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Records of the Lewis family of St Pierre, Monmouthshire, comprising deeds, [c.1300]-1769, and court rolls, rent rolls, surveys and other documents, 1565-1683, relating to several manors in Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire, including St Pierre, Runston, Redwick, Sudbrook, Chepstow, Portskewet, Caldicot and Caerleon in Monmouthshire, and the manor of Beachley in Gloucestershire. Some of the documents are copies of earlier material.

Papers of Shadrach Pryce, 1841-1910, including: notes on the history of Ysbyty Ifan and Pentrefoelas, [late 19th century]; ordination papers, 1859-1899; family correspondence, 1841-1855; correspondence concerning his Church career, 1856-1910; papers and correspondence relating to Hymnau Hen a Newydd, 1867-1900; and maps, 1867-1894; papers of Archdeacon Lewis Hugh Oswald Pryce, 1881-1930, including: material on the history of Ruthin and district, 1890-1920; notebooks on historical themes, Sunday School lesson booklets and related material, 1913-1929; printed lectures by Pryce and others, 1918-1930; certificates, 1892-1925; pencil and watercolour sketches, 1862-1908; family and personal correspondence, 1881-1930; correspondence and papers relating to his Church career, 1909-1928, and to family history, 1901-1928; miscellaneous papers of Hugh Price, 1814-1851, Sarah Lewis' family, 1765-1825, Rev. Hugh Lewis Pryce and Rev. John Pryce, 1851-1894; letters, diaries, and miscellaneous papers of Margaret Ellen Pryce, 1854-1902; papers of Shadrach Pryce's daughters, 1893-1965, including letters and photographs, 1893-1928, and poetry, 1896-1920; papers of Dr Arthur Meurig Pryce, including letters, 1890-1918, testimonials, 1906-1912, and papers relating to his illness and death, 1915-[1923]; papers of James Davies, 1784-1861, and of his wife's relatives, 1812-1859; papers and correspondence of Rev. Morgan Davies, 1828-1867; papers and family correspondence of Margaret Davies, 1865-1897; papers relating to Hugh Davies, 1872-1883; papers relating to Lewis, David and Mary Elizabeth Davies, 1854-1932; miscellaneous papers relating to various branches of the family, compiled by Lewis Pryce, 1653-1893; correspondence, deeds, documents, financial papers, 1876-1920; and particulars of sale of properties in Tywyn, Merionethshire, 1916-1919.

Estate records of Clynfyw and associated estates in Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire. These records represent two groups that came together at the end of the nineteenth century: papers relating to the Lewis family of Llwyngrawys in the parish of Llangoedmor, and of Cardigan and Clynfyw; and the Bowen family of Pantyderi, Pembrokeshire, which in turn includes papers relating to the Williams family of Tre-fach, Pembrokeshire. -- The Clynfiew estate records includes deeds, 1749-1888, relating to lands mainly in the parish of Llangoedmor, Cardiganshire, and Maenordeifi, Clydau, Llanfihangel Penbedw, and Cilrhedyn, Pembrokeshire, and rentals, 1825-1837, 1886-1916. The Pantyderi and Tre-fach estates records include deeds, 1549-1700; rentals of the Tre-fach estate, 1818-1820; and a bundle of papers relating to Hafod Colliery, parish of Llanwonno, Glamorgan, 1879-1885 (J. W. Bowen was arbitrator in a dispute over the colliery). A substantial group of deeds relate to the estate of the Morgan family in Cardigan. -- Miscellaneous material includes a number of commonplace books, one of them containing substantial notes on Welsh history, [c. 1800]; two logs kept on board H.M.S. Royal Adelaide and other ships, 1837-1838; and two emblazoned pedigree rolls, one of David Morgan 'of Lhanbylan' and David Moris 'of Ffynnone Bychan', [c. 1700], continued down to the Williams family of Tre-fach, the other of the Bowens of Llwyngwair down to James Bowen, copied from the original in 1788.

Papers of the Reverend Erastus Jones relating to his contribution to the Ecumenical Movement in Wales, including papers of such movements as the Welsh Ecumenical Society, the Council of Churches for Wales and the New Advance in Wales, including correspondence, minutes, some accounts and other papers; papers relating to his work and ministry in Blaendulais, 1948-1967, and his work within the community of Aberfan after the disaster of 1966, including minutes of various committees, correspondence, publications, accounts and papers relating to the Blaendulais Ecumenical Centre and Tŷ Toronto; papers relating to the Ecumenical Movement in Wales in general and relating to contacts in Europe.

