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The collection consists of personal, literary, and editorial correspondence, including correspondence from various poets and literary figures from Wales and other countries, and related papers, 1970-2017; literary contracts, agreements, and statements, 1971-2016; typescripts for published works, 1986-[c.1998]; papers relating to poetry readings, conferences, and events, 1995-2007; press cuttings and reviews, 1974-[c.2012]; papers relating to various music and poetry groups, 1999-2015; and diary notes, 1978-1985.

The series consists of personal correspondence, 1970-2017, arranged chronologically. The correspondence consists of letters and cards to John Barnie with some replies from John Barnie. Some letters include photographs, and some related papers, such as typescript drafts of poetry and printed copies of poetry and articles.

Personal correspondence, 2017, discussing mainly social and literary matters, including letters from Henry John Ferns (1); Vibeke Fenger-Petersen (1); Peter Lord (1); Calvin Forbes (7); Ian McDonald (2); Bruce Clunies Ross (2); John Holmes (1); and Nicholas Murray (1).

The group consists of correspondence, 1970-2016, between John Barnie and family, friends, and various poets and literary figures from Wales and other countries; and related papers.

The series consists of contracts and agreements, 1971-2016, between John Barnie and various publishers; also including statements regarding the publication and use of his literary works.

The group consists of papers, 1971-2016, relating to the publication of John Barnie’s literary works, including typescripts, proofs, contracts, statements, and agreements.

Personal correspondence, 2016 January-June, consisting of a card and letters, discussing mainly literary, social, and political matters, including correspondence from John Barnie (1); Peter Lord (8); Bruce Clunies Ross (16); Ian McDonald (12); Nicholas Murray (3); Mike Parker (3); John Pickles (1); Henry John Ferns (7); Ellena Smith (4); Margaret Lloyd (2); John Holmes (1); Peter Finch (3); Ceri Wyn Jones (1); Owain Wilkins (1); Gwen Davies (1); Beccy Finlayson (1); Jüri Talvet (1); Barry Butson (1); Chris Simpson (1); and Clare Morgan (1) . The file also contains three book reviews by John Barnie, for Jonathan Hicks' 'The Welsh at Mametz Wood', Sam Adams' 'Where the Stream Ran Red', and Daniel G. Williams' 'Wales Unchained'.

Personal correspondence, 2016 July-December, consisting of letters and cards, discussing mainly political, social, and literary matters, including correspondence from Ian McDonald (26); Emily Trahair (3); John Holmes (7); Margaret Lloyd (4); Romola Parish (1); Rhys Llwyd (1); Peter Lord (15); Miranda Barnes (1); Bruce Clunies Ross (16); Owain Wilkins (1) John Bollard (1); Christopher Hodges (1); Henry John Ferns (8); Damian Walford Davies (3); Nicholas Murray (1); Amanda Peters (1); Vibeke Fenger-Petersen (1); Jason Walford Davies (1); Geoff & Alan Barnie (1); Ellena Smith (2); Calvin Forbes (14); David Lloyd (5); Richard Poole (4); Barry Butson (1); Talfan Barnie (1); Steven Matthews (1); Peter Finch (2); Matthew Jarvis (1); Niall Munro (1); Jüri Talvet (1); Samantha Wynne Rhydderch (1); Pamela Stewart (as Jody Cothey) (1); and Anders Bune (1). The file also contains a wedding invitation; and two book reviews (possibly written by John Barnie) for Lynda Pritchard Newcombe's 'Speak Welsh Outside Class', and Aled Rhys Hughes' 'Mametz'.

Contracts and royalty statements, 2001-2016, relating to John Barnie's published works, including those related to the commission and publication of a work titled 'A Stranger in the Mirror' (published as 'Footfalls in the Silence: A memoir', 2014); 'Tales of the Shopocracy' (2009); 'A Year of Flowers' (2011); 'The Roaring Boys' (2012); 'Trouble in Heaven' (2007); and 'Ice' (2001). The file also contains an agreement relating to John Barnie's position as Oxford Museum of Natural History Poet in Residence (2016).

The group consists of papers, 1974-2016, relating to poetry readings, conferences, and music and poetry performances; including printed material, press releases, reviews, articles, programmes and press cuttings.

The series consists of papers, 1995-2016, relating to national and international poetry festivals and conferences attended by John Barnie.

Printed material relating to UK poetry festivals and poetry readings attended by John Barnie, 1996-2016, including the Wales in London festival (1996); St Davids Day Poetry Festival, Harlech (1997); Aberystwyth International Poetry Festival (1998); University of Birmingham Centre of West African Studies poetry reading (1999); ‘R.S. Thomas: A Celebration’ poetry reading (2001); the book launch for John Barnie's work 'Ice' (2001); the Cross Fertilisations conference (2004); the Darwin Festival, Cambridge (2009); Wenlock Poetry Festival (2010); Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains (2010); and Oxford Poets in Residence (2016). The file also contains notes in the hand of John Barnie ([c.2000] x [c.2010]); an ink sketch of John Barnie, artist unknown (2009); programme notes for a performance entitled 'Witch' (2012); and four photographs, of John Barnie, Gillian Clarke, Robert Minhinnick, Geoffrey Hill, Jason Walford Davies and Roy Birch, Aberystwyth (2000).

The series consists of papers, 1999-2015, relating to various music and poetry groups of which John Barnie was a member.

