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The file includes correspondence and papers relating to various projects intended to commemorate Lloyd George's name in North Wales: the making of his grave into a national memorial, the erection of ornamental gates and the building of labourers' cottages at Tŷ Newydd; the building of a Lloyd George memorial library, museum or memorial college. There is a large number of letters from Clough Williams-Ellis to Frances.

Correspondence and papers, 1955-1970, relating to various proposals for statues and memorial tablets to commemorate David Lloyd George: a statue of Lloyd George in the members' lobby of the House of Commons unveiled in December 1963, and a memorial tablet in Westminster Abbey unveiled in July 1970. The file includes letters from Nigel Birch, 1955, Clough Williams-Ellis, 1970, Dingle Foot (4), 1969-1970, Owen, third earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor (4), 1969-1970, Geoffrey Rippon (2), 1963, William Lloyd-George, 2nd viscount Tenby, 1970, Jeremy Thorpe, 1970, and Harold Wilson (3), 1969.

Press cutting from the Cambrian News, 8 October 1971, recording the number of visitors at the Lloyd George Memorial Museum.

The Order of Service for the Memorial service to Lloyd George held at Westminster Abbey on 10 April 1945.

The file includes papers relating to the erection and running of the Lloyd George Museum at Llanystumdwy, and to the appointment of Miss Ann Parry as its curator. There is also a typescript list of the sympathy letters received on 30 and 31 March 1945 following Lloyd George's death.

Postcard, January 1933, from Lloyd George to Jennifer Stevenson while he was on board the Andalucia en route to Lisbon.

The letters concern mainly the use of the Lloyd George Papers (originally in the Beaverbrook Library, later transferred to the custody of the Record Office at the House of Lords) by researchers, the press and the media, and related questions of copyright. Some of the letters relate to various events organised to commemorate the name of D. Lloyd George. The file includes letters from Richard Dimbleby, 1949, Sir Dingle Foot, 1952, Jan Smuts, 1948, and Leonard Stein, 1951.

Various photographs, many of David Lloyd George and of Bron-y-de, Churt, together with a large collection of press cuttings, many of these reviews of books relating to Lloyd George. Many of the reviews are of the volume edited by A. J. P. Taylor, Lloyd George: a Diary by Frances Stevenson. Other cuttings concern members of the Lloyd George family.

Letter, 2 June 1981, from A. J. Sylvester, Corsham, to Miss Ann Parry. Gives his views on the recent television series broadcast on BBC2; was hugely impressed by the work of John Hefin as its producer and by Philip Madoc in the role of Lloyd George - ' ... played the part of LG so well that it looked as if my Old Chief was there in the flesh'. Frances Stevenson's affair with Colonel T. F. Tweed. Recalls his association with the recipient at Churt years ago. His health.

A note from Frances Stevenson, 5 February 1930, congratulating Lloyd George on his speech in the House of Commons during the debate on the Agriculture Bill.

A short note from Frances Stevenson during the 1930s congratulating Lloyd George warmly on a recent speech in the House of Commons.

A short note from Frances Stevenson during the 1930s congratulating Lloyd George warmly on a recent speech in the House of Commons.

A short note from Frances Stevenson during the 1930s congratulating Lloyd George warmly on a recent speech in the House of Commons.

A short note from Frances Stevenson during the 1930s congratulating Lloyd George warmly on a recent speech in the House of Commons.

A depiction of the relief of the base of the famous Lloyd George statue at Caernarfon, c. 1950.

Letter, 9 March 1945, from Frances, Countess Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, Ty Newydd, Llanystumdwy, to her mother Louise Stevenson. Describes Lloyd George's very poorly condition. She is receiving a great deal of help from Mr Bennett and Ann Parry. Encourages her mother to go to stay at Avalon, Churt with Muriel. Appreciates the letters which she receives from both her parents. She has addressed a public meeting at Criccieth with an audience of some 1200 people. 'Megan has become quite friendly. She & Olwen come in every day'.

Press cutting from The People, 22 August 1971, 'Death Pact of a Prime Minister', revealing the formulation of a death pact between Lloyd George and Frances Stevenson in April 1917, based on information derived from the recently published Lloyd George: a Diary by Frances Stevenson.

A letter from Sir John T. Davies, 18 Abingdon Street, Westminster, to Lloyd George, 17 May 1923, discussing the latter's financial situation and prospects, including his tax liabilities. ('Private & Secret').

A letter from Major Gwilym Lloyd-George, 18 Abingdon Street, Westminster, to his father D. Lloyd George, 11 February 1926 discussing financial matters.

Press cutting from the Liverpool Daily Post, 10 July 1971, 'Lloyd George's Spot is Unsold', recording that 2,560 yaerd of fishing rights on the River Dwyfor was unsold and withdrawn from auction the previous day as it had failed to attain its reserve price at the auction.