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Two manuscript drafts and a typescript draft of ‘Real Aberystwyth’ with manuscript and typescript annotations by Niall Griffiths and the publisher, and related letters and email correspondence between them concerning the writing and production of the book, as well as correspondence between Niall Griffiths and the predominantly literary contacts whom he consulted about the content of the book, together with other material accumulated during the writing of the book and relating to people, places, events, activities, issues and phenomena in Aberystwyth and the surrounding area as well as the ‘Real Aberystwyth’ project itself, comprising manuscript and typescript notes by Niall Griffiths, typescript copies and photocopies of poems (notably ‘One, Rheidol Place’, ‘Symbols’ and ‘River Moods’ by Herbert Williams, ‘An Aberystwyth Canto’ by Matthew Jarvis, ‘Nietzscheanism and the meaning of the superman’ and ‘Aberystwyth short fiction’ by Tiffany Atkinson, and ‘The Buoy’ by Gwyneth Lewis), typescript copies of articles (including ‘“In a very deranged state”: notes on the Iolo Morganwg Project’ by Mary-Ann Constantine, ‘The English in Wales: an Englishman’s view’ and ‘Flag waving’ by Simon Rodway, ‘Crud cenedlaetholdeb Cymreig’ [‘A cradle of Welsh nationalism’] by Rhys Jones and Carwyn Fowler, and ‘Teithio yn y nos / Nachtreise’ by Patricia Duncker), photographs taken by Niall Griffiths (in labelled envelopes which have since become jumbled), printouts from websites, press cuttings and tourist information literature. Also included, bound in a volume with a draft of ‘Real Aberystwyth’, is a manuscript draft of ‘Real Liverpool’ with manuscript notes by Niall Griffiths and an outline proposal by him for the book, together with a copy of related email correspondence between him and the publisher.

Correspondence, including letters from publishers, mostly concerning poetry by Gillian Clarke including The sundial, with a copy of the agreement with the publishers (1978), and Poetry introduction 3. Also included are drafts of the poems 'Rhiannon' a 'Pwyll'. Among the correspondents are Tony Curtis (3); Douglas A. Bassett (3); Nigel Jenkins (2); Meic Stephens (9); Michael Quinn (2); Hamish M. Brown (2); Derek Mahon; John Rowlands; Gwyn Jones; Peter Finch; Roger Garfitt; Michael J. Collins (2); Sally Roberts Jones; Glenn Storhaug; Cary Archard; Dannie Abse (2); Graham Allen (2); Lesley Grant-Adamson; Frank Ormsby (3); Charles Causley (2); Gwyn Erfyl; Jon Dressel; Glyn Jones; John Ormond (2); Peter Elfed Lewis (3); Sam Adams (2); and Stewart Conn (2).

Papers of Peter Finch, comprising early poetry and literature, early typescripts, manuscripts, several hundred files and note books, proofs and research for the Real Cardiff trilogy, some files about the Writers Handbook, and correspondence, together with material accumulated through his involvement with the Association of Little Presses, including fanzines, unofficial publications, and experimental and amateur publications. The archive includes many aspects of Finch’s work, notably his concrete verse, visual poetry, sound poetry, found poetry and collage poems, and it reflects his technical experimentation with poems created on typewriters, word processors and photocopy machines.

Personal correspondence, 2004, consisting of letters and cards, mainly discussing literary, social, and domestic matters, including correspondence from John Barnie (18); Seamus Heaney (1); Cynthia Walker (1); Ian McDonald (1); Robert Minhinnick (5); Damian Walford Davies (1); Twm Morys (1); Vibeke Fengers (1); Jason Walford Davies (1); Bruce Clunies Ross (4); Guy Vanderhaeghe (2); John Pickles (2); Robert Cook (1); Nigel Jenkins (6); David Lloyd (3); Judith Rosenmeier (1); Vibeke Fengers (1); Barry Butson (2); Peter Finch (1); and Stevie Davies (1). The file also includes a lecture programme; and an order of service for the funeral of Desmond Slay.

