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The file includes drafts, 1976, of the poem by John Tripp, 'Poet in the village', on the occasion of the publication of Selected poems, and a copy of the script of the play 'It's not by his beak you judge a woodcock', 1972, adapted by John Tripp from the short story by Glyn Jones; typescript copies of poems by Roland Mathias, [1944x1980], some of which contain manuscript amendments; and copies of plays by Dedwydd Jones, with printed leaflets and covering letter [?1963x1973].

The file consists of typescript copies of poems by Robert Morgan, [1960x1990], including 'The Donors' which was dedicated to Glyn Jones, most of which are signed by the poet.

The file includes manuscript and typescript copies of poems by John Ormond, 1969x1975, which appear to have been presented as gifts to Glyn Jones; copies of the script, 'Laughter before nightfall (or The man who rubbed the rainbow)', presented by Yr Academi Gymreig; a tribute to Graham Sutherland by John Ormond, 1980; press cuttings of obituaries of John Ormond, 1990, and copies of tributes by Glyn Jones and Dai Smith, 1990.

The file consists of typescript poems, some drafts, by Leslie Norris, 1968-1985 (with gaps). Some include manuscript amendments and notes in the hand of Leslie Norris and a number are signed by the poet. Several items also contain brief notes in the hand of Glyn Jones, which mostly appear to identify poems included in Ransoms, or Mountains, polecats, pheasants.

The group includes manuscript and typescript copies, some drafts, [1944]-1990 (with gaps), of works, mostly poems, by Leslie Norris, John Ormond, Robert Morgan, John Tripp, Roland Mathias, Dedwydd Jones, and others. Most items appear to have been gifted or loaned to Glyn Jones.

The file comprises papers, 1814-[1995] (with gaps), pertaining to various family members, mostly Glyn Jones's parents, William Henry and Margaret Jones, and his grandfather, Morgan H. Williams ('Morgan Glan Taf'). The papers include certificates of births, marriages and deaths, 1814-1966 (with gaps), letters from Morgan and Margaret Williams, Pennsylvania, 1882-1895 (with gaps), and drafts of family trees by Glyn Jones, [1966x1995].

The file comprises papers, [c. 1858]-1900 and 1936, pertaining to David William Jones ('Llwch Haiarn'), paternal grandfather of Glyn Jones. These include poetry in his hand, 1863x1897, which appear to have been composed by him and a number of which were entries for local eisteddfodau; a notebook dated 1862; two Valentine cards; a framed memorial card, 1900, which contains englynion by other poets as tributes to 'Llwch Haiarn'; and a newspaper cutting, 1936, which contains a reference to him.

The series comprises papers, 1814-[1995] (with gaps), pertaining to various members of Glyn Jones's family, including his parents and paternal grandfather David William Jones ('Llwch Haiarn').

The file comprises correspondence, 1981-1982, including draft letters by Glyn Jones, mainly regarding the purchase of the manuscripts and books of Gwyn Thomas by the National Library of Wales, and the publication of a proposed volume of the short stories of Gwyn Thomas by the Poetry Wales Press (Glyn Jones being one of Gwyn Thomas' literary trustees). Drafts of letters are written on various manuscript and printed notes, including some papers pertaining to Yr Academi Gymreig.

The file comprises correspondence, including draft letters by Glyn Jones, 1923-1994 (with gaps), mostly personal letters which appear to be from friends and relatives. Some items also relate to literary works, broadcasts etc. by him, and to his position as member of the Drama Sub-committee of the Arts Council of Great Britain Welsh Committee, 1961-1962, and as a member of Yr Academi Gymreig (English Language Section), 1978-1979, 1981. Among the correspondents are Roland Mathias, Aneirin Talfan Davies, Elwyn Evans, John Elwyn (2), John Greve (3, including a copy of a talk by him on the work of Glyn Jones, broadcast 1958), John Ackerman Jones, Leslie Norris (3), and John Ormond. Some letters are addressed to newspaper editors and a few were sent by various correspondents to Doreen Jones. In addition, the file includes lists of letters sent and received by Glyn Jones, 1960x1985.

