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David Jones

Typescript copies containing some manuscript amendments, 1976, 1978 and 1981, of the Preface by Roland Mathias to David Jones : eight essays on his work as writer and artist, ed. R. Mathias (Llandysul, 1976); the article 'David Jones: three letters', published in The Anglo-Welsh Review, no. 61 (1978); and a further article about the writer, 1981. Also included is a leaflet regarding the David Jones weekend conference organised by Yr Academi Gymreig (English Language Section) in 1975.

Anglo-Welsh poetry : 1480-1980

Papers, [c. 1983], relating to Anglo-Welsh poetry : 1480-1980 (Bridgend, 1984). Also included are typescripts and photocopies of poems which may have been accumulated during the compilation of this volume.

Dannie Abse

Typescript copy, [1970], of the entry for Dannie Abse in Contemporary poets, ed. R. Murphy and J. Vinson (London, 1970), together with additional notes, [1979x1990], which appear to have been compiled for a subsequent edition.

'Thin spring and tributary'

Two typescripts containing some manuscript amendments, together with galley proofs, of the essay 'Thin spring and tributary : Welshmen writing in English', included in Anatomy of Wales, ed. R. Brinley Jones (Peterston-super-Ely, Glamorgan, 1972).

'A niche for Dylan Thomas'

Typescript copies of 'A merry manshape (or Dylan Thomas at a distance)', [1950x1970]; and 'A niche for Dylan Thomas', [1973], which appears to be an earlier draft of the article published in Poetry Wales, vol. 9, no. 2 (Autumn 1973).

'Death of a naturalist'

The file includes typescript drafts (one incomplete), [c. 1981], of the essay 'Death of a naturalist', included in the volume The art of Seamus Heaney, ed. Tony Curtis (Bridgend, 1982), together with a typescript of what appears to be a lecture or talk on Seamus Heaney, and related research notes, [1979x1990].

The roses of Tretower

The notebook contains lists of periodicals, individuals and booksellers, whom it was intended should receive copies of The roses of Tretower (Pembroke Dock, 1952); and also details of copies sold, 1952-1954. Enclosed are related receipts and bank slips.

Emyr Humphreys

Two typescript copies, [1982-1983], of the entry for Emyr Humphreys published in the Dictionary of literary biography. Volume fifteen. British novelists, 1930-1959, ed. B. Oldsey (Detroit, 1983).

The Oxford companion to the literature of Wales

Papers relating to The Oxford companion to the literature of Wales, ed. Meic Stephens (Oxford, 1986), to which Roland Mathias contributed articles, and was invited to revise the work. Included are lists of articles contributed by Roland Mathias; manuscript and typescript copies of articles, a number of which are drafts, together with related notes and correspondence, including draft letters by Roland Mathias, 1951, 1978-1981 and 1985 (mostly 1978-1979); an interim list, 1979; Roland Mathias's first revision, 1983-1984; and last revision, 1984-1985.

Pembrokeshire county history

Two typescript copies (one draft), [c. 1978], of the chapters, 'The first Civil War' and 'The second Civil War and Interregnum', by Roland Mathias in the Pembrokeshire county history, volume III. Early modern Pembrokeshire, 1536-1815, ed. Brian Howells (Haverfordwest, 1987). Also included are related research notes.

The literature of Wales in secondary schools

Typescript drafts of the essay 'Beginning at home' by Roland Mathias, which was included in The literature of Wales in secondary schools ([Cardiff], 1987); together with related papers and correspondence, 1983-1986, including letters from Sam Adams (4), and David Parry (9).

The dictionary of Welsh biography, 1941-1970

Correspondence, 1977, including draft letters by Roland Mathias, relating to entries by him on Myfanwy Haycock and Kathleen Freeman included in The dictionary of Welsh biography, 1941-1970 (London, 2001); together with typescript copies of both articles.

Reviews, etc.

The file contains mainly typescripts (including drafts), [1974], 1977-1986, of book reviews by Roland Mathias for various periodicals, including Poetry Wales, The Powys Review, Poetry Wales, Ninnau, British book news, Book news from Wales, and The Western Mail. Also included amongst The Powys Review papers is a copy of his article, 'John Cowper Powys and 'Wales': a limited study'.

T. Harri Jones

Three copies of a script, [1972-1973], for a television programme about T. Harri Jones, which appears to have been written, and possibly presented, by Roland Mathias. Also included are typescript copies of poems by T. Harri Jones, 1973; and a cutting of a review by Roland Mathias, 1977, of The collected poems of T. Harri Jones.

Talks and lectures

Papers relating to talks and lectures by Roland Mathias, [1943]-1982 (with gaps), a number of which discuss Anglo-Welsh literature and writers. Also included is a typescript copy of poems for a poetry reading at the Reardon Smith Lecture Theatre, 1968, which include 'Absalom in the Tree' and 'Indictment' by Roland Mathias; and copies of the radio talk by him entitled 'The Best of the Anglo-Welsh?', 1963.

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