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The file includes papers, [1950]x1971, 1977, pertaining to Jack Jones. These include drafts of a script, together with related notes, for a television programme about Jack Jones, 1977; notes by Glyn Jones of works by Jack Jones; a draft script, 1963, which appears to be a radio programme about Merthyr, illustrated through extracts of the works of Jack Jones and Glyn Jones (in the latter's hand); and a draft script by Glyn Jones about the life of Jack Jones [1950x1971].

The file includes manuscript and typescript copies of poems by John Ormond, 1969x1975, which appear to have been presented as gifts to Glyn Jones; copies of the script, 'Laughter before nightfall (or The man who rubbed the rainbow)', presented by Yr Academi Gymreig; a tribute to Graham Sutherland by John Ormond, 1980; press cuttings of obituaries of John Ormond, 1990, and copies of tributes by Glyn Jones and Dai Smith, 1990.

The file includes drafts, 1976, of the poem by John Tripp, 'Poet in the village', on the occasion of the publication of Selected poems, and a copy of the script of the play 'It's not by his beak you judge a woodcock', 1972, adapted by John Tripp from the short story by Glyn Jones; typescript copies of poems by Roland Mathias, [1944x1980], some of which contain manuscript amendments; and copies of plays by Dedwydd Jones, with printed leaflets and covering letter [?1963x1973].

The file consists of typescript poems, some drafts, by Leslie Norris, 1968-1985 (with gaps). Some include manuscript amendments and notes in the hand of Leslie Norris and a number are signed by the poet. Several items also contain brief notes in the hand of Glyn Jones, which mostly appear to identify poems included in Ransoms, or Mountains, polecats, pheasants.

The file comprises papers, [c. 1858]-1900 and 1936, pertaining to David William Jones ('Llwch Haiarn'), paternal grandfather of Glyn Jones. These include poetry in his hand, 1863x1897, which appear to have been composed by him and a number of which were entries for local eisteddfodau; a notebook dated 1862; two Valentine cards; a framed memorial card, 1900, which contains englynion by other poets as tributes to 'Llwch Haiarn'; and a newspaper cutting, 1936, which contains a reference to him.

The file consists of miscellaneous manuscript notes, with some typescript pages, [1935x1995], most of which are in the hand of Glyn Jones.

The file consists of mainly manuscript and typescript drafts of poems by Glyn Jones, [1930x1995]. Among the papers are Polish translations of poems by him which appeared in the periodical Tygodnik kulturalny, 1983, and drafts of sections of the poem 'Seven Keys to Shaderdom', including a letter from Richard Poole, editor of Poetry Wales, 1992. Some of the poems are written on paper containing other drafts by Glyn Jones and material pertaining to Yr Academi Gymreig.

The file contains manuscript notes and stories (mostly incomplete) by Glyn Jones, [1925x1995]. Some appear to be articles or lectures.

The file comprises cuttings of the column 'Y Cronicl Cenhadol' in the periodical Y Tyst, 1946-1948, which appear to have been translated into Welsh by Glyn Jones; and a translation into English of the short story 'Pant y Bril', by D. J. Williams, published in Planet, 1971.

The file comprises notebooks, 1926x[1995], containing various notes in the hand of Glyn Jones. Included are notes taken during lectures and classes which he attended; Welsh grammar, vocabulary and translations; journals containing various observations and jottings (some of which may have been used for stories); plots, notes and drafts of mostly stories; recollections of Anglo-Welsh writers; notes pertaining to Anglo-Welsh writers; and notes concerning English literature.

The file includes certificates awarded to Glyn Jones, 1911-1912, 1914-1916; desk diary, 1952; curriculum vitae, [c. 1955] and [c. 1980]; a printed copy of Divertimento for oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon by Alun Hoddinott, dedicated 'to Glyn Jones on his 60th birthday' and signed by the composer, 1965; copies of the running order for the Welsh Union of Writers' tribute to Glyn Jones, held at the Chapter, Cardiff, 1991, with Harri Pritchard Jones's introduction and an address by Glyn Jones; copies of the Order of Service at his funeral, [1995]; and membership cards, programmes etc. of various societies, including The Phoenix Club and The Cardiff Writer Circle, 1952-1968 (with gaps).

The file comprises a typescript with some manuscript amendments, dated 1979, of the article 'X=?' which was included in R. Blythe, Places: an anthology of Britain (Oxford, 1981).

