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Bound facsimile of the full orchestral score: fl i-iii/ob i-ii/cl i-ii/bsn i-ii/ hns i-iv/tpt i-ii/tbn i-iii/timp/percussion/hrp/strings.

Amended B.B.C. contract for recording 19 October 1966. Two typescript copies with manuscript emendations of the 'Introduction to the Parlour by Grace Williams'. Typescript trail for 'The Parlour' recorded by Grace Williams, 14 October 1969. 2 minute talk for Concert Calendar.

'The Waltz', script and order of programme for recording, 1967 (two copies, one heavily annotated).

Typescript scripts etc. mostly in Welsh, heavily annotated. Awr Plant - "Ar Ysgafn Droed" (i), 22 June 1948 and "A March, a Waltz, and a Polka", 29 June 1948; "Gwrandewch" - 1 February 1962, 31 December 1963, 11 February 1964, together with a manuscript list with many crossings out of records for "Dolls & Puppets" programme(s). Two editions of "Gŵyl y Glesni", broadcast 24 April 1962 and 21 April 1964. Also 'Musical Travels-Records', being a hand written list of select composers and recorded works arranged by country. Erich Gruenberg- for January 16th 1969, pieces and times. Photocopy "Welsh Oxen Song" and revision. Notes of what appears to be a check list of sections relating to "Sea Sketches" and "Penillion for orchestra". Typescript profile of Elizabeth Maconchy by Grace Williams for an unidentified radio broadcast [1967]. Three typescript letters from the BBC relating to arrangements and words for Nine Welsh Folk Songs, 1963; Letter, 7th January 1970 regarding script and recording of an unknown programme, together with interesting details on violin strings from Hills of London, 1970.

Two bound printed chapters from 'Yr Einion', 1953. 'Modern Welsh Composers' by Clarence Raybould, pp.32-42; and 'Music and the Composer in Wales', John Stuart Williams, pp43-47, both of which make reference to the work of Grace Williams. Typescript portrait of Grace Williams as an introduction to a performance of her work, undated [c.1965-1977]. Four signed typescript letters from Meic Stephens to Grace Williams relating to an entry in 'Artists in Wales', Gwasg Gomer, March - October 1972.

Hand written notes for revisions to be made to the score of 'Y Wyddfa' [undated]. 'To a Rainbow', being a hand written sonnet by Grace Williams, 1920. English Language and Literature exam paper, July 1921. An undated press cutting 'Miss Grace Williams, Barry' relating to the performance of 'Hen Walia' at Bangor [most likely in the Eisteddfod pavilion, 1931].

Items relating to William Mathews Williams, Grace's father. A letter dated Oct. 25 1914, 'Dear Cousin' from Dave [Roberts?], Washington D.C. concerning revelations around 'Davies' and the performance of the Romilly Boy's Choir. Four (two incomplete) letters from Mary Davies [C.A.G.C.] relating to the Barry Eisteddfod, 1920. Letter from J. Chas. Mc.Lean, National Council of Music, 1920. Letter from David Wynne regarding his Chant and the orchestral works of Miss Williams [Grace]1937. Letter of congratulation from Picton Davies on him being awarded the freedom of Barry, 1957. Undated letter from Mary Silyn Roberts. Photocopy of a photograph of The Romilly Boys' Choir together with an associated note of authority for judging the Male Voice Choir competition at the National Eisteddfod in Barry, 1920. (English and Welsh)

Manuscript scores of instrument parts (chamber orchestra): Vn i(2)-Vn ii/Va/Vc/Cb/Fl (+pic)/cl/tpt. Including: 'Siencyn's dance', 'Bryniau'r Werddon', 'Maypole dance', 'Morris dance', 'Jig' and 'Folk dance'. Also extra string parts: 'Siencyn's dance': Vn i(2)-Vn ii; 'Jig': Vni-Vn ii(2). Abridged versions of 'Maypole dance' and 'Morris dance': Vn i(2)-Vn ii(2)/Va/Vc/Cb. Together with a WMIC list of the same.

Manuscript scores of instrument parts (string orchestra): Vn solo/Vn i(3)-Vn ii(3)/Va(3)/Vc(2)/Cb(2). Revised Vn i-ii. Photocopies of the same.

Loose leaf facsimile copy of 1938 revision.

Manuscript scores of instrument parts (complete): Vn i(5)-Vn ii(4)/Va(4)/Vc(3)/Cb(2)/Fl i-ii (+pic)/ob i-ii/cl i-ii/bsn i-ii/tpt i-ii/hns i-ii, iii-iv)/trb i-ii, iii/timp/perc. Together with a WMIC list of the same.

Manuscript scores of instrument parts (string orchestra): Vn i(3)-Vn ii(3)/Va(2)/Vc(2)/Cb(2). Including: 'High wind', 'Sailing song', 'Channel sirens', 'Breakers', 'Calm sea in summer'. Some sections are heavily revised. Together with a WMIC list of the same.

Copy scores for solo violin and orchestra. Some manuscript annotations: Vn i(9)-ii(8)/Va(4)/Vc(8)/Cb(3)/fl i-ii(+pic)/ob i-ii(+cor anglais)/cl(2)/cor anglais/bsn(2)/tpt(2)/hn(1-4)/trbn i-iii/timp/perc/hrp. Together with a WMIC list of the same.

An opera in one act. Manuscript scores of instrument parts: fl i-ii(+pic)/ob i-ii/cl i-ii(+ bcl)/bsn i-ii/hns i-iv/tpt i-ii/tbn i-iii/tuba/timp/percussion, two players (3)/harp. [This bundle is identified as "Bag 2", presumed that "Bag 1" is the string instrument parts that is 'Grace Williams Music Mss, J1/10'].

Bound facsimile of the full (control) orchestral score: fl i-ii/ob/cor anglais/cl i-ii/bsn i-ii/ hns i-iv/tpt i-ii/tbn i-iii/tuba/timp/percussion (two players)/hrp/strings. Commissioned by the Llandaff Festival Committee, 1962. First performance in Llandaff Cathedral, 18 June 1962, by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Charles Groves. Autograph list of subsequent performances together with programme note on inside of front cover. Duration 9 min.

Manuscript scores of songs by him.

Bound ink scores.

Ink full score and vocal score.

Ink score of a vocal score for baritone voice.

Ink score.