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Papers, correspondence, printed matter and press cuttings, 1932-1999, accumulated by Sir Goronwy Daniel during the course of his life and career, and reflecting his many professional commitments and leisure interests. Many derive from his period as Principal of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth from 1969 until 1979.

Files of correspondence, papers and printed matter, 1936-1999, accumulated by Sir Goronwy Daniel on a wide range of subjects.

Copies of the published reports, 1971-1979, of the Advisory Council on Energy Conservation to the Secretary of State for Energy, together with related discussion documents and papers on energy pricing policies, energy research and development, and international energy issues.

Mainly manuscript and typescript notes, 1970-1987, prepared by Sir Goronwy Daniel for addresses and speeches on themes relating to the arts in Wales, together with a small quantity of related printed items and press cuttings. The file also contains notes for an address on 'Yr Ieuanc a Disgyblaeth Heddiw' delivered by Sir Goronwy at Cyfundeb Annibynwyr Penfro, 16 July 1980.

Memoranda and reports, 1948-1964, on the development of the British coal mining industry and the role of the National Coal Board, the use of coal and other fuels, and government fuel policies.

Documents and papers concerning the Commercial Bank of Wales from its inception in 1971 until 1992. They include copies of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Commercial Bank of Wales plc, February 1971, minutes of the meetings of subscribers, the board of directors and the audit committee, copies of the Bank's annual reports and accounts, reports on visits, papers relating to internal audits, and various financial papers, together with a small quantity of correspondence and press cuttings.

Correspondence, papers and printed items, 1981-1993, relating to the Congregationalist Memorial College (Y Coleg Coffa). They include correspondence and papers relating to the attempts to unite Y Coleg Coffa and Coleg Bala-Bangor at Aberystwyth between 1981 and 1989. They also include the College's annual reports and accounts, financial papers, papers deriving from the proceedings of the committee set up to decide the location of a united college, and statistics relating to the attendance at the colleges. The correspondents include Elfed ap Nefydd Roberts, 1983, Dewi Eirug Davies, 1985, Gwynfor Evans (8), 1984-1989, and Derwyn Morris Jones (2), 1984-1989.

Miscellaneous papers, 1950-1996, on energy provision and the British energy industry, including the texts of lectures and published articles by Sir Goronwy Daniel, published material on energy conservation, forestry research, photosynthesis, energy in relation to British agriculture and land policies, wood farming, population and industrial growth, and a large group of press cuttings on various industries including coal, oil, gas, solar energy and nuclear power.

Printed and typescript items, 1973-1991, on forestry, landscape, wood production, scientific aspects of forestry, and nature conservation.

A printed volume containing the Proceedings of the Diamond Jubilee International Clean Air Conference held at London, 20-23 October 1959, by the National Society for Clean Air. Sir Goronwy Daniel contributed a paper on 'The Growth in World Fuel Consumption and its Threat to Clean Air'.

Letters, 1992-1998, from Sir Julian Hodge to Sir Goronwy Daniel, interspersed with drafts/copies of the replies from Sir Goronwy to Sir Julian and a few related press cuttings. The letters discuss a very wide range of subjects and contemporary issues, including political themes and events.

Mainly offprints of articles and papers, 1936-1993, many written by Sir Goronwy Daniel, on anthropology, population changes and labour migration. There are also a few letters, research notes in the hand of Sir Goronwy, and press cuttings.

Correspondence and papers, 1991-1999, relating to the Liberal Democrats, mainly the local party in the Cardiff West constituency. Sir Goronwy Daniel joined the Party in January 1992.

Mainly printed items, 1991-1996, relating to the proposals made for the reform of local government in Wales, including consultation papers and appraisals. Some of the papers are penned by Sir Goronwy Daniel.

Correspondence and papers, 1978-1989, relating to Sir Goronwy Daniel's tenure of the office of Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed. The correspondents include James Callaghan, 1978, and Margaret Thatcher, 1989.

Research notes by Sir Goronwy Daniel, press cuttings and printed items, 1972-1992, on the general theme of morality, personal freedom and the responsibility of the individual to society. Sir Goronwy gave a number of lectures on these themes.

Printed items, 1969-1992, on the general themes of community development, regionalism, the retention of small communities, Welsh local government etc.

Press cuttings and notes by Sir Goronwy Daniel, 1971-1975, on political themes, including education, foreign policy, industrial relations, industries, organisation of industry, and political attitudes.

Press cuttings and notes by Sir Goronwy Daniel, 1992, on ecological themes.

Texts of lectures and talks by Sir Goronwy Daniel, research notes and press cuttings, 1971-1992, on population increase and trends, related medical developments, over population etc.