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Llungopïau o dorion papur newydd, 1986-1989, ar wahanol bynciau megis yr enwadau crefyddol, cyfieithu'r Beibl i'r Gymraeg, llyfrgelloedd a llyfrgellyddiaeth yn gyffredinol a hanesion a digwyddiadau am yr Amgueddfa a'r Llyfrgell Genedlaethol; ac wedi eu rhwymo yn saith cyfrol.

A typescript copy, [1962]-1979, of Saunders Lewis's Welsh play 'Excelsior', first published Swansea, 1980, with corrections in the author's hand (ff. 1-56); together with correspondence, 1980, in English and Welsh, of the publisher Christopher Davies, regarding its publication in view of the allegation, when broadcast in 1962, that it libelled the Rev. Llywelyn Williams, MP (ff. 57-81).
The typescript consists of pages from the original script, [1962], transmitted on BBC TV on St David's Day 1962 (ff. 5-16, 20-21, 42-51), interspersed with revised sections, [1979], for an abortive stage version (ff. 17-19, 22-41, 52-56), and the new Preface for the published volume, April 1980 (ff. 2-4). The correspondence consists of nineteen letters, April-October 1980, including copies and drafts, mostly between Saunders Lewis, Christopher Davies, Sir Alun Talfan Davies and Glyndwr Williams, brother of Llywelyn Williams. A cutting of Clive Betts' article, 'Saunders Lewis publishes play BBC abandoned' (Western Mail, 1 December 1980, p. 9), is on f. 82. The 1962 and 1980 versions of the play both appear in Dramâu Saunders Lewis: Y Casgliad Cyflawn, Cyfrol 2, ed. by Ioan M. Williams (Cardiff, 2000), pp. 273-414.

Miscellaneous papers in Welsh and English, 1822-[c.1950], mainly of Merthyr Tudful interest, accumulated by Elias Thomas, comprising poems and essays by his great-grandfather Rowland Thomas ('Idris Ddu'), his grandfather, William R. Thomas, and others, including an essay on the origin of the Cyfarthfa Ironworks by Rowland Thomas, with a translation of the same by Thomas Stephens (1821-75) of Merthyr; draft letters, articles and notes by Thomas Stephens; printed rules, 1846, of 'Cymdeithas Cadarn Graig y Cymry', Merthyr; and miscellaneous notes and press cuttings.

Mae'r grŵp hwn yn cynnwys ychydig iawn o enghreifftiau o dorion papur newydd, 1983-1985, a datganiadau i'r wasg, 1974-1979, a gasglwyd ac a yrrwyd gan swyddogion yr Academi. -- This group consists of very few examples of newspaper cuttings, 1983-1985, and press releases, 1974-1979, which were collected and sent by Academi officials.

The file comprises various circulars and press cuttings, December 1988-March 1989, relating to the by-election campaign.

The file consists of press cuttings, February-May 1989, relating to the death of Sir Raymond Gower, the selection of John Smith as the Labour candidate, and the ensuing by-election campaign.

The file consists of press cuttings, originals and photocopies, April 1991, describing the by-election campaign and its outcome.

The file contains press cuttings, April-May 1991, describing the Labour campaign in the by-election, press releases issued by the Labour camp and Labour Party election literature.

The series comprises whole issues, individual pages, scrap books and loose cuttings of newspapers and magazines, 1816-1993, covering the biology of breeding, breed types, care, welfare, training, dog-loving celebrities, showing, clubs, animal photography, dogs and the law, working dogs, terriers, spaniels, anecdotes and a few, non-canine topics.

The file consists of miscellaneous papers concerning the Alliance campaign in Wales during 1984. They include numerous press cuttings, press releases, resolutions passed and details of constituency allocations between the two parties in the Alliance.

The series consists of press cuttings, 1912-1955, many relating to Thomas Jones or consisting of press articles and reviews written by Thomas Jones. Some refer to national and political events. There are also a number of obituaries and press tributes. Some of the later cuttings refer to the political career of Eirene White. There is one folder of press cuttings of reviews of Thomas Jones, Lloyd George (London, 1951).

The file comprises newspaper cuttings of 'A Country Diary' articles from The Guardian, 1957-1991, pasted onto index cards. The articles each have a descriptive title, which would seem to indicate that they were intended for the book A Welsh Country Diary, which was published in 1993.

The file consists of articles from American newspapers, covering all aspects of Thoreau's life and activities of the Thoreau Society, some of the more notable topics being the opening of a Thoreau Lyceum, Condry's address to the Society in July 1981, a reprint of a newspaper article which he wrote about Walden and Concord, August 1981, his meeting with Lillian Lund Files, the bluebird expert, the controversial contribution of Don Henley to the Walden Woods Project, the preservation of Thoreau's birthplace, and the death of Walter Harding, founder of the Society.

The file comprises photocopies of press cuttings, relating to both the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, 1875-1912, and the City of Manchester Art Gallery, 1867-1910.

A collection of papers, 1945-[1950], accumulated by Dyfnallt in relation to the campaign on behalf of Breton nationalists, including papers, March-[?June] 1947, concerning the visit of a delegation from the National Eisteddfod Council, Dyfnallt among them, to Brittany and Paris in April 1947 (ff. 82-121), and including a copy of the first draft of the delegation's report (ff. 107-121).
Also included are manuscript and typescript drafts of various articles on the situation in Brittany (ff. 1, 4-5, 17, 23-30, 32-33, 35-44, 52-54), some in the hand of Paul Quentel (ff. 1, 4-5, 23-30); copies of 'Breton National News Service' newsletters for January and February 1947 (ff. 18-22); a copy of a draft statute for Brittany by the Parti National Breton, dated 10 February 1946 (ff. 8-14); typescript articles on Protestantism in Brittany (ff. 68-72) and the Irish harp (ff. 73-81); and newspaper cuttings, [June 1945]-[May 1947], mostly from various French language newspapers and Y Faner (ff. 122-142), including several articles by Dyfnallt (ff. 124-128, 130, 132, 135).

Manuscripts of Berta Ruck, [c. 1890]-[1974x1978], including notebooks, 1906-1946; manuscripts and typescripts of literary and autobiographical works, 1955-[1974x1978]; letters, [c. 1890]-1971; poetry, [1920s]-[1930s]; and sketches, [1900x1920].
The notebooks typically contain notes and ideas for fiction, drawings and sketches, pasted in letters and ephemera, and journal entries. These detail her home life and travels and give news of her sons Arthur and Bill Oliver, husband Oliver Onions and other family and friends.

The file comprises press cuttings, December 1988-March 1989, from national and local newspapers.

The file comprises press cuttings, April-May 1991, describing the by-election campaign.

The series comprises articles by, or concerning, HFJ, 1889-1962, relating to his work as a lecturer for a Workers' Education class on Welsh literature and history, Yr Aelwyd', and also concerning cultural and political topics, biographies and obituaries, customs folklore and gypsies,A Cymric Causerie' and eisteddfodau.

The series comprises scrapbooks, press cuttings, programmes and other material, [c. 1950]-1998, relating to Welsh actors, musicians and authors, accumulated by Dr Terence Rees.