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Includes letters from Dannie Abse (5), Sam Adams (13), Graham Allen (6), Sandra Anstey (4), and Cary Archard (17).

The file comprises correspondence, 1958-1961, 1966 and 1978, including draft letters by Glyn Jones, relating to The learning lark (London, 1960), mostly from the publishers, J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd, with letters from John Elwyn, Alan Sillitoe (2), Gwyn Jones (2), Elwyn Davies, Gwyn Thomas and Roland Mathias. -- In addition, the file contains royalty statements, 1960-1966, and notes relating to the book. Also included are printed reviews of the book, 1959-1960; newspaper cuttings of an adaptation of the novel serialised in the Empire News, 1960, and manuscript of an article giving Glyn Jones's views on the book following its serialisation, [1960].

The file comprises letters, 1935-1969 (with gaps, mainly 1935-1938), relating to The blue bed (London, 1937), mostly from the publishers, Jonathan Cape Limited, together with royalty statements and other related papers.

The file comprises correspondence, 1969-1972, 1974 and 1976, including draft letters by Glyn Jones, relating to Selected short stories (London, 1971), mostly from the literary agents, Laurence Pollinger Ltd, and publishers, J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd, and includes letters from Gwyn Jones (photocopies, 2), and Sam Adams (2). Also included are royalty statements and other related papers.

The file comprises an incomplete typescript draft, [c. 1975] of Welsh heirs (Llandysul, 1977), with galley proofs and page proofs, [1976x1977], containing manuscript corrections in the hand of Glyn Jones, and correspondence, including draft letters by Glyn Jones, and other related papers, 1977-1978. Some of the stories included in the book were written and published many years earlier. In addition, the file contains correspondence, 1982-1984, regarding Russian translations of the stories 'Myra Powell' and 'Rhysie at Auntie Kezia's', including an introduction by Glyn Jones to a collection of translated short stories by Welsh authors; and a typescript 'Brief words about the Anglo-Welsh short story', 1978, which was translated and published in a Russian magazine.

The series comprises papers, [1930]-1995 (with gaps), including manuscript and typescript drafts of, and correspondence and notes relating to, various poems and prose works by Glyn Jones, together with books which he co-wrote or edited.

The file mainly comprises photocopies and typescripts of works by Glyn Jones, [c. 1992], selected by him for 'Karl's climb and other perils', later published under the title Goodbye, what were you? (Llandysul, 1994), with typescript drafts of the foreword and bibliography, a photocopy of a review of the anthology [1994], and related letters, 1992 and 1994, and notes [1984x1994]. One notebook contains an interview between R? and G[lyn Jones], in the latter's hand, about his background and writings, [1985x1995].

The file comprises papers, 1977-1981 and 1985, relating to Profiles : a visitors' guide to writing in twentieth century Wales, by Glyn Jones and John Rowlands (Llandysul, 1980), including a typescript draft of the work, various related manuscript and typescript notes, [1977]-[1980] and correspondence, 1977-1981 and 1985, including draft letters by Glyn Jones, letters from John Rowlands (58), Meic Stephens (2), Roland Mathias, Richard Vaughan, Peter Haining, Philip Pacey, Tony Bianchi, Malcolm Parr and Bernice Rubens, and an article by Glyn Jones, 'Writing Profiles', 1980, for Book News.

The file comprises papers which relate to an anthology of Anglo-Welsh poetry which Gwasg Gregynog intended to publish. Glyn Jones was invited to select poems for the volume and write an introductory note. The papers consist of lists and photocopies of selected poems, and correspondence, 1979-1983, mostly between Glyn Tegai Hughes of the Press and Glyn Jones. In addition to the anthology, the two volumes of translations of hen benillion by Glyn Jones published by Gwasg Gregynog, When the rose-bush brings forth apples (1980) and Honeydew on the Wormwood (1984), are also discussed. Some notes and draft letters are written on papers pertaining to Yr Academi Gymreig.

The file comprises a typescript with some manuscript amendments, dated 1979, of the article 'X=?' which was included in R. Blythe, Places: an anthology of Britain (Oxford, 1981).

The file comprises papers, [1971]-1974, 1976 and 1986-1987, relating to The Beach of Falesá, libretto by Glyn Jones, based on a short story by R. L. Stevenson, and music by Alun Hoddinott. The opera was commissioned by the Welsh National Opera Company and published by the Oxford University Press (London, 1974). The file contains manuscript and typescript drafts of the libretto, with synopses of the work, and a copy of the manuscript vocal score (possibly in the hand of Alun Hoddinott). Also included are manuscript and typescript drafts of lyrics for songs, [c. 1973], together with other related papers. In addition the file contains correspondence, 1973-1974, mostly between Glyn Jones and the Oxford University Press, with letters from Roy Bohana (3), Alun Hoddinott (2), Alan Frank, Oxford University Press (11), and A. G. Prys-Jones. A number of drafts are written on papers pertaining to the Welsh Arts Council and drafts of other works by Glyn Jones.

The series mainly comprises manuscript and typescript drafts of articles and reviews by Glyn Jones, 1952-1993 (with gaps).

The series mainly comprises scripts, 1945-1982 (with gaps), including manuscript drafts, most of which appear to be radio programmes written by Glyn Jones, including some in which he participated.

The file comprises scripts which all appear to be radio broadcasts, including manuscript drafts, 1945-1982 (with gaps), a number of which are reviews by Glyn Jones of various books. Included are scripts of a tribute to Idris Davies, 'I was born in Rhymney', [1953], 'The dream of Jake Hopkins', 1953, (with a cutting and image relating to the work), 'The misfortunes of Princess Heledd', 1954, an excerpt from The learning lark, 1958, tributes to Henry Treece, 1966, Vernon Watkins, 1967, and Aneirin Talfan Davies, 1980, and an interview regarding Selected poems, 1976. In addition, the file includes scripts of a talk by Gwyn Thomas, 'Present indicative', 1955; and 'Anglo Welsh writing. The bells of Rhymney - Idris Davies' which includes comments by Glyn Jones, 1982; and an undated Welsh translation by Glyn Jones of a script delivered by Jack Jones.

The file consists of a manuscript draft and radio script of the feature programme 'Gerard Manley Hopkins and Wales', broadcast during September 1951. In addition, the file contains related correspondence, 1951, including letters from Aneirin Talfan Davies (3), and copies of the radio scripts by Aneirin Talfan Davies, 'Y Bardd o Swydd Dorset' and 'William Barnes, the Dorset poet', 1950, which contain references to Gerard Manley Hopkins.

The series comprises papers, 1938-1990 (with gaps), including manuscript and typescript notes of talks and readings by Glyn Jones.

The file comprises cuttings and transcripts of reviews of, and notices for, The valley, the city, the village, and The water music, [?1944]-1945, 1956-1957.

The file comprises cuttings of reviews, 1937-1938, mainly regarding The blue bed, 1937-1938, and other press cuttings, 1938, 1940-1942, which contain references to Glyn Jones, including reviews of Poems.

The file comprises cuttings of reviews and notices of Selected short stories, 1971-1972, including a typescript review of, and newspaper article which contains a reference to, Goodbye, what were you?: selected writings, [1994].

Correspondence, 1931-1995, addressed to Glyn Jones, with draft replies by him. Many letters relate to his literary career and his broadcasting work; also included is personal correspondence.