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A synopsis of the proposed three volumes, draft copies of the first and part of the second volume, typescript copies of the introductory chapters; together with possibly earlier drafts of chapters 1 and 2; a letter, 1936, from T. Gwynn Jones relating to the work, and miscellaneous notes.

Extensive notes on various aspects of Welsh music and literature, some relating to particular periods in Welsh history.

An unbound copy, [?1944], of Y Tri Thelynor, and two annotated typescript drafts. Correspondence, 1943-1944, relating to the publication of the work, together with photographs and miscellaneous notes, are also included.

Letters (7), [c. 1942]-1944, to J. Lloyd Williams, relating to Edward Jones ('Bardd y Brenin'), including one from Iorwerth C. Peate relating to one of Edward Jones's triple harps. Notes and quotations are also included.

Papers relating mainly to the harpists John Parry and Ifan Williams, including letters from Bob Owen, Croesor, and Cybi, 1943, and miscellaneous notes and quotations from various sources.

Annotated transcripts by J. Lloyd Williams of selections of the works of John Parry, Rhiwabon.

Incomplete outlines of four series of lectures delivered by J. Lloyd Williams to classes at Aberystwyth, 1929, Bala, 1928-1929, Blaenau Ffestiniog, 1927-1928, and Trawsfynydd, 1928-1929. The topics include the history of Welsh music, congregational singing and folk singing. Two short essays by a member of the Trawsfynydd class, 1927, relating to the gypsies of Llangwm, are also included.

Miscellaneous preparatory notes of lectures, and the syllabus of four lectures by J. Lloyd Williams on the influence of music on Welsh life.

Lecture notes on the 'Gymanfa Ganu' delivered by J. Lloyd Williams at Denbigh, June 1934.

A lecture on the characteristics of Welsh music delivered by J. Lloyd Williams to Cymdeithas Caredigion Cerdd, Pwllheli, December 1937.

Outlines of lectures and notes on traditional Welsh tunes and their characteristics, often relating to specific examples.

An outline of a lecture on Russian music, particularly in relation to folk music, delivered at Aberystwyth, 22 January 1926.

Lecture notes on John Parry ('Bardd Alaw'), delivered in April 1920; together with lecture notes on Joseph Parry delivered at Holywell, November 1941.

Broadsheets advertising lectures and concerts on Welsh music, 1891-1927, including a series to be held at the University College of North Wales, Bangor, Session 1926-1927.

A few paper slips mainly noting lectures and venues.

Lecture notes relating to Welsh folk songs and folk tunes, including two series delivered at Bangor, 1934 and 1935, Coedpoeth, 1937, Llangefni, 1940, and a lecture entitled 'Neilltuolion Alawon Gwerin Cymru', undated but apparently delivered at Cardiff.

A typescript copy of a lecture entitled 'Congregational singing in Nonconformist Wales', delivered by J. Lloyd Williams at Harlech in August 1941; an exercise book containing an address/lecture entitled 'Caniadaeth y Cysegr'; manuscript notes of a lecture on the same topic delivered at Trawsfynydd in 1929, Treherbert, 1940 and Ystradgynlais, 1941; notes of lectures relating to hymn tunes given in 1938 and 1942; and preparatory notes for the president's address at a singing festival in Aberystwyth, April 1917.

Notes of a lecture relating to the Welsh 'Hwyl', delivered at Denbigh, 1934; another recorded in Dr Walford Davies's musical 'At Home' programme; and a lecture entitled 'Pregethwyr a'u Lleisio', delivered at Bala, December 1922. Preparatory notes and other related papers include comments on the characteristics of contemporary Welsh preachers.

Lecture notes on the role of singing in education, delivered at Aberystwyth and Bangor, 1918-1919, together with related notes.

Lectures relating to the origin and work of the Welsh Folk-Song Society, delivered at various venues, 1909-1942.