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Papers of W. Llewelyn Williams donated by T. Michael Evans, comprising diaries, 1895-1915; correspondence, 1902-1924; professional papers, 1899; printed material, 1861-1922 (accumulated 1912-1922); personal papers, 1882-1921; and papers accumulated after his death, 1922-2005.

Papers of W. Llewelyn Williams, KC, MP, 1861-2005, comprising diaries, letters, professional papers, printed material, personal papers, and papers accumulated by his family after his death. The collection also includes the research papers of Neville C. Masterman relating to the life and political career of W. Llewelyn Williams.

Diaries, 1895-1915, of W. Llewelyn Williams relating to his work as a journalist and politician.

Diary, 1895, containing regular entries January-September largely relating to his work as a journalist at the Star in London and including comments on various political events and debates.

Correspondence, 1902-1924, comprising letters to W. Llewelyn Williams from various correspondents, most notably David Lloyd George, largely concerning political issues.

General correspondence, 1911-1921, including letters to W. Llewelyn Williams from officials at the House of Lords regarding the title of King's Counsel, 1912; letters of congratulation from various correspondents on his work; a letter from the Home Office informing him of his appointment as Recorder of Cardiff, 1915; and a letter of support containing over 300 signatures from young Liberals and students at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, following his 1921 by-election defeat in Cardiganshire.

Professional papers of W. Llewelyn Williams, 1899, comprising a report of the Welsh Delegation to Canada.

Printed material, 1861-1922, comprising various articles relating to W. Llewelyn Williams, 1861-1922 (accumulated 1912-1922), and reviews of his work, 1918-1920.

A draft manuscript report of the Welsh Delegation to Canada, 1899, in the hand of W. Llewelyn Williams, regarding the suitability of Canada for migrant settlers. The Delegation, comprising David Lloyd George, W. Llewelyn Williams, William Griffith and W. J. Rees, was invited to Canada by the Canadian Government in the hope it would encourage migration to the country. The report itself contains brief case studies of the fortunes and experiences of some existing settlers.

Cuttings of various articles, 1861-1922 (accumulated 1912-1922), including articles by W. Llewelyn Williams on William Williams, Pantycelyn, and Sir Henry Morgan, the Buccaneer; articles and reports on his involvement in Parliamentary debates on the issue of the Disestablishment of the Church in Wales, 1913; and copies of the Bristol Mercury: Western Counties, Monmouthshire, and South Wales Advertiser, 1861, and Field: The Country Gentleman's Newspaper, 1884.

Personal papers of W. Llewelyn Williams, 1882-1921, including school and university attendance and results slips, various memorabilia, and letters patent on his appointment as King's Counsel, [1912].

Press cuttings of reviews of his work, 1918-1920, including Rhamant Hanes Cymru and The Making of Modern Wales.

Personal papers of W. Llewelyn Williams, 1882-1921, including school and university attendance and results slips, 1882-1889; a menu and programme for a complimentary dinner held in his honour, 1921; and a blank postcard bearing his photograph.

Letters patent conferring W. Llewelyn Williams with the title of King's Counsel, [1912], bearing the seal of George V. The file also includes a black rosette which formed part of the King's Counsel ceremonial dress.

Papers accumulated by family members following the death of W. Llewelyn Williams in 1922, comprising letters of condolence, 1922; obituaries and tributes, 1922-1923; correspondence concerning publishing rights, 1922-1950; papers relating to the W. Llewelyn Williams memorial, 1938-1951; and transcripts of various items within the archive by T. Michael Evans, 2005.

Letters and telegraphs of condolence to Mrs Llewelyn Williams following the death of her husband in April 1922, including letters from David Lloyd George, Philip Snowden, John Hinds, Ernest Evans, John Morris Jones and J. Herbert Lewis.

Cuttings of obituaries and tributes to W. Llewelyn Williams, 1922-1923.

Correspondence between family members, predominantly Mrs Llewelyn Williams and her nephew Mr D. Morgan Evans, and publishing companies and broadcasters concerning the publishing rights to W. Llewelyn Williams' work following his death, 1922-1950.

Papers relating to the W. Llewelyn Williams memorial, 1938-1951, unveiled at Brownhill, Llansadwrn, in September 1938, including letters to Mr D. Morgan Evans, nephew of W. Llewelyn Williams, from the Llewelyn Williams Memorial Tablet Fund concerning financial matters, 1938; an order of service for the unveiling ceremony, 1938; press cuttings reporting on the service, 1938; and a letter from Carmarthenshire County Council regarding access to the memorial, 1951.