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Pedigrees, transcripts and extracts from original and published sources, copies of monumental inscriptions, notes and relevant correspondence relating to the intermarried families of Gore, Gorges and Ormsby, 1794x[1904] and numerous peripheral families such as Bertie, earls of Lindsey, Willoughby of Eresby, (Watermarks 1814-1830), Gordon of Huntly, 1887-[c. 1906], Hyde of Castle Hyde, [1832x1855], Smyth of Long Ashton, [1822x1857], and miscellaneous other families, [1812x1864]. Several of the files contain material relating to the connections of the Gore family in Ireland. Much of the material appears to have been compiled in the nineteenth century by William and Mary Jane Ormsby-Gore, and the sources they used are cited in the majority of cases.

Miscellaneous personal papers of William George Arthur Ormsby-Gore, comprising invitation cards for celebratory dinners, 1904-1918, school and university papers belonging to him and his son, John, 1907, 1938, a celebratory statement of his election victory [c. 1910], a congratulatory address from the town of Oswestry, 1913, and official instructions and permits connected with his work overseas, 1918-1943.

Two large files and several other individual drafts, copies and published versions of speeches, broadcasts, essays and lectures given by William George Arthur Ormsby-Gore to various colonial and international organisations, scientific bodies, educational and cultural institutions, and conferences between 1925 and 1944. The subject matter reflects both his work in colonial administration and politics, and his personal interest in fine art, galleries and museums.

Notebooks containing very detailed descriptions as well as shorter notes and sketches of church architecture in Shrewsbury, Cheshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Northamptonshire, 1903; European religious paintings and church decoration, mainly Italian and Austrian, 1904; and architecture and art seen on a visit to in Spain, with further notes on Italian art and the contents of British galleries, 1927.

Travel diaries of Margaret Ethel Ormsby-Gore, third Lady Harlech, dated between 1914 and 1937, covering visits to France, Italy, Norway and Scotland, describing the landscape, architecture, culture, people, food and travelling conditions throughout. Her personal interests in plants, birds, animals and game fishing are evident.

Personal papers of George Ralph Charles Ormsby-Gore, comprising two diaries from his days at school and in the Coldstream Guards, 1873, 1883, and a small number of army certificates, 1874, 1878.

Journals and diaries of Emily Charlotte Seymour (married name Ormsby-Gore), dated between 1844 and 1890. The first seven volumes contain accounts of the family's voyages with her father, Admiral Sir George Francis Seymour, to Chile, Peru and the Falkland Islands, and overland journeys from Valparaiso to Santiago and elsewhere in Chile, 1844-1847, followed by visits to Juan Fernandes and Rio [de Janeiro] in 1848, describing throughout the travelling conditions, climate, landscape, animals, native inhabitants, immigrant settlers, entertainments and systems of government. The contents of some of the volumes are repeated. The later volume of 1890 is mostly concerned with family and domestic matters at Brogyntyn and in London; it also reflects Emily 's interests in music, high society, the Victorian court, parliamentary news, conservative politics and the Primrose League, and her involvement with the Oswestry and Ellesmere Cottage Hospital, Pantglas School and general parish affairs in Selatyn, Oswestry and Llanfihangel-y-Traethau. There is also a diary of her mother, Georgiana Mary Seymour, containing brief entries relating to family and friends, 1869-1870.

Papers relating to the career and interest of William Richard Ormsby-Gore, comprising army certificates, 1836-1854, official passes, 1837-1839, 1870-1875, MP 's papers, [c. 1852]-1859, and freemasonry papers, 1852-1894.

Diaries of William Richard Ormsby-Gore, comprising two early journals describing journeys through Greece and Turkey, 1837, Tyrol and the Rhine, and London to Corfu, 1839, and three later personal diaries, 1866, 1892-1893, recording family events including the death of his wife, Emily, in Jan. 1892; daily weather conditions; management of the Shropshire, Glyn, Tetworth and Irish estates; game shooting; debates in the House of Commons, mainly concerning reforms in Ireland; attendance as a magistrate and charity board member in Ireland; involvement in parish affairs, local events and institutions of Shropshire and North Wales, particularly the administration of Oswestry and Deuddwr schools; his political concerns and presidency of Oswestry Conservative Club; his presidency of agricultural societies in Oswestry and Merionethshire; connections with the freemasons of North Wales; sojourns in London, France and northern Italy; attendance at the House of Lords; his chairmanship of the London Joint Stock Bank and interest as a shareholder of the Oswestry Bank. Several entries from 1892-1893 refer to the Brogyntyn manuscripts and their interest to academic researchers. An additional diary of W.R. Orsmby Gore was purchased in March 2017, describing the voyage of his regiment, 13th Light Dragoons, to the Dardanelles during the Crimean War and life in the army camp, 1854.

