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David Lloyd Papers File
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Obituaries

The file comprises photocopies of obituaries, 1969, from various newspapers, together with a copy of the funeral leaflet.

Tributes

The file consists of press cuttings, 1969-1997, relating mainly to BBC Wales' tribute in film to David Lloyd, 1970, entitled Y Melys Lais, the releasing of various records and CDs featuring David Lloyd by Decca, Qualiton and Sain, a tribute organised by the North Wales Arts Association at Trelawnyd Memorial Hall and the unveiling of a plaque on the house where he was born, both in 1982. The programme of the tribute at Trelawnyd Memorial Hall, 20 March 1982, together with the programme of the Four Artistes Exhibition, 17-27 September 1969, at the Assembly Hall, Holywell, which featured David Lloyd, is also included.

Biographies

The file consists of a photocopy of a biography, [?1994], by, and apparently in the hand of, Dilys Wyn Jones-Williams, entitled 'Atgofion am David Lloyd - eilun y Cymry', containing numerous personal reminiscences.

Letters from admirers

The file comprises letters to David Lloyd from friends and admirers, 1939-1969, relating mainly to performances, his health, litigation against the BBC and an occasional letter relating to professional engagements.

TWW letters

The file comprises a group of letters, marked 'T. W. W.' (Television Wales and the West), from admirers in response to David Lloyd's appearance on the programme 'Hoff Alawon', 12 January 1960.

Overseas letters to David Lloyd

The file comprises a small group of letters, 1960-1966, from friends and acquaintances relating to David Lloyd's visit to the USA and Canada in 1961.

Miscellaneous letters to David Lloyd

The file includes seven letters, 1938-1939, from Walter Hyde, a letter, 1943, from Lord Mostyn and a letter, 1961, from Cledwyn Hughes (later Lord Cledwyn of Penrhos).

Cledwyn of Penrhos, Cledwyn Hughes, Baron, 1916-2001

Letters from David Lloyd

The file comprises David Lloyd's letters to his family, written during his visit to Copenhagen in 1938, to Stockholm and Brussels in 1939 and to the USA in 1961. The letters contain references to his performances.

Hospital diaries

The file comprises four diaries, 1959, which David Lloyd kept during his stay at the Northern Hospital, Liverpool, where he received treatment to his spine, and another diary kept during further treatment at hospitals in Rhyl and Abergele in 1969.

USA and Canada journals

The file consists of a journal kept by David Lloyd, 19 August-10 November 1961, giving a detailed account of his visit to the USA and Canada.

Welsh Guards

The file comprises papers relating to David Lloyd's service with the Welsh Guards, 1940-1945, and include a soldier's service and pay book, an identity card and a Christmas card from David Lloyd to his family, 1941.

Great Britain. Army. Welsh Guards.

Letters to David Lloyd

The file includes a holograph copy of David Lloyd's reply to an invitation to adjudicate at the National Eisteddfod at Caernarfon in 1959.

Press cuttings

The file consists of press cuttings, 1931-1939, relating mainly to David Lloyd whilst studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, 1933-1938, and reviews of his performances with the Glyndebourne Opera, 1938-1939.

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