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Awards achieved by Siân Phillips while a student at University College Cardiff, where she read English and Philosophy, comprising: Welsh Students Eisteddfod (Eisteddfod Gadeiriol Myfyrwyr Cymru) Award for recitation (1951); Bachelor of Arts award from University College Cardiff (1954), which is inscribed with Siân Phillips' birth name of Jane Elizabeth Ailwên Phillips.

Bound facsimile copy of score, 1957, titled Opus 10b: 'Three Ricerari for String Quartet', including 'Ricercare 1' (dated 12th January 1957); 'Ricercare 2' (dated 10th May 1957); and 'Ricercare 3' (dated 24th July 1957). The score contains parts for violins 1 and 2, viola, and violoncello.

Miscellaneous material relating to Siân Phillips' period of study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, including qualifiying passages; prospectus; student timetable; notes on vocal and postural exercises; annotated scripts; progress reports; list of candidates in a Shakespeare speaking test, autographed by participating students; notice of student productions at the Vanbrugh Theatre; items in Siân Phillips' hand; printed items annotated by Siân Phillips. Some items torn and consequently somewhat fragile.

Two items have been subsequently added to this collection in August 2023: Photocopied record of stage rôles played during 1956-7 by Sian Phillips whilst studying at RADA; together with a printed programme of a RADA production of Henrik Ibsen's play Hedda Gabler, staged at the Duke of York's Theatre, London, 3 December 1957, in which Siân Phillips took the leading rôle.

Papers relating to the Church Hall at Peterstone-super-Ely and a proposed application to the Carnegie United Kingdom Trust.

Ink score, dated January-July 1957, titled Opus 10: 'Three Ricercari for String Quartet', including 'Ricercare 1' with parts for violins 1 and 2, viola, and cello.

Correspondence and other material, 1956-1957, largely relating to 56 Group exhibitions which took place in 1957 at Worcester Museum & Art Gallery, the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff, and Tenby Civic Centre.

Material relating to the 56 Group exhibition held at Tenby Civic Centre, August 1957, as part of their first exhibition tour, comprising a list of exhibiting artists and their works and miscellaneous memoranda.

First-place certificates awarded to Siân Phillips by the English Festival of Spoken Poetry, at which she would have competed while a student at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London (see Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) awards and honours).

Telegram and postcard from Grace Williams (composer), congratulating him on his wedding to Rhiannon and the birth of their son.

Cymru'r Plant 1936-41 (gyda blychau); Er Mwyn Cymru (Aelwyd Caerdydd) 1943; Yr Urdd 1922-1943; Eisteddfod 1957 'Ysgrifau'r Goron.'

Aberdare leases and the Church Commissioners, 1932. 'Telynfa', 31 Whitcombe Street, 1954-1958.

Material relating to the 56 Group exhibition held at Turner House, Penarth, April-June 1958, including exhibition catalogue (which folds out as poster), list of exhibitors and works, list of invitees to private viewing, list of works sold, printed copy of Arts News and Review, correspondence and other related material.

Letters and card to Siân Phillips from friends, colleagues and acquaintances, the contents largely relating to Siân Phillips' burgeoning stage career. Correspondents include a presumed member of the teaching staff at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) who writes regarding a conflict between Siân Phillips' professional and personal life (incomplete and undated letter, [1957]); and Welsh writer, dramatist and actor Emlyn Williams.

Tri ffotograff o Emrys Bennett Owen yng Nghynhadledd Tryweryn a gynhaliwyd yn Neuadd y Ddinas yng Nghaerdydd, 1957; araith a draddododd yn y gynhadledd; erthygl ganddo i’r Western Mail, 26/10/1957; llythyrau yn ei longyfarch am ei araith oddi wrth D. J. Williams, Abergwaun ac adroddiad Moses Griffith, ‘The proposed Livrerpool Water scheme in Meirionethshire. Report on the agricultural aspect’, ynghyd â thaflenni Plaid Cymru yn ymwneud â’r ymgyrch.

Ffotograffau o Gôr Plant Llanuwchllyn gyda Mrs Beryl Davies, Post, 1952-3; Côr Cymysg Llanuwchllyn, 1952; Eisteddfod y Llungwyn, Llanuwchllyn, 1953; parti deulais Llanuwchllyn, buddugol yn Eisteddfod yr Urdd a gynhaliwyd yn Y Bala, 1954, a hyfforddwyd gan Emrys a Hannah Bennett Owen; parti merched Aelwyd Llanuwchllyn, buddugol yn Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd Caernarfon, 1956; Parti Aelwyd Llanuwchllyn yn Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd, Rhydaman, 1957, yr arweinydd oedd Emrys Bennett Owen; Côr Aelwyd Llanuwchllyn, 1958-9; a Pharti Merched Llanuwchllyn, buddugol yn Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd Dolgellau, 1960.

Bound facsimile copy of a rough score, dated July 1956-March 1959, titled Opus 9: 'Sinfonia da Camera (Horae Canonicae) For Chamber Ensemble' and including a typewritten note (unsigned). The rough score incorporates parts for flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, oboe, cor anglais, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, violin, viola, and violoncello. Dedicated to Professor and Mrs Ian Parrott.

Ink score with pencil annotations, dated December 1958 to 3rd September 1959, and titled Opus 11: 'Prolegomena: Variations for String Orchestra'. Including parts for violins 1 and 2, viola, violoncello, cello, and bass.

Ink score with pencil annotations, dated 3 September 1959, and titled Opus 11: 'Movements From "Prolegomena: Variations for Strings" '. The work consists of a rough score, with separate instrument parts for the epilogue, including parts for violins 1 and 2, viola, violoncello, cello, and double bass.

Printed invitation to Siân Phillips' second husband Peter O'Toole to attend her induction into the Gorsedd of Bards, 6 August 1959; together with press articles relating to Siân Phillips' induction into the Gorsedd.

Tri ffotograff o ginio blynyddol yr undeb yn cynnwys yr Ysgrifennydd Cyffredinol cyntaf Philip Davies, [1955] a ffotograff o Sioe Frenhinol Cymru, Port Talbot, 1959.