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Personal correspondence, 2017, discussing mainly social and literary matters, including letters from Henry John Ferns (1); Vibeke Fenger-Petersen (1); Peter Lord (1); Calvin Forbes (7); Ian McDonald (2); Bruce Clunies Ross (2); John Holmes (1); and Nicholas Murray (1).

Personal correspondence, 2016 January-June, consisting of a card and letters, discussing mainly literary, social, and political matters, including correspondence from John Barnie (1); Peter Lord (8); Bruce Clunies Ross (16); Ian McDonald (12); Nicholas Murray (3); Mike Parker (3); John Pickles (1); Henry John Ferns (7); Ellena Smith (4); Margaret Lloyd (2); John Holmes (1); Peter Finch (3); Ceri Wyn Jones (1); Owain Wilkins (1); Gwen Davies (1); Beccy Finlayson (1); Jüri Talvet (1); Barry Butson (1); Chris Simpson (1); and Clare Morgan (1) . The file also contains three book reviews by John Barnie, for Jonathan Hicks' 'The Welsh at Mametz Wood', Sam Adams' 'Where the Stream Ran Red', and Daniel G. Williams' 'Wales Unchained'.

Personal correspondence, 2016 July-December, consisting of letters and cards, discussing mainly political, social, and literary matters, including correspondence from Ian McDonald (26); Emily Trahair (3); John Holmes (7); Margaret Lloyd (4); Romola Parish (1); Rhys Llwyd (1); Peter Lord (15); Miranda Barnes (1); Bruce Clunies Ross (16); Owain Wilkins (1) John Bollard (1); Christopher Hodges (1); Henry John Ferns (8); Damian Walford Davies (3); Nicholas Murray (1); Amanda Peters (1); Vibeke Fenger-Petersen (1); Jason Walford Davies (1); Geoff & Alan Barnie (1); Ellena Smith (2); Calvin Forbes (14); David Lloyd (5); Richard Poole (4); Barry Butson (1); Talfan Barnie (1); Steven Matthews (1); Peter Finch (2); Matthew Jarvis (1); Niall Munro (1); Jüri Talvet (1); Samantha Wynne Rhydderch (1); Pamela Stewart (as Jody Cothey) (1); and Anders Bune (1). The file also contains a wedding invitation; and two book reviews (possibly written by John Barnie) for Lynda Pritchard Newcombe's 'Speak Welsh Outside Class', and Aled Rhys Hughes' 'Mametz'.

Contracts and royalty statements, 2001-2016, relating to John Barnie's published works, including those related to the commission and publication of a work titled 'A Stranger in the Mirror' (published as 'Footfalls in the Silence: A memoir', 2014); 'Tales of the Shopocracy' (2009); 'A Year of Flowers' (2011); 'The Roaring Boys' (2012); 'Trouble in Heaven' (2007); and 'Ice' (2001). The file also contains an agreement relating to John Barnie's position as Oxford Museum of Natural History Poet in Residence (2016).

Printed material relating to UK poetry festivals and poetry readings attended by John Barnie, 1996-2016, including the Wales in London festival (1996); St Davids Day Poetry Festival, Harlech (1997); Aberystwyth International Poetry Festival (1998); University of Birmingham Centre of West African Studies poetry reading (1999); ‘R.S. Thomas: A Celebration’ poetry reading (2001); the book launch for John Barnie's work 'Ice' (2001); the Cross Fertilisations conference (2004); the Darwin Festival, Cambridge (2009); Wenlock Poetry Festival (2010); Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains (2010); and Oxford Poets in Residence (2016). The file also contains notes in the hand of John Barnie ([c.2000] x [c.2010]); an ink sketch of John Barnie, artist unknown (2009); programme notes for a performance entitled 'Witch' (2012); and four photographs, of John Barnie, Gillian Clarke, Robert Minhinnick, Geoffrey Hill, Jason Walford Davies and Roy Birch, Aberystwyth (2000).

