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The fonds comprises papers, 1950-2002, relating to the New Welsh Review, including correspondence, 1987-2001; editorial papers, 1989-1995 and 2000; contributions to the journal, 1988-2002; administrative papers, mostly concerning marketing and publicity, 1986-2001; together with various accumulated papers, 1950-2001. Papers donated in 1998, and described in NLW Minor Lists and Summaries 1999, have been incorporated within this archive.

Correspondence and papers, 1994-1995, relating to the John Morgan Writing Award 1994-1995. Also included is a press release announcing the winner of the 1993-1994 John Morgan Writing Award; and an invitation to attend the tenth anniversary celebrations of the award, 1999.

Agenda and minutes, 1991, of meetings of the Association of Publishers in Wales, together with a copy of a draft marketing plan, and a membership form.

Agenda and minutes, 1991, of meetings of Yr Academi Gymreig, together with various press cuttings.

Correspondence and papers, 1989-1992, relating to the industrial tribunal conducted following the dismissal of the Assistant Editor of the New Welsh Review.

The file mainly comprises standard letters and forms, [1988]-2001, relating to the New Welsh Review, including guidelines for contributors.

Papers, 1988, 1993 and 1999, relating to The Welsh Union of Writers, comprising a copy of the Union news sheet, 'Union Wails', [1988]; annual conference programmes, [1988] and 1993; papers, 1988, relating to the launch of the Welsh Union of Writers' magazine, The Works; and two copies of the Union newsletter, WUW News, 1988 and 1999.

Papers, 1987, 1993-1994 and 1996, relating to Peter Russell, including two letters, 1994, from him; copies of a catalogue of his works in print, 1994; copies of his newsletter Marginalia; and a letter from Glyn Pursglove discussing Peter Russell’s work.

Papers, 1964-2000 (with gaps), relating to David Jones and the David Jones Society, mostly comprising copies of the David Jones Society Newsletter, 1976-1984; and also including correspondence, 1995-1999; a photocopy of a letter, 1965, from David Jones; material relating to the launch of the society in 1996; together with a typescript copy of an article, 1995, by Anne Price-Owen for the New Welsh Review, and two copies of the booklet by Colin Hughes, David Jones: the man who was on the field. In Parenthesis as straight reporting (1979).

Miscellaneous notes and papers, [1990]-2001 (with gaps), including agenda and minutes of a meeting of the New Welsh Review editorial board, 1991.

Papers, [1994]-2000, relating to the journal Welsh writing in English: a yearbook of critical studies, published by the New Welsh Review Ltd, including press releases, and a letter, 1999, from the Arts Council of Wales regarding a publishers grant for the series.

Papers concerning the insolvency case of Phoenix Bookshops Limited and Phoenix Nominees Limited, 1994. The New Welsh Review is listed as one of the unsecured creditors of Phoenix Bookshops Limited.

Scripts of seven radio broadcasts, 1950-1966, by Glyn Jones, or programmes in which he participated. Some contain manuscript amendments in his hand. Also included is a copy of 'Letter from Tuscany', 1986, by John Ormond, presented by the author to Glyn Jones in 1988. It appears that a number of scripts were given to Meic Stephens in 1988, and two letters from him to Robin Reeves, 1996, are attached to a copy of 'An interview between Rhys Davies and Glyn Jones', 1950.

The series comprises various papers, 1950-2001, which appear to have been acquired during the production of the New Welsh Review, and accumulated by individuals involved with the journal.

Miscellaneous papers, 1993-1994 and 1998-1999, mostly printed leaflets relating to marketing, including a copy of the Arts Council of Wales newsletter 'ArtsFile / FfeilGelf', no. 8 (1999).

Papers, 1988-1996, mostly comprising letters from, and press releases by, the Welsh Arts Council and, subsequently, the Arts Council of Wales. Also included is an application for the renewal of the New Welsh Review's three-year franchise, 1999.

Printed material, 1986-1998, relating to the Welsh Arts Council and, subsequently, the Arts Council of Wales, including a copy of its 'National Arts & Media Strategy' (1993); annual reports and corporate plans; the Arts Council of Wales 'Code of Best Practice' (1995); consultation papers, one of which contains a 'Summary of main recommendations' for the New Welsh Review [1993x1994]; a copy of the 'Arts Council of Wales Welsh Language Scheme'; media releases and letters; together with papers, 1997, relating to the Arts Council of Wales & British Council in Wales joint project Wales Arts International.

Papers, 1986-1999, relating to the Welsh Arts Council and it's successor, the Arts Council of Wales, mostly comprising printed reports; correspondence; and press and media releases.

Papers, 2000-2001, relating to the New Welsh Review Young Reviewers Competition 2001, including a review, press release, letters, and a book list. Also included is a list of four poems, [1999x2000], all of which were published in the New Welsh Review, submitted for the Tolman Cunard Prize for Best Single Poem.

Papers, 1999-2001, mostly orders regarding the R. S. Thomas commemorative mug offer with New Welsh Review subscription. The file also contains related correspondence, including two letters from the designer of the mug, Ogwyn Davies, together with his original drawings.