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Typescript of 'Welsh Airs' and 'Cerddi Ysgafn' being lists of arrangements by Idris Lewis n.d.; Copy typescript of 'Original compositions, arrangements and Orchestrations held in the Music Library BBC Wales, 1980. Manuscript 'Arrangements of Welsh Airs', n.d. Letters, correspondence with words, lyrics and music relating to works including 'Yr Ysgub Olaf' (1943); 'Pen y Cei/Trai a Llanw (1943-1948); Eldorado (1947); and correspondence relating to the published works of Idris Lewis and their rights, 1952.

Symphax copy of vocal score, ink and pencil sketches for orchestral version, together with correspondence relating to performances commissioned by the BBC in 1976.

Ink vocal score, dated December 1974-February 1976, and pencil sketches.

Ink score, dated April-June 1976.

Ink vocal score, dated August-November 1974, for SATB, and ink full score.

Music manuscripts and some working and personal papers, 1920-1972. Also a small group of papers relating to her father William Mathew Williams, 1914-1957.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Ring bound photographic reproduction of the score in the composer's hand. Some pencil performance notes. 'St Peter', oratorio for Soprano, Tenor, Bass, Chorus and Orchestra. Music by Daniel Jones, text adapted from the New Testament and translated from Latin hymns by the composer. Commissioned by the festival committee for the Llandaff Festival 1962. This work is dedicated by the composer to the Cathedral and Parish Church of Llanfdaff. [60 min.]

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.

Symphax copy of the score for narrator, contralto and tenor solo, mixed chorus, boys' choir, organ and chamber orchestra by William Mathias (Opus 21), 1962. Words by Gwynno James. Commissioned for the 1963 Llandaff Festival. Includes 'Procession to St Teilo's Tomb' (typescript) and a single sheet of additional narration. [Cover separated]

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'].

Full ink bound score, dated 1957, including an explanatory note, dated 1958, by the composer, a piano transcription, 1957, and orchestral parts: violin I, violin II, viola, cello, bass, flute, piccolo, oboe, cor anglais, clarinet I in B-flat, bass clarinet in B-flat, bassoon I, bassoon II, horn I, horn II, horn III, horn IV, trumpet I, trumpet iI, trombone I, trombone II , trombone III, percussion I (timpani), percussion II .

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)

Symphax copy of an early draft by William Mathias, 1955.

Full score only. Written by R. S. Hughes and arranged by Idris Lewis. Orchestration: Vn i-ii/Va/Vc/Cb/fl/ob/cl i-ii/fag/hns i-ii/tpt i-ii/trbn/timp/hp. (no B.B.C. Ref.).

Full score and parts of an arrangement by Idris Lewis. Parts: Vn i(4)/Vn ii(2)/Va(2)/Vc(2)/Cb/fl/ob/cl/bsn/hns/tpt/trbn. Includes pencil score. Also known as 'Yn mhen can mlynedd'. (B.B.C. Ref.12).