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The file comprises drafts and copies of letters from Lady White, many of political interest, some relating to matters appertaining to the House of Lords. Others concern social functions and other events to which she was invited. There are several copies of letters which Lady White had written for publication in national newspapers, mainly The Times or The Independent. The file also includes several copies of the circular letters which she distributed to friends and acquaintances usually at Christmas. Among the recipients are Eric, Lord Ashby, 1991, James Callaghan, 1978, Dr Huw T. Edwards, 1946, Nicholas Edwards, Lord Crickhowell (2), 1982-1986, Lord Heycock, 1989, Sir Julian Hodge (2), 1983-1990, David Hunt, 1990, Lord Kenyon (2), 1980, Geraint Morgan MP, 1971, Fred, Lord Peart, 1978, George Thomas, 1969, Sir Cennydd Traherne, 1990, Dame Janet Vaughan, 1960, Peter Walker, 1989, David, Lord Gibson Watt, 1990, and Harold Wilson (6), 1958-1974.

The file comprises personal letters reflecting the wide range of Lady White's professional and leisure interests, many within Wales. Some relate to the activities of the Land Authority for Wales, of which she became chairman in 1976, the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and Coleg Harlech. The correspondents include Eric, Lord Ashby, 1977, HRH Charles, Prince of Wales, 1977, Lord Edmund-Davies, 1977, Sir Goronwy Daniel, 1976, Sir Idris Foster, 1977, Cledwyn Hughes, 1976, Lord Elwyn Jones, 1977, Professor David Marquand, 1977, Professor Lily Newton, 1977, Principal Robert Steel, 1977, Margaret Thatcher, 1976, Sir Ben Bowen Thomas, 1977, Dame Shirley Williams (2), 1976-1977, and Harold Wilson, 1976.