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Private letters, 1953[?]-86, concerning dialect, local characters and places, discussions of the book, letters of thanks for copies received. Correspondents include: Fred Urquhart, 1956 (460/6); Aneirin Talfan Davies at the BBC, 1957 (460/18).

A letter, 1986 (postmark 13 May 1986), from Diana ('Didy') Asquith, Overbury, [Worcestershire], to Sara John, London, concerning her recollections of Sara's father Edwin John. The letter discusses Edwin's boxing career and his exploitation by his manager.

A facsimile copy, [1965x1985], of a letter, 15 July 1937, from Dylan Thomas, Mousehole, Cornwall, to Vernon Watkins, announcing his marriage to Caitlin Macnamara and apologising for altering a poem by Watkins prior to publication.
The original letter is now BL Add MS 52612, f. 5. It was first published in Dylan Thomas, Letters to Vernon Watkins, ed. by Vernon Watkins (London, 1957), pp. 27-28; see also The Collected Letters of Dylan Thomas: New Edition, ed. by Paul Ferris (London, 2000), p. 294.

Part of the proof of Let Dogs Delight [?c. 1975]; an article by George Ewart Evans on his impressions of the old and new offices of Faber and Faber; typescript reader's report on The Land Remembers by Gwyn Williams; notes on textual changes to The Dying Gaul; typed and printed articles on dialect, a book fair and a libel case involving Faber and Faber; printed leaflet for the funeral service of Morley Kennerley, March 1985.

Notes for lectures and conferences presented between 1969 and 1980, covering the topics of oral history and techniques for recording it, folk-life and lore, the South Wales miners, horse brasses, George Ewart Evans's own life as a writer; and a printed programme for a family history course, 1984.

Extracts from reference works in connection with village communities, philosophy and horses; letter and article on shepherds from Country Life, Christmas 1974; press cutting, 1984, and a draft letter by George Ewart Evans relating to financial cuts in the Institute of Dialect and Folk Life Studies at Leeds University.

General correspondence, 1983-4, relating to the Race family of Suffolk and their involvement with horses, research on harvest barrels, and a tape recording.

Miscellaneous notes on dialect, curiosity of villagers and village anecdotes; schedule of visits in 1984; list of influential figures and their works in the field of dialect studies; dates of marriages of the author's children; and a printed newsletter, 1977.

Correspondence, 1965-82, relating to a wide variety of topics: thanks for tape recordings; BBC radio and television features; appreciation of the Suffolk books; dialect, folk life, relevant articles and reference works; invitation to become president of the anthropology section of the British Association, 1969, (467/6); interest in the preparation of material for The Leaping Hare; publication of Peate's own works on folk life, The Welsh House, George Ewart Evans's reader's report on this book, and Welsh Clock and Watch Makers; Peate's career, including his work at the Welsh Folk Museum, St Fagans, his honorary DLitt from the University of Wales, Swansea, 1970, his retirement and presentation of a painting by Kyffin Williams, 1971, his work as a lecturer after retirement; recording oral history; recommendations to the University of Wales to bestow an honorary degree on George Ewart Evans, 1971 (467/11 and 467/15); possibility of Evans returning to live in Wales, 1971-2; effects of the miners' strike, 1972; Welsh grammar; possibility of publishing letters by John Cowper Powys, 1972-4; linguistics; reviews; conferences, visits and meetings; Welsh Arts Council Awards, 1973, 1975-6, and the Cymmrodorion medal, 1978; Peate's view on the establishment of a Welsh Language Council, 1973; mutual acquaintances and friends; Peate's autobiographical details, especially his attitude to the oral tradition, dialect and folk life, 1973 (467/57); deaths of his brother and son, 1974, 1980, and of George Ewart Evans's mother, 1975 (467/95); praise and correction of George Ewart Evans's letters written in Welsh, 1975-6; personal life, including eyesight problems, 1977-9, and an interest in gardening; George Ewart Evans's honorary doctorate from the University of Essex, 1982 (467/158).

Typescripts of two speeches given at the author's admittance to his honorary doctorates at the universities of Keele and Essex, 1982.

An issue of Y Faner, 1979, containing an article by Peate; loose press article on Peate, 1981, and his obituary, 1982.

Correspondence, 1972-82, mainly from Faber and Faber, concerning the publication of Acky; some items from the BBC and private individuals, including Sir Bernard Miles, 1973 (442/26).

Autograph letter, 24 February 1981, from Kyffin Williams, Pwllfanogl, Llanfairpwll, to 'John', requesting his advice on how to acquire and prime new canvasses now that John has retired. The recipient may be John Reynolds of Highgate, supplier of materials to the artist.

Early notes on Wales (undated) including autobiographical details and references to attitudes of the Welsh regarding nationalism; press cuttings on pit ponies and a review of a work on Welsh nationalism (1981); and an information leaflet from the South Wales Miners' Library.

Press cuttings, 1958-81, relating to the Freemen of Llantrisant and Llantrisant Town Trust, George Ewart Evans's pensioners' classes in Ipswich, Henry Morris's ideas on education, local grazing rights, letter from George Ewart Evans on oral archives. For further personal memorabilia see nos. 490-503 below.

Correspondence, 1956-81, from the BBC, Radio Times and the British Institute of Recorded Sound, relating to recording and articles on oral history; letters and a press cutting, 1972, on the sacking of Charles Parker, producer of 'Radio Ballads'; a proposal to honour George Ewart Evans with a volume of essays, and a copy of his refusal.

Postcard, dated 1 May 1981, from Leopold Kohr, Salzburg, to Drs Ann and Glyn Rhys, Ystrad Meurig, Dyfed, concerning their invitation to a ceremony later that month to award Kohr with the 'Golden Ring' of the province of Salzburg.
Glyn Rhys refers to the award in his autobiography Were Those the Days? (Llandysul, 2003), pp. 178-179.