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The file comprises letters, 1929-1960, addressed to Eirene White, on a wide range of subjects, interspersed in a few cases with drafts or copies of replies from her. The file includes letters from Sir Goronwy Edwards, 1956, Abraham Flexner, 1955, Sir Ben Bowen Thomas, undated, Emlyn Williams, 1956, and Professor Gwyn A. Williams (2), 1957 and 1960.

The file comprises letters, 1983-1987, addressed to Eirene White, on a wide range of subjects, interspersed in a few cases with drafts or copies of replies from her. The file includes letters from Lord Chalfont, 1987, Major E. H. C. (Harry) Davies, 1986, J. W. England, 1987, Professor Emeritus R. Geraint Gruffydd (2), 1983-1984, Cledwyn Hughes MP, Lord Cledwyn of Penrhos, 1987, and Barry Jones MP, 1987.

The file comprises letters mainly concerning Lady White's political activities, notably her retirement as Labour MP for Flintshire East and her elevation to a life peerage as Baroness White of Rhymney by Harold Wilson. Many relate to various social events and public and political functions. The correspondents include James Callaghan, 1971, HRH Charles, Prince of Wales, 1973, Sir Goronwy Daniel, 1973, Dr Ben G. Jones (2), 1970-1972, Professor Lily Newton (2), 1970-1973, Emrys Pride, 1971, Peter Thomas MP (Lord Thomas of Gwydir), 1973, David Gibson Watt, 1973, J. Haulfryn Williams, 1973, and Dame Shirley Williams (2), 1970-1973.

The letters within the file reflect the wide and expanding range of Lady White's public activities, committees served, functions attended etc. Many relate to educational matters, mainly higher and university education, some to Welsh affairs. A number of letters concern the award of the degree of Ll.D. honoris causa by the University of Wales to Lady White in July 1979. The correspondents include Anthony, Lord Lytton (3), 1978-1979, Principal Robert Steel, 1978, and Dame Shirley Williams, 1979.

The file comprises an interesting mingling of personal and professional correspondence reflecting the very wide range of Lady White's interests and activities. The correspondents include Eric, Lord Ashby (2), 1982, Lord Hailsham, 1982, Sir Julian Hodge (2), 1982-1983, Emrys Pride, 1982, and Principal Robert Steel, 1983.

The file comprises a small number of miscellaneous, undated letters on a wide range of subjects.

The file comprises letters, 1961-1975, addressed to Eirene White, on a wide range of subjects, interspersed in a few cases with drafts or copies of replies from her. The file includes letters from James Griffiths, 1969, Noel Jerman, 1974, Ben G. Jones, 1969, Barry Jones MP, 1974, Lord Elwyn-Jones, 1969, Professor Ieuan Gwynedd Jones, 1974, T. W. Jones, Lord Maelor, 1974, Malcolm MacDonald, 1969, Lord Orme, 1969, W. Emrys Pride, 1970, and Sir Harold Wilson, 1969.

The file comprises letters relating mainly to the wide range of social and political events and functions attended by Lady White. A few concern the publication in September 1992 of the biography of Dr Thomas Jones CH by Dr E. L. Ellis. The correspondents include Stanley Clinton Davies, 1992, Cledwyn Hughes, Lord Cledwyn of Penrhos, 1992, David Hunt, 1993, and Sir Cennydd Traherne, 1992.

The file comprises early letters during her schooldays at St Paul's Girls' School and her years as an undergraduate at Somerville College, Oxford. A few relate to the affairs of the Oxford Women's Student Association. Some are written by relatives. Later letters concern her early career, particularly her journalistic work and applications for posts. Many of the correspondents refer to Eirene Jones's candidature for Flintshire in the general election of 1945 and her subsequent election campaigns in Flintshire East. There is much general political correspondence, some concerning constituency matters. Many of the letters refer to her wide-ranging public and committee work and numerous societies. A few discuss business and financial matters, the purchase of property, etc. The correspondents include Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1958, David Eccles, 1961, Dr Huw T. Edwards (2), 1954 and 1959, Hugh Gaitskell, 1960, Lady Megan Lloyd George, 1953, D. T. Guy, 1940, Barry Jones MP, 1964, Sir Keith Joseph, 1963, Selwyn Lloyd, 1961, Violet R. Markham, 1955, A. L. Rowse, [c. 1950], George Bernard Shaw, 1945, Hartley Shawcross, 1953, John Silkin, 1961, Sir Geoffrey Summers, [1950s], R. H. Tawney, 1955, Sir Ben Bowen Thomas, 1942, Emlyn Williams, 1949, and Dame Shirley Williams, 1960.

