Transcripts, [1900x1940], by J. Lloyd Williams, from Maurice Edwards's manuscript, dated 1778, held at the Library of the University of Wales, Bangor (Bangor MS 2294).
The commonplace book of Mary Richards, Darowen, [c. 1875], containing numerous stanzas and a few poems. A list of tunes which were apparently in her possession is also included. The volume agrees with the description given to MS 241 in the Handlist of Cwrtmawr MSS. The volume of Welsh airs referred to in that Handlist, along with No. 241, is possibly now AH1/28.
Letters, 1945-1946, from the Librarian, the National Library of Wales, to Dr Idwal Lloyd Williams, relating to the depositing of his father's papers and manuscripts at the Library.
A volume of traditional Welsh airs, [c. 1830]x[1853], which came into the possession of Mary Richards, Darowen, c. 1853. Two Breton airs, with verses, are also included (ff. 65v and 66r).
Lyrics, including translations, for Welsh airs, some with covering letters. Contributors include Mary Davies, Eifion Wyn, A. P. Graves and L. D. Jones (Llew Tegid), Ruth Lewis, Robert Roberts ('Isallt') and possibly Sir Francis Edwards (F. E.).
Lecture notes and one letter, 1940, relating to the history of Llanrwst and Denbighshire, particularly in the context of J. Lloyd Williams's own life. A card advertising his lecture entitled 'Reminiscences of an old Denbighshire Town', for the Denbighshire Society in London, February 1938, is also included.
A collection of folk songs, with annotations, submitted for competition at Llanfachreth Eisteddfod, June 1922. The name of the competitor is not known.
Lists of names of plants compiled from various sources. Also included is a letter from A. H. Hyde, 1929, of the National Museum of Wales, emphasising the need for an authoritative list of Welsh names of plants and suggesting that J. Lloyd Williams could perhaps undertake the work.
A list of Welsh tunes 'in M.S. book in possession of Berwyn Evans, nearly all in E flat', in Mary Davies's hand; together with a letter from J. Lloyd Williams to Principal Reichel, Bangor, 1901, relating to and listing some 'Songs of the forest and field'.
Manuscript and typescript drafts and an annotated printed copy of the libretto; together with stage directions and a synopsis of the plot. A copy of the printed programme of a performance of the work at Aberystwyth in 1922 is also included.
