Memoranda, reports, minutes and scientific papers relating to the Controversial Discussions held within the British Psychoanalytical Society during the 1940s, plus brief notes by Gillespie regarding the extent to which different parties were represented in the discussions. Also included is a later letter from Sylvia Payne expressing concern about a proposed newspaper article regarding the Controversial Discussions and Edward Glover's resignation.

Handwritten speech regarding discussions about the role and future of the Middle Group.

Material relating to the evidence presented to the Commission by Denis Carroll, William Gillespie and Roger Money-Kyrle on behalf of the Institute of Psychoanalysis. The papers include initial memoranda prepared by Paula Heimann, Roger Money-Kyrle and Hanna Segal and draft/final versions of the memorandum submitted to the Commission.

Material related to the evidence submitted to the Committee by the Institute of Psychoanalysis, led by William Gillespie. The papers include draft material (with comments from members of the Society) and the final version of the memorandum submitted to the Committee, as well as correspondence, including letters from members regarding their experiences of treating homosexual patients.

Speech by Gillespie entitled 'Comments on training: September 1967', regarding changes to the Society's training scheme.

Also minutes of training analysts' meeting on 12 Feb 1981 and a sheet of typed notes apparently related to the introduction of the Curriculum Committee; this material is currently closed to researchers.

Papers related to the planning of the conference, including minutes of the Organising Committee and records of invited speakers, financial administration etc, plus reports regarding the organisation of the same event in 1976. The papers were arranged by subject headings and this order has been retained.

Correspondence and other papers regarding a discussion initiated by Gillespie about the aims and politics of the Society's Independent Group.

Cuttings of two articles from The Times newspaper, with a letter of criticism from Gillespie to the editor, plus two related items of correspondence.

Delegates' folder from the conference, retained as a sample. The folder includes conference information, advertising material and papers by Marian Burgner, Terttu Eskelinen de Folch, Joseph Sandler/Anne-Marie Sandler and Nicholas Temple. Some annotations have been added to the contents of the folder.