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The letters, 1910-1919, discuss the establishment and organisation of the Welsh National Memorial Association, set up in 1911, the National Health Insurance Commission Wales, the preparation and publication of The Welsh Outlook, the WEA, the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth (where a number of developments and appointments are discussed in some detail), the University of Wales, and the financial support of the Davies family of Llandinam for many initiatives in Wales.

Miscellaneous cards and tickets, 1889-1924 and undated, collected by J. H. Davies. They include calling cards, readers' tickets, invitations and admission cards, menus and toasts, and annual membership cards. They relate to events at, among other institutions, the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, the University of Wales, the Guild of Graduates of the University of Wales, the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion, the National Library of Wales, the National Eisteddfod and the Welsh Bibliographical Society.

Papers, correspondence and printed items, 1872-1926, relating to the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. They include copies of the college's early registers, 1872-1877, copies of the conveyance of the college and its hereditaments, 1875, copies of the deed of settlement of the college, and of the charter of incorporation and statutes, both dated 1892, papers concerning the administration of the college's restoration fund, the revised constitution of the college, and the old students' scholarship fund. Other matters include the charter of the federal University of Wales in 1893, the college's building fund, Alexandra Hall, the finance and general purposes committee, the estate of Sir John Williams, the proposed revision of the college's charter and statutes, and museum grants for Wales. The correspondents include Thomas Charles Edwards (3), 1885-1886, Lewis Morris, 1886, and Stuart Rendel, 1889.

The letters, 1895-1926, relate mainly to Sir Daniel's researches and writings. There are also several references to the University of Wales, the University College of South Wales, Cardiff, and the National Library of Wales.

The letters, 1897-1924, discuss the work of the Guild of Graduates of the University of Wales, especially its Literature Section, the publication of Gweithiau Morgan Llwyd o Wynedd, and the work of re-printing the Welsh classics by the Guild. There are also references to the internal politics of the University of Wales and the colleges at Aberystwyth and Bangor and to other appointments in which Sir John Edward Lloyd had an interest.

The letters, 1895-1925, discuss Welsh political life, the attempts to regenerate Mudiad Cymru Fydd, historical records relating to Flintshire, the foundation of the National Library of Wales, its location at Aberystwyth, and appeals for increased government funding and the passage of the copyright legislation, developments at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and the federal University of Wales, the possibility of establishing a Public Record Office for Wales, and the selection of Liberal candidates in Welsh constituencies for the 'Coupon' General Election of December 1918.

The letters, 1900-1926, refer mainly to their author's research work, editorial work and publications, including his reviews. There are also occasional references to his college and lecturing work at Bangor and to various social visits and events. There are occasional references to the administration of the college and the University of Wales, and to various university appointments.

Most of the letters, 1897-1925, are relatively short notes, arranging meetings, giving items of news and requesting pieces of information for the author's researches. There are many references to Welsh books and manuscripts, and occasional, passing references to contemporary national and political events. There is also some discussion of the development of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, the University of Wales, and the establishment and early growth of the National Library of Wales. There are several interesting references to the selection of the venue for the National Library and the eventual choice of Aberystwyth and to the appointment of the Library's officers. Sir John also occasionally refers to the early history of the National Museum, founded at Cardiff in the early twentieth century. During 1908 and 1909 there are letters referring to meetings with D. Lloyd George, then Chancellor of the Exchequer, and John Herbert Lewis, relating to attempts to wrest improved funding for the National Library from the Liberal government.