Personal correspondence, 2016 January-June, consisting of a card and letters, discussing mainly literary, social, and political matters, including correspondence from John Barnie (1); Peter Lord (8); Bruce Clunies Ross (16); Ian McDonald (12); Nicholas Murray (3); Mike Parker (3); John Pickles (1); Henry John Ferns (7); Ellena Smith (4); Margaret Lloyd (2); John Holmes (1); Peter Finch (3); Ceri Wyn Jones (1); Owain Wilkins (1); Gwen Davies (1); Beccy Finlayson (1); Jüri Talvet (1); Barry Butson (1); Chris Simpson (1); and Clare Morgan (1) . The file also contains three book reviews by John Barnie, for Jonathan Hicks' 'The Welsh at Mametz Wood', Sam Adams' 'Where the Stream Ran Red', and Daniel G. Williams' 'Wales Unchained'.

Personal correspondence, 2016 July-December, consisting of letters and cards, discussing mainly political, social, and literary matters, including correspondence from Ian McDonald (26); Emily Trahair (3); John Holmes (7); Margaret Lloyd (4); Romola Parish (1); Rhys Llwyd (1); Peter Lord (15); Miranda Barnes (1); Bruce Clunies Ross (16); Owain Wilkins (1) John Bollard (1); Christopher Hodges (1); Henry John Ferns (8); Damian Walford Davies (3); Nicholas Murray (1); Amanda Peters (1); Vibeke Fenger-Petersen (1); Jason Walford Davies (1); Geoff & Alan Barnie (1); Ellena Smith (2); Calvin Forbes (14); David Lloyd (5); Richard Poole (4); Barry Butson (1); Talfan Barnie (1); Steven Matthews (1); Peter Finch (2); Matthew Jarvis (1); Niall Munro (1); Jüri Talvet (1); Samantha Wynne Rhydderch (1); Pamela Stewart (as Jody Cothey) (1); and Anders Bune (1). The file also contains a wedding invitation; and two book reviews (possibly written by John Barnie) for Lynda Pritchard Newcombe's 'Speak Welsh Outside Class', and Aled Rhys Hughes' 'Mametz'.

Personal correspondence, 2006 January-June, consisting of letters and cards, discussing literary, political, family, and academic matters, including correspondence from John Barnie (38); Joseph Clancy (1); Helle Michelsen (1); Kathryn Hayward (2); Bruce Clunies Ross (31); Cilla Huggins (1); M. Wynn Thomas (1); Nigel Jenkins (5); David Lloyd (2); Nicholas Murray (2); Malcolm Lewis (1); Peter Finch (1); Jan Morris (1); Mike Parker (1); Robert Minhinnick (1); Meic Stephens (1); Sam Adams (1); Jeremy Hooker (1); Patrick McGuiness (1); Vibeke Fengers (1); Jasmine Donahaye (1); Barry Butson (1); Tabish Khair (1); Robert Cook (1); Margaret Lloyd (1); and Niall Griffiths (1). The file also contains orders of service for the funerals of David Lewis Jones and Cynthia Walker.

Includes letters from Peter Finch (2); Nigel Jenkins; Sally Roberts Jones; John Idris Jones; Tony Curtis; John Ackerman; and Chris Bendon (4).

Correspondence, 2001-2011, regarding the publication, commission, and use of literary works by John Barnie, including letters from John Barnie (9); Ceri Anwen James (1); Robert Minhinnick (3); Anne Cluysenaar (3); William Greenaway (1); Llion Pryderi Roberts (1); Dabi István (1); John Pickles (1); Gladys Mary Coles (2); Damian Walford Davies (1); Dewi Roberts (1); Mick Felton (1); Will Atkins (1); Ceinwen Jones (1); Amy Wack (9); Ceri Wyn Jones (11); Paul Sutton (2); John Rowlands (1); Natalie Salmon (1); Chris McCabe (3); Mairwen Prys Jones (3); Nicholas Murray (3); Anders Bune (1); Peter Finch (3); Gwennan Evans (1); Bethan Mair (1); Chiara de Luca (3); Giorgia Sensi (1); Pît Dafis (1); Ceri Wyn Jones (7); and Tony Stringfellow (1).

Correspondence, 1996-2000, regarding the publication, commission, and use of literary works by John Barnie, including letters from John Barnie (1); Mairwen Prys Jones (7); Tony Bianchi (1); Ceinwen Jones (5); Neil Nuttall (1); Anne Cluysennar (3); Bryan Aspden (3); Wyn Binding (2); Iwan Bala (1); John Osmond (1); Xosé Méndez (1); Peter Read (2); David Lloyd (2); Menna Elfyn (1); Stewart Brown (1); Peter Finch (3); Roy Ashwell (1); Mark Roper (1); Marta Carracedo (1); Robert Minhinnick (2); Sue Davies (1); Adam Empson (1); Damian Walford Davies (2); Ian A. Bell (2) and Llion Pryderi Roberts (1). The file also includes two reader's reports for John Barnie's 'The Wine Bird' (1997) and a cover proof for the same title.

