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The group comprises Eirene White's correspondence, diaries, notebooks and address books, and other personalia.

The series comprises general letters to Eirene White, 1928-1999, a small group of drafts and copies of letters from her, 1936-1995, a few stray letters, 1947-1985, and a few files of letters on specific themes, 1989-1995. The letters follow the course of Eirene White's career, her political posts and other interests. There is a mingling of political and personal letters. The correspondents include many prominent politicians and public figures.

The file comprises letters relating mainly to her political career and public service, notably the general election of 1966 and her work as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, 1966-1967, Minister of State at the Welsh Office, 1967-1970, and Chairman of the Labour Party, 1968-1969. Many of the letters concern various aspects of Welsh affairs, and the rich array of committees, societies and organisations with which Eirene White was associated. A few of the letters relate to the publication of Dr Thomas Jones's diaries. The correspondents include James Callaghan, 1966, Dame Margaret Cole, undated, Richard Crossman, 1967, Dr Huw T. Edwards (2), 1968-1969, Roy Jenkins, 1969, J. Emrys Jones, 1969, Keith Middlemas (2), 1967-1968, Gordon Parry, 1969, and Harold Wilson (5), 1968-1969.

The file comprises letters mainly concerning Lady White's political activities, notably her retirement as Labour MP for Flintshire East and her elevation to a life peerage as Baroness White of Rhymney by Harold Wilson. Many relate to various social events and public and political functions. The correspondents include James Callaghan, 1971, HRH Charles, Prince of Wales, 1973, Sir Goronwy Daniel, 1973, Dr Ben G. Jones (2), 1970-1972, Professor Lily Newton (2), 1970-1973, Emrys Pride, 1971, Peter Thomas MP (Lord Thomas of Gwydir), 1973, David Gibson Watt, 1973, J. Haulfryn Williams, 1973, and Dame Shirley Williams (2), 1970-1973.

The file comprises letters relating mainly to matters arising from the House of Lords and to Lady White's public work, notably in relation to environmental concerns. Some concern Welsh affairs, among them devolution, the affairs of the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion, and the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. A few relate to Lady White's work for the Dictionary of National Biography. The correspondents include Margery Corbett Ashby, 1974, Robert, Lord Blake, 1974, Dame Margaret Cole, 1975, Anthony Crosland, 1974, Sir Goronwy Daniel, 1975, Stanley Clinton Davies, 1975, John Morris MP, 1975, A. J. Sylvester, 1975, Sir Ben Bowen Thomas, 1974, Dame Shirley Williams (2), 1974-1975, and Harold Wilson, 1974.

The letters within the file reflect the wide and expanding range of Lady White's public activities, committees served, functions attended etc. Many relate to educational matters, mainly higher and university education, some to Welsh affairs. A number of letters concern the award of the degree of Ll.D. honoris causa by the University of Wales to Lady White in July 1979. The correspondents include Anthony, Lord Lytton (3), 1978-1979, Principal Robert Steel, 1978, and Dame Shirley Williams, 1979.

The file comprises an interesting mingling of personal and professional correspondence reflecting the very wide range of Lady White's interests and activities. The correspondents include Eric, Lord Ashby (2), 1982, Lord Hailsham, 1982, Sir Julian Hodge (2), 1982-1983, Emrys Pride, 1982, and Principal Robert Steel, 1983.

The file comprises letters reflecting Lady White's array of activities - committees, associations and public bodies, some of them Welsh. Many of the correspondents congratulate Lady White on the publication of her The Ladies of Gregynog (1985). The correspondents include Cliff Prothero, 1985.

The file comprises letters reflecting the wide range of functions and events which Lady White attended and the large number of committees and public bodies with which she was associated. There are particularly interesting and revealing letters relating to the problems which faced the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology, University College, Cardiff, and Coleg Harlech. Several of the correspondents write appreciatively in response to a documentary programme entitled The Baroness broadcast on BBC2 television during June 1988. The correspondents include Eric, Lord Ashby, 1988, James Callaghan, 1988, Gwilym, Lord Prys-Davies, 1988, Cledwyn Hughes, Lord Cledwyn of Penrhos, 1988, Barry Jones MP, 1988, Principal Robert Steel, 1988, and David, Lord Gibson Watt, 1988.

The file comprises letters again reflecting Lady White's many activities and interests. There are many letters on educational matters, notably concerning the new University of Wales, Cardiff, formed by the merger of two university colleges. The correspondents include Lord Heycock.

The file contains a characteristic mingling of personal and professional letters, many relating to political events and the proceedings of the House of Lords. Some letters refer to a ceremony at Rhymney during April 1990 to unveil a plaque to commemorate Thomas Jones's name, and others to the re-publication of his Rhymney Memories. A few concern preparations for the 1992 National Eisteddfod at Aberystwyth. The correspondents include Eric, Lord Ashby (2), 1990-1991, Robert, Lord Blake, 1990, HRH, Charles, Prince of Wales, 1990, Tam Dalyell MP, 1990, Derek, Lord Ezra, 1991, Emlyn, Lord Hooson, 1990, Barry Jones MP, and Sir Wyn Roberts, 1990.

The file comprises letters relating mainly to the wide range of social and political events and functions attended by Lady White. A few concern the publication in September 1992 of the biography of Dr Thomas Jones CH by Dr E. L. Ellis. The correspondents include Stanley Clinton Davies, 1992, Cledwyn Hughes, Lord Cledwyn of Penrhos, 1992, David Hunt, 1993, and Sir Cennydd Traherne, 1992.

The file comprises letters mainly informing Lady White of events, societies and organisations in which she is interested. The correspondents include Gwilym, Lord Prys-Davies,1995, Roy Jenkins, Lord Jenkins of Hillhead, 1995, Glenys Kinnock, 1995, and Sir Wyn Roberts, 1994.

The file comprises a small number of miscellaneous, undated letters on a wide range of subjects.

The file comprises miscellaneous stray letters found among the correspondence catalogued in files P1/1-16.

The file comprises correspondence and associated items, 1989-1990, between Lady White and Sir Julian Hodge. Most of the letters relate to the proposed Islwyn Memorial Chapel at Cwmfelinfach, Gwent.

The file comprises mainly copies of letters sent by Lady White's secretary requesting that her name be deleted from various mailing lists.

The file comprises carbon copies of letters, 1993-1994, despatched by Anne Langley, secretary to Lady White, together in some cases with the incoming letters. Some of the letters are of political interest, many relating to the work of the House of Lords. Others concern invitations to various functions and events.

The file comprises copies of letters, September 1994 - June 1995, from Lady White or from her secretary, together in some cases with incoming letters. The file includes letters from Sir Goronwy Daniel, 1995, Lord Prys-Davies, 1995, and Glenys Kinnock, 1995.

The file comprises letters, 1961-1975, addressed to Eirene White, on a wide range of subjects, interspersed in a few cases with drafts or copies of replies from her. The file includes letters from James Griffiths, 1969, Noel Jerman, 1974, Ben G. Jones, 1969, Barry Jones MP, 1974, Lord Elwyn-Jones, 1969, Professor Ieuan Gwynedd Jones, 1974, T. W. Jones, Lord Maelor, 1974, Malcolm MacDonald, 1969, Lord Orme, 1969, W. Emrys Pride, 1970, and Sir Harold Wilson, 1969.