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The file comprises papers, [1947]-[1977], relating mainly to foreign holidays taken by Rhys Davies in places such as Amsterdam, Paris, Venice and British destinations, including a passport which was issued in 1947.

The file comprises a copy of the magazine House & Garden, April 1954, including an article by Herman Schrijver, an interior decorator and friend of Rhys Davies, and Vogue, June 1964, showing him with one of his many collections.

The file comprises letters, [1955]-1972, to Herman Schrijver from Rhys Davies which were returned to the sender by Charles Burkhart, USA, as requested. The envelope used in 1975 is included. Also included is a letter, 14 February 1972, from the sole executor of Herman Shrijver's will informing him of the cremation ceremony.

The file comprises correspondence, 1962-1963, relating to his autobiographical article 'The God on the Oven Door', including some letters from the editor of House & Garden, New York, and drafts of the article.

The file comprises an incomplete corrected typescript of the novel published in 1960, together with notes on the story 'The walled city' [later extended into the novel Girl waiting in the shade].

The file, 1944-1954, includes receipts for payments made to Rhys Davies by publishers and the media, account statements, particulars for his earnings and expenditures, and letters relating to the financial details of his literary works.

The series comprises letters, [1956]-1978, from Gertrude, Gladys and Peggy, sisters of Rhys Davies, mainly from Gladys, discussing family and financial matters, together with a few letters written by Rhys Davies to Gladys and Gertie; and letters, 1955-1956, relating to their father's estate.

The series comprises diaries, 1958, 1966-1969, 1975, 1978, containing few entries, mainly about his appointments and the price of theatre tickets.

The file comprises letters, 1958-1978, mainly from David Higham Associates, Authors' Agents, London, relating to the financial accounts, royalties and publishing contracts by foreign publishers of works by Anna Kavan; together with a typescript article 'Among the lost things. The Private Ice-Age of Anna Kavan', 1970, by Clive Jordan.

The file comprises a synopsis of Rhys Davies's article on D. H. Lawrence and the script 'D. H. Lawrence' [used in a radio broadcast by him in 1948], together with quotations from letters sent to D. H. Lawrence and reminiscences of Count Potocki of Montalk, [c. 1948]-[1978].

The series comprises papers, 1930-1978, mainly letters from publishers relating to matters such as contracts, television rights, royalties for broadcasts and plays.

The file comprises papers, 1930-1978, concerning the publishing of works by Rhys Davies, including letters relating to the translation of his works into Norwegian, Swedish and German, and letters from Bertram Rota Ltd, Booksellers, Curtis Brown Ltd, literary agents, and the editorial offices of The New Yorker; together with publishing and broadcasting agreements, 1930-1970.

The file comprises letters, 1943-1978, mainly from Curtis Brown Ltd, London, relating to matters such as contracts, television rights, royalties payments for broadcasts and plays performed, in particular fees for 'No escape', 1955, and letters from other publishers and accountants.