Estate and family records of Jones and Jones-Lloyd families of Lancych, parish of Boncath, Pembrokeshire, mostly in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire, 1738-1949.

Deeds and documents of the Bennett family of Glanyrafon, Montgomeryshire, and the Owen family of Dolgoed and Llawrpenegoes, 1546-1946, relating mainly to properties in the parishes of Llanidloes, Llanwrin, Penegoes, and Trefeglwys, Montgomeryshire, and Talyllyn, Merionethshire; and a map of properties in Trefeglwys, 1819.

Casgliad o farddoniaeth amrywiol, 1733-[1970], yn tarddu o nifer o ffynhonnellau, wedi eu derbyn rhwng 1910 a 1970 a'u hel gyda'u gilydd yn y Llyfrgell Genedlethol. = A collection of miscellaneous poetry, 1733-[1970], derived from various sources, accessioned between 1910 and 1970 and collected together at the National Library of Wales.

Papers, [1718x1912], of John and David Lewis, comprising notebooks of John Lewis, 1850-1892, containing hymns and poems; printed items, 1839-1908; correspondence of David Lewis, 1851-1908, and miscellaneous letters, 1850-1867; music manuscripts of David Lewis, 1854-1908, including hymn-tunes, songs and anthems; volumes belonging to David Lewis containing hymns by him and others, 1839-1858; papers of the Lewis family, 1718-1898, most of which are music-related.

Deeds and documents, [1600]-[1810], mainly relating to the counties of Northampton, Hertford and Surrey, together with an account book, 1786-1793, relating to the Franklen estate in South Wales.

Deeds, documents, and papers, 1621-1831 (largely middle-late 17th century), acquired by Kyrle Fletcher mostly relating to Monmouthshire. The main group relates to the Jones family of Llanarth, Monmouthshire, 1621-early 19th century, and includes some items relating to the Civil War. Minor groups of deeds, documents and papers concern the Nicholas family of Lansoy and Penrose, Monmouthshire, 17th century, and the Evans family of St Mellons, Monmouthshire, and Llanedern and Whitchurch, Glamorgan, late 18th-early 19th centuries.

The fonds comprises the literary and personal papers of Gillian Clarke, 1907-1999, including correspondence, and drafts of published and unpublished poems and prose works by her. Also included are papers relating to poetry workshops and readings, The Anglo-Welsh Review, Tŷ Newydd and the Frances Horovitz Memorial Trust, together with a small group of personal papers.

Mae'r casgliad yn cynnwys: dyddiaduron, 1946-1983; papurau ymchwil, yn deillio yn bennaf o ymchwil Gomer M. Roberts i Hanes Methodistiaeth Galfinaidd yng Nghymru, ac yn cynnwys yn ogystal adysgrifau o ddeunydd ymchwil, drafftiau erthyglau etc.; copïau o gyhoeddiadau, 1924-1976, naill ai wedi eu hysgrifennu neu eu golygu gan Gomer M. Roberts neu'n cynnwys cyfraniadau ganddo, neu rifynnau o gylchgronau yn cynnwys gweithiau neu gerddi ganddo; gwaith gan awduron eraill, 1911-1966, gyda nodiadau, sylwadau a chywiriadau yn llaw Gomer M. Roberts; cyhoeddiadau, 1916-1976, Cymdeithas Hanes y Methodistiaid Calfinaidd; llyfrynnau,1865-1960, yn cynnwys erthyglau gan nifer fawr o awduron allan o wahanol gylchgronau; cyfrolau o dorion o'r wasg, 1931-1937; gweithiau cyhoeddedig a theipysgrif,1950-1982, a gyflwynwyd i Gomer M. Roberts gan eu hawduron; eitemau printiedig amrywiol, 1876-1944; sgriptiau radio ar gyfer rhaglenni i'w darlledu i ysgolion Cymru,194-1967; llyfrau lloffion o ysgrifau o waith Gomer M. Roberts, 1859-1944; a phapurau amrywiol,1924-1982 = The collection comprises: diaries, 1946-1983; research papers, mainly deriving from Gomer M. Roberts's researches into the history of Calvinistic Methodism in Wales, and also including transcripts of research materials, drafts of writings etc.; copies of published works, 1924-1976, either written or edited by Gomer M. Roberts or else containing contributions by him, or issues of journals containing writings or poems written by him; works by other authors, 1911-1966, bearing notes, observations and corrections in the hand of Gomer M. Roberts; publications, 1916-1976, of the Historical Society of the Calvinistic Methodists; booklets, 1865-1960, including articles by a large number of authors taken from various journals; volumes of press cuttings, 1931-1937; published and typescript works, 1950-1982, presented to Gomer M. Roberts by their authors; miscellaneous printed matter, 1876-1944; radio scripts for programmes to be broadcast to Welsh schools, 1964-1967; scrapbooks of material written by Gomer M. Roberts, 1859-1944; and miscellaneous papers, 1924-1982.

