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Papers of the novelist and playwright James Hanley, [1954]-2011, including an annotated script of 'The Queen of Ireland' (only copy), recorded for BBC Third Programme, 1960, signed by him and including a letter from him, 1981, and 'Levine', adapted for television by Catherine Dolan; transcripts of three interviews with James Hanley (one conducted by his son Liam Hanley); a list of his publications; photocopies of book reviews and locations of his manuscripts in other libraries; letters received by Liam Hanley relating to his father's works in particular the controversial novel Boy (London, 1990) and a note by him on his 'Portrait of his father' painted in 1983. -- Additional papers include a programme of his first play Say nothing, 1962, and reviews; letters sent to his friend Philip Barclay and obituaries of James Hanley

A catalogue of charters and other documents relating to Margam Abbey, Glamorgan, preserved in the British Museum manuscript department, prepared for Miss Talbot of Margam by Walter de Gray Birch, 1912, and including a letter from the compiler to her.

Papers of Gwen Davies relating to the translation and adaptation of the novel Martha, Jac a Sianco (Talybont, 2004) by Caryl Lewis into English published as Martha, Jack & Shanco by Parthian in 2007, together with editorial notes, and copies of both printed works. Also included is a translation of the first chapter of Llwyd Owen’s Ffydd, gobaith, cariad (Talybont, 2006) published as Faith, love and hope in 2010. = Papurau Gwen Davies yn ymwneud â chyfieithu ac addasu nofel Caryl Lewis, Martha Jac a Sianco (Talybont, 2004) i’r Saesneg a gyhoeddwyd fel Martha, Jack & Shanco yn 2007, ynghyd â chopïau printiedig o’r ddwy gyfrol. Ceir hefyd cyfieithiad o bennod gyntaf nofel Llwyd Owen, Ffydd, gobaith, cariad ((Talybont, 2006) a gyhoeddwyd fel Faith, love and hope yn 2010.

A collection of programmes of the St David's Day celebrations, March 1916, held in various primary and secondary schools in Wales, forwarded to the Welsh Department of the Board of Education at Whitehall in response to a request for such material. Most of the programmes consist of hand-written or type-written sheets, although a few published leaflets are included. The collection comprises material from the former counties of Brecknock, Caernarfon, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Flint, Glamorgan, Monmouth and Pembroke. = Casgliad o raglenni ar gyfer dathliadau Gŵyl Dewi, Mawrth 1916, a gynhaliwyd mewn amryw ysgolion cynradd ac uwchradd yng Nghymru, ac a anfonwyd ymlaen i Adran Gymraeg y Bwrdd Addysg yn Whitehall mewn ymateb i gais am ddeunydd o'r fath. Most of the programmes consist of hand-written or type-written sheets, although a few published leaflets are included. The collection comprises material from the former counties of Brecknock, Caernarfon, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Flint, Glamorgan, Monmouth and Pembroke.

Papers of Colonel David Williams (1752-1819) of Henllys, parish of Cilycwm, co. Carmarthen, who gave evidence at the trial of Warren Hastings. The records of his service in India for over eighteen years until his retirement in 1785 include his commission to be a lieutenant of infantry, 1773, signed by Warren Hastings; three letter books, 1781-1786, mainly of correspondence in the former year, particularly with Lieutenant Colonel Alex[ande]r Hannay; three tickets issued to David Williams for the trial of Warren Hastings; and nine letters, 1781-1805, mainly from fellow-officers. Among papers, 1798-1802, relating to Williams's service in command of the Royal Carmarthen Fusiliers is a notebook containing copies of correspondence concerning his resignation. Also included are letters, 1798-1815, some from [Sir] W[illia]m Paxton; satires, including one recording the 'Historical & Political Exploits of a D-rb-sh-re Squire' who canvassed Carmarthen in [17]66; a deed, 1784, relating to property in the parish of Llanfairarybryn; and correspondence, accounts, etc., 1826-1844, of William Jones of Henllys, who was Williams's nephew.

The personal scrapbook of Sir Daniel Lleufer Thomas, [1879]-[1925]. It contains cuttings relating especially to his appointment and duties as assistant commissioner to the Royal Commission on Labour in 1892 including his letter of appointment. It also contains cuttings relating to his public life and interests. = Llyfr lloffion personol Syr Daniel Lleufer Thomas, [1879]-[1925]. Mae'n cynnwys torion yn ymwneud â’i waith yn arbennig ei benodiad yn gomisiynydd cynorthwyol i'r Comisiwn Brenhinol ar Lafur a'i ddyletswyddau, gan gynnwys y llythyr a dderbyniodd oddi wrth y Comisiwn yn ei benodi i’r swydd yn 1892. Ceir torion hefyd yn ymwneud â’i fywyd cyhoeddus a’i ddiddordebau.

