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A collection comprising material mainly relating to the myths and legends, history, antiquities and poetry of Wales and including addresses, notes and extracts, press cuttings, lecture notes, and correspondence; also included is a Welsh hymn and a copy of the charter of Ros Veneych, 1230.

Papers of Menna Gallie including papers relating to her role as a writer, such as drafts of her novels, drafts of her translations of Un Nos Ola Leuad (Denbigh, 1961) and four chapters of Afal Drwg Adda, (Denbigh, 1973); talks and lectures given by her on a number of subjects; radio transcripts of talks; letters discussing literary matters; reviews of her works; articles written by Menna Gallie; notebooks and publishing contracts. There are also some personal papers which include letters, papers relating to the death of her mother and other miscellaneous items.

Additional papers donated June 2022: see added Series.

A collection of manuscripts in the hand of John Edwards (Meiriadog) (1813-1906), Llanfair Caereinion, which include a Welsh grammar, essays, addresses, poetry, correspondence, hymn tunes, and miscellaneous notes and drafts.

Papers, 1871-[1922x1927], of Richard Elias (Meillionog), comprising mainly autograph and holograph sermons and poetry, and also including material relating to a tribute by the Tabernacle Sunday School, Morriston, to Meillionog on the occasion of his departure for Cape Town in September 1898.

Correspondence, 1970-1977, accumulated by Meic Stephens in the course of editing Artists in Wales, volumes 1-3 (Llandysul, 1971-1977), from artists in the fields of literature, drama, music and the visual arts; letters, 1977-1978, from poets invited to contribute to Green Horse : an anthology by young poets of Wales edited by him (Swansea, 1978); letters, 1978-1979, relating to The Welsh Language Today (second edition, Llandysul, 1979); and correspondence, 1986-1987, between Meic Stephens and Lady Amy Parry-Williams relating to the former's translations into English of essays by T. H. Parry-Williams, published in The White Stone - six essays by T. H. Parry-Williams (Llandysul, 1987).

An additional consignment of the papers of Meic Stephens. This group remains uncatalogued.

Letters, 1961-1989, to Meic Stephens mainly concerning contemporary writing in Wales and Stephens's own literary work. The correspondents include Euros Bowen, Islwyn Ffowc Elis, Gwynfor Evans, Raymond Garlick, Bobi Jones, Emyr Humphreys, Saunders Lewis, Harri Webb and R. S. Thomas.

Microfilm copies (14 reels) of manuscripts from the British Library relating to 'Medieval and Early Modern Women' (Part 1), including the works of Katharine Aston (1619-1658), Katharine Austen (1628-1683), Christine de Pisan (1363/4-c. 1429), Lady Margaret Hoby (1571-1633), Julian of Norwich (c. 1343-c. 1413), Margery Kempe (c. 1373-c. 1439), Marie de France (fl. 1181), and Katharine Parr (1512-1548); together with a published guide (Adam Matthew Publications, 2000)

Deeds relating to north Wales, mostly the Abergele area, Denbighshire, 1574-1848, and plans and particulars of sales of premises in Flintshire and Denbighshire, 1900-1917.

Industrial records, 1720-1875, of the Maybery family and of the clients of Powell and Jones, solicitors, mainly relating to the iron industry in Brecknockshire and Glamorgan, but including also papers relating to the Brecon and Abergavenny Canal, 1792-1860, the Brecon Boat Co., 1818-1855, and the Brecon Turnpike Trust, 1828-1840; clients deeds, correspondence, etc., mainly 18th-20th century, including manor records, 1520-1844, mainly in Breconshire, family letters, newspaper cuttings, photographs, deeds and documents relating to the Maybery family and their relatives, the Cobbs and the de Wintons, 19th-20th century, office records of Messrs W. and J. Powell and their successors, 1790-1865, and papers of John Lloyd (1833-1915), historian of the South Wales iron industry.

General letters, 1912-1980, to Maxwell Fraser, many relating to her research work and publications; correspondence between Maxwell Fraser and named friends, 1950-1980; materials on Lord and Lady Llanover and the Hall family, comprising correspondence, 1954-1980, and research materials assembled by Maxwell Fraser, 1806-1933, on the Llanover family; research papers assembled by Maxwell Fraser relating to her various books, 1935-1978; research notes, 1952-1977, concerning the preparation of Maxwell Fraser's articles and scripts; correspondence and papers, 1929-1968, relating to Maxwell Fraser's publicity work for the Great Western Railway Company (including Holiday Haunts, 1929-1962); notebooks bearing Maxwell Fraser's research notes; groups of press cuttings, 1924-1980; papers, 1947-1980, concerning Maxwell Fraser's links with numerous associations and societies, including the Cambrian Archaeological Association, the International Arthurian Society, the Kilvert Society, Offa's Dyke Association, P.E.N., Sherlock Holmes Society of London and other societies; papers, 1912-1980, deriving from Maxwell Fraser's hobbies and interests; papers, 1953-1968, concerning Maxwell Fraser's attempts to learn Welsh; miscellaneous papers, 1901-1980, relating to Slough; diaries kept by Maxwell Fraser, 1930-1980, of varying detail, including a journal, 1930, of a tour of Poland; theatre programmes; letters and papers relating to the testator's parents, 1900-1966, and her uncle, Lovat Fraser (1871-1926), the prominent journalist and author of India under Curzon and after (1911); and other personal papers relating to Maxwell Fraser; financial papers, 1911-1980; miscellaneous printed materials; and miscellaneous papers relating to research and writing by other individuals.

