A large number of folk song arrangements by J. Lloyd Williams, mainly in manuscript form. A group of arrangements entitled 'Dewi Sant' (previously in JLlW 65) are included.
Mainly manuscript and printed arrangements of folk songs and melodies, many by J. Lloyd Williams himself. The words of a number of songs have been written by Llew Tegid. A few carols and hymn tunes, settings for penillion singing and lists of melodies are also included.
Mainly folk songs and a few press cuttings. A number of songs were recorded by J. Lloyd Williams from the singing of family members and some items are transcripts from Mrs Grace Gwyneddon Davies's manuscripts. Provenance notes are included.
Transcripts of tunes from printed and manuscript sources, mainly English but a few of Welsh provenance. The items, including some in the hand of Mary Davies and Jennie Williams, were apparently used for a comparative study.
Printed, manuscript and cyclostyled copies of folk songs, some being arrangements for choirs and published by the Welsh Folk-Song Society. Only a few items contain information relating to provenance.
Folk songs, stanzas and melodies, a few carols, hymn-tunes and lists of tunes and miscellaneous notes, from various manuscript, printed and oral sources.
Contributions, consisting of folk songs and sacred music, from various individuals to J. Lloyd Williams for publication in Y Cerddor. They include songs and arrangements by David de Lloyd and T. Hopkin Evans. Related letters are also sometimes included.
Two manuscript music books and loose sheets, consisting of folk songs, psalm tunes, &c., collected by J. Lloyd Williams from various manuscript and printed sources.
Folk songs and traditional tunes, often with related letters from collectors and bearing provenance notes. A number were recorded and are in the hand of Mary Davies.
Folk songs collected by J. Lloyd Williams from various manuscript and printed sources; together with a few songs recorded by others, including the original copy of songs recorded by Mary Davies at Llangeitho Eisteddfod, August 1910.
Three manuscript music books containing transcripts of folk songs from various sources, including the John Morris, Jennie Williams and T. Soley Thomas collections. Provenance notes of songs are also included.
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.).
J. Lloyd Williams's copies of published collections of folk songs, including New Song Book : Llyfr Canu Newydd, for Schools and General Use, Part 1: Score, (1929); J. Lloyd Williams and L. D. Jones (Llew Tegid), Alawon Gwerin Cymru : Welsh Folk Songs Arranged for Schools, vol. III, (1924); and Lady Herbert Lewis, Second Collection of Welsh Folk-Songs, (1934); together with various single items.
A melody in manuscript form, [?mid-19 cent.], entitled 'Marchnad Penmorfa neu Groesaw'r Wenynen', with annotations; cyclostyled copies of hymns by E. Thomas, Benllech, and Sissie Hughes; and a song by Robert Bryan.
Folk songs, traditional tunes and verses, some with related letters from collectors and bearing provenance notes. Many, however, contain no details relating to provenance. A number were recorded by, and are in the hand of, Mary Davies. A few hymn-tunes and carols are also included.
Folk songs, traditional tunes and verses, some with related letters from collectors and bearing provenance notes. A number are in the hand of Grace Gwyneddon Davies, including arrangements by her. A few hymn-tunes and carols are also included.