Personal correspondence, 2015 January-June, consisting of letters and cards, discussing mainly literary, political, and social matters, including correspondence from Ian McDonald (5); Emily Trahair (1); Bruce Clunies Ross (19); John Pickles (1); Anders Bune (3); Zoë Skoulding (1); Calvin Forbes (2); Nicholas Murray (10); Ned Thomas (1); Mike Parker (2); Peter Lord (2); Jen Wilson (1); Barry Butson (1); Jeff Titon (3); Jüri Talvet (2); Alan Barnie (3); Harriet Richards (2); Mike Wilson (1); Diane Bailey (1); Roynon Collings (1); Siân Melangell Dafydd (1); Helle Michelsen (1); Matthew Jarvis (1); and Manon Wynn Davies (1). The file also contains an order of service for the funeral of William Powell James; and a book report by John Barnie for 'Robert Graves, Wales & the White Goddess' by John Sharkey.

Personal correspondence, 2015 July-December, consisting of letters and postcards, discussing mainly social, domestic, and literary matters, including correspondence from Bruce Clunies Ross (18); Alan Barnie (1); Manon Wynn Davies (1); Calvin Forbes (3); Martin Leer (1); Knud Rasmussen (1); Ian McDonald (12); Alan Barnie (2); Barry Butson (5); Peter Lord (2); Richard Poole (3); Nicholas Murray (3); Margaret Lloyd (1); Raymond Williams (1); Ian Gregson (2); Mike Parker (1); and Anders Bune (1). The file also contains two book reports, for Diarmuid Johnson's 'Pen and Plough' and Simon Brook's proposed translation of 'Pam Na Fu Cymru'; book reviews for Jasmine Donahaye's 'The Greatest Need' and Horatio Clare's 'Down to the Sea in Ships'; and copies of articles featured in Poetry Wales from 1984-1985.

The file contains promotional and performance material, 1999-2015, relating to other music and poetry groups of which John Barnie was a member, including the groups Sportin' Life, T-Model Ford, and Hollow Log. The file also includes a licence agreement for Sportin' Life (2001); four photographs ([2000]x[?2006]) of various group members, including John Barnie; and a letter from the Poetry in Presteigne Festival regarding a performance by Hollow Log (2015).

Personal correspondence, 2014 January-June, consisting of a card and letters, discussing mainly academic, literary, and social matters, including correspondence from John Barnie (1); Bruce Clunies Ross (14); Damian Walford Davies (1); Richard Poole (5); Ralph Maud (1); Peter Lord (4); Talfan Barnie (1); Carol Jenkins (1); Nicholas Murray (1); Ian McDonald (3); Stewart Brown (1); Gail Ashton (1); Cilla Huggins (1); Zoë Skoulding (1); Menna Elfyn (5); Twm Morys (1); David Lloyd (3); Ned Thomas (1); Robert Minhinnick (2); Mike Parker (2); Margot Morgan (2); Stevie Davies (1); Mick Felton (1); Gabrielle Carey (1); Barry Butson (1); Margaret Lloyd (1); and Tony Brown (1). The file also contains an order of service for the funeral of Nigel Jenkins; and a pamphlet for the memorial service of Dorothy Gwenlan.

Personal correspondence, 2014 July-December, consisting of letters and cards, discussing mainly literary and social matters, including correspondence from Alan Barnie (5); Peter Lord (5); Anders Bune (2); Jüri Talvet (2); Richard Poole (4); Vernon Wycherley (2); Nigel Jarrett (1); Bruce Clunies Ross (18); Ozi Rhys Osmond (1); Elisabeth Simpson (1); David Lloyd (4); Samantha Wynn Rhydderch (1); Matthew Jarvis (1); Vibeke Fenger Pedersen (2); Calvin Forbes (1); Ian McDonald (6), two with copies of poems; Jason Walford Davies (1); Knud Rasmussen (2); Knud Sørensen (1); Robert Minhinnick (1); John Holmes (2); Mike Parker (1); John Harris (1); Ned Thomas (1); Barry Butson (1); John Pickles (1); Stewart Brown (1); and Roynon Collings (1). The file also contains an order of service for the funeral of Eric Camm; and questions intended for the launch of John Barnie's book 'Footfalls in the Silence: a memoir'.

