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Journal of Russian travels,

Contains detailed notes of Gareth Jones's travels and experiences in Russia. Includes notes on a long conversation with Nadezhda Konstantinovna Krupskaia, namely Lenin's widow, and other individuals in which they discuss the Russian economy and society. He also notes conversations with peasants in various villages which include references to industry, agriculture and the political regime in Russia.

Kalgan

A none too prosperous cluster of houses seen from neighbouring railway tracks. Believed to be Kalgan.

[Large House & Garden]

A large two storey house photographed from across an extensive lawn. This is the home of Elwyn Davies, 2590, Suricoongse Road, Bangkok, where Gareth Jones stayed.

Larsen's Ranch

A number of men attempting to pull a protective cover over a motor car. Behind them are an array of buildings, some whitewashed.

Letters from Cambridge University, London, and the Continent,

Many of the letters are written from Trinity College, Cambridge, a few from The Times office at London, and some from 25 Old Queen Street, Westminster when Gareth Vaughan Jones was in the employ of David Lloyd George. There are also a few letters written from continental and Russian cities like Berlin, Moscow and Warsaw where he describes his surroundings and events. They describe his academic activities - essays, examinations etc. - and leisure pursuits. He also refers to his work as a tutor and his students there. He writes in great detail about the people whom he meets and gives his impressions of them. There are many references to international affairs and events on the Continent, and some discussion of events at Barry and family news. Later he describes his duties for Lloyd George and the politicians he meets while in his employ.

Letters from New York,

The great majority of the letters are written at New York while Gareth Jones remained in the employ of Ivy Lee and Associates until May 1932. Thereafter, he returned to resume working as a researcher for David Lloyd George.based mainly at Bron-y-de, Churt in Surrey, working extensively on Lloyd George's War Memoirs. Most of the letters outline events at New York and his activities and describe in some detail the people he meets and gives his impressions of them. He also eagerly outlines events and the people whom he meets while in the employ of Lloyd George. There are also occasional references to events at home in Barry.

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