The file comprises papers, 1940-1942, relating to Glyn Jones's case as a conscientious objector during World War II, including a formal application to the Local Tribunal, certificate of registration in the Register of Conscientious Objectors, and notes by Glyn Jones of replies to questions regarding his objections. Also included is related correspondence, 1942, mostly rejections to applications for numerous teaching posts, including draft letters by Glyn Jones and a list of schools to which he applied for work; and newspaper cuttings, 1942, regarding the controversy surrounding the appointment of a conscientious objector [Glyn Jones] as a teacher at Oldcastle School, Bridgend.

The file comprises various typescript bibliographies of works by Glyn Jones, a number of which were compiled by him and contain notes in his hand, [1975]-[1995], including lists of books, reviews and articles, and radio broadcasts.

The file comprises various financial papers, 1943-1994 (with gaps), including contract forms for scripts, or the use of material, by Glyn Jones, and for television and radio programmes in which he participated, 1952-1987 (with gaps).

The file comprises articles about, or which contain references to, Glyn Jones, 1962-1995 (with various gaps), including entries for biographical dictionaries, tributes to Glyn Jones, and a typescript draft of Leslie Norris's book on Glyn Jones for the Writers of Wales series (Cardiff, 1973) with related letters, 1973, from Leslie Norris.

The file comprises notes by Glyn Jones, [1935x1995], mostly reminiscences. Some notes are written on drafts of Glyn Jones's works and papers pertaining to Yr Academi Gymreig.

The file comprises papers relating to the degree of Doctor in Litteris, honoris causa awarded by the University of Wales, 1974, including Professor T. J. Morgan's presentation of Glyn Jones, and related letters and cards. The correspondents include C. W. L. Bevan, Vice-Chancellor, University of Wales, J. Gareth Thomas, Registrar, University of Wales (6), Raymond Garlick, R. Brinley Jones, John Rowlands (2), Elwyn Davies, A. G. Prys-Jones and a card by John Elwyn. -- Also included is a programme for the degree ceremonies held at the University of Wales, Trinity College, Carmarthen, 1993, with a typescript address which appears to have been delivered by Tudor Bevan, who presented Glyn Jones to an Honorary Fellowship of Trinity College.

The file contains miscellaneous printed material, 1947-1993 (with gaps), which mainly reflect Glyn Jones's interests, including press cuttings, [1900]-1989 (with gaps), and invitations to various exhibitions and other events, [1954]-1991 (with gaps). Some items contain references to Glyn Jones. The papers include an 'Advance list of subscribers' to the magazine Wales, 1947; and an English literature exam paper which includes the poem 'Linnet' by Glyn Jones, 1966.

The file consists of miscellaneous manuscript notes, with some typescript pages, [1935x1995], most of which are in the hand of Glyn Jones.

The file comprises notebooks, 1926x[1995], containing various notes in the hand of Glyn Jones. Included are notes taken during lectures and classes which he attended; Welsh grammar, vocabulary and translations; journals containing various observations and jottings (some of which may have been used for stories); plots, notes and drafts of mostly stories; recollections of Anglo-Welsh writers; notes pertaining to Anglo-Welsh writers; and notes concerning English literature.

The file includes certificates awarded to Glyn Jones, 1911-1912, 1914-1916; desk diary, 1952; curriculum vitae, [c. 1955] and [c. 1980]; a printed copy of Divertimento for oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon by Alun Hoddinott, dedicated 'to Glyn Jones on his 60th birthday' and signed by the composer, 1965; copies of the running order for the Welsh Union of Writers' tribute to Glyn Jones, held at the Chapter, Cardiff, 1991, with Harri Pritchard Jones's introduction and an address by Glyn Jones; copies of the Order of Service at his funeral, [1995]; and membership cards, programmes etc. of various societies, including The Phoenix Club and The Cardiff Writer Circle, 1952-1968 (with gaps).