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Manuscript score and instrumental parts (4 cellos) of 'A carol for a family'. Published Magor: Mansel Thomas Trust, Ref: MT103 (1998).

The music manuscripts, 1927-1986, of Mansel Thomas, comprising music for male voice choirs, mixed choirs, youth and female voices, solo songs, and instrumental compositions. They consist mainly of Christmas music, hymn-tunes, liturgical music, arrangements of Welsh traditional melodies, secular music and solo songs, the majority of which have been published by the Mansel Thomas Trust and the Cwmni Cyhoeddi Gwynn Publishing Company. Some manuscripts are in the hand of copyists and may contain later notes and additions.

Workbook and manuscripts from Mansel Thomas's youth up until the time of his B.Mus. degree (Durham University) in 1930, along with fragments and sketches of his later work.

Workbooks and manuscripts compiled during the period 1918-1930. The earliest workbook of music was compiled with the help of his father, Theophilus Thomas. The majority of this group date from the time he was at the Royal Academy of Music in London, and received his external B.Mus degree from Durham University.

Workbook compiled during the period 1918-1925, the earliest pieces were compiled with the help of his father, Theophilus Thomas. Most are scores copied from a book of children's hymn tunes, others are tunes compiled by Mansel Thomas.

Workbook containing a score to 'Eventide' for solo piano.

Workbooks containing music score and parts of trios for piano, violin and cello. Comprises 'A little prelude', 'A little scherzo', and 'A folk tune' composed by Megan Lloyd and arranged by Mansel Thomas.

Wining competition entries from the Treorchi National Eisteddfod, 1928, for the 'composition' class. Based on pieces composed around two fragments.

Volume containing the full score of a 'String quartet in F minor', submitted as part of his B.Mus. degree from Durham University.

Volume containing the full score of the cantata 'God is our hope and strength' words from the 46th Psalm, submitted as part of his B.Mus. degree from Durham University.

Manuscript score and printed copy, 'Huna, forwr llon', arranged by Mansel Thomas, words by Robert Bryan.

Small group of miscellaneous sketches and fragments of his work. Many were composed after he had suffered a stroke in September 1979.

Group of sketches and drafts relating to his work 'Jubilate Deo' - Psalm 100.

Manuscript sketches and drafts relating to instrumental works. Working titles include: Etude for viola and piano; Abingdon suite No.1; An impromptu for Peter; A New Year's Day prelude; Rhapsody No.2 for Cel[l]o and piano; Treadam sends greetings to Ealing (organ music).

Manuscript sketches and drafts relating to vocal and choral music. Working titles include: Praise to the holiest; A song for Gwydion; Aqua vitae; The Dulas carol; The cry of Elisha after Elijah; All praise to thee in light arranged; Caddir llanw; A family prayer; Kings of heaven and earth below; A prayer for mercy, etc.. Some scores are known to be in the hand of Peter Cobb.

Manuscript sketches and drafts relating to his arrangement of Psalm 19 written for the Trorchy Male Voice Choir, whilst at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny, 3 September 1985.

Manuscript sketches and drafts relating to his arrangement of 'The Lords Prayer'. Versions 'expressly for Denis Walker and the Llanwenarth Baptist chapel choir ....', 1981.

Manuscript sketches, drafts and text, relating to his arrangement of 'Psalm 14'.

Manuscript sketches of arrangements for carols comprising parts for strings, wind and brass. Pieces include: 'Hark the Herald', 'Away in a manger', 'O come all ye faithful', 'Once in Royal David City'. A second group of parts for strings: Carols for Colwinston Church (1961) arrangement for string quartet: 'Once in Royal David's city', Hark the Herald angels sing', 'The first nowell', While shepherds watch their flocks', O come all ye faithful', 'Away in a manger', 'Cwm Rhondda', 'O little town of Bethlehem'.

Manuscript sketches of arrangements for strings parts. Compositions include: 'Andante grazioso', 'The Vicar of Bray', 'God save the King', 'Hen wlad fy nhadau', 'Sur le Pont', 'I saw a ship a-sailing' and 'A friendly quartet'.