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The first group of papers, [c. 1927]-[1987] (1-72), which were received in November 1999, comprise sermon notes, correspondence, diaries, medical notebooks and press cuttings of reviews of books written by Dr D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones and about him. They also include the papers of his widow Dr Bethan Lloyd-Jones comprising letters received by her during her husband's illness and hospital treatment in 1968; letters to her daughters while on preaching tours in the USA and South Africa; letters of sympathy following his death in 1981; and papers relating to her book Memories of Sandfields 1927-1938 published in 1983. -- The additional papers, 1913-[1967], donated in February 2003 (no. 73), comprise miscellaneous papers including sermon notes, 1966-1967, personalia and press cuttings.

The August 2008 donation (unlisted) comprises holograph sermons, 1927-38, preached by the Reverend Dr David Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) during his first pastorate at Bethlehem Forward Movement Church, Sandfields, Port Talbot, with some in the hand of his wife, Dr Bethan Lloyd-Jones; see Bethan Lloyd-Jones, Memories of Sandfields (Edinburgh, 1983) and D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Evangelistic sermons at Aberavon (Edinburgh, 1983). Also included is a manuscript history of the cause at Sandfields entitled 'A brief outline of Sandfield [sic] Church and its Ministry from 1897 to 1938'.

The May 2011 donation comprises mainly newspaper cuttings collated by Dr D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, some referring directly to himself, other cuttings he took from papers etc relating to the ecumenical scene etc. One handwritten page is full of numbers - the record he kept of the hymns sung (from Congregational Praise) over a lengthy period at Westminster Chapel. This group remains uncatalogued.

Letters from correspondents worldwide (many of them ministers and missionaries from various Protestant denominations) to Dr Lloyd-Jones expressing deep admiration and gratitude for spiritual help received from his sermons, addresses, personal counselling and Christian publications; many letters also express good wishes at his retirement from Westminster Chapel in 1968, some letters deal with publishing matters, and a few on theological matters, etc. Correspondents include: Felix Konotey-Ahulu (1/2-4); Oliver R. Barclay, Uccf (Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship of Evangelical Unions) (2/2-7); Elizabeth Braund (2/29-32); J. A. Caiger (3/1-3); Arnold Dallimore (4/1-2); Aneirin Talfan Davies (4/7); J. Elwyn Davies, Evangelical Movement of Wales (4/11-12); Billy Graham (7/17); Errol Hulse (8/33-4); Douglas Johnson, Christian Medical Fellowship (9/12-23); Mari Jones (9/30-2); Robert T. Kendall (10/1-2); Roland Lamb, British Evangelical Council (11/2-3); G. Campbell Morgan (12/23); A. B. Murdoch, The Scottish Evangelistic Council (12/28-30); Iain H. Murray (12/32-3); J. I. Packer (13/8-9); Ieuan Phillips (13/19-20); Wilbur M. Smith (14/48); and John Stott (14/55). There are also a further ten letters from unidentified correspondents addressed to Dr Lloyd-Jones, 1940-81, as well as nine letters referring to various aspects of Dr Lloyd-Jones's life and ministry but not addressed to him, 1945-83 (16/1-19).

Letters (including some cards) from various correspondents (mostly ministers) written during the period of Dr Lloyd-Jones's illness and hospital treatment expressing sympathy and wishing him a speedy recovery. Correspondents include: Leonard F. Harris, The Unevangelized Fields Mission (17/48); Vernon Higham (17/49-51); L. A. Gray, The Puritan Library (17/55); E. Gerard Housden, Ludhiana British Fellowship (17/58); T. Omri Jenkins, European Missionary Fellowship (17/64); G. D. Lee, Wesleyan Reform Union (17/79); Iain H. Murray (17/93); C. W. Raven, Cotswold Bible Witness (17/102); David S. Russell, The Baptist Union of Great Britain and Ireland (17/113); Leith Samuel (17/119); Francis A. Schaeffer (17/120); Wilbur M. Smith (17/125); Herbert F. Stevenson, The Life of Faith (17/126); Donald F. Strong, Bedford Evangelical Council (17/128); Geoffrey Thomas (17/132); and J. C. J. Waite, South Wales Bible College (17/142).

Three letters of appreciation written during a preaching tour of the USA, in response to radio broadcasts of Dr Lloyd-Jones's evening sermons at Park Street Church, Boston, Massachusetts.

Five letters sent from the Christian Medical Fellowship, including his notes of addresses (given at Cmf meetings?), together with a full address published in the Cmf newsletter, and a discussion paper ('A Memorandum on Faith Healing').

Correspondence and papers regarding the 'baptism with the Holy Spirit' controversy between Prof. John A. Schep and Prof. Klaas Runia (including copies of Dr Lloyd-Jones's replies to Prof. Schep and Prof. Runia).

A letter, 1979, from the Rev. Donald C. Graham (a member of the Westminster Theological Seminary's Board of Trustees), to Dr Lloyd-Jones, explaining some of the background behind the theological controversy concerning the views of Norman Sheperd (Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary, Pennsylvania, USA) on Justification, including various discussion papers and reports from the Westminster Seminary on the issue, 1978-80.

Four letters, 1970 and 1978, to Dr Lloyd-Jones relating to his BBC television appearances, and a script of an interview with him for a Welsh BBC television programme, 'Dylanwadau' ('Influences'), broadcast in March 1962, together with some relevant cuttings from the Radio Times and some newspapers.

Two letters from the Prime Minister (James Callaghan) to Dr Lloyd-Jones regarding the offer and Dr Lloyd-Jones's refusal of the honour of Commander of the British Empire (CBE).

Eleven letters of good wishes sent to Dr Lloyd-Jones during his illness, shortly before his death on the first of March.

Copies of Westminster Chapel (Congregational)'s annual letters (with 1950, 1951 and 1966 missing), written by the pastor, Dr Lloyd-Jones and addressed to members of the chapel. Included is a letter, dated 30 May 1968, explaining the reasons for his retirement from the ministry at Westminster.

Five letters (three of which are photocopies), and one postcard, sent by Dr Lloyd-Jones to various correspondents. The letters also include typescript copies of a correspondence between him and Mr Budgen (Rochdale) in 1974 and 1977.

Letters to his mother, Mrs Magdalene Lloyd-Jones, who died in 1951 at the age of 79 years. These letters include family news and reports of preaching engagements in various places in the UK.

Letters to his wife, Bethan Lloyd-Jones, comprising seven letters written while preaching in the USA (May-June 1937), Scotland (April 1939), and Cambridge (June 1939), and thirty-three letters written while his wife was staying in Llanelli, describing the chaotic conditions during the air-raids on London, Sept.-Oct. 1939, and the difficulty of maintaining regular Sunday services at Westminster Chapel.

Letters to his daughter, Elizabeth Lloyd-Jones (later Elizabeth Catherwood following her marriage to Fred Catherwood), expressing much paternal affection and concern for her well-being and development, educationally and spiritually. In many letters he gives outlines of his sermons at Westminster as well as personal details relating to his life and preaching ministry.

Four letters, 1946-1966, to Dr and Mrs Lloyd-Jones from their daughter, Elizabeth, containing general family news, three of which were sent to Dr Lloyd-Jones whilst he was on a preaching tour of Finland in July 1966. There are also two other family letters, one undated letter from Vincent Lloyd-Jones (his younger brother) to his mother, and one from Harold Lloyd-Jones (his elder brother) to Aunt Jeannie, 1917.