Personal papers associated with the career and interests of William Ormsby-Gore, specifically political papers deriving from his membership of Parliament, 1822-1857, his presidency of the Genealogical Society, 1853, and a tribute by the London Stock Bank immediately following his death, 1860.

A small number of miscellaneous personal papers of the Owen and Ormsby-Gore families, comprising a theatre ticket, 1672; lists of gentry names, [pre-1678], [1767x1777]; minutes of club meetings, 1678-1681; army papers, 1702, 1805; personal journals, 1721, 1780; school and university papers, 1761-1764; books of personal heights and weights, 1816-1855, 1893-[1900]; a petition to an MP (Watermark 1860); and locks of hair from various family members and friends, [c. 1732]-1854.

Several small printed almanacks and gentleman 's pocket books, dated between 1676 and 1765, containing occasional memoranda by members of the Owen family. The first two almanacks, from 1676 and 1689, are interesting for the inclusion of astrological, astronomical and meteorological phenomena.

Letters of various individuals connected to the families of Maurice, Owen, Ormsby-Gore and Godolphin through marriage, friendship or business and a small number of items where neither the author nor the recipient can be identified, 1582-1933.
They comprise letters to, from or about the Wynn family of Glyn, 1596-1690 (whose correspondents include Hugh Pennant, [c. 1663]), Anne Jones of Clenennau, 1679-1695, Rowlands of Nant, [1680s], Glynne of Eleirnion, [1680s]-1703, Humphrey Humphreys, 1700, Waller [of Castletown], 1706-1710, James Brynker, 1724, John Egerton, 1756, Edward Lloyd of Llanforda, 1680, the Seymour family, 1831-1868, Frank Weston, 1914, and others, 1582-1933. Topics include threats of invasions by the Spanish 1596, and the French, 1743; genealogies of Glynne of Glynllifon, [1605] and Gore, 1912; collection of the ship mise in Merionethshire, 1618; Sir Robert Owen 's dispute with Col. William Price of Rhiwlas over land in Gest, 1679-[c. 1694]; estate business of Margaret Lloyd of Cesail Gyfarch, 1729; claims on the estates of Richard Clayton, 1735, and of Robert Godolphin Owen, 1793; church administration in Llanyblodwel and elsewhere, [1730s?], 1756, 1868, 1914; parliamentary elections in Montgomeryshire, 1774 and Leitrim, 1874; the compulsory purchase of Oswestry Corporation property for improving access to London Bridge, 1831; complaints about the Shrewsbury and Hereford Railway, 1854; the Crimean War, 1855; First World War action against the Turks, 1918; and other items of national and international news. - - - The Stuart correspondence (mainly copies) includes James I to Sir George Calvert on the priveleges of the House of Commons, 1621; the Covenanters to the Earl of Essex, 1639; Sir William Temple to the Countess of Essex on the death of her daughter, [pre-1699]; and others, on the Oath of Allegiance, [1606], the rebellion and conquest of Ireland, 1649-1652, and the character of Sir George Jeffreys, 1680.

Letters to Margaret ('Peggy') Godolphin, [c. 1698]-1764, mainly of a personal nature, from Godolphin family members, 1703-1764, other relatives and friends, and official correspondence from solicitors and agents. General topics not previously mentioned in detail include the practical problems of administering the Abertanat estate with inefficient agents, financial shortages, poaching activities and litigation with neighbouring landowners; Margaret Godolphin 's purchases of Maesgwyn, 1756, and Moreton Hall, 1760-1764; the inheritance of Broniarth manor and the rest of the Abertanat estate; a church preferment in Shropshire, 1760; and problems incurred by the turnpikes near Oswestry, 1756. Of particular interest are the family letters from Ellen and Francis Godolphin on the upbringing of the Owen children, fashion, high society gossip and the Hanoverian court, including the accession of George II, 1727.

Letters exchanged between Susanna Godolphin, 1698-1722, Sydney Godolphin, 1699-1731, Ellen Godolphin, 1719-1746, Mary Godolphin, 1722-1739, Francis and Ann Godolphin, 1740-1763, and other family members such as the Hoblyns and Pendarves, together with a small quantity of outgoing correspondence and several miscellaneous or unidentified items.