A copy of the acting script for The Protagonists by Brenda Chamberlain in which Alan McPherson played the part of Phredd in the 1968 production, together with postcards and notes written to Alan McPherson by Brenda Chamberlain in the lead up to the performance of the play.

Photocopy of a letter from B.O. Jones, Aelfryn House, Trefor, Caernarfonshire, to Mr. [R.H.] Edwards, Bodafon Isaf, Penrhosllugwy, Anglesey, 8 July 1908. According to this letter, many skilful artists, including a Polish refugee called Mr. Lyons and Mr. Wm. Griffith later of Portmadoc, were employed by 'the over-shrewd the late Mr. H. Hymphreys of Carnarvon' circa 1875 in copying original portraits of great Welshmen. The writer refers to an original portrait of Lewis Morris copied by the said Mr. Lyons and notes that the two artists, Mr. Lyons and Mr. Wm. Griffith, were amongst those who exhumed the skull of Lewis Morris.

Papers of Myfanwy Lloyd Lumley (?1875-1968), Bangor, consisting of material relating to members of her family. Included are a diary of Sarah Lumley (Myfanwy's mother), February 1893- March 1894, and a postcard from her, July 1900, to Miss Williams, North Farm, Bangor; three testimonial letters to Elisabeth Meirion Lumley (1870-1930, Myfanwy's sister) when applying for nursing posts; a letter, 1894, from Meirion to her father; four letters, 1929-1930 (three being incomplete), from her to her sister Myfanwy, together with her diary while nursing at Hopital Militaire Anglais, Nevers, France, January-October 1916; a letter 8 November 1952, to Myfanwy Lumley from Paul Dukes (from South Africa) to whom she had been 'nanny'; MS. notes of two Welsh sermons [? of Reverend Roderick Lumley, ? 1840-1900, Myfanwy Lumley's father, Congregational minister of Bwlchyffridd, and later at Trefor, Caernarfon]; and a copy of the address of the chairman of the Union of English Congregational Churches at Caernarfon, 1885. Also family photographs, paper cuttings, bills, etc.

A brief sketch, by G. Gould, of the history of the Corporation Road Baptist Church, Newport, Monmouthshire, 1896-1933.

The commonplace book of John Lewis, Troed-y-rhiw, Llanfynydd, 1816-1840, containing copies of indentures and other documents relating to Llanfynydd; extracts from newspapers; a copy of the will of David Jones of the parish of St George in Queen Square, London, 1739, referring to a charity school at Llanfynydd; a record of John Lewis's weight at different times; a copy of a survey of Llanfynydd, 1796; medical recipes; accounts; autobiographical data; poetry, including 'Cerdd Newydd am dderchafiad Balchder a'i gwymp o achos arfer newydd a ddaeth yn ddiweddar i blith y Cymry' by Gwilim ab Ifan; poems in praise of Pant-tawel, improved by John Lewis, 1816; new year greetings in verse to John Lewis by W. E. Harry, Benjamin Davies 'preacher', Henry Powell, Griffith Jonathan, and Isaac Davies; 'Cerdd a gyfansoddwyd pan gydynwyd i ffyrfiaw Cymdeithas y Gomeraegyddion yn Llanfynydd gan y Bardd [Isaac Davies, 1823] ar yr erddygan a elwir Duw gadwo'r Brenin yn y ffordd Gymraeg' and a song by Isaac Davies to be sung at the reception of new members.

A terrier and inventory of the Llangyniew parish church, written by J. Bevan Jones, 1924-1930.

A collection of colloquial Welsh words in use in Denbighshire submitted by J. Lias Davies for competition at the National Eisteddfod held at Llangollen in 1908.

Notes by J. Lias Davies on words and phrases current in Denbighshire.

A song entitled 'Cân i Chwarel y Penrhyn' composed by Robert Jones ('Llystyn') and presented to the Penrhyn Slate Quarry Harmonic Society, 1859.

Memoranda and papers submitted to the committee set up by the Board of Education to inquire into the position of Welsh in the educational system of Wales, 1925.

Ten letters, 1727, on business matters addressed by Thomas Powys from London and Salop to Thomas Hill in London.

A draft history of the parish of Llandderfel, with notes from Archaeologia Cambrensis.

Two letters, 1879-1890, from Thomas Charles Edwards to 'Mr. Roberts' concerning epitaphs, and the prospects of collecting subscriptions towards the University College of Wales in Anglesey.

Three holograph musical compositions by J. Morgan Lloyd: - a madrigal: 'Walking by a riverside; Rhodio gyda'r afon'; a contralto song: 'Cathl i'r Eos', 1932; and an extract from an orchestral overture.