The file comprises papers, [1975]-1976, relating to Poems '76, ed. Glyn Jones (Llandysul, 1976). The poems included in the anthology appeared between 1974 and 1976, though it seems they were composed, and some published, before this period. Some of the notes are written on typescript drafts of works which appear to have been composed by Glyn Jones. -- In addition the file contains correspondence, 1975-1976, including draft letters by Glyn Jones and copies of a letter by him requesting the authors' permission to use their poems in the anthology, and letters from the following, mostly contributors: John Ackerman (2), Sam Adams (3), Graham Allen (2), Ruth Bidgood, Alison Bielski (2), Joseph Clancy, Bobi Jones, Anthony Conran (2), Tony Curtis (2), Elwyn Davies (3), Jon Dressel, Dannie Abse, Tom Earley, Raymond Garlick, Jeremy Hooker (3), Emyr Humphreys (2), Nigel Jenkins, Sally Roberts Jones (3), Edward Lloyd (4), Roland Mathias (3), Robert Minhinnick (2), John Ormond (2), Richard Poole, A. G. Prys-Jones, Harri Gwynn, Sheenagh Pugh (3), Meic Stephens, R. S. Thomas (1), J. P. Ward (2), Harri Webb, Gwyn Williams and John Stuart Williams (2). Copies of poems are enclosed with some letters.

The file comprises papers, [1950]-1990 (with gaps), relating to various poetry and prose readings and performances which include poems by Glyn Jones, and events which he arranged or in which he participated. These include notes for a reading by Glyn Jones which appears to have been delivered during the funeral or memorial service of Gwyn Thomas, 1981; a passage from The valley, the city, the village, [?1987]; and notes for a reading by Glyn Jones on the occasion of Roland Mathias's 75th birthday, 1990. A number of events were presented by, or in association with, the Arts Council of Great Britain Welsh Committee and later the Welsh Arts Council. The file also contains programmes, correspondence and notes, including a draft review of the poetry festival, Poetry at the Mermaid, pertaining to poetry festivals held in England, 1954 and 1961.

The file contains miscellaneous printed material, 1947-1993 (with gaps), which mainly reflect Glyn Jones's interests, including press cuttings, [1900]-1989 (with gaps), and invitations to various exhibitions and other events, [1954]-1991 (with gaps). Some items contain references to Glyn Jones. The papers include an 'Advance list of subscribers' to the magazine Wales, 1947; and an English literature exam paper which includes the poem 'Linnet' by Glyn Jones, 1966.

The file comprises papers, 1977-1981 and 1985, relating to Profiles : a visitors' guide to writing in twentieth century Wales, by Glyn Jones and John Rowlands (Llandysul, 1980), including a typescript draft of the work, various related manuscript and typescript notes, [1977]-[1980] and correspondence, 1977-1981 and 1985, including draft letters by Glyn Jones, letters from John Rowlands (58), Meic Stephens (2), Roland Mathias, Richard Vaughan, Peter Haining, Philip Pacey, Tony Bianchi, Malcolm Parr and Bernice Rubens, and an article by Glyn Jones, 'Writing Profiles', 1980, for Book News.

The file comprises scripts which all appear to be radio broadcasts, including manuscript drafts, 1945-1982 (with gaps), a number of which are reviews by Glyn Jones of various books. Included are scripts of a tribute to Idris Davies, 'I was born in Rhymney', [1953], 'The dream of Jake Hopkins', 1953, (with a cutting and image relating to the work), 'The misfortunes of Princess Heledd', 1954, an excerpt from The learning lark, 1958, tributes to Henry Treece, 1966, Vernon Watkins, 1967, and Aneirin Talfan Davies, 1980, and an interview regarding Selected poems, 1976. In addition, the file includes scripts of a talk by Gwyn Thomas, 'Present indicative', 1955; and 'Anglo Welsh writing. The bells of Rhymney - Idris Davies' which includes comments by Glyn Jones, 1982; and an undated Welsh translation by Glyn Jones of a script delivered by Jack Jones.

The file comprises cuttings of reviews, and some articles, by Glyn Jones, 1934-1977 (with gaps).

The file comprises mostly manuscript and typescript drafts, 1952 and [1966]-1991 (with gaps), of reviews by Glyn Jones which appeared in various journals. Also included are evaluation reports of unpublished works, mainly for the Welsh Arts Council. Some of the reviews are accompanied by draft covering letters whilst others are written on papers pertaining to Yr Academi Gymreig.

The file consists of typescript copies of poems by Robert Morgan, [1960x1990], including 'The Donors' which was dedicated to Glyn Jones, most of which are signed by the poet.