Includes letters from David Fanning; and Peter Finch (5).

The file contains correspondence, 1970-1971, accumulated by Sally Roberts Jones as Secretary of the English Language Section of the Academi Gymreig. It includes a letter inviting A. G. Prys-Jones to become the next chairman of the English Language Section following the death of Jack Jones. There are also letters relating to poetry readings including one to be held by the poetry group Horse, established by Peter Finch. Other correspondents include Ron Berry, Alison Bielski, Gillian Clarke, Tom Earley, Raymond Garlick, Cyril Hodges, Jeremy Hooker, Belinda Humfrey, Glyn Jones, Douglas Phillips, Cecil Price, Meic Stephens, Gwyn Thomas (Rhondda), Ned Thomas, and J. P. Ward.

The file contains correspondence relating to a series of workshops and reading held in Wrexham in March 1986. Taking part were Peter Finch, Stewart Brown and Nigel Jenkins.

The file contains correspondence, quiz papers and various other papers relating to the literary quiz night held at the Oriel in Cardiff. Many prominent writers contributed rounds and there are letters from Glyn Jones, Roland Mathias, Peter Finch, John Tripp, Meic Stephens and others.

Deunydd amrywiol, y rhan helaethaf ohono yn adlewyrchu gwaith a diddordebau llenyddol a gwleidyddol Menna Elfyn, gan gynnwys erthyglau gan y beirdd Tony Conran a Nigel Jenkins, teyrngedau i Nigel Jenkins gan Menna Elfyn, Stevie Davies a Peter Finch a rhaglen ar gyfer digwyddiad i goffau Tony Conran; cyfeweliad rhwng Iwan Llwyd, Menna Elfyn a Nigel Jenkins; tri darn o'r nofel Martha, Jac a Sianco (2004) gan Caryl Lewis yn llawysgrif yr awdur; gwahoddiad i ddigwyddiad yng nghartref yr arlunydd Mary Lloyd Jones; deunydd PEN Cymru; datganiadau i'r wasg; torion a llungopïau o ddeunydd print; a thorion papur newydd, gan gynnwys rhaghysbyseb o berfformiad cerddorol gan Fflur Dafydd, merch Menna Elfyn, yn Eisteddfod yr Urdd, Caerfyrddin, 2007.

Correspondence, 1976-1984, pertaining to The Anglo-Welsh Review, including draft letters by Gillian Clarke and letters from the Directors Gareth and Freda Walters; Sandra Anstey; Meic Stephens (13); Peter Finch; A.J. Heward Rees (2); and Greg Hill. The file also includes statements of income and expenditure and balance sheets of the Dock Leaves Press and The Anglo-Welsh Review, 1963-1974, contents pages, lists of contributors, and fees for contributors.

Includes letters from Paul Ferris (11), Peter Finch (12), and Michael Foot (3).

Includes letters from Mick Felton (4); Peter Finch (20); and Catherine Fisher (9).

Includes letters from Meic Stephens (14); A. G. Prys-Jones; Jeremy Hooker (3); Gillian Clarke (3); Ruth Bidgood (5); Joseph Clancy (2); Glyn Jones (3); Alan Rudrum; Bruce J. James (3); Peter Finch (2); Raymond Garlick (4); Tony Bianchi (5); Dora Polk; John Osmond (copy); Jon Dressel; Belinda Humfrey (4); Gavin Ewart (2); Gerard Casey; Moira Dearnley; R. Gerallt Jones (2); and Tony Curtis.

Includes letters from Anthony Conran; Meic Stephens (13); Gillian Clarke (2); A. G. Prys-Jones (6); Gwyn Jones (4); Nigel Jenkins (8); Cary Archard; Emyr Humphreys (2); Raymond Garlick (13); Glyn Jones (3); Dai Smith (3); Jeremy Hooker; Hamish M. Brown; Peter Finch (3); Duncan Bush (2); Deian Hopkin (2); Ray Howard-Jones; Alan Perry (2); Brian Howells; John Davies; Wynn Thomas; and Leslie Norris (addressed to Meic Stephens, containing amendments to the entry on Leslie Norris for the Companion to the literature of Wales).