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An index on paper slips, in J. Lloyd Williams's hand, of folk tunes and songs found mainly in the work of Nicholas Bennett. References supporting his candidature for the Chair of Botany at Aberystwyth in 1903 appear on the verso of some slips.

Minutes and various reports, 1938, of the University of Wales National Council of Music. They relate mainly to the role of music education in schools and the wider community. Minutes of the Haddon Committee, October 1930, and the resolutions of the sub-committee held at Bangor, December 1930, are also enclosed, together with notes in J. Lloyd Williams's hand, apparently for a meeting in November 1931.

A bundle of paper slips forming an index of Welsh terms, often archaic, relating to music, including references to sources in manuscripts. A card index of music terms in English with Welsh translations, is also included.

Two manuscript vocal scores, two photocopies with annotations, overture score and drafts, and a few instrumental parts; together with copies of a number of Welsh airs.

Manuscript full and vocal scores of the work, [?1900], together with instrumental parts.

Notes, in journal form, containing J. Lloyd Williams's observations on the standard of music education, recorded during his visits to schools throughout Wales.

Reports relating to music education in Caernarfonshire, minutes of the Sub-Committee of the county council; feedback from headmasters to a memorandum on music for schools; documents relating to music in schools throughout Wales in general; and related correspondence. J. Lloyd Williams is the author of a number of these reports and the file also includes a critical report by him on the role of Welsh music in the music departments of the University of Wales.

A small volume of English and Welsh airs, with no details relating to provenance.

A volume of Welsh and English airs, songs, hymn tunes, anthems and psalms. Harp lessons are also included.

A small volume of miscellaneous English and some Welsh musical pieces, mostly without words.

A small volume containing Welsh and English tunes. In 1833 the book belonged to John Williams, Llanfachreth, but the tunes were transcribed by another person, possibly at the end of the eighteenth century.

Correspondence, 1931-1932, between J. Lloyd Williams and R. D. Jamieson, manager of the Montgomeryshire Express Ltd., relating to the publication of Y Cerddor for the National Council of Music. A holograph copy of J. Lloyd Williams's report to the Council of Music, Bangor, January 1932, is also included.

Manuscript music books, mainly containing transcripts by J. Lloyd Williams of folk songs and tunes from various manuscript and printed sources.

Three manuscript music books containing transcripts of folk songs from various sources, including the John Morris, Jennie Williams and T. Soley Thomas collections. Provenance notes of songs are also included.

Press cuttings relating to and including folk songs.

Notes and quotations from various sources relating mainly to folk songs and melodies. They include items relating to J. Lloyd Williams's proposed publication of folk songs for schools.

A small bundle of miscellaneous loose papers, including grammatical exercises, library slips and music examination questions.

Miscellaneous preparatory notes of lectures, and the syllabus of four lectures by J. Lloyd Williams on the influence of music on Welsh life.