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Deeds and documents concerning the lordships and manors of East and West Pembroke, and Cilgerran, which included the castles of Pembroke and Cilgerran, 1482-[c.1891]. The first file contains an inspeximus of documents relating to the lordship of Cilgerran, 1482. There are several leases and assignments to and by the Lewis family of Llangoedmor and Gellidowill, referring to the original grant of East and West Pembroke by James I in 1616. Other recurrent names are John Lloyd and Thomas Lloyd of Llanllawddog, who sold the lease of the lordahips to Nicholas Lewis of St Issells in 1661. The file for 1684-1787 contains suit rolls of the manors, listing freeholders and tenants of Lewis Pryse, 1720-1726. Some files contain accounts and receipts for crown rents. Other points of interest include the history and archaeology of the castle sites, legal issues mainly over trespass and transgressions on the sites and the involvement of the Corporation of Pembroke in managing the properties in the mid-19th century.

Miscellaneous financial papers comprising bonds for payment by James Lewes of Coedmor and others of the Lewes family, 1660-1670; and share certificates in Llandysul Market Company, 1837-1838.

Various papers relating to leasing and tenancies on the Abernantbychan estate, 1815-(Postmark 1906). They comprise notices to tenants to quit, 1815; papers concerning the ejectment of Hannah Jones of Blaenantfflyman, 1855-1856; letters and papers about a new valuation of the Abernantbychan estate, 1857-1858; and papers relating to leases of Waunmendy, Cefnceirw and Pembroke Castle, 1890-(Postmark 1906)

Letters to members of the Pryse family of Gogerddan and to Edward Loveden of Buscot Park, with occasional copies of replies and third-party letters forwarded by their agents, concerning the operation of the coal mines in Pembrokeshire, 1773-1866.
The collieries most frequently mentioned are Moreton, Hopshhill, Trevane and Vadson in the vicinty of Tenby and Saundersfoot. The letters are from the Pryse family’s agents and solicitors, other colliery proprietors, the colliery foremen, mining engineers and surveyors. They provide detailed information about the history of coal mining in Pembrokeshire, the leasing of the collieries, and the practical and economic aspects of coal production. There are many references to the problems of flooding in the pits, the introduction of steam engines, transport of coal and the construction of railways. The letters reveal the involvement of other individuals in the coal trade, such as John Philipps, Lord Milford, Henry Phelps of Norchard, Mr Barlow, John Curr of Sheffield, Edward Martin of Morriston, Owen Thomas of Moreton, and Andrew Brace of Moreton. Several letters remark on the inconsistent methods of working, the lack of competent supervision, disputes at the coal pits, and Edward Loveden Loveden’s concern that he was being cheated, resulting in the stoppage of work. There are some references to the general management of the Abernantbychan estate, and to the manors of East and West Pembroke, especially with regard to shooting game birds.

Cytundebau cyhoeddwyr, yn cynnwys cytundebau a memoranda (1943-2005), ynghyd â pheth o ohebiaeth, yn ymwneud â gweithiau gan Emyr Humphreys gan gynnwys nofelau a chasgliadau o straeon byrion a barddoniaeth. / Publishing contracts, agreements, and memoranda (1943-2005), together with some correspondence, relating to works by Emyr Humphreys including novels and collections of short stories and poetry.

Papurau (1965-2009), yn cynnwys datganiadau breindal, datganiadau Hawliau Benthyca Cyhoeddus yn ymwneud â gweithiau cyhoeddedig Emyr Humphreys, ynghyd â phapurau pellach yn ymwneud ag aelodaeth Undeb. / Papers (1965-2009), consisting of royalty statements and Public Lending Right (PLR) statements relating to published works by Emyr Humphreys, together with further papers relating to Union memberships.

Erthyglau, cyhoeddedig a heb eu cyhoeddi, a phapurau eraill (1938-2011) gan ac yn ymwneud â gweithiau Emyr Humphreys, yn cynnwys teipysgrifau, drafftiau, nodiadau, gohebiaeth a thoriadau. / Articles, published and unpublished, and other papers (1938-2011) by and relating to the works of Emyr Humphreys, consisting of typescripts, drafts, notes, correspondence and cuttings.

Papurau (1946-2019), y mwyafrif yn gopïau a drafftiau o draethodau cyhoeddedig a heb eu cyhoeddi gan Emyr Humphreys, ynghyd â nodiadau, gohebiaeth, a phapurau cysylltiedig eraill. / Papers (1946-2019), the majority being copies and drafts of both published and unpublished essays by Emyr Humphreys, together with notes, correspondence, and other related papers.

