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The file comprises papers found in the Library of David Jones which was deposited at the National Library of Wales in 1975 (see The Library of David Jones. A Catalogue, 1995). They include galley proofs of 'Religious Enthusiasm' by Christopher Dawson with manuscript corrections by David Jones; University of Wales Press copy of O'Donnell lectures, 'Angles and Britons' by J R R Tolkien, 1963, with manuscript notes by David Jones; 'For the pyre at Oeta' a poem by Harman Grisewood; typescript article 'La reve du Simple Soldat Clitus' translated by Professor Louis Bonnerot; typescript article by Saunders Lewis, 'A note on the asumption', 1951; typescript poem by Mrs I K Moon, 1941; BBC radio broadcast script of 'The dying God' series, 1951; typescript review of Lucerna: studies of some problems in the early history of England by H. P. R. Finberg, 1964; and newspaper cuttings, 1950-1967.

Ink manuscripts of the following: 'Strider: for alto or baritone voice', 1972; 'The song of the eagle: for tenor voice, chorus ad lib and piano'; 1971, 'Fisherman's song: for high voice and piano', 1968; 'Namarië ' (afterwards 'Farewell to Lorien'), a farewell for high voice and piano', 1972; 'Drinking song: for two voices or chorus and piano'; 'The covering of the darkness: song of a prisoner in a high tower for baritone soloist and piano', 1972, afterwards entitled 'Song of the prisoner from The return of the King' (photocopy).

Photocopy of the manuscript, 1977.

Ink full score with the title 'Act three' which was according to the composer's notes 'intended to form a prelude to a section of The Lord of the rings'. Ink score of 'Burial song/chant' for baritone soloist, male chorus and piano, dated May 1972.