Personal correspondence, 2015 January-June, consisting of letters and cards, discussing mainly literary, political, and social matters, including correspondence from Ian McDonald (5); Emily Trahair (1); Bruce Clunies Ross (19); John Pickles (1); Anders Bune (3); Zoë Skoulding (1); Calvin Forbes (2); Nicholas Murray (10); Ned Thomas (1); Mike Parker (2); Peter Lord (2); Jen Wilson (1); Barry Butson (1); Jeff Titon (3); Jüri Talvet (2); Alan Barnie (3); Harriet Richards (2); Mike Wilson (1); Diane Bailey (1); Roynon Collings (1); Siân Melangell Dafydd (1); Helle Michelsen (1); Matthew Jarvis (1); and Manon Wynn Davies (1). The file also contains an order of service for the funeral of William Powell James; and a book report by John Barnie for 'Robert Graves, Wales & the White Goddess' by John Sharkey.

Personal correspondence, 2015 July-December, consisting of letters and postcards, discussing mainly social, domestic, and literary matters, including correspondence from Bruce Clunies Ross (18); Alan Barnie (1); Manon Wynn Davies (1); Calvin Forbes (3); Martin Leer (1); Knud Rasmussen (1); Ian McDonald (12); Alan Barnie (2); Barry Butson (5); Peter Lord (2); Richard Poole (3); Nicholas Murray (3); Margaret Lloyd (1); Raymond Williams (1); Ian Gregson (2); Mike Parker (1); and Anders Bune (1). The file also contains two book reports, for Diarmuid Johnson's 'Pen and Plough' and Simon Brook's proposed translation of 'Pam Na Fu Cymru'; book reviews for Jasmine Donahaye's 'The Greatest Need' and Horatio Clare's 'Down to the Sea in Ships'; and copies of articles featured in Poetry Wales from 1984-1985.

The file contains promotional and performance material, 1999-2015, relating to other music and poetry groups of which John Barnie was a member, including the groups Sportin' Life, T-Model Ford, and Hollow Log. The file also includes a licence agreement for Sportin' Life (2001); four photographs ([2000]x[?2006]) of various group members, including John Barnie; and a letter from the Poetry in Presteigne Festival regarding a performance by Hollow Log (2015).

Personal correspondence, 2014 January-June, consisting of a card and letters, discussing mainly academic, literary, and social matters, including correspondence from John Barnie (1); Bruce Clunies Ross (14); Damian Walford Davies (1); Richard Poole (5); Ralph Maud (1); Peter Lord (4); Talfan Barnie (1); Carol Jenkins (1); Nicholas Murray (1); Ian McDonald (3); Stewart Brown (1); Gail Ashton (1); Cilla Huggins (1); Zoë Skoulding (1); Menna Elfyn (5); Twm Morys (1); David Lloyd (3); Ned Thomas (1); Robert Minhinnick (2); Mike Parker (2); Margot Morgan (2); Stevie Davies (1); Mick Felton (1); Gabrielle Carey (1); Barry Butson (1); Margaret Lloyd (1); and Tony Brown (1). The file also contains an order of service for the funeral of Nigel Jenkins; and a pamphlet for the memorial service of Dorothy Gwenlan.

Personal correspondence, 2014 July-December, consisting of letters and cards, discussing mainly literary and social matters, including correspondence from Alan Barnie (5); Peter Lord (5); Anders Bune (2); Jüri Talvet (2); Richard Poole (4); Vernon Wycherley (2); Nigel Jarrett (1); Bruce Clunies Ross (18); Ozi Rhys Osmond (1); Elisabeth Simpson (1); David Lloyd (4); Samantha Wynn Rhydderch (1); Matthew Jarvis (1); Vibeke Fenger Pedersen (2); Calvin Forbes (1); Ian McDonald (6), two with copies of poems; Jason Walford Davies (1); Knud Rasmussen (2); Knud Sørensen (1); Robert Minhinnick (1); John Holmes (2); Mike Parker (1); John Harris (1); Ned Thomas (1); Barry Butson (1); John Pickles (1); Stewart Brown (1); and Roynon Collings (1). The file also contains an order of service for the funeral of Eric Camm; and questions intended for the launch of John Barnie's book 'Footfalls in the Silence: a memoir'.

Personal correspondence, 2013, consisting of letters and cards, discussing mainly literary and social matters, including correspondence from John Barnie (1); Bruce Clunies Ross (34); Ian McDonald (2); David Lloyd (5); Robert Minhinnick (1); Peter Lord (4); Nigel Jenkins (9); Nicholas Murray (2); Jüri Talvet (4); Margaret Lloyd (2); Cilla Huggins (1); Martin Leer (5); Damian Walford Davies (1); John Harris (4); Anders Bune (1); Mike Parker (1); Knud Sørensen (2); Ceri Wyn Jones (1); Gwydion & Kunjana Thomas (2); Anna Marie Degn Nielsen (2); Roynon Collings (1); Stewart Brown (1); Mike Jenkins (1); Alan Barnie (1); Menna Elfyn (1); Stevie Davies (1); Helle Michelsen (1): Talfan Barnie (1); Geoff & Alan Barnie (1); and Calvin Forbes (1). The file also contains an order of service for the funeral of Gertrude Clancy.

Personal correspondence, 2012 July-December, consisting of letters and cards, discussing mainly literary and social matters, including correspondence from John Barnie (1); Bruce Clunies Ross (17); Alan Barnie (2); Ian McDonald (8); David Lloyd (3); Robert Minhinnick (9); Peter Lord (3); Richard Poole (2); Nigel Jenkins (5); Jüri Talvet (3); Barry Butson (2); Sioned Pugh Rowlands (1); Jason Walford Davies (1); Ned Thomas (1); John Pickles (1); Roynon Collings (4); Anders Bune (2); Morten Søkilde (1); Jay Millar (1); Damian Walford Davies (1); Margaret Lloyd (2); John Harris (1); Anne Cluysenaar (1); Matthew Jarvis (4); Ozi Rhys Osmond (1); and Richard Douglas Pennant (1). The file also contains an order of service for the funeral of William Powell.