Personal correspondence, 2013, consisting of letters and cards, discussing mainly literary and social matters, including correspondence from John Barnie (1); Bruce Clunies Ross (34); Ian McDonald (2); David Lloyd (5); Robert Minhinnick (1); Peter Lord (4); Nigel Jenkins (9); Nicholas Murray (2); Jüri Talvet (4); Margaret Lloyd (2); Cilla Huggins (1); Martin Leer (5); Damian Walford Davies (1); John Harris (4); Anders Bune (1); Mike Parker (1); Knud Sørensen (2); Ceri Wyn Jones (1); Gwydion & Kunjana Thomas (2); Anna Marie Degn Nielsen (2); Roynon Collings (1); Stewart Brown (1); Mike Jenkins (1); Alan Barnie (1); Menna Elfyn (1); Stevie Davies (1); Helle Michelsen (1): Talfan Barnie (1); Geoff & Alan Barnie (1); and Calvin Forbes (1). The file also contains an order of service for the funeral of Gertrude Clancy.

Personal correspondence, 2012 July-December, consisting of letters and cards, discussing mainly literary and social matters, including correspondence from John Barnie (1); Bruce Clunies Ross (17); Alan Barnie (2); Ian McDonald (8); David Lloyd (3); Robert Minhinnick (9); Peter Lord (3); Richard Poole (2); Nigel Jenkins (5); Jüri Talvet (3); Barry Butson (2); Sioned Pugh Rowlands (1); Jason Walford Davies (1); Ned Thomas (1); John Pickles (1); Roynon Collings (4); Anders Bune (2); Morten Søkilde (1); Jay Millar (1); Damian Walford Davies (1); Margaret Lloyd (2); John Harris (1); Anne Cluysenaar (1); Matthew Jarvis (4); Ozi Rhys Osmond (1); and Richard Douglas Pennant (1). The file also contains an order of service for the funeral of William Powell.

Contains book reports and reviews relating to John Barnie’s published works, 1975-[?2012], including 'War in Medieval English Society' (1974); 'Lightning Country' (1987); 'The City' (1993); 'Heroes' (1996); 'The Roaring Boys' ([?2012]); and 'At The Salt Hotel' (2003). The file also includes various press cuttings and promotional material, 1974-2008, relating to John Barnie’s published works and Planet magazine.

Personal correspondence, 2012 January-June, consisting of a card and letters, discussing literary, political, domestic and social matters, including correspondence from David Meredith (3); Alan Barnie (2); Roynon Collings (7); Bruce Clunies Ross (17); Matthew Jarvis (2); Robert Minhinnick (2); Richard Poole (4); Peter Lord (5); Mario Susko (2); Ian McDonald (2); Anders Bune (1); Damian Walford Davies (3); Jüri Talvet (3); Kristian Jensen (1); Nicholas Murray (1); Richard Houdmont (1); Mike Parker (1) ; and Barry Butson (1). The file also includes an order of service for the funeral of Enid Jones; and a pamphlet of poems for a family wedding anniversary celebration.

Correspondence, 2001-2011, regarding the publication, commission, and use of literary works by John Barnie, including letters from John Barnie (9); Ceri Anwen James (1); Robert Minhinnick (3); Anne Cluysenaar (3); William Greenaway (1); Llion Pryderi Roberts (1); Dabi István (1); John Pickles (1); Gladys Mary Coles (2); Damian Walford Davies (1); Dewi Roberts (1); Mick Felton (1); Will Atkins (1); Ceinwen Jones (1); Amy Wack (9); Ceri Wyn Jones (11); Paul Sutton (2); John Rowlands (1); Natalie Salmon (1); Chris McCabe (3); Mairwen Prys Jones (3); Nicholas Murray (3); Anders Bune (1); Peter Finch (3); Gwennan Evans (1); Bethan Mair (1); Chiara de Luca (3); Giorgia Sensi (1); Pît Dafis (1); Ceri Wyn Jones (7); and Tony Stringfellow (1).