Papers of Maurice Johnson, [20 cent.], comprising typescript research notes on and pedigree rolls of the Alexander family, formerly of Wiveton, Norfolk, and of Caister near Great Yarmouth; the Atkinson family, formerly of St George's Hanover Square, and Hillingdon Heath, Middlesex; the Johnson family, formerly of St Botolph's Aldgate, London, and of Little Gearies, Barkingside, Essex; the Jones family of Rhydyfen, Merionethshire; the Kerrison family, formerly of Kirstead, Norfolk, and Norwich; and the Lloyd family of Rhiwaedog and Plas-yn-Dre, Merionethshire. Also included are research notes on the Bellman family, formerly of North Runcton, Norfolk, and Wetheringsett, Suffolk; the Bowen family of Pen-y-Castell and Tyddyn, Montgomeryshire; and the Wynne family of Meyarth, Merionethshire; pedigree rolls of the Phelps, later Clifford, family of Chestal, Dursley, Gloucestershire, the Vizard family of Dursley, and the Swinley family of Henley-on-Thames, formerly of St Martin's in the Fields, London; charts showing Maurice Johnson's descent from Charlemagne, Rhodri Mawr and others; sketch maps and Ordnance Survey maps; and photocopies of miscellaneous probate documents, 1646-1906.

The fonds comprises the personal papers of Maurice James including exercise books and notebooks relating to his academic career, 1931-1947, and his work as a teacher, 1948-1957, as well as documents relating to his military service, 1940-1946. There are also examples of his literary works as well as letters to and from family and friends.

Stray deeds, 1792-1913, relating to premises in Wales emanating from the offices of Messrs Maude and Tunnicliffe.

Manuscripts and papers of John Matthews, senior, and John Matthews, junior, of Aberystwyth. -- They include a group of autograph letters of Henry Richard, written in his early days to his friend, John Matthews; manuscript and printed matter relating to Aberystwyth in the early part of the 19th century; letters and papers relating to the parliamentary election of 1868, when Mr Matthews acted as the agent of Mr E. M. Richards, the successful candidate for Cardiganshire; letters, papers and pamphlets concerning the Church Rate dispute in Aberystwyth; papers relating to the beginnings of the temperance cause in the Aberystwyth district; miscellaneous letters and papers, including some written by Thomas Charles Edwards and Ieuan Gwyllt in their early days, one letter by the former is in Latin; two diaries of John Matthews for 1861 and 1863.

An Excel database which contains a family of spreadsheets (with more than 131,000 entries) that provide transcriptions based upon annual returns, 1808-1955, which were sent by Welsh Masonic Lodges to the Clerk of the Peace for the attention of the Quarter Sessions, and were subsequently placed in county archives.

Papers, lecture and research notes of and acquired by Mary Williams, relating to Middle French, Middle Welsh and medieval literature and Arthurian studies, 1907-1963; books collected by Mary Williams, 1897-1911; letters to Prof. Victor Spiers, 1898-1916; vouchers and receipts, 1924-1973; newspaper cuttings, 1911-1940; school books 1909-1916; papers relating to University College Swansea, 1921-1975, University of Wales Aberystwyth, 1924-1974, University of Durham, 1948-1952, and National Library of Wales, 1941-1974; correspondence, 1927-1976; and family papers, 1898-1944.

A collection of the papers of the artist and author, Mary Taubman (née Edmond, 1929-), being her research work on Gwen John (1876-1939). The collection includes: Personal papers (Gwen John); John family papers; correspondence directly concerning Gwen John; correspondence directly concerning Augustus John; correspondence directly concerning Mary Taubman; research papers; exhibition papers, articles and reviews and publishing papers,

Papers of the artist Mary Lloyd Jones, including studio files, notebooks, marketing and publicity, and diaries, 1960-2025.

Papers of Mary Garbett Edwards, including scrapbooks containing family photographs and letters, [1890]-1973; Montgomeryshire Liberal Party, General Purposes Committee, minute book, 1950-1959; letters, 1929-1983; journals of visits to North America, 1936-1949; notebooks and notes for speeches, [20th century]; radio scripts and related material, 1943-1963; papers relating to Garbett Edwards, including eisteddfod essays and other papers, 1897-[1930s], journal of Canadian visits, 1936-1939, and publications and annual reports of the Mid Wales Industrial Development Association, 1957-1973.

Photographs taken of various areas in South Wales by Bournemouth photographer Martin Ridley (1861-1936). Some unidentified. Particularly well represented are Cardiff, Newport, Rhondda Valley, Abertillery, Ebbw Vale and Cowbridge.