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The file is composed of a substantial number of printed items, letters, reports and press cuttings relating mainly to British universities, and higher education more generally. The file includes letters from David Eccles, 1960, and E. D. Jones, 1961.

The section consists of papers, 1928-1997, relating to educational life, mainly higher and university education, the University of Wales, the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology, and Coleg Harlech.

The file comprises materials, mainly printed, some typescript, on the general theme of education. Most of the papers concern higher and university education in England and Wales, some relate to the work of the University Grants Committee and governmental policy on university development.

The file consists of letters, press releases, memoranda and reports relating to discussions on Labour Party policy on higher education, mainly education. The file includes a letter, 1962, from Dick Taverne.

The file comprises papers relating to higher education policy in the United Kingdom, mainly the proceedings of the University Grants Committee, the attitudes of successive governments towards university education, and the affairs and development of the University of Wales.

The file comprises letters reflecting the wide range of functions and events which Lady White attended and the large number of committees and public bodies with which she was associated. There are particularly interesting and revealing letters relating to the problems which faced the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology, University College, Cardiff, and Coleg Harlech. Several of the correspondents write appreciatively in response to a documentary programme entitled The Baroness broadcast on BBC2 television during June 1988. The correspondents include Eric, Lord Ashby, 1988, James Callaghan, 1988, Gwilym, Lord Prys-Davies, 1988, Cledwyn Hughes, Lord Cledwyn of Penrhos, 1988, Barry Jones MP, 1988, Principal Robert Steel, 1988, and David, Lord Gibson Watt, 1988.

The letters within the file reflect the wide and expanding range of Lady White's public activities, committees served, functions attended etc. Many relate to educational matters, mainly higher and university education, some to Welsh affairs. A number of letters concern the award of the degree of Ll.D. honoris causa by the University of Wales to Lady White in July 1979. The correspondents include Anthony, Lord Lytton (3), 1978-1979, Principal Robert Steel, 1978, and Dame Shirley Williams, 1979.

The file comprises letters again reflecting Lady White's many activities and interests. There are many letters on educational matters, notably concerning the new University of Wales, Cardiff, formed by the merger of two university colleges. The correspondents include Lord Heycock.

The file comprises press cuttings, printed items and a few letters relating to the development of the government's proposed 'top up loans for students' scheme and the passage through the House of Lords of the Education (Student Loans) Bill.

The file is composed of correspondence and papers concerning university student unions and relating to themes such as student loans, vacation employment, student finances, VAT on fuel and students and the National Union of Students.