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Sharon Cregier: letters, 1975-85, from Sharon Cregier of the University of Prince Edward Island, Canada, on subjects mainly relating to horses: horse-whispering and taming; old remedies for equine ailments; the horsemens' secret society; transport of horses; appreciation of George Ewart Evans's work on horses, especially The Pattern Under the Plough and The Horse in the Furrow; literature; attitudes of other cultures to horse handling and lore; the importance of oral evidence for recording horse-lore; dialect; modern equine care; mention of Mary Renault, author, 1977 (485/18); editing Equine Notes and Queries; review of Horse Power and Magic and correction of errors in the book; human communication with other animals, especially dogs; the writer's own work, researching equine matters in Canada and Britain; and a press cutting, 1985, on art and poetry relating to the working man, particularly the miner.

A letter and xeroxed extracts and articles on the Royal Welch Fusiliers. Programme of summer courses at Coleg Harlech. See also no. 450.

Certificate issued by the Central Welsh Board for School Certificate Examination, July 1925.

Miscellaneous papers, 1970-87: information sheets, payment slips and receipts relating to pensions, tax, repair of electrical items; bank statements; NHS medical card, correspondence, ophthalmic prescriptions, surgery information; details of County Council home help service; press cutting, 1977, on tax and the elderly.

Scrap-book containing press cuttings, 1947-82, mainly reviews of the Suffolk books, but also of Welsh stories and poetry; transcripts of book reviews on radio; cuttings from Radio Times; press reviews of radio programmes; correspondence in praise of Welsh Short Stories; photographs from local East Anglian newspapers of George Ewart Evans in his activities as a lecturer on aspects of rural life. Loose items have been placed in an envelope and comprise: copies of the Ipswich Journal, September 1872, and The Times, May 1966; facsimile, 1972, of The Sunday Times, 1822, produced in celebration of its 150th anniversary; supplement from the Western Mail, October 1983, celebrating the centenary of University College, Cardiff; articles on philosophy, the archaeological evidence for witchcraft, and the work of draught horses.

Printed booklet, 1906, and a typescript article on the Palace of Theobolds. Paper entitled 'Myddleton's Glory' ('Article on the New River').

Offprint of an article in Medical History, 1983, by Dr David van Zwanenberg, consultant physician at Ipswich Hospital, entitled 'The Training and Careers of Those Apprenticed to Apothecaries in Suffolk, 1815-1858'.

BBC London: correspondence, 1956-84, mainly from the BBC, concerning radio reviews, arrangements for rehearsals and broadcasts, submission of tapes, scripts, suggestions for programmes and possible production of a record or disc of the East Anglian recordings, 1970, changes in the organisation of BBC radio programmes, invitation to lecture, requests to use the tape recordings, preparation of the programme 'Writers and Places'. The group includes some letters by David Thomson, 1958 (419/3) and 1969 (419/8-15), indicating the development of his interest in the hare. Private letters relating to genealogy and appreciation of radio talks and books. Photocopied press article on the sacking of Charles Parker, 1972.

Various certificates: Llantrisant Freemen, for John Evans, 1866, William Evans, 1910 and George Ewart Evans, 1959; birth, of George Ewart Evans, 1909, Florence, 1907 and their marriage, 1938; school report, 1921, testimonials and certificate of teaching proficiency, 1931-48; university, teaching, physical training and honorary degree, 1927-82.

BBC Wales and Midland: correspondence, 1959-79, from BBC London, Midlands and Wales, concerning proposals to use the Blaxhall recordings and other tapes for radio programmes, acceptance of short stories for broadcast, the author's deafness, suggestions for programmes, arrangements and fees for interviews, invitations to take part in Welsh radio programmes, adaptation of The Voices of the Children for radio, mention of Iorwerth Peate and his wife, submission of material for BBC television series; printed pamphlet on writing for Welsh radio, 1956-7; and a press cutting relating to Welsh nationalism and language, 1979.

Correspondence, 1963-5, mainly from David Thomson and others at the BBC, concerning preparation of radio programmes on horses; mention of an operation for George Ewart Evans's deafness; contact with Norman Halkett; letters of appreciation, audience research reports and a copy of a press review.

British Association: correspondence, 1969-83, relating to George Ewart Evans's membership of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, especially his presidency in 1970-1 and his presidential address in September 1971, accompanied by a press review of the same; an invitation to lecture at Stirling for the 1974 meeting; copy of a letter from Dr Magnus Pyke, 1974 (436/18), concerning the views of the British Association on broadcasting; George Ewart Evans's honorary doctorate from Keele University, 1983 (436/23). Handbook of British Association statutes, lists of committee members and section presidents, details of meetings, etc., 1970-83. Printed circular from the Folk Narrative Research Group, 1979.

Correspondence, 1974-8, mainly from Faber and Faber, relating to the publication of Let Dogs Delight, including the jacket illustration by David Gentleman, and to the preparation of The Days That We Have Seen; copy letter from the BBC giving notice of a broadcast of three stories.

Letter from Mouths of Men: correspondence, 1973-84, mainly from Faber and Faber, regarding publication of From Mouths of Men (originally entitled 'The Lively Word'), corrections to the text, mention of Melvyn Bragg, 1975 (445/28), distribution of complimentary copies, reviews, royalty notices; some letters from Lord Rhodes, 1974-6 (445/65-72), arranging meetings with George Ewart Evans and expressing thanks for books received. List of further corrections; typescript draft of the introduction; source notes on Lord Rhodes; press cutting on traditions relating to childrens' dress.