The series consists of correspondence and papers, 1855-1955, concerning Dr Thomas Jones. They include miscellaneous personalia, 1855-1955, letters to Thomas Jones, 1908-1955, and from him, 1922-1955, including to Eirene Jones/White, Tristan Jones, John White and other members of the family; printed and typescript material, 1925-1954, and other miscellaneous papers.
The file comprises various personalia, 1855-1955, relating to Thomas Jones and to members of his family. They include a certified copy of his birth certificate, 1870, certified copies of death certificates, 1855-1861, relating to members of his family, and printed references and testimonials, 1900-1904, written in support of applications for posts by Thomas Jones.
Letters from family members to Thomas Jones
The file contains miscellaneous letters and postcards, 1949-1953, from members of the family to Thomas Jones.
Letters from Thomas Jones to John White
The file comprises letters, 1949-1955, from Thomas Jones to John White, together with a carbon copy of a letter, 30 November 1953, from Thomas Jones to Geoffrey Cumberlege of the Oxford University Press discussing the forthcoming publication of his Diary with Letters (1955). The letters are general, discussing his activities and plans and family news. Some of the letters discuss the preparation of the Diary with Letters.
Letters from Thomas Jones to Mrs Porter
The file consists of letters, 1949-1955, from Thomas Jones to Mrs Porter giving family and general news, together with two letters, 27 September and 14 October 1955, from A. G. Everton-Jones to Mrs Porter giving news of Dr Jones's declining health and condition. Mrs Porter lived at Brynhir, Aberystwyth, a property owned by Thomas Jones.
Letters from John White to Thomas Jones
The file consists of letters, 1950-1955, from John White to Thomas Jones, together with a stray letter from the latter addressed to 'D'. The letters give mainly family and domestic news, but there are also occasional references to the author's publishing work and to Eirene White's political career.
The file comprises correspondence, 1951-1955, between Dr Thomas Jones and the Oxford University Press relating mainly to the publication of A Diary with Letters, 1931-1950 (1955).
The file comprises miscellaneous manuscript notes, c. 1900-c. 1955, mainly in the hand of Dr Thomas Jones.
The file consists of typescript copies of correspondence, 1899-1938. They include letters, 1899-1919, from Sir Henry Jones, Glasgow, to Sir Harry Reichel, discussing educational matters in Wales, notably the affairs of the University of Wales, adult education, and the Workers' Educational Association. They also include correspondence, 1937-1938, between Dr Thomas Jones and Abraham Flexner, discussing events in the United States and political life in Britain.
Jones, Henry, Sir, 1852-1922
The file consists of miscellaneous, unrelated letters, 1908-1955, addressed to Dr Thomas Jones on a very wide range of subjects and issues. Many discuss political, public and educational life in Britain. Several discuss the world of publishing. The file includes letters from Clement Attlee, 1950, Lord (David) Davies, Llandinam, 1920, Huw T. Edwards, undated, H. J. Fleure, 1955, James Griffiths, 1955, D. Dilwyn John, 1955, Major Edgar Jones, 1951, Professor Lily Newton, 1955, Sir Thomas Parry, 1955, Lord Sankey, 1934, A. J. Sylvester, 1955, Sir Ben Bowen Thomas, 1939, David Thomas, Bangor, 1955, Gildas Tibbott, 1955, Sir Wyn Wheldon (3), 1955, and Sir Alfred Zimmern, 1926.
Attlee, C. R. (Clement Richard), 1883-1967
The file contains miscellaneous, unrelated letters, 1921-1955, from Thomas Jones to a wide range of recipients. Many discuss political and educational life.
Letters from Thomas Jones to Elphin Lloyd Jones
The file comprises letters, postcards and notes, 1922-1928, from Thomas Jones to his son Elphin Lloyd Jones, giving mainly family and domestic news.
Miscellaneous printed and typescript items
Many of the items relate to current affairs and to contemporary political developments.
Letters from Thomas Jones to Eirene White
The file comprises letters, 1927-1955, from Thomas Jones to his daughter Eirene White, some written during his travels. They contain mainly family and domestic news, but there are occasional references to contemporary events, to functions and meetings attended by Thomas Jones, and to political and public life. Some refer to recent publications and to works read recently by Thomas Jones.
The file contains invitations to functions and events, seating plans, etc., 1929 and undated.
Letters from Thomas Jones to Jack Lockhead
The file comprises letters, 1938-1954, from Thomas Jones to Jack Lockhead. They give family and domestic news, and details of his arrangements, travels and events which he had attended.
Papers relating to the cataloguing of the Dr Thomas Jones CH Papers,
Drafts lists of parts of the Thomas Jones Papers,
Drafts of descriptive lists of various classes within the Thomas Jones Papers prepared by Professor Gwyn A. Williams during the late 1950s.
Card indexes to parts of the Thomas Jones Papers.