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A copy of 'The Philipps of Picton', a dramatised history of the Philipps family compiled from family letters and documents by Roger Ashley and Zina Fallon and first performed by the Chew Magna Players at Picton Castle, 24-26 July 1985.

Martin Culliford allowed the Library to photocopy a list of individuals (arranged by surnames) from Newport and St. Woolos, co. Monmouth, extracted from the pre-1800 Llandaff Consistory Court Probate Act Books and Indexes.

A typescript list of baptisms, 1870-1973, at Woodlands Welsh Baptist church, Birkenhead, together with a list of ministers and deacons at the church since its founding.

Copies of the following works: manuscript (with corrections by Principal T. Ellis Jones) and typescript of Llyfr o Ryfeddodau: Esboniad ar Ddatguddiad Ioan (Caernarfon 1969); manuscript (carbon) of 'The Life and Work of David Rees of Limehouse (1683-1748): A Study of a leading Eighteenth Century Particular Baptist Minister' (cf. Transactions of the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion 1983, pp. 81-96); and the script of four radio talks 'Yn Ôl y Dydd', broadcast May 1976.

Two essays by the Reverend David Rhydderch (d. 1960), Llandysul, Congregational minister on John Oliver (1838-66) and on the history of the Young Men's Christian Association.

Notebooks of J. J. Jones, former Head of the Department of Printed Books at the National Library of Wales, containing notes on Welsh manuscripts and other miscellaneous notes.

Notebook containing details relating to the examinations, 1935-41, of 'Undeb Ysgolion Sabothol Annibynwyr Cylch Dyffryn Tywi', the vale of Towy Congregationalists' Sunday Schools Union (NLW ex 804). Scrapbook, 1869-89, of Col. Tudor Lloyd-Harries of Llandingad House, Llandovery, later of Llwyndewi, Llangadog, co. Carmarthen, containing press cuttings relating to, and programmes of, concerts in which he took part as violinist and pianist.

Copies of documents (including abstract of will) relating to Thomas Jeremiah (1797-1868) who served in the Royal Welch Fusiliers, 1812-37, and subsequently became Chief of Police at Brecon. Included with the autobiography of Thomas Jeremiah (now NLW MS 22102A) which was sold at Sotheby's, 23 July 1985, and bought for NLW.

Letters to Arthur Pugh's late sister, in her capacity as secretary of the Llangynfelyn War Comforts Fund, from men and women from the parish serving in the Armed Forces, expressing gratitude for gifts received from the fund.

Research notes of Canon Hugh Pierce Jones, rector of Pwllheli, dealing with the S.P.C.K. and other societies in Anglesey (see Anglesey Antiquarian Society and Field Club Transactions 1963) and a copy of his Christmas play 'Yn y Mynydd Hwn'.

A typescript record of burials at Caersalem Congregational chapel, Pontyberem, co. Carmarthen, compiled by members of the Dyfed Family History Society.

Typescript copies of nineteen deeds relating to farms called Tir y Wernfa and Cefn Pennar Uchaf in the parish of Aberdare and messuages and lands called the Court Lands and another property in the parish of Merthyr Tudful, co. Glamorgan, some containing references to the Wood and Homfray families of Merthyr, including also a lease, 1756, relating to a watercorn mill called Endside Mill otherwise Lowmill in the parish of St. Bees, co. Cumberland; together with explanatory notes by Edward G. Williams.

A group of family papers of Owen Roberts (1848-1917) Frondeg, Tre-garth, co. Caernarfon [cf. NLW MS 22146B], comprising notebooks and printed material, including an ornate memorial card to John Roberts, father of Owen Roberts, 1868. Also an agreement and accounts, 1882, relating to building a new house at Frondeg.

An essay, in Welsh, on the history of the parish of Llanfihangel Rhos-y-corn, co. Carmarthen, by the Reverend David Collwyn Morgan, rector of Penmorfa with Dolbenmaen, 1899-1923.

A MS. appendix to the 'Biographical epitomes of the bishops and clergy of the diocese of Bangor ...' compiled by the Reverend Richard Rhys Hughes, vicar of Glanogwen (see Bangor MSS. 6449-58) comprising pedigrees of families from which various clergy were descended (NLW ex 790). An essay, 1942, on the history of Llanddwyn, Anglesey, by the Reverend R. Rhys Hughes, vicar of Glanogwen (NLW ex 791). A scrapbook of press cuttings, etc., 1909-24, relating mainly to the career of the pianist Gata Nicholas, Landore, Swansea (NLW ex 792). A small group of papers of Gwilym R. Jones, Ammanford, composer and choirmaster, comprising scripts of radio programmes in which he took part, 1942-6, two printed hymn-tunes, and miscellaneous notes (NLW ex 793).