A bundle of paper slips forming an index of Welsh terms, often archaic, relating to music, including references to sources in manuscripts. A card index of music terms in English with Welsh translations, is also included.
Music manuscripts accumulated by J. Lloyd Williams, [1750x1945]; works by J. Lloyd Williams, [1890]-[1940]; material relating to the history and criticism of Welsh music, 1891-[1945]; and correspondence, 1899-1945.
Two manuscript vocal scores, two photocopies with annotations, overture score and drafts, and a few instrumental parts; together with copies of a number of Welsh airs.
Notes, in journal form, containing J. Lloyd Williams's observations on the standard of music education, recorded during his visits to schools throughout Wales.
Reports relating to music education in Caernarfonshire, minutes of the Sub-Committee of the county council; feedback from headmasters to a memorandum on music for schools; documents relating to music in schools throughout Wales in general; and related correspondence. J. Lloyd Williams is the author of a number of these reports and the file also includes a critical report by him on the role of Welsh music in the music departments of the University of Wales.
A small volume containing Welsh and English tunes. In 1833 the book belonged to John Williams, Llanfachreth, but the tunes were transcribed by another person, possibly at the end of the eighteenth century.
Correspondence, 1931-1932, between J. Lloyd Williams and R. D. Jamieson, manager of the Montgomeryshire Express Ltd., relating to the publication of Y Cerddor for the National Council of Music. A holograph copy of J. Lloyd Williams's report to the Council of Music, Bangor, January 1932, is also included.
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.
Notes and quotations from various sources relating mainly to folk songs and melodies. They include items relating to J. Lloyd Williams's proposed publication of folk songs for schools.
