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Letters and cards, 1987-1991, 1995 + n.d., to Nigel Jenkins from poet, writer and actor Peter Gruffydd. One letter includes a poetic tribute to fellow-poet and writer John Tripp.

Second draft of Nigel Jenkins' volume of criticism on John Tripp, published by University of Wales Press in 1989 as part of the Writers of Wales series; together with a letter from Nigel Jenkins to Ceri Llewellyn and the latter's comments on the draft. Draft annotated and edited by Nigel Jenkins.

Material relating to the 1988 St David's Forum, held at Beaumaris, at which Nigel Jenkins delivered a talk. Items comprise annotated draft and fair-copy copies of talk given by Nigel Jenkins; printed programme of events; annotated copy of talk given by another participant, with related notes; table showing population statistics; printed information regarding the forum and list of participants; notes by Nigel Jenkins; and photocopied press cutting.

Letters and cards written to Nigel Jenkins while he was serving time at HM Prison Swansea in 1988, the correspondents including his wife Delyth together with members of CND and Friends of the Earth. One of Delyth's letters enclose photographs of herself and their daughter Angharad.

Material relating to the compilation and publication of Khasia in Gwalia, an anthology of poetry and prose by inhabitants of the Khasi Hills, edited by Nigel Jenkins and published by Alun Books in 1995, and to the Khasi delegate tours of Wales during September 1993 and June-July 1995 which instigated the book. Items include poetry and prose submitted for publication; biographical notes relating to contributors; correspondence; material relating to the Khasi delegate visits to Wales; reviews of Khasia in Gwalia; and rough notes by Nigel Jenkins.

Miscellaneous material relating to Nigel Jenkins' period of incarceration at HM Prison Swansea in 1988 for non-payment of fines following his part in a peace protest at the American air base in Brawdy, Pembrokeshire.

Letters and card, 1990 + n.d., to Nigel Jenkins from artists Paul Davies and Ivor Davies, together with miscellaneous material, 1988-1989, [1991], 1993 + n.d., relating to their work.

Miscellaneous material relating to Nigel Jenkins' period of incarceration at HM Prison Swansea in 1988 for non-payment of fines following his part in a peace protest at the American air base in Brawdy, Pembrokeshire. The material comprises printed booklet containing information for male prisoners; information tag showing Nigel Jenkins' prisoner number, prisoner classification and duration of sentence; and annotated prose piece by Nigel Jenkins entitled 'At Her Majesty's Pleasure'.

Typescript draft of Nigel Jenkins' volume of criticism on John Tripp, published by University of Wales Press in 1989 as part of the Writers of Wales series. Annotated and corrected by Nigel Jenkins and another hand. Date '19.vi.88' noted at top right-hand corner of foremost folio.

Typescript draft of Nigel Jenkins' volume of criticism on John Tripp, published by University of Wales Press in 1989 as part of the Writers of Wales series. Spine of file in which draft originally kept inscribed by Nigel Jenkins: 'The "Writers of Wales" book as I wanted it, before cuts were insisted on.'

Letters and card, 1989, 1991-1992, 1998, to Nigel Jenkins from poet and writer Robert Minhinnick.

Correspondence, 1989-1990 + n.d., of Nigel Jenkins in his capacity as Literary Editor of Wales on Sunday magazine. Correspondents include the Welsh Academy, artist Jack Jones, poet and writer Duncan Bush, singer, writer and lecturer George Melly and politicians Michael Heseltine, Denis Healey and Michael Foot.

Correspondence of Nigel Jenkins in his capacity a Literary Editor of Wales on Sunday magazine.

Material relating to Giving Voice, a performance poetry event held in Cardiff during April 1990 and including poetry readings by Nigel Jenkins and others. The material comprises printed and typescript programmes of events; letter from the Centre for Performance Research, organisers of the event; annotated and highlighted poems to be read; and annotated and highlighted notes by Nigel Jenkins.

Photocopied text of The Works, the annual magazine of the Welsh Union of Writers, published as an anthology of poetry and prose by the Welsh Union of Writers in 1992 under the editorship of Nigel Jenkins; photocopied circular letter regarding publication; and postcard to Nigel Jenkins relating to the launch of the work. Anthology contributors include Tony Conran, Peter Finch, Janet Dubé, Steve Griffiths, Terry Hetherington and Alison Bielski.

Printed illustrated poster of a poem entitled Shoes, translated by Nigel Jenkins from the original Welsh of Menna Elfyn.

Letters and cards, 1990, 1992, 1995 + n.d. to Nigel Jenkins from poet, playwright and writer Menna Elfyn; together with photocopied review of Eucalyptus: Detholiad o Gerddi 1978-1994 by Menna Elfyn and biographical data relating to Menna Elfyn.

Printed illustrated posters of Nigel Jenkins' poem Porth Cwyfan. Signed by Nigel Jenkins.

Material relating to a lecture entitled The Poet John Tripp, given by Nigel Jenkins at Bargoed Library on 21 March 1991. Items comprise printed poster advertising the lecture; annotated notes on John Tripp; and annotated outline of lecture.

Material relating to events surrounding Swansea as City of Literature during the 1995 Year of Literature celebrations. Items include proposals regarding events; maps and plans of Swansea city centre; correspondence; notices and printed programmes of events and exhibitions; details relating to Arts Council grants; article by Nigel Jenkins; notes, partly in shorthand, by Nigel Jenkins; poetry; biographical data relating to Nigel Jenkins and other participating poets; and press cuttings.