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

Loose