The file comprises letters again reflecting Lady White's many activities and interests. There are many letters on educational matters, notably concerning the new University of Wales, Cardiff, formed by the merger of two university colleges. The correspondents include Lord Heycock.

The file contains a characteristic mingling of personal and professional letters, many relating to political events and the proceedings of the House of Lords. Some letters refer to a ceremony at Rhymney during April 1990 to unveil a plaque to commemorate Thomas Jones's name, and others to the re-publication of his Rhymney Memories. A few concern preparations for the 1992 National Eisteddfod at Aberystwyth. The correspondents include Eric, Lord Ashby (2), 1990-1991, Robert, Lord Blake, 1990, HRH, Charles, Prince of Wales, 1990, Tam Dalyell MP, 1990, Derek, Lord Ezra, 1991, Emlyn, Lord Hooson, 1990, Barry Jones MP, and Sir Wyn Roberts, 1990.

The file comprises letters, 1976-1982, addressed to Eirene White, on a wide range of subjects, interspersed in a few cases with drafts or copies of replies from her. The file includes letters from Jennie Eirian Davies, 1979, Sir Julian Hodge, 1980, Dr David Jenkins, Librarian of the National Library of Wales (2), 1977-1978, Ian Grist MP, 1980, George Thomas, Viscount Tonypandy, 1980, and Sir Cennydd Traherne, 1980.

The file contains letters fully reflecting Lady White's busy public life, both in the House of Lords and in a host of committees and functions. Some relate to Welsh affairs and events. A number of letters derive from the celebrations to mark the centenary in January 1980 of the founding of Somerville College, Oxford. The correspondents include James Callaghan, 1980, Fred Dainton, 1980, Jennie Eirian Davies, 1980, Nicholas Edwards MP, 1980, Michael Heseltine, 1981, Sir Julian Hodge (2), 1981, Emyr Jenkins, 1981, Professor Lily Newton (2), 1980-1981, Gordon, Lord Parry, 1980, Wyn Roberts, 1981, Sir Melville Rosser (2), 1980-1981, and Emlyn Williams (2), 1980.

The file comprises letters relating mainly to her political career and public service, notably the general election of 1966 and her work as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, 1966-1967, Minister of State at the Welsh Office, 1967-1970, and Chairman of the Labour Party, 1968-1969. Many of the letters concern various aspects of Welsh affairs, and the rich array of committees, societies and organisations with which Eirene White was associated. A few of the letters relate to the publication of Dr Thomas Jones's diaries. The correspondents include James Callaghan, 1966, Dame Margaret Cole, undated, Richard Crossman, 1967, Dr Huw T. Edwards (2), 1968-1969, Roy Jenkins, 1969, J. Emrys Jones, 1969, Keith Middlemas (2), 1967-1968, Gordon Parry, 1969, and Harold Wilson (5), 1968-1969.

The file comprises letters reflecting Lady White's array of activities - committees, associations and public bodies, some of them Welsh. Many of the correspondents congratulate Lady White on the publication of her The Ladies of Gregynog (1985). The correspondents include Cliff Prothero, 1985.

The file comprises letters, 1988-1991, addressed to Eirene White, on a wide range of subjects, interspersed in a few cases with drafts or copies of replies from her. The file includes letters from W. Emrys Evans (2), 1988-1989, and W. Emrys Pride, 1988.

The file comprises letters addressed to John White from a wide range of friends, acquaintances, professional colleagues and relatives, dealing with all kinds of subjects and themes. Many relate to his work as a publisher.

A file of miscellaneous letters addressed to Dr Thomas Jones, together with a few drafts of letters written by him. The file includes letters from David Astor, 1933, Stanley Baldwin, 1945, Huw T. Edwards, 1949 and 1951, and Dora Herbert Jones, 1932.

The file comprises mainly congratulatory letters and messages to Eirene White on the receipt of a life peerage.

The file comprises lists of parts of the Eirene White Papers drafted at various times, together with a few rough drafts of the beginning of an autobiography or memoirs.