particular moths and butterflies in Wales; correspondence, 1943-1994, concerning moths, flies, butterflies and beetles, their identification, habitats, distribution, the collection and mounting of specimens, and recommended books, including letters and enclosed articles from Cardiganshire entomologist, Philip (`Pip') Miles (9), 1956-1980, press cutting relating to spiders, typed lists, manuscript notes and printed articles on the subject of insect migration, 1950-1955, and newsletters from groups with interests in invertebrates, 1989-1996.

The file includes two small notebooks containing diaries and other notes on the trips to Ireland in 1965 and 1994, loose index cards with some entries relating to extinct animal species, early prehistory and megaliths, articles by Condry on Irish loughs, the coast of Clare and the flora of the Burren, a photocopied press article, 1994, reporting a campaign of the Burren Action Group, publications lists and plant list from the Royal Irish Academy.

The file comprises two typescript drafts of articles by Condry, entitled 'Exploring a Welsh Island' and 'Island of a Celtic Saint' [ca.1961], handwritten notes covering the subjects of the islands' nomenclature, conservation issues, historical changes wrought by man and nature, geology, flora and fauna, typed reports on the wardening of a roseate tern colony, 1969, a settlement site on Grassholm and wildlife management on Puffin Island, three printed articles, and correspondence, including a note from Arthur Chater, 1982, enclosing copies of three letters to other recipients, 1980-1982, regarding conservation problems on Cardigan Island and the need for its proper management as a nature reserve.

The file consists of bound, home-printed extracts from the diaries and natural history notes of Jack Grasse of Corris, Machynlleth, mainly recording activities of birds and mammals in the Tal-y-llyn and Cader Idris areas.

The file consists of two notebooks, the first of which contains a nature diary, 1947-1948, mainly describing the appearances, distribution and habits of birds seen on Jersey, illustrated by occasional sketches, with a few observations made in Cardiganshire and other places on the outward and return journeys, bird lists and useful addresses at the back, with notes by Penny Condry on wild flowers, 1949, and the gardens at Glygyrog Ddu and Felin-y-cwm, 1949-1953. The smaller notebook contains a diary by Penny Condry, autumn 1947, describing the restoration of Ronald Lockley's house, and a few, unrelated notes on Latin accents.

The file consists of a single press cutting of a short story by Condry entitled 'Education be Blowed'

The file is a printed booklet describing the life, career, natural history studies and literary interests of John Ray, the seventeenth century Essex naturalist, who had some influence on the work of Edward Lhuyd.

The file comprises letters concerning the proposed formation of the Kite Committee, the need for protection, ways of increasing kite population and distribution, requirements for public awareness, secrecy of nest locations, habits of nesting kites and distinguishing features, the correspondents including Dorothy Raikes, 1947, and Geoffrey Ingram, 1949; articles on kites by Condry, H. R. H. Vaughan and Morrey Salmon; notebooks containing minutes of a meeting of the West Wales Field Society, 1950, history of the Red Kite and its decline in Britain, notes recording sightings of kites, nest sites, condition and success of nests and useful contacts; typed private newsletter of the Kite Committee, 1971, and a typed extract from the journal of Bertram Lloyd for 1931; manuscript draft of a talk given by Condry at Shrewsbury in 1949, regarding the current position of the Kite Committee, its weaknesses and suggestions for improvement in kite protection methods

The series comprises letters, 1947-1950, printed articles about Red Kites, 1947-1971, together with notes and a talk on the formation of the Kite Committee, 1949, resulting from William Condry's involvement with fellow West Wales Field Society members, Captain and Mrs H. R. H. Vaughan of Rhandir-mwyn near Llandovery, who were dedicated to the preservation of the Red Kite. He took an active part in surveying the kites, in order to establish the locations of nests, to gain more accurate information regarding numbers and to judge the breeding success rate.

The series comprises preparatory notes for lectures to wildlife groups, students and the WI in Wales and the border counties; lists of slides, occasional correspondence and a press cutting.

The file is a cutting of a press article, reporting a slide lecture on birdwatching, given by Condry to the Cambrian Ornithological Society at Colwyn Bay.

The file comprises typescripts of lectures presented at the CPRW's annual study conferences 1971 and [1976], on the subjects of coastal pollution, the Montgomery Waterway Restoration Project, the development of a disused chapel as a community centre and the use of volunteer resources for restoration projects, with a list of conference delegates attached.

The section comprises notes and slide lists for lectures given to extra-mural classes, natural history societies and other groups at different locations throughout mid-Wales, and in Shropshire, 1966-1993, and scripts for radio and television programmes, 1948-1980, together with relevant correspondence. Subjects include ecological and environmental issues, conservation, nature reserves, geology and topography.

Photocopy of a letter, dated 28 November 1971, in the hand of William Condry, addressed to his niece Chris (Christine Demmar), enclosing an account of 'Jacky' his pet jackdaw; together with a covering note from Chris to Penny Condry, [July 2016].

Letter from William Condry to Ray Perry, [March 1946], written in the form of a spring journal recording walks and bike rides in and around Ponterwyd, and remarking on the weather, bird life and scenery.

The file comprises postcards, letters and relevant enclosures, mostly from Thoreau Society members in America, on all aspects of Thoreau's life and philosophy, some of the more notable themes being Thoreau's influence on British literature and politics, links with Henry Salt, the preparation and publication of Condry's book, closure of the Lyceum and the move to a new centre, celebration of the Thoreau centenary and wildlife, especially bluebirds and the involvement of Lillian Lund Files in their protection.

The file consists of letters mainly about the habits and the identification, from photographs, of particular African insects, birds and plants, including a letter from [Desmond] Vesey-[Fitzgerald], 1966; other letters concern the illustrations for World of a Mountain, photographs of Ynys-hir and portraits of the author for a photographic reference library.

The file comprises a photocopy of a letter from local residents in the area of Llanwrtyd Wells complaining about a car rally, 1977, and two letters from the CPRW, regarding a book review by Condry, 1981.

The file comprises letters from correspondents who include Ronald Lockley, 1948, reporting the situation prior to formation of the Kite Committee, and inviting Condry to write a book on Thoreau, and Sylvia Lloyd, widow of Bertram Lloyd, 1951, responding to Condry's request for information on the ornithological records of Tregaron Bog (Cors Caron) prior to its designation as a nature reserve, and enclosing typed copies of relevant portions from her husband's journals of 1921-1923