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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 letters reflecting the wide range of functions and events which Lady White attended and the large number of committees and public bodies with which she was associated. There are particularly interesting and revealing letters relating to the problems which faced the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology, University College, Cardiff, and Coleg Harlech. Several of the correspondents write appreciatively in response to a documentary programme entitled The Baroness broadcast on BBC2 television during June 1988. The correspondents include Eric, Lord Ashby, 1988, James Callaghan, 1988, Gwilym, Lord Prys-Davies, 1988, Cledwyn Hughes, Lord Cledwyn of Penrhos, 1988, Barry Jones MP, 1988, Principal Robert Steel, 1988, and David, Lord Gibson Watt, 1988.

The file comprises letters mainly concerning Lady White's political activities, notably her retirement as Labour MP for Flintshire East and her elevation to a life peerage as Baroness White of Rhymney by Harold Wilson. Many relate to various social events and public and political functions. The correspondents include James Callaghan, 1971, HRH Charles, Prince of Wales, 1973, Sir Goronwy Daniel, 1973, Dr Ben G. Jones (2), 1970-1972, Professor Lily Newton (2), 1970-1973, Emrys Pride, 1971, Peter Thomas MP (Lord Thomas of Gwydir), 1973, David Gibson Watt, 1973, J. Haulfryn Williams, 1973, and Dame Shirley Williams (2), 1970-1973.