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Papers, 1898-1910, relating to the 'The Coligny calendar' by John Rhŷs. The paper was originally delivered at the British Academy, and subsequently published in its Proceedings, vol. IV (London, 1910). They mostly consist of proofs, 1909-1910, some containing manuscript amendments and corrections by the author, of 'The Coligny calendar', 'Notes on the Coligny calendar: additions and corrections', and 'The reconstruction of the Coligny calendar'. Also included are two letters, 1910, from J. K. Fotheringham, and printed copies of the charts compiled by Dissard and Espérandieu, 1898 and 1900.

Notebooks and notes, 1836-[1920x1945], mostly in the hand of John Rhŷs. They contain notes of lectures he attended as a student, and research papers mainly relating to philology, folklore and history, with a substantial group of diaries recording ogham inscriptions. Also included are accumulated notes such as Manx sermons, and rubbings of inscriptions.

Exercise books, 1860, containing lecture notes whilst John Rhŷs was a student at the Bangor Normal College.

Six notebooks, 1836-1853, in an unknown hand, containing sermons in Manx.

Various notebooks, [1855x1915], most of which appear to have belonged to John Rhŷs and are written in his hand; some appear to be school books and lecture notes. They mainly relate to philology, including lists of words, names in pedigrees, and notes on manuscripts and inscriptions. Several books also record folklore and legends.

Unbound notes, [1855x1915], mainly in the hand of John Rhŷs, relating to various subjects, among them philology, including notes on manuscript sources and inscriptions; folklore; and history, including draft lecture notes headed 'The Celts'.

Rubbings, 1873-1915, together with illustrations and related notes, compiled by various individuals, of inscriptions located in Wales, England, Scotland, the Isle of Man, Ireland, and France.

Seven small notebooks, 1862-1865, mostly listing John Rhŷs's expenses and accounts whilst headmaster of Rhosybol British School. The file also comprises two exercise books, 1862, which include the rules, the names of the officers, and members, of the Rhos-y-Bol Literary Society, of which John Rhŷs was secretary. Biographical notes, [1920x1945], in Myvanwy Rhys's hand, describing her father's movements between 1861 and 1864, are noted in the back of one of the notebooks used by the Rhos-y-Bol Literary Society.

Eight notebooks, 1866-[1869], containing research and lecture notes by John Rhŷs whilst a student at Jesus College, Oxford.

Notes, 1869-[1871], from Georg Curtius' lectures on philology, compiled by John Rhŷs whilst a student at the University of Leipzig; together with a college book recording his attendance at philology lectures, 1870-1871.

Notebooks, 1871-1873, utilized by John Rhŷs as HM Inspector of Schools, containing his assessment of schools in north Wales, together with notes on Celtic philology and some inscriptions.

Four volumes, [1872x1877], containing notes on Welsh phonology, vowels, and words derived from Latin, possibly compiled by John Rhŷs in preparation for his lectures on Welsh philology. The book on Welsh phonology includes notes in Myvanwy Rhys's hand.

Five volumes, [1871x1902] containing lists of comparative Irish verbs.

Notebooks, [1887]-1902, mostly comprising lists, compiled by John Rhŷs, of nouns, personal names and place names, included in manuscripts, glosses and codices, with related notes.

Forty three notebooks, 1873-1915, the majority of which are numbered and labelled with a list of contents, recording inscribed stones examined by John Rhŷs mostly in Wales, the Isle of Man, Scotland, and Ireland. They contain descriptions of his journeys, of stones and inscriptions, folklore and other related notes. Also included are unbound diaries of 'ogham hunts', 1883-1899.

Personal and professional papers, [1822]-1953, belonging to, and accumulated by, John Rhŷs and members of his family.

Personal documents relating to John Rhŷs, 1857-1916, including his passport, 1870; a testimonial on his departure as Pupil Teacher at Penllwyn British School, 1859; an Inspector's report for Rhosybol British School, 1862; a small group of letters by John Rhŷs, 1863 and undated; a general report and summary, 1875, of schools inspected by John Rhŷs; papers relating to the honorary degree he received from the University of Edinburgh, 1893; letters of appointment and re-appointment to the Court of the University of Wales, 1894, 1899, 1909 and 1914, and the Court of Governors of the National Museum of Wales, 1907 and 1912; and the bookplate used for items donated to the University of Wales Abersytwyth, 1916.

Printed material, [1822]-1946, most of which appear to have been accumulated by John Rhŷs. Among the books, [1822]-1922, are Llawlyfr sainysgrif by T. Cadivor Wood, (Chester, [1863]), Saint David by M. L. Dawson (Carmarthen, 1910), and Manx publications, [1822]-[1836]; reprints, proofs and cuttings of published articles, addresses, letters etc. by various authors, 1863-1912; university manuals, 1869-1871; maps, 1880-1891, of Britain and Ireland, some of which contain manuscript notes; memorial cards of friends and family, 1872-1915; and press cuttings, 1867-1946.

Engagement diaries, 1862-1915 (with gaps), belonging to John Rhŷs, together with a journal of a visit to St Jean de Luz, 1893-1894. Most contain brief, often occasional, entries recording meetings, tours, domestic and personal matters, accounts, and other notes and observations. Also included are accounts, exemplars of German phrases, lists of various places visited probably in his capacity as HM Inspector of Schools, and inscriptions of stones.

Financial papers, 1871-1909, of John Rhŷs. A receipt for a book purchased in Leipzig, 1871, contains notes on philology which appear to be in the hand of John Rhŷs; and a rubbing of an inscription has been made on the reverse of another item, dated 1896.