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Mainly typescript and printed copies of mostly articles, [1935x2000] (with gaps), by Roland Mathias for various periodicals, some of which may have been published in The Anglo-Welsh Review. Among the papers are manuscript and typescript copies of poems by him; his tribute to Mansel Thomas published in Welsh Music, (1986), together with programme notes for the Llantilio Crossenny music festival, 1976, which included 'Raiders' Dawn' by Mansel Thomas ('Craswall' by Roland Mathias was among the poems featured in the song cycle); recollections of Harold Wilson, [1992x2000]; 'Poems by Paul Ramsey echoing Roland Mathias', 1989; notes regarding Whitsun riot [1963]; notes concerning some Anglo-Welsh writers, [1980x1990]; and two typescript poems by Elwyn Davies. In addition, the file contains research notes, 1940-1943, regarding mining in Cardiganshire (later used for the short story 'Digression into miracle'); papers, 1957-1958 and 1998, relating to the Pageant of Pembroke, 1958, including copies of the narrator's script by Roland Mathias; correspondence and notes, 1980-1983, relating to Henry Vaughan, with a script, [?1972], for a television programme about Breconshire which refers to the poet; and typescript drafts of 'A history of Wales', intended for the Pall Mall Press, together with related notes, cuttings and letters, 1968-1985.

Typescript copy and page proofs, [1978x1979], of Snipe's castle (Llandysul, 1979).

Manuscript and typescript draft, 1974, of Vernon Watkins (Cardiff, 1974), part of the Writers of Wales series. Also included are typescript copies, with some manuscript amendments, [1969]-[1979], of various articles and a talk by Roland Mathias about Vernon Watkins; and additional notes, letters, photocopies and cuttings, [1960]-1984, pertaining to Vernon Watkins.

Typescript, with some manuscript amendments, 1978, together with galley proofs and related notes [1977]x1979, pertaining to the book The hollowed-out elder stalk : John Cowper Powys as poet (London, 1979).

The file mainly comprises typescript drafts, [1977]-1985, of some of the articles which appeared in A ride through the wood : essays on Anglo-Welsh literature, (Bridgend, 1985), including essays on David Jones, Alun Lewis, and Emyr Humphreys. Also included is a reprint of the article 'David Jones - towards the 'holy diversities'' from Transactions of the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion (1981); and a printed copy of the Annual Gwyn Jones lecture, The lonely editor: a glance at Anglo-Welsh magazines (Cardiff, 1984).

The file contains papers relating to Anglo-Welsh literature : an illustrated history (Bridgend, 1987), including typescript drafts, related notes, and photocopies of pictures and photographs for the book, [1970x1987].

The file contains papers, c. 1969, relating to The shining pyramid and other stories by Welsh authors, edited by Sam Adams and Roland Mathias (Llandysul, 1970), namely galley and page proofs of the book, together with mostly photocopies of stories included in the volume and typescript drafts of 'Acknowledgements', 'Introduction' and 'Notes on the authors'.

The file includes photocopies of stories by Geraint Goodwin, [c. 1975], together with a copy of the book The white farm & other stories (Bath, 1968), which appear to have been used by Sam Adams and Roland Mathias whilst editing The collected short stories of Geraint Goodwin (Tenby, 1976).

The series contains papers, 1932-1981 (with gaps), pertaining to Roland Mathias's career as teacher and headmaster.

The file contains cuttings from the magazine The Cowleian, 1938-1941; together with cuttings from the Carlisle Grammar School magazine The Carliol, 1945-1946; and material relating to the St Clement Danes Holborn Estate Grammar School, including incomplete copies of the magazine The Dane, 1946-1949. Also included is a typescript copy of the 'Account-book of the management of Sarah Cowley's estate', [1942], which appears to have been used for an article by Roland Mathias on the Cowley Trust; a transcript of Sarah Cowley's will, and notes relating to the history of St Helens and Lancashire, 1932, [1938x1942].

The file contains various papers relating to Pembroke Dock Grammar School, 1949-[?1959], including printed copies of the school's reports, 1953-1957, and copies of The Penvro, 1954-1958; together with manuscript and typescript copies of articles printed in The Penvro, 1949-1958, which appear to have been written by Roland Mathias; programmes for various events, including the ceremonial opening of the school, 1955, and prize-giving ceremonies, notes for speeches and an article, 'The Grammar School, Pembroke: an experiment in education for agriculture', 1955-1958.

Miscellaneous papers, 1958, 1962 and 1964, relating to the Herbert Strutt School, Belper, Derbyshire, where Roland Mathias served as Headmaster between 1958 and 1964, including typescript copies of the 'Founder's Day Report', 1962. Also included are related newspaper cuttings, 1959x1966; and a report by Roland Mathias following his Schoolmaster-Studentship at Balliol College, 1961.

Miscellaneous papers, 1963-1968, relating to the King Edward's Five Ways School, Birmingham, where Roland Mathias served as Headmaster between 1964 and 1969, including printed school lists, 1963-1968. Also included are drafts of a report on his sabbatical term at University College, Swansea, [1967].

Correspondence, 1947-1981 (with gaps), including draft letters by Roland Mathias, with mainly former pupils and mostly regarding testimonials by him. Curriculum vitae and application forms are occasionally enclosed with letters.

The series comprises the personal papers of Roland Mathias, 1925-1989 (with gaps), including papers relating to his education, articles about him, copies of curriculum vitae and testimonials, and the honorary degree awarded to him. Also included is a file containing papers, [1930]-1960, relating to his father, the Rev. Evan Mathias.

The file contains cuttings from the Caterham School magazine, 1926-1938. Also included are essays by Roland Mathias, 1930-1933, whilst at Caterham and Jesus College, Oxford; together with reports, fees and receipts, 1925-1938, mostly relating to his schooldays (with some pertaining to his time at Jesus College); and a school prospectus, [1936-1940].

The file comprises a notebook which contains notes by Roland Mathias whilst at Oxford, [1933x1938], and lecture notes, 1944-1951. Also included is correspondence, 1931-1936, including letters from Roland Mathias, and letters congratulating him on his first class honours degree, 1936, together with miscellaneous papers (this bundle includes some items pertaining to Caterham School). In addition, the file contains notes relating to Roland Mathias's dissertation, 'The Economic Policy of the Board of Trade 1696-1714', 1936-1938; cuttings from the Jesus College magazine, 1933-1938; and letters, notes and printed leaflets relating to the Oxford University Students' Campaign, 1934, to promote the Christian faith.

Typescript and printed copies, 1983, of the entry for Roland Mathias by Michael J. Collins in the Dictionary of literary biography: British poets since World War II; together with copies of a leaflet about the writer and his work produced by Yr Academi Gymreig, 1981; a typescript copy of the article 'Roland Mathias: 'The strong remembered words'' by Jeremy Hooker, published in Poetry Wales, 1985; a profile of Roland Mathias also by Jeremy Hooker, which appeared in The New Welsh Review, 1989; press cuttings [?1971] and 1978; and photographs of Roland Mathias, 1978.

Typescript copies of curriculum vitae, [1946x1969], together with letters and testimonials, 1935-1963.

Papers relating to the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa awarded to Roland Mathias by the University of Georgetown, 1985. Also included is a leaflet regarding Georgetown University Alumni College, 1987.