Papers accumulated by Bet Davies, 1985-2012, in her work with the WDA, Japan 2001 festival, a celebration of Japan in Wales, and at The Wales Millennium Centre.
Papers of Aber Research, an organisation founded by the donor to conduct opinion polls and gather statistical information on behalf of Plaid Cymru during the 1990s, including a background paper, opinion poll reports, General Election statistical reports, correspondence, press cuttings and related documents.
The fonds comprises two accruals containing papers, 1985-1996, accumulated by Mike Webb and include papers relating to the Nicaraguan election of 1990; various environmental projects in Nicaragua, especially in the Ocotal region, 1986-1992; newspaper cuttings from Nicaragua and Britain, 1988-1994; newsletters, articles and posters relating to Central America, 1985-1993; papers reflecting the activities of the Grŵp Canolbarth America Môn Arfon Central America Group and other related organisations, 1987-1996; and papers concerning the Tom Hargreaves Memorial Fund, 1987-1995.
Papers of Elvey MacDonald, Patagonia, 1985-1997, mainly relating to the establishment of the Welsh radio programme Radio Ceredigion, Cardiganshire, 1985-1997; they include papers relating to various committees, 1985-1995, correspondence, 1985-1996; newspaper cuttings, 1985-1993.
Scrapbooks of the Diversions Dance Company, collated and arranged by one of the founders, Ann Sholem in chronological order, 1983-2013. The three A4 size scrapbooks, and separate folder include leaflets, posters, press releases, newspaper cuttings and photographs relating to Diversions which later became the National Dance Company, Wales (NDCW).
Papers of Green Party Wales collated by one-time chairman Chris Simpson, including 'A green economic policy for Wales', and 'Wales Green Party & Plaid Cymru', a history and background paper by Chris Simpson, and agendas and minutes from meetings.
Papers of Jenny Porter as co-ordinator of Cymru Pride Wales (CPW), relating to The North Wales Lesbian Line; publicity material; minutes of meetings; early Stonewall documents; papers relating to the formation of the LGB Forum Cymru launched in 2001, including a letter from Sir Ian McKellen apologizing that he is unable to attend the first proposed Welsh Pride on 23 October 1999.
Manuscript music, 1982-1983, of three pieces by the Jazz pianist Dill Jones, namely 'Lady Wendy' (lyrics by Malcolm Barron), 'Maybe I'll be yours (once again)' (lyrics by Malcolm Barron) and 'No flowers for my lady' (lyrics by Tim Willis), together with photocopies of the scores.
Papers of Sharon Penman, [c.1982]-2021, relating to the writing and publication of her Welsh princes trilogy ('Here Be Dragons', 'Falls the Shadow' and 'The Reckoning'), including research papers, drafts of the novels and associated correspondence, publicity material and reviews, as well as a small amount of ephemera relating to her other work.
WABLAHE records, 1982-1992, including agenda, minutes and papers of the Board and Standing Working Group, 1982-2003; Committee and Wales Advisory Body, 1982-1991; financial papers and Finance Working Group agenda, minutes and papers, 1982-1988; Chairman's Study Group papers, 1984-1988; Panel on Teacher Training papers, 1982-1985; Programme Review Working Group papers, 1988-1990; and Planning Review Group papers, 1990-1992.
Wales Advisory Body for Local Authority Higher Education.
Archive of the Skenfrith Son et Lumiere production, 1982-1983, which was staged on three consecutive days in August 1983, including the script ‘Ynysgynwraidd’ (The story of the oldest Marcher Castle) which was written by Bob Forrest-Webb, together with annotated photographs, programme and a copy of The Skenfrith Parish Magazine, including an account by Bob Forrest-Webb entitled 'The Skenfrith saga'. Over three thousand pounds was raised towards the restoration of the window in St. Bridget’s Church, Skenfrith, through the Skenfrith project.
Archive contains material relating to Baroness Randerson's political career as a member of Cardiff City and Council councils, and as a Member of the National Assembly for Wales, along with material relating to the Federal Liberal Democrats and Welsh Liberal Democrats.
Administrative papers of Plaid Cymru National Left/Chwith Genedlaethol including agendas, minutes, motions, correspondence, along with publications discussion papers.
Miscellaneous papers, 1981-96, belonging to Professor David Blamires, author of David Jones: Artist and Writer (1971), who established the David Jones Society in 1975. The collection includes exhibition notes, research papers, conference programmes, postcards, and correspondence. A separate file within the box contains a set of David Jones Society Newsletters, nos.1-38 (1976-84).