Family papers and estate records of the Lloyd and Lloyd-Philipps families of Mabws, Cardiganshire, and the Philipps and Lloyd-Philipps families of Penty Park, Pembrokeshire, 1590-1916. The earlier material includes a rental, 1595, of those possessions of the dissolved monastery of Strata Florida leased to Robert, earl of Essex.

Records of the Cardiganshire Liberal Association, 1921-1974, including minute books, 1923-1951; correspondence, financial and other papers, 1914-1974; electoral registers, 1951-1964; press cuttings of political interest, 1900-1963.

Personal diaries, 1892-1949, which include detailed accounts of his years in retirement at Barmouth, Merionethshire, from 1939 and subsequently at Ty'n y Ceunant, Islaw'r dref, Dolgellau; draft notebooks, 1895-1946, containing records of appointments, activities and descriptions of holiday visits, including many to Wales, detailed accounts of ascents of Cadair Idris, Merionethshire, and other British mountains, including Snowdon, Elidir Fach and Elidir Fawr in Caernarfonshire, and Pumlumon, Cardiganshire; registers of correspondence, 1939-1940, 1943-1944; a register of snapshots [which are not part of the archive], 1906-1940; a volume of statistics of his mountain ascents, holiday travels, and walks, 1892-1951, and family papers (including some relating to L. W. Brown of Bath), 1846-1926.

Papurau llenyddol Bryfdir, 1891-1941, rhai ohonynt wedi eu cyhoeddi, yn cynnwys copïau mewn llawysgrif o farddoniaeth yn y mesurau caeth a rhydd, llawer ohonynt ar gyfer cystadlaethau eisteddfodol,1893-1941; llyfrau nodiadau a chyfrolau eraill yn cynnwys copïau o gerddi a nodiadau ac ychydig o eitemau eraill megis rhyddiaith, torion papur newydd a thystysgrifau, [1891]-[1936] = Literary papers of Bryfdir, 1891-1941, some of which have been published, including manuscripts of poetry in strict and free metre, many of which were written for eisteddfod competitions, 1893-1941; notebooks and other volumes containing copies of poems and notes and a few other items such as prose, newspaper cuttings and certificates, [1891]-[1936].

Deeds and documents, 1553-1877, relating to properties in the parishes of Llandysilio, Llanfyrnach, Llanbedr Felffre, Lamphey and Mathri, co. Pembroke; Llanfihangel-ar-arth, Carmarthen town and borough, Llan-gain, Abergwili, Llanfihangel Rhos-y-corn, Newchurch, Llanfihangel Abercywyn, Llanybydder, Llanwinio, Tre-lech a'r Betws, Llanboidy, Aber-nant, Llangynnwr, Meidrim, St. Clears, Llandeilo Fawr, Llandybie and St. Ishmael, co. Carmarthen; Bangor [Teifi], Cellan and Caron, co. Cardigan. They include deeds for the Glandewely estate in Llanfihangel-ar-arth, 1553-1769, and the Golden Lion in Lammas Street, Carmarthen, 1771-1877.

The archive consists almost entirely of deeds and documents relating mainly to the Tan-y-bwlch estate in Llanllechid and Bethesda, Caernarfonshire, 1650-1922.

The archive comprises almost entirely of deeds relating to the Helygog estate, Brithdir, Merionethshire, 1616-1954.

Original deposit of Dora Thatcher papers, comprising material accumulated during preparation for her published books, 1955-1977. Additional deposit of Dora Thatcher papers, comprising material accumulated during preparation for her short stories, plays and articles, 1948-1985.