Papurau (1947; 1972-1995), yn ymwneud â darlithoedd a ysgrifennwyd ac a draddodwyd gan Emyr Humphreys, gan gynnwys teipysgrifau, nodiadau, drafftiau, a pheth o gohebiaeth. / Papers (1947; 1972-1995), relating to lectures written and delivered by Emyr Humphreys, including typescripts, notes, drafts, and some correspondence.

Typescript radio and television scripts, in various conditions (some incomplete), and some annotated with illustrations by JW. Also included are production notes and studio floor plans for various programmes. Photographs of BBC sets during the same period have been transferred to the Library’s photographic collection.

Family papers, 1898-1989, mainly relating to Rhyda Williams, mother of Julian Williams.

Toriadau o'r wasg a phamffledi (1917-2005), ynghyd â rhai papurau cysylltiedig eraill megis teipysgrifau, nodiadau, a gohebiaeth, a gasglwyd gan ac yn ymwneud â gweithiau Emyr Humphreys. / Press cuttings and pamphlets (1917-2005), together with some other related papers such as typescripts, notes, and correspondence, collected by and relating to the works of Emyr Humphreys.

Copïau o gylchgronau (1973-2019) yn cynnwys erthyglau yn ymwneud ag Emyr Humphreys a'i weithiau. / Copies of magazines (1973-2019) featuring articles relating to Emyr Humphreys and his works.

Title deeds of houses and lands belonging to the Rug estate in the townships of Bonwm and Rhagad, and the parish of Corwen, 1529-1717. Boundary clauses consistently refer to the river Llechog and the house of John ap David ap John. The properties include Ty y Monwm, Y Penty Mawr, Y Ty Wen, Yr Ardd Newydd, Erw Dole Woogan, Erw'r Llechwedd, etc., most of which were purchased by Eubule Thelwall of Nantclwyd, Denbighshire, between 1659 and 1684. Other recurring names include John Thomas ap Robert [ap Rees ap Thomas], John Lloyd of Rhagad, John Mathew, Mathew Lewis, Owen ap John ap Howell and John ap Edward ap David ap Ieuan

Legal papers of the Salesbury family of Rug, deriving from a dispute between Elizabeth Salesbury and Margaret Salesbury, and Roger Salesbury, concerning the payment of portions due to the plaintiffs under the trusts of the will of their father, Owen Salesbury, 1698-1715, and the case of Roger Salesbury about a deed executed at Ruthin, 1713, which may be indirectly related.

Cyfres o lyfrau nodiadau a thudalennau rhydd (1918-1955) oll wedi eu hysgrifennu yn llaw Griffith Jones ac yn cynnwys yn bennaf bregethau ynghyd ag amryw nodiadau perthynol eraill. / A series of notebooks and loose leaves (1918-1955) all written in the hand of Griffith Jones and consisting mainly of sermons together with various other related notes.

Minutes of the Bristol Welsh Society in its earlier form as Cymdeithas Cymrodorion Caerodor, 1920-1940, including minutes of the Operational and Working Committees and Annual General Meetings; and minutes of various other committees such as the Entertainment Committee; Lectures Committee; Drama Committee; and Social Committee.

Cyfres o lyfrau nodiadau poced (1926-2006) yn perthyn i Emyr Humphreys, y mwyafrif yn cynnwys nodiadau personol megis cyfeiriadau, rhestrau, drafftiau, brasluniau, a syniadau. / A series of pocket notebooks (1926-2006) belonging to Emyr Humphreys, the majority containing personal notes such as addresses, lists, drafts, sketches, and ideas.

Minutes of the Committee meetings of Cymdeithas Cymry Caerodor (Bristol Welsh Society), 1948-2018 (with gaps), primarily including the minutes of the General Committee and Annual General Meetings; and also including minutes of the Emergency Committee; Inter-town Co-ordinating Committee; Special Committee; and Extra-ordinary General Meetings.

Papurau yn ymwneud â Saunders Lewis a'i weithiau (1922-1999), yn cynnwys erthyglau gan Emyr Humphreys, toriadau, teipysgrifau, drafftiau, a phamffledi; a phapurau gweinyddol Cronfa Goffa Saunders Lewis, gan gynnwys gohebiaeth. / Papers relating to Saunders Lewis and his works (1922-1999), including articles by Emyr Humphreys, cuttings, typescripts, drafts, and pamphlets; and administrative papers of Cronfa Goffa Saunders Lewis, including correspondence.