Personal correspondence, 2011 January-June, consisting of letters and cards, discussing mainly social and literary matters, including correspondence from Bruce Clunies Ross (17); Nigel Jenkins (5); Barry Butson (3); Knud Sørensen (2); Ian McDonald (1); Matthew Jarvis (2); Gerda Cook Bodegom, Kristin Cook Gailloud, & Edward Cook (2); Robert Minhinnick (3); Alan Barnie (1); Richard Poole (2); Jüri Talvet (6); Peter Lord (3); Lauri Pilter (1); Ralph Maud (1); Martin Leer (2); and Jason Walford Davies (2).

Personal correspondence, 2011 July-December, discussing mainly literary, social, and political matters, including letters from Pamela Stewart (as Jody Cothey) (1); Heather Phillips (1); Bruce Clunies Ross(16); Robert Minhinnick (3); Matthew Jarvis (2); David Lloyd (3); Nigel Jenkins (12); Anders Bune (2); Barry Butson (6); Ian McDonald (5); Emily Trahair (3); Jüri Talvet (6); Peter Lord (3); Colin Simpson (1); Jasmine Donahaye (1); Bill Welstead (1); Clare Morgan (1); Margaret Lloyd (1); and Huw Parri-Morgan (1). The file also contains copies of five book reports written by John Barnie (for Pete Marshall's 'Agog'; Anne Cluysenaar's 'Migrations'; Steve Griffiths' 'Surfacing'; Dewi Roberts' 'When Seasons Change'; and Cynan Jones' 'Everything I Found on the Beach'); and copies of a series of articles, 'Encounters with Genius', by Ian McDonald.

Photographic colour print of White Castle, Monmouthshire, [2000]x[2010], originally included with correspondence; sender unknown.

Printed material and correspondence, [?2000]-2010, relating to the music and poetry group The Salubrious Rhythm Company, the members of which were John Barnie, Jen Wilson, and Nigel Jenkins. The file consists of correspondence (2001), including letters from Nigel Jenkins (5) and John Barnie (3); performance material; leaflets; posters; a press cutting; and event programmes. The file also contains six black and white photographs of group members ([?2000]x[2005]); and a number of photographic prints (2001).

Personal correspondence, 2010, consisting of letters and cards, discussing social, literary, domestic, and academic matters, including correspondence from John Barnie (2); Jüri Talvet (10); Bruce Clunies Ross (46); Mairwen Prys Jones (1); Chiara de Luca (2); Lauri Pilter (3); Robert Minhinnick (24); Nicholas Murray (1); Matthew Jarvis (2); Joseph & Gertrude Clancy (1); Martin Leer (3); Jasmine Donahaye (1); Anders Bune (3); Robert Cook (6); Roynon Collings (2); Richard Poole (7); Tim Bowling (3); Rachael Rogers (2); Knud Sørensen (3); John Holmes (5); Sioned Pugh Rowlands (1); Meic Stephens (1); Barry Butson (3); Nigel Jenkins (10); David Lloyd (2); Jason Walford Davies (1); Ian McDonald (2); Margaret Lloyd (1); Clare Morgan (1); Calvin Forbes (1); Guido van Rijn (1); Peter Lord (3); Ralph Maud (2); Alan Barnie (1), Helle Michelsen (1); Talfan Barnie (3); Ceri Wyn Jones (1); Ned Thomas (1); and Geoff & Alan Barnie (1). The file also includes a copy of an obituary for Iwan Llwyd written by Twm Morys, which was included in 'Planet' magazine no.199 (Summer 2010).