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Manuscripts of Rhys Davies, including autograph and typescript drafts of his novels and stories.

Papers, 1940-1956, of Louis F. Quinain, comprising letters, 1940-1956, to him from his friend Rhys Davies, together with drafts of Davies's novel Tomorrow to Fresh Woods (London, 1941).

Papers of Rhys Davies, 1930-1978, comprising correspondence and notes for his novel The Black Venus (1944).

The series comprises papers, 1956-1978, relating to the publication of Anna Kavan, Julia and the bazooka published posthumously in 1970, press cuttings of book reviews of her works and letters from her literary agent David Higham and others, including some from the Arts Council of Great Britain regarding awarding a bursary to her.

The series comprises a rough draft of a work of fiction, [1938]-[1968] by Anna Kavan entitled 'Some living or dreaming or s[i]tt[i]ng'.

The series, [c. 1948]-[1978], includes writings on D. H. Lawrence, drafts of Rhys Davies's autobiography, Print of a hare's foot (New York, 1969) and papers relating to his article 'God on the oven door'.

The series comprises papers, 1930-1978, mainly letters from publishers relating to matters such as contracts, television rights, royalties for broadcasts and plays.

The series comprises diaries, 1958, 1966-1969, 1975, 1978, containing few entries, mainly about his appointments and the price of theatre tickets.

The series comprises letters, [1956]-1978, from Gertrude, Gladys and Peggy, sisters of Rhys Davies, mainly from Gladys, discussing family and financial matters, together with a few letters written by Rhys Davies to Gladys and Gertie; and letters, 1955-1956, relating to their father's estate.

The file comprises letters, [1955]-1972, to Herman Schrijver from Rhys Davies which were returned to the sender by Charles Burkhart, USA, as requested. The envelope used in 1975 is included. Also included is a letter, 14 February 1972, from the sole executor of Herman Shrijver's will informing him of the cremation ceremony.

The series comprises letters mainly from fellow writers and friends containing personal news and information relating to their current projects and Rhys Davies's literary works.

The series comprises other letters and cards, [1932]-1979, received by Rhys Davies which include Christmas cards, letters relating to the estate of Redvers and Louise Taylor, letters from researchers, letters relating to the sale of his manuscripts, letters from admirers, letters relating to awards given to him and letters from Yr Academi Gymreig and Welsh Arts Council.

The series comprises draft copies, [?1954]-1979, of published novels by Rhys Davies.

The series comprises papers, 1938-1942, relating to Sea urchin; adventures of Jorgen Jorgensen published in [1940]; American and British periodicals, 1939-1966, containing mainly short stories and some articles by Rhys Davies, and miscellaneous writings, [1937]-[1946].

The series comprises papers, 1901-1979, relating to Rhys Davies's birth and death, papers, [1947]-[1977], concerning foreign holidays, press cuttings, [1950x1978] and articles relating to his friend Herman Schrijver, 1954-1964.

The series comprises drafts of plays by Rhys Davies, [1929]-[1978], in manuscript and typescript form, together with adaptations from novels and plays by him broadcast by the BBC.

The series comprises press cuttings, 1928-1979, mainly book reviews of the literary works of Rhys Davies, extracted from British and foreign newspapers.

The series comprises letters and a few postcards, [c. 1946]-[1972], to Louise and Redvers ('Red') Taylor, many written by Rhys Davies on holiday relating to cultural visits, together with a programme of an exhibition of the sculptures and paintings of Redvers Taylor by David Piper held at Kettle's Yard, Cambridge, February-March 1972.

The series comprises manuscript and typescript drafts, [1927x1978], of short stories by Rhys Davies, some bearing the sticker of his literary agent Curtis Brown Ltd.