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Letters enclosing copies of songs recorded by Philip Thomas, Neath.
Thomas, Philip, 1857-1938
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Letters enclosing copies of songs recorded by Philip Thomas, Neath.
Thomas, Philip, 1857-1938
A tune-book, [1880-1884], which once belonged to Ylltyr Williams, Dolgellau, containing traditional harp tunes; together with transcripts by J. Lloyd Williams and others from the Ylltyr Williams Manuscripts, [1900x1940].
Williams, E. Ylltyr (Ellis Ylltyr), 1835-1911
A selection of folk songs, annotated by J. Lloyd Williams, from The Welsh Harper, vols 1 and 2, by John Parry ('Bardd Alaw'), published in 1839.
Parry, John, 1776-1851
Mainly manuscript and printed arrangements of folk songs and melodies, many by J. Lloyd Williams himself. The words of a number of songs have been written by Llew Tegid. A few carols and hymn tunes, settings for penillion singing and lists of melodies are also included.
Llew Tegid, 1851-1928
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.
Lyrics, including translations, for Welsh airs, some with covering letters. Contributors include Mary Davies, Eifion Wyn, A. P. Graves and L. D. Jones (Llew Tegid), Ruth Lewis, Robert Roberts ('Isallt') and possibly Sir Francis Edwards (F. E.).
J. Lloyd Williams's copies of published collections of folk songs, including New Song Book : Llyfr Canu Newydd, for Schools and General Use, Part 1: Score, (1929); J. Lloyd Williams and L. D. Jones (Llew Tegid), Alawon Gwerin Cymru : Welsh Folk Songs Arranged for Schools, vol. III, (1924); and Lady Herbert Lewis, Second Collection of Welsh Folk-Songs, (1934); together with various single items.
A melody in manuscript form, [?mid-19 cent.], entitled 'Marchnad Penmorfa neu Groesaw'r Wenynen', with annotations; cyclostyled copies of hymns by E. Thomas, Benllech, and Sissie Hughes; and a song by Robert Bryan.
Bryan, Robert, 1858-1920
A card index compiled by J. Lloyd Williams, listing the titles of hymn tunes, including sol-fa notation and sometimes the words of hymns. This sequence is followed by an index to journals relating to Welsh music and collections of early Welsh poetry, together with cards noting historical landmarks, 178-949 AD.
Miscellaneous papers relating to folk songs
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.
Miscellaneous papers, including notes by A. G. Gilchrist on songs which appeared in the third volume of the Journal; and a few songs and tunes from various manuscript and printed sources, mainly in J. Lloyd Williams's hand.
Gilchrist, Anne Geddes, 1864-1954
Notes relating to the Glamorgan plough whistle.
Press cuttings, 1912-1930, relating mainly to Welsh folk songs.
Press cuttings relating to and including folk songs.
Correspondence, 1912-1934, relating to performances and a second publication of the work. A balance sheet relating to performances at Ruthin in 1938 is also included.
Papers, 1913-1938, relating to the copyright of Aelwyd Angharad.
A volume of autographs, greetings and verses, 1901-1920, presented to J. Lloyd Williams by members of Bangor University Welsh Company ('Cwmni Cymreig Coleg y Brifysgol, Bangor') in recognition of the pleasure and experience which they had received during performances of Aelwyd Angharad and Cadifor, 1901-1902. Four photographs, apparently relating to performances of Aelwyd Angharad, are also included.
Extensive notes on various aspects of Welsh music and literature, some relating to particular periods in Welsh history.
Welsh Music of the 6th and 7th centuries
Notes of a lecture entitled 'Welsh Music of the 6 and 7 cents and its relation to Irish Music', delivered at the Harlech Summer School, July 1935.