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The collected poems of A. G. Prys-Jones

The file comprises papers, [1972], [1979]-1980, [1985], and 1987-1989, relating to The Collected Poems of A. G. Prys-Jones, ed. by Don Dale-Jones (Llandysul, 1988), which includes a foreword by Glyn Jones. The file mainly consists of correspondence between Don Dale-Jones and Glyn Jones, 1987-1989, mostly regarding the anthology; with a typescript draft of the foreword, 1980; and typescript copies of the contents and introduction to the work, entitled 'Selected poems', by Don Dale-Jones, 1985 and 1987. Also included is a draft letter from Glyn Jones to Roland Mathias.

Dale-Jones, Don

'The burgomaster's daughter'

The file includes typescript copies, [1952x1965], of the libretto by Glyn Jones for the musical 'The burgomaster's daughter', presented by Glantaf County School.

The blue bed, Poems etc.

The file comprises cuttings of reviews, 1937-1938, mainly regarding The blue bed, 1937-1938, and other press cuttings, 1938, 1940-1942, which contain references to Glyn Jones, including reviews of Poems.

The blue bed

The file comprises letters, 1935-1969 (with gaps, mainly 1935-1938), relating to The blue bed (London, 1937), mostly from the publishers, Jonathan Cape Limited, together with royalty statements and other related papers.

The Beach of Falesá

The file comprises cuttings and other printed material, 1971, 1973-1974, mostly relating to The Beach of Falesá, including reviews of the opera, a programme for the world première at Cardiff and a copy of the published libretto.

The Beach of Falesá

The file comprises papers, [1971]-1974, 1976 and 1986-1987, relating to The Beach of Falesá, libretto by Glyn Jones, based on a short story by R. L. Stevenson, and music by Alun Hoddinott. The opera was commissioned by the Welsh National Opera Company and published by the Oxford University Press (London, 1974). The file contains manuscript and typescript drafts of the libretto, with synopses of the work, and a copy of the manuscript vocal score (possibly in the hand of Alun Hoddinott). Also included are manuscript and typescript drafts of lyrics for songs, [c. 1973], together with other related papers. In addition the file contains correspondence, 1973-1974, mostly between Glyn Jones and the Oxford University Press, with letters from Roy Bohana (3), Alun Hoddinott (2), Alan Frank, Oxford University Press (11), and A. G. Prys-Jones. A number of drafts are written on papers pertaining to the Welsh Arts Council and drafts of other works by Glyn Jones.

Hoddinott, Alun

Talks and poetry readings

The series comprises papers, 1938-1990 (with gaps), including manuscript and typescript notes of talks and readings by Glyn Jones.

Talks and lectures by Glyn Jones

The file contains manuscript and typescript notes of talks and lectures delivered by Glyn Jones, 1938-1989 (with gaps), on various occasions, and includes a report, 1973, on the 'Writers in Schools' scheme. Among the subjects discussed are Glyn Jones and works by him, Anglo-Welsh literature and writers, in particular Dylan Thomas, and D. H. Lawrence. Also included are drafts of the Annual Gwyn Jones Lecture given by Glyn Jones, Random entrances to Gwyn Thomas, which was later published (Cardiff, 1982), and a tribute to John Tripp, 1986. Some talks are accompanied by related notes and letters.

Short stories

The series comprises papers, [1930]-1978 (with gaps), mostly correspondence, including draft letters by Glyn Jones, manuscript, typescript and printed copies of stories, notes and other related material pertaining to published volumes of short stories.

Selected short stories

The file comprises correspondence, 1969-1972, 1974 and 1976, including draft letters by Glyn Jones, relating to Selected short stories (London, 1971), mostly from the literary agents, Laurence Pollinger Ltd, and publishers, J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd, and includes letters from Gwyn Jones (photocopies, 2), and Sam Adams (2). Also included are royalty statements and other related papers.

Jones, Gwyn, 1907-1999

Selected short stories

The file comprises cuttings of reviews and notices of Selected short stories, 1971-1972, including a typescript review of, and newspaper article which contains a reference to, Goodbye, what were you?: selected writings, [1994].

Selected poems. Fragments and fictions

The file comprises papers, 1953-1989 (with various gaps), relating to Selected poems. Fragments and fictions (Ogmore-by-Sea, 1988), including typescript copies of some poems selected for the book, and related notes, 1953-[1988]. It appears that some notes were created during the compilation of Selected poems (Llandysul, 1975). Also included is correspondence, 1987-1988, between Glyn Jones and Poetry Wales Press, and other related papers regarding the publication of the book.

Selected poems

The file comprises cuttings of reviews of, and notices regarding, Selected poems, 1975-1976.

Selected poems

The file comprises correspondence, 1974-1976, including draft letters by Glyn Jones, and letters from the publishers, J. D. Lewis & Sons Ltd, Gomer Press, and W. Rhys Nicholas, and also notes relating to Selected poems (Llandysul, 1975).

Nicholas, W. Rhys

Scripts

The series mainly comprises scripts, 1945-1982 (with gaps), including manuscript drafts, most of which appear to be radio programmes written by Glyn Jones, including some in which he participated.

Scrapbooks and press cuttings

The series comprises press cuttings of reviews of various works, and articles by or relating to, Glyn Jones, 1934-1994 (with gaps).

Robert Morgan

The file consists of typescript copies of poems by Robert Morgan, [1960x1990], including 'The Donors' which was dedicated to Glyn Jones, most of which are signed by the poet.

Morgan, Robert, 1921-1994

Reviews and reports of books

The file comprises mostly manuscript and typescript drafts, 1952 and [1966]-1991 (with gaps), of reviews by Glyn Jones which appeared in various journals. Also included are evaluation reports of unpublished works, mainly for the Welsh Arts Council. Some of the reviews are accompanied by draft covering letters whilst others are written on papers pertaining to Yr Academi Gymreig.

Radio scripts (general)

The file comprises scripts which all appear to be radio broadcasts, including manuscript drafts, 1945-1982 (with gaps), a number of which are reviews by Glyn Jones of various books. Included are scripts of a tribute to Idris Davies, 'I was born in Rhymney', [1953], 'The dream of Jake Hopkins', 1953, (with a cutting and image relating to the work), 'The misfortunes of Princess Heledd', 1954, an excerpt from The learning lark, 1958, tributes to Henry Treece, 1966, Vernon Watkins, 1967, and Aneirin Talfan Davies, 1980, and an interview regarding Selected poems, 1976. In addition, the file includes scripts of a talk by Gwyn Thomas, 'Present indicative', 1955; and 'Anglo Welsh writing. The bells of Rhymney - Idris Davies' which includes comments by Glyn Jones, 1982; and an undated Welsh translation by Glyn Jones of a script delivered by Jack Jones.

Thomas, Gwyn, 1913-1981

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