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The fonds comprises papers, 1895, 1922-1991, relating mainly to Treorchy Male Choir and the history of the Rhondda.

The group comprises papers, 1895, [1946x1977], relating to Treorchy Male Choir mainly under the conductorship of John Haydn Davies.

The file comprises the conductor's copies, [1946x1971], of manuscript, typescript and printed sacred songs, psalms, hymns, carols and Welsh folk songs which formed part of the choir's repertoire. A number of the works have been arranged by John Davies and a few, including holograph manuscripts of 'Salm 24' and 'Yr hen ferchetan', are arrangements by Mansel Thomas.

The file comprises typescript translations of songs, [1955]-1960, most of which were translated from German specifically for the choir by T. H. Parry-Williams. A few items include annotations in the translator's hand.

The file consists of a typescript account of the competition record of the choir, 1946-1971, and the certificate presented to them on winning the male choir competition at the Semi-National Eisteddfod at Cardigan in 1957. A list of test pieces for the main competitions for male choirs at the National Eisteddfod, 1887-1977, is also included.

The file comprises a souvenir copy of an account of the choir's royal command performance for Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle in 1895. A typescript copy of 'The Rhondda Male Choirs go to Windsor' by John Davies is also included.

The series comprises papers, [1930x1975], relating to the musical tradition of the Rhondda, especially its choral tradition.

The file comprises typescript copies of newspaper accounts of the Rhondda Royal Glee Society's performance at Windsor Castle before Queen Victoria in 1898, under the conductorship of Tom Stephens.

The file comprises papers, [1930x1975], relating to the South Wales Choral Union's performances at the Crystal Palace, London, 1872 and 1873, together with biographical notes relating to the choir's conductor, 'Caradog' (Griffith Rhys Jones).

The file comprises a typescript draft of an article by John Davies, 'Rhondda choral music in Victorian times', which was published in Rhondda past and future (1975).

The series comprises papers, 1922-[?1979], relating to various aspects of the history of the Rhondda, including education, industry and religion.

The file comprises miscellaneous papers, 1922-[?1975], on various topics relating to the history of the Rhondda.

The file comprises miscellaneous papers, [1930x1975], relating to the musical tradition of the Rhondda, including a typescript copy of a lecture on the subject, delivered by John Davies in 1972.

The file comprises miscellaneous notes, [1935x1978], relating to music in worship.

The file comprises miscellaneous notes and extracts of lectures by others, [1935x1980], covering various aspects of the study of music.

The file comprises speeches, radio scripts and press cuttings reflecting the life, work and interests of John Davies.

The file comprises speeches and radio scripts, [?1960]-[?1973], relating mainly to his life and work.

The file comprises miscellaneous papers, [1935x1991], including material for religious services and miscellaneous notes and extracts.

The group comprises research papers, 1922-[?1980], reflecting John Haydn Davies's interests as a local historian and musician.

The group comprises papers, 1922-[?1979], relating to the history of the Rhondda and, in particular, to its musical tradition.