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Papers relating to the life and career of Edward Morgan Humphreys, including letters to E. Morgan Humphreys, from several prominent Welsh figures, 1900x1955, relating to professional matters, such as his articles and contributions to newspapers, requests for articles, radio talks, addresses, literary works, public appointments, his involvement with the eisteddfod and various committees; together with some letters relating to personal affairs, politics and literary matters and letters written to him in his role as an editor; miscellaneous and family ('Dyffryn') correspondence, which are mostly letters of the families of E. Morgan Humphreys' great-grandfather, the Rev Richard Humphreys, and of his grandfather, the Rev Edward Morgan, [1800]x1953; articles, radio scripts and addresses by E. Morgan Humphreys, 1902x1955; together with some personal and family papers, 1841x1955; articles, poetry, adjudications and letters to the editor of Y Genedl etc., by T. Gwynn Jones, 1890x1949; and other miscellaneous papers accumulated by E. Morgan Humphreys, [1762]x1955. Some of the family correspondence was published in 'Some Nineteenth Century Letters', in The Transactions of the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion, 1925-1926.

The letters are arranged by correspondents, and are described individually in the former schedule, 'E. Morgan Humphreys Papers, A List', available in hard copy at NLW.

Bangor. Asks his "advice as to the present controversy in the [North Wales] Observer" regarding the Welsh language, since he feels that he is being misrepresented in the correspondence, having "never suggested that Welsh should be abandoned, or cease to be the mother-tongue".

News Editor, Liverpool Daily Post, Liverpool. Proposals and arrangements for various contributions by EMH to the Liverpool Daily Post, including an interview with [David] Lloyd George on his 70th birthday [A/10-11], and articles on what has happened in Wales during King George [V]'s reign for the paper's Silver Jubilee Supplement [A/15], and Alderman William George [A/17]. Sends him a letter from Capt. J. C. Wynne-Edwards responding to comments made by "Celt", in his 'Welsh Survey' column, on recruiting methods [A/18-18a].

Librarian, The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth. Appreciation of his article on the Wynn Papers in the Manchester Guardian. He also requires EMH's assistance with regard to the present irregular supply of Y Genedl and other publications from his office to the Library.

Cardiff / Caernarfon. Correspondence relating to the scripts of EMH's radio talks, and those of others. Nêst Jenkins also informs him that the tune 'Tôn y Botel' is included in the excellent collection entitled Hymns of Western Europe [A/44]. English and Welsh.

Devil's Bridge / Alexandria / Venice / Cairo. Greeting (post)cards [A/47-9]. He comments on the defeat of the Turks [A/50], and on the recent meeting of Cymdeithas Awen a Chân [A/51]. The writer has read EMH's remarks on Y Beirniad and states his opinion of the new school of poets, and of Cofiant Emrys ab Iwan [A/51]. RB congratulates EMH on his appointment as editor of Y Goleuad [A/52-3], and gives an account of his journey to Alexandria [A/53]. He discusses the political situation in Britain and the drama competition at the National Eisteddfod, and also asks EMH to correct the proofs of an article and poem that he has sent for publication in Cymru [A/54]. The writer congratulates EMH on Y Goleuad, and encloses a tribute to the late David Jenkins [A/56]. Robert Bryan has not seen [T.] Gwyn[n Jones's] book on Welsh literature. He regrets the adverse influence that Germany has had on learning and education, and encloses recollections of Sir Edward Anwyl and Sir John Rhys [A/57]. He encloses Dr Zwener's reply to a letter in Y Goleuad (not included), and deplores the attack made on Lloyd George by the editor of the Daily News. [A/58]. Welsh.

Llanrwst. Reminiscences of J. D. Evans (Patagonia). Welsh.

Portmadoc. Approves of EMH's decision to take up journalism and offers him any assistance he can give.

London. With reference to the paragraph about her uncle, Dr Llewellyn Frederick Fox, in the Liverpool Post, she encloses an account [A/68a] of his mother, Mary Griffith Cox [A/68]. The writer sends further details of her ancestors [A/69], and describes her personal acquaintance with Dr Griffith Evans of Bangor, Archdeacon Wynne Jones and Richard Jones of Montgomeryshire [A/70].

Bangor. EMH has been elected to the Eisteddfod Literary Committee. The Essays Committee would also appreciate his services [A/99]. Enclosed is a leaflet outlining J.E. Daniel's policies [during the 1945 General Election] [A/100]. Welsh.

Chwilog. He praises Y Genedl [A/112],. And EMH's interesting talk, and encloses details about his family history [A/113]. D.H. Davies comments on the world situation during 1942, and also the change in farming life, after listening to EMH's radio talk on the subject [A/114]. Welsh.

Bangor. The writer will do his best to answer EMH's question as to the Parliamentary Bill, and would be grateful if he would refer to the Report of the Commitee of the Reorganising Commission [A/122]. He appreciates EMH's efforts to obtain a pension for 'Anthropos' [Rev. R. D. Rowland], and comments on his own illness [A/123]. English and Welsh.

Denbigh / Manchester / Liverpool / Bangor / Wrexham. Thanks him for a copy of Y Genedl containing a review of Gwr Pen y Bryn, and explains some points arising from his comments on the book. He does not agree with EMH's remarks regarding Branwen Ferch Llyr [A/124]. E. T. Davies is unable to write an article for EMH due to illness [A/125]. He expresses his views on the attempt to change the name Dyffryn Ardudwy [A/126]. He also states his opinion of the stories submitted to the [Swansea] National Eisteddfod competition, of which he is co-adjudicator with EMH [A/127-8]. The remaining letters are described individually in the former schedule, 'E. Morgan Humphreys Papers, A List', available in hard copy at NLW. Welsh.

Llanaelhaiarn / Dolwyddelan / Llanrwst. The writer would be obliged if EMH could inform him of the charge for inserting an enclosed letter (not included) as an advertisement in Y Goleuad. He asked Huw Williams to hand EMH a letter in which G. M. Ll. D. set forth the need for 'spiritual preparedness' that he tried to express at the Sasiwn [A/249]. The remaining letters are described individually in the former schedule, 'E. Morgan Humphreys Papers, A List', available in hard copy at NLW. English and Welsh.

Abererch. Congratulates Y Genedl, as an ardent reader since it was first published, on its jubilee. Welsh.

Marlow. He encloses notes on his grandfather, the Archdruid 'Clwydfardd' [A/262a], whom EMH mentioned in his 'Welsh Survey', and in an article on Welsh clockmakers.

Denbigh / Barry / Cambridge / Menai Bridge / Llanarth. He would be grateful if EMH could send a copy of an article by David Daniel [D. R. Daniel] on William Thomas of Four Crosses, both of whom are old friends. J. G. D. also encloses a copy of his translation of a poem 'Huw Hwre' (Jens Hurra) by Jeppe Aakjaer, together with notes on the famous Danish writer. He was melancholy after reading his article in the Post on the old ships, and recalls wandering about the Liverpool and Birkenhead docks as a boy. The remaining letters are described individually in the former schedule, 'E. Morgan Humphreys Papers, A List', available in hard copy at NLW. English and Welsh.

Bangor. He informs him that he was once employed in an iron works, and not as a collier, as noted by EMH [in the Daily Post].

Dolwyddelan. The writer thanks him for his kind expression of sympathy on the death of George [M. Ll. Davies].