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This file consists of drafts of a speech made by Menna Gallie on her experiences of leaving for New York and on living in New York, [c.1963x1990]. Two of the copies are incomplete.

This file consists of two draft copies (one with pages missing) of a drama under the title 'A Trip to Spain' and a handwritten extract of the play, [1940x1990].

This file consists of drafts of the first four chapters of the translation by Menna Gallie of Caradog Pritchard's novel Afal Drwg Adda, [c.1973], one of which is handwritten, together with an introduction to the novel.

This file consists of two draft copies of a play under the title Adelina Richards, and a copy of the play in novel form, [1940x1990].

This file consists mainly of speeches made by Menna Gallie on how she became a writer and how she used her experiences as material for her works, [1961]-[1980]. There is also a speech on the role of medicine and doctors in literature, and one on the subject of being a female writer.

This file consists of drafts of speeches on life in Cambridge, [c.1979]-[c.1982]. One of the copies includes brief details of life in Keele, Northern Ireland and America before they moved to Cambridge.

This file consists of drafts of a speech about her experiences as a labour supporter and canvasser during the 1970 election, [c.1970x1990].

This file consists of a copy of a delegate's report on an annual conference held in Brighton, 1969, written and read by Menna Gallie. The conference was possibly a Labour Party conference.

This file consists of family letters, [c.1940]-[1994], sent to and from Menna Gallie and Bryce Gallie, including a great number of letters written by Menna Gallie to Bryce Gallie during the Second World War; letters from others to Bryce Gallie and two letters from Bryce Gallie to Menna Gallie, again during the War; letters from members of the family and friends containing personal news; telegrams sending congratulations to Menna Gallie, possibly on the birth of her second child; and sympathy letters to Bryce Gallie following the death of Menna Gallie; together with a copy of a memorial speech to Menna Gallie by Bryce Gallie under the title 'Celebration', with two poems.

This file consists of three drafts of the translation of Caradog Prichard's novel Un Nos Ola Leuad entitled Full Moon (London 1973), [c.1973]. One copy is in a cardboard cover, the other two are incomplete, one of which is out of order. There is also a handwritten page which is a draft of the translation of the ending of the novel.

This file consists of a copy of a speech made on St. David's Day on Lady Charlotte Guest, [c.1985].

This file consists of letters written by various authors discussing matters relating to Menna Gallie's work as a writer, [1959]-[1990]; the authors include, John Boyd, Frank O'Connor, Gwyn Jones, Dyfnallt Morgan, Mattie [Prichard], Meic Stephens and Gwyn Thomas. There are also two draft letters from Menna Gallie, one regarding corrections to her translation of Un Nos Ola Leuad, the other relating to the publishing of an article by her.

This file consists of various drafts of speeches made by Menna Gallie of her experiences of living in Northern Ireland, [1958]-[c.1970].

This file consists of drafts of speeches made by Menna Gallie of her memories of various aspects of her childhood in Ystradgynlais and Creunant, [1940 x c.1980]. There are also drafts of speeches about Dyfed, the Gower and Welsh names.

This file consists of various notes which are presumably ideas, plans and information for pieces of creative work, [1940x1990], including a list of cures for various ailments that may have been used for the play Adelina Richards (L2/1); a description of her experiences on the way to Yugoslavia; and a copy of a poem under the title '2nd Poem'.

This file consists of miscellaneous papers [1935]-[c.1990] comprising programmes of events and plays, exam certificates; letters; booklets, etc.

This file consists of drafts and extracts of various speeches, [1940x1990], on subjects such as racism, the policies of the Labour Party, the doctors of Myddfai and witches, literature and the left, her experiences of the places she visited abroad, what Wales means to different people, and her experiences in Northern Ireland.