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General letters, 1912-1980, to Maxwell Fraser, many relating to her research work and publications; correspondence between Maxwell Fraser and named friends, 1950-1980; materials on Lord and Lady Llanover and the Hall family, comprising correspondence, 1954-1980, and research materials assembled by Maxwell Fraser, 1806-1933, on the Llanover family; research papers assembled by Maxwell Fraser relating to her various books, 1935-1978; research notes, 1952-1977, concerning the preparation of Maxwell Fraser's articles and scripts; correspondence and papers, 1929-1968, relating to Maxwell Fraser's publicity work for the Great Western Railway Company (including Holiday Haunts, 1929-1962); notebooks bearing Maxwell Fraser's research notes; groups of press cuttings, 1924-1980; papers, 1947-1980, concerning Maxwell Fraser's links with numerous associations and societies, including the Cambrian Archaeological Association, the International Arthurian Society, the Kilvert Society, Offa's Dyke Association, P.E.N., Sherlock Holmes Society of London and other societies; papers, 1912-1980, deriving from Maxwell Fraser's hobbies and interests; papers, 1953-1968, concerning Maxwell Fraser's attempts to learn Welsh; miscellaneous papers, 1901-1980, relating to Slough; diaries kept by Maxwell Fraser, 1930-1980, of varying detail, including a journal, 1930, of a tour of Poland; theatre programmes; letters and papers relating to the testator's parents, 1900-1966, and her uncle, Lovat Fraser (1871-1926), the prominent journalist and author of India under Curzon and after (1911); and other personal papers relating to Maxwell Fraser; financial papers, 1911-1980; miscellaneous printed materials; and miscellaneous papers relating to research and writing by other individuals.

Letter from Louise Clark, 12 Ashlands Road, Hesters Way, Cheltenham, Gloucs., describing their Christmas. Refers to her sister, Grace and her illness.

Letter from John B. Jerman, 295 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn 5, New York, complimenting Maxwell on Wales. Notes his family connections with Glamorgan and Montgomeryshire. Refers to his uncle, Abram Woosnam of Caersws. Enclosed: description by B. H. Haddock of his visit to the home of Mr and Mrs William [sic] Phillips.

Copy Letter to John B. Jerman, 295 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn 5, New York, thanking him for his letter, advises him that Griff's would probably be the best place to get copies of her books. Informs him that her book on South Wales for Robert Hale has been sent to them and that she is now working on the North Wales book. Corrects mistakes made by B.H. Haddock in his description of their home. Refers to the biography of Lord and Lady Llanover.

Copy Letter to D.P. Garbett-Edwards, A.C.I.S., Secretary of Welsh Woollen Manufacturers Association Ltd, 27 Pier Street, Aberystwyth, Cards., thanking him for information re the Association. Offers to publicise the woollen industry for them in articles.

Letter from B.H. Haddock, 4086 Illinois Street, San Diego 4, California, U.S.A., describes their St. David's Day celebrations and their plans for the year.

Letter from Howell D. Davies, 725 N. Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois, asking for copies of Wales to be sent to a Mr Evan J. Davies of Elmhurst, Illinois. Compliments her book and thanks her for his own autographed copy.

Letter from J.E. Thomas, City Librarian, City of Cardiff Public Libraries, Central Library, The Hayes, Cardiff, informing her that her annual subscription was due for renewal.

Letter from Cynan [Rev. A.E. Jones], Penmaen, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, inviting them to Penmaen during their visit to Bangor for the meeting of the Cambrians. Mentions a write-up Maxwell intends to write on him. He has proposed Trefin for the opening cywydd at Ebbw Vale and has had him elected as an adjudicator for various competitions.

Letter from Robert Taylor, 34 Huntercombe Lane North, Taplow, Bucks., he enjoyed Maxwell's talk 'Big Ben and his Lady' in Slough. Complains of his health and the burden of work. Describes his proposed visit to Switzerland.

Letter from John B. Jerman, 295 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn 5, New York, U.S.A., describing the activities of the Welsh Society there including a visit by John Williams Hughes of Marian Glas and Huw T. Edwards. Complains of ill-health.

Card and Copy Letter from Thomas Parry, Librarian, The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, re the annual subscription fee for the National Library of Wales Journal. Maxwell asks if he might know anyone who would like a copy of Memories of Baron Bunsen by Frances Baroness Bunsen.

Letter from Helen Lloyd, 53 Eccleston Square, London, thanking Maxwell for information re cooking. Mentions The Welsh Cook Book printed in 1880 which she has read.

Letter from John Berrington, Bettws Lodge, Usk, Mon., thanking her for her interest in his booklet on the parish [? of Usk] which he was able to write with the help of Mr Cefni Barnett.

Copy Letter to Kenneth Loveland, Editor, South Wales Argus, Newport, Mon., thanking him for his letter, offers to deliver the article by 24 or 25 July.

Copy Letter to The Rev. William Morris, Gwynant, St David's Road, Caernarvon, enclosing the photograph he lent her. Hopes he has seen her article on him in The National News expects another of her articles to appear in Y Ddinas before the Eisteddfod.

Letter from Manager, W.H. Smith & Son Ltd, High Street, Slough, Bucks., has failed to get her a copy of Lady for 22 May.