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Five volumes, [1871x1902] containing lists of comparative Irish verbs.

Notebooks, [1887]-1902, mostly comprising lists, compiled by John Rhŷs, of nouns, personal names and place names, included in manuscripts, glosses and codices, with related notes.

Forty three notebooks, 1873-1915, the majority of which are numbered and labelled with a list of contents, recording inscribed stones examined by John Rhŷs mostly in Wales, the Isle of Man, Scotland, and Ireland. They contain descriptions of his journeys, of stones and inscriptions, folklore and other related notes. Also included are unbound diaries of 'ogham hunts', 1883-1899.

Six notebooks, 1836-1853, in an unknown hand, containing sermons in Manx.

Various notebooks, [1855x1915], most of which appear to have belonged to John Rhŷs and are written in his hand; some appear to be school books and lecture notes. They mainly relate to philology, including lists of words, names in pedigrees, and notes on manuscripts and inscriptions. Several books also record folklore and legends.

Unbound notes, [1855x1915], mainly in the hand of John Rhŷs, relating to various subjects, among them philology, including notes on manuscript sources and inscriptions; folklore; and history, including draft lecture notes headed 'The Celts'.

Rubbings, 1873-1915, together with illustrations and related notes, compiled by various individuals, of inscriptions located in Wales, England, Scotland, the Isle of Man, Ireland, and France.

Personal and professional papers, [1822]-1953, belonging to, and accumulated by, John Rhŷs and members of his family.

Personal documents relating to John Rhŷs, 1857-1916, including his passport, 1870; a testimonial on his departure as Pupil Teacher at Penllwyn British School, 1859; an Inspector's report for Rhosybol British School, 1862; a small group of letters by John Rhŷs, 1863 and undated; a general report and summary, 1875, of schools inspected by John Rhŷs; papers relating to the honorary degree he received from the University of Edinburgh, 1893; letters of appointment and re-appointment to the Court of the University of Wales, 1894, 1899, 1909 and 1914, and the Court of Governors of the National Museum of Wales, 1907 and 1912; and the bookplate used for items donated to the University of Wales Abersytwyth, 1916.

Financial papers, 1871-1909, of John Rhŷs. A receipt for a book purchased in Leipzig, 1871, contains notes on philology which appear to be in the hand of John Rhŷs; and a rubbing of an inscription has been made on the reverse of another item, dated 1896.

Certificates relating, or awarded, to John Rhŷs, 1865-1900, comprising a copy, 1865, of his baptism record, 1840; marriage certificate, 1872; a 'schoolmasters certificate' containing brief reports of inspections of Rhosybol British School, 1860-1865; certificate of admission to the University of Leipzig, 1871; diploma of membership of the Learned Estonian Society, Dorpart Unviersity, 1876; diploma of membership of the Celtic Society of Montreal, 1885; and a certificate in support of his candidature for the degree of Doctor of Letters, 1900.

Papers, 1878-1916, relating to Oxford University and, in particular, Jesus College, including a book of visitors to the Principal's lodgings, 1897-1916; a register of students attending John Rhŷs's lectures each term, 1878-1915; cuttings and reports relating to the Meyrick Fund, 1889-1896; letters, 1897-1905, relating to the sinecure rectory of Clynnog Fawr annexed to the headship of Jesus College; and papers, 1909, relating to the unveiling of a memorial tablet to J. R. Green.

Papers, 1869-1915, including reports, correspondence and notes, relating to the various commissions, committees and councils with which John Rhŷs was actively concerned. Included is material relating to the Departmental Committee appointed to inquire into Intermediate and Higher Education in Wales, 1869-1880; the Central Welsh Intermediate Education Fund and, in particular, the administration of the Meyrick Endowment, 1879-1901; the Royal Commission to inquire into the operation of the Sunday Closing (Wales) Act, 1881, including a Welsh translation of the report by John Rhŷs, 1890; the Royal Commission on University Education in Ireland, 1902-1911; the Committee on the University of Wales and its constituent colleges, 1872-1915; and the Royal Commission on Ancient Monuments in Wales and Monmouthshire, 1908-1915, which John Rhŷs chaired.

Papers relating to the copyright action, 1909, brought by J. Gwenogvryn Evans. They comprise holograph notes by John Rhŷs, printed transcripts of evidence given by J. Gwenogvryn Evans, and newspaper cuttings; together with two reports concerning the copyright case of Parry v. Gollancz, 1903.

Printed material, [1822]-1946, most of which appear to have been accumulated by John Rhŷs. Among the books, [1822]-1922, are Llawlyfr sainysgrif by T. Cadivor Wood, (Chester, [1863]), Saint David by M. L. Dawson (Carmarthen, 1910), and Manx publications, [1822]-[1836]; reprints, proofs and cuttings of published articles, addresses, letters etc. by various authors, 1863-1912; university manuals, 1869-1871; maps, 1880-1891, of Britain and Ireland, some of which contain manuscript notes; memorial cards of friends and family, 1872-1915; and press cuttings, 1867-1946.

Papers, 1862-[1947], relating to various family members, among them Elspeth Rhŷs, Myvanwy Rhys, Olwen Rhys, and Hugh Rees, including correspondence, and a substantial group of material accumulated by Myvanwy Rhys for a proposed biography of her father.

Papers, 1862-1911, of Elspeth (or 'Lizzie') Rhŷs (née Hughes-Davies), including letters addressed to her, and notebooks.

Notebooks and papers, 1862-1911, of Elspeth Rhŷs, consisting mainly of translation exercises, some containing corrections and notes by John Rhŷs, and including rough drafts of an article by her published in Y Goleuad. Also included is a 'schoolmistresses certificate' containing reports of inspections; an undated verse about her in the hand of her daughter Myvanwy; press cuttings, predominantly 1882, containing references to Elspeth Rhŷs; and papers relating to her death, 1911, including memorial cards for her daughter, Gwladus, 1874.

Papers, 1869-[1947], relating to, and accumulated by, Myvanwy Rhys, including material concerning a proposed biography of Sir John Rhŷs, 1869-[1947], and correspondence, 1881-1945.

Papers, 1869-[1947], compiled by Myvanwy Rhys in preparation for a biography of her father, Sir John Rhŷs. They include manuscript drafts, [1922x1947], of the proposed biography in Myvanwy Rhys's hand; genealogical notes, [1918x1945], relating to the Rees, Mason and James families; and various research papers, 1869x[1940].