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Papers, 1795-1980, mainly relating to John Roberts and his family, including papers, 1846-1888, concerning John Roberts, among them manuscript music, letters to Roberts and press cuttings; papers, 1875-1953, of, or relating to, J. L. Roberts ('Telynor Maldwyn', son of John Roberts); miscellaneous family papers, 1907-1911; stray letters, 1874-1980; music manuscripts, 1848 and undated; miscellanea, 1905-1981; and printed items, 1832-1848.

Papers of John Sheringham mainly reflecting his research interests, including his research into Montgomeryshire place-names, 1980-1995, medieval Welsh history and laws, 1984-1995, and Breton history, 1988-1989; typescript notes on Welsh law, 1986-1990; typescript drafts of published works, and papers of the Machynlleth and District Civic Society, 1979-1993, and the Aberystwyth and District Civic Society, 1990-1994.

Literary papers of John Tripp, [1950s]-1985, including drafts and notes of published and unpublished poetry, 1968-1985; prose works comprising plays for radio and television, mostly not broadcast, miscellaneous prose drafts and notes, 1969-1985; correspondence mostly with other Anglo-Welsh and Welsh authors, 1967-1986; critical reviews of and by J.T., 1968-1985; and personal and miscellaneous papers, [1950s]-1986, such as press cuttings, papers relating to literary organisations and events, J.T.'s employment, photographs and other personal ephemera, and drafts or published versions of works by other writers given to or collected by him.

An additional consignment of papers of John Tripp comprising correspondence and some prose works. This group remains uncatalogued.

Notes and transcripts made by Joseph Herbert Canning relating to local history, in particular to Catholic history in Monmouthshire, [1921]-[1929].

Deeds relating to Cardigan, and St Dogmaels, Pembrokeshire, 1537-1804, predominantly of the property of the Weilshe family, 1563-1676, and the Davies family, 1676-1804; and deeds relating to Swansea, Glamorgan, 1821-1895.

The collection comprises: deeds and documents, 1617-1848, relating to properties in the Manor of Usk, Monmouthshire and Breconshire; and deeds and documents, 1586-1785, relating to properties in the county of Glamorgan.

Deeds and documents relating to properties in Amlwch, Anglesey, 1784-1920.

Papers, 1839-1931, relating to the Naylor family and the Leighton Hall and Brynllywarch estates, comprising accounts, rent schedules, valuations and sale catalogues, together with correspondence and other material relating to the family, and in particular to their activities as high sheriffs for Montgomeryshire.

Additional papers were received in July 2021, this material mainly comprising correspondence and newspaper cuttings, which trace the history of and events within the Naylor family and the Leighton Hall estate from the mid-nineteenth century to the near present day. The material includes a memorandum book, 1848-1856, belonging to John Naylor (1813-1889) of Leighton Hall.

Papers of Leslie Wynne Evans, [1846x1985], including correspondence, 1931-1974, many of which relating to his research work; research papers and source materials, [1846x1985], including papers of Sir John Herbert Lewis, 1916-1923 and Sir Alfred T. Davies [1904x1949], correspondence of O. M. Edwards, 1907-1911, and xerox copies of Board of Education records, 1880-[c. 1920]; drafts and fragments of articles, chapters etc, [1930x1985]; miscellaneous papers including papers relating to University College, Cardiff, 1962-1977, notes, articles, maps and photographs, [1937]-[1977].

Records and papers, 1647-1872, relating to the manors of Llanelidan, Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, Rhos, Llanhychan, Rhiwbebyll, Llech, Llan and Meifod, Denbighshire, 1647-1872; miscellaneous documents including papers relating to Llanelidan enclosures, 1797-1832; miscellaneous papers relating to the Bishop of Bangor's estate in Llanelidan, 1828-1836; and posters issued by the Ruthin Association for the Prosecution of Felons, 1846-1851.

Deeds and documents, 1631-1861, relating to the Llanllyr estate in Cardiganshire, Carmarthen, and Llangynog and Merthyr in Carmarthenshire, together with a toll book, 1796-1833, of Talsarn fairs.

Deeds and papers, 1521-1839, relating mainly to the families of Lloyd, Youde, and Verney of Clochfaen, Llangurig, Montgomeryshire, Lloyd of Plas Madoc, Ruabon, and Youde of Ruthin, Denbighshire; papers, 1549-1779, relating to lands in the township of Rhydonnen, Llanynys, Denbighshire; and miscellaneous deeds, 1521-1825, relating to lands in Montgomeryshire and Denbighshire.

Deeds relating to premises in the parish of Maenordeifi, Pembrokeshire, and neighbouring parishes, 1553-[early 20 cent.].

Deeds relating to the Maesnewydd estate in the parish of Llanfihangel Genau'r-glyn,Cardiganshire, together with account books, 1819-1969, and diaries, 19th cent., mainly of J. T. Morgan.

Records mainly of the manor of Monmouth, 1549-1919, including a survey of the manor, 1612; entry books of surrenders of customary properties, 1673-1919; transcripts of papers relating to heriots and alienations, 1606-1628; conveyances, 1610-1774, of the manors of Monmouth, Ebboth and Longstocke, and the lordships of Kidwelly, Carnwyllion and Iscennen; and transcripts of documents relating to the borough and corporation of Monmouth, 1549-1716.

Deeds, wills and documents, 1718-1767, relating to people and properties in the parish of Llanrhidian, Glamorgan.

Deeds and documents, 1740-1856, relating to properties in the parishes of Henllanfallteg, Llanboidy, Llanwinio, and Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, and St. Davids, Pembrokeshire; miscellaneous papers, 1876 - c. 1960, relating to St. Davids; and a pedigree, compiled by Major Francis Jones, of the Devonald and Morse families of Llanfyrnach and the associated family of Skeel of Trewilym, Pembrokeshire, 1886-1905.

Family and personal papers of Marion Warren Williams, 1864-1991, including scrapbooks containing notes, newspaper cuttings and printed ephemera, mainly relating to Guilsfield and Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, 1864-1991; travel notebooks, 1959-1969; family photographs, [c. 1900], and family tree opf Mrion Warren Williams, [20th century]; and watercolour sketches [20th century].

Deeds relating to north Wales, mostly the Abergele area, Denbighshire, 1574-1848, and plans and particulars of sales of premises in Flintshire and Denbighshire, 1900-1917.