Letters to George Ralph Charles Ormsby-Gore, third Baron Harlech, 1862-1938, from his wife, family, friends, political acquaintances, military personnel and several individuals whose sons were killed in service with the Welsh Guards. Topics of interest are: political representation of Merionethshire; the Unionist party in Blaenau Ffestiniog, 1910-1912; army appointments, including the recipient 's command and eventual resignation from the Welsh Guards, 1915-1918; government military policy and army life during the First World War; travel in China; renovations to the grave of Owen Arthur Ormsby-Gore in South Africa, 1926-1928; the economic life of pre-war Canada, 1910; the military and political career of William George Arthur Ormsby-Gore in Egypt and Palestine during the First World War and later in the British cabinet; family history relating to Sir George Seymour and to Gore monuments in Ireland; research on a painting of Charles II; history of the coastline at Harlech; liquidation of the Ardudwy Farmers' Association, 1912; formation of Talsarnau Co-operative Society, 1914; a church appointment in Shropshire, 1937; and the transfer of Criccieth Castle to H.M. Office of Works, 1932-1933.

Letters to William Richard Ormsby-Gore, second Lord Harlech, 1833-1902, from family members, public figures, military colleagues, solicitors, bankers and academic researchers. The subject matter strongly reflects Victorian Britain, on the themes of W.R.O.G. 's military career with the 13th Light Dragoons, 1841-1855; his political career in Ireland, 1841-1874; the public school education of his sons; the Crimean War, 1854-1855; the British campaign in Egypt, 1882; regimental life in colonial India, 1892-1899; Conservative and Unionist politics; game laws and blood sports. Many of the letters concern Ireland and Gladstone 's policies on government purchase of the railways, 1869-1873, Catholic and Protestant tensions, 1875-1876, violence linked to the land question and evictions of tenants, 1876-1887. Other points of interest are: the history of the parish of Selatyn; the headship of Deuddwr school, 1880, 1889; publication of the Gwalia newspaper, 1886-1887; erection of a memorial to Bishop John Owen in St Asaph Cathedral, 1898; and the peerage of John Ralph Ormsby-Gore, 1875; the series includes some drafts and copies of outgoing correspondence.

Letters to William Ormsby-Gore, 1800-1858, from Gore and Ormsby-Gore family members, estate owners, politicians and business men. The subject matter reflects the recipient 's public role in the local government of Shropshire and the Caernarfonshire boroughs, in addition to his responsibilities as a private landowner in Wales, England and Ireland. Topics include civic matters relating to Criccieth, namely the constableship of Criccieth Castle and the hereditary mayoralty, building developments on corporation land and the position of Criccieth as a contributory borough under the Reform Bill, 1831-1832; fundraising for the restoration of public buildings and churches in Shropshire and Ireland; administration of charities and schools at Oswestry, Deuddwr and Sligo, 1838-1842; establishment of the Shrewsbury and Hereford Railway Company, lines to Dublin and North Wales, 1843, and the Festiniog Railway Company, 1851; political representation and elections in Ireland and Caernarfonshire; social conditions in Ireland; the Poor Law Amendment Bill, [1834]; the Corn Laws, 1840-1842; an act to unite the dioceses of Bangor and St Asaph, 1843; the Crimean War, 1854-1855; formation of the Genealogical Society, 1853-1854; and the army careers of his sons. There are also drafts and copies of outgoing correspondence, 1831-1857.

Letters to Mary Owen (the younger), 1760-1761, Robert Godolphin Owen, 1770-1790, Francis Owen, 1774, Margaret Ormsby (née Owen), 1777-1803, Ellen Owen, 1785-1801, Owen Ormsby, 1785-1802, Mary Jane Ormsby-Gore, 1810-1863, John Ralph and Sarah Ormsby-Gore, 1832-1875, Emily Charlotte Ormsby-Gore, 1844-1876, and Beatrice Ormsby-Gore, 1913-1943, with occasional drafts or copies of their replies. In addition to news of family and high society acquaintances, recurrent topics include elections in North Wales and Cornwall; settlement of financial matters following the death of Mary Owen in 1784; the genealogy of Gorges and other ancestors of the Ormsby-Gores; and the military careers of male family members.

Letters to Mary Owen (née Godolphin), wife of William Owen of Brogyntyn, 1730-1784, mainly from her immediate family, Godolphin and Owen relatives, friends and other close associates. They constitute a rich, lively source of information on the personal, domestic and social circumstances of an eighteenth century gentry family. Many of the letters reflect Mrs Owen 's own interests in music, theatre, literature, political news and high society gossip among her contemporaries. Recurrent topics include the ecclesiastical career of Lewis Owen; renovations at Porkington, 1735-1743; the estates of Richard Clayton and Arthur Owen; Elizabeth Longueville 's settlement; Jacobite disturbances; elections in North Wales and Shropshire; church preferments in England and Wales; and court life under the Hanoverian royal family, 1731-1752.