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This file consists of drafts and extracts of various speeches, [1940x1990], on subjects such as racism, the policies of the Labour Party, the doctors of Myddfai and witches, literature and the left, her experiences of the places she visited abroad, what Wales means to different people, and her experiences in Northern Ireland.

Speech notes, August/September 1998, relating to New Labour in the wake of the Labour Party's 1997 general election victory.

Miscellaneous papers of David Lloyd George, [c. 1911]-[?1913], including notes in his hand for a speech on women's suffrage (ff. 1-5), an annotated typescript list, 1911, of Liberal and Labour members of parliament, showing their degree of support for proposed legislation relating to women's suffrage (ff. 6-12), memoranda written by David Lloyd George at Beachborough Park, Shorncliffe, in 1911, relating to the National Insurance Bill, with draft letters to Treasury civil servants, R. G. Hawtrey and W. J. Braithwaite (ff. 13-52), and typescript notes for a speech by David Lloyd George heralding the arrival of the National Eisteddfod at Abergavenny in 1913 (ff. 97-103).

Political papers relating to the Labour Party, the European Economic Community, later the European Union, Welsh affairs, international development, war and peace, agriculture, democracy, devolution and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.

The papers, 1960-2003, reflect Councillor Ray Davies's life and the political campaigns and activities in which he was involved. Many are cuttings from local and national newspapers and other printed items. Some of the material reflects his campaigns in various elections, others the movements which he supported and in which he participated. A large number relate to the campaign against the community charge in the 1980s and 1990s. A few stem from his personal and family life.

Three lots of Councillor Ray Davies'r papers were received, 2006-2008. These remain uncatalogued.

Records of the South Glamorgan Labour Party, 1983-1995, comprising administrative papers, 1988-1995, including correspondence, minutes, agenda, details of conferences, newsletters and reports; treasurer's papers, 1993-1995; correspondence, 1992-1995, with the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff Constituency Labour Parties; letters, circulars and details of meetings and events; and miscellaneous correspondence; papers relating to elections in South Glamorgan, 1983-1993; and miscellaneous papers, 1991-1995.

General personal and political correspondence, 1936-1997, including letters from the Royal Family, MPs and Government Ministers, such as James Callaghan, Margaret Thatcher and John Major; subject files including the Labour Party, 1951-1979, the National Union of Teachers, 1963-1971, Secretary of State for Wales, 1968-1969, Devolution in Wales, 1970-1973, the Christian Heritage, 1977-1985, Aberfan Disaster Fund Bill, 1978-1979, Cardiff West Constituency Labour Party, 1981-1982, the National Children's Homes, 1981-1993, British housing, 1984-1985, GT's memoirs, 1983-1985, the College of Preceptors, 1982-1987, the House of Lords, 1985-1987, St George's House, Windsor Castle, 1985-1987, education, 1986-1987, European Union, 1990-1997, the Welsh Assembly, 1996-1997, the WDA, 1991-1992, and various medical and charitable foundations, 1982-1997; miscellaneous political and personal papers, 1927-1997, including material concerning the Cardiff City Labour Group; 1927-1958; religious interests, 1960's-1990's; Speaker's engagements and official papers, 1976-1983; general publications, 1950-1987, including The Gospel Witness, 1955-1983; Parliamentary publications, 1961-1986, The House Magazine, 1980-1991; personal papers, [c. 1940s]-[1990s]; political papers, accumulated as MP for Cardiff West, Government Minister and Member of the House of Lords, 1955-1997; and letters, 1983-1997, from Sir Julian Hodge, relating to European union and devolution.

The file comprises letters relating to Eirene White's decision to withdraw from standing for election to the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party and reaction to it. The file includes a letter from R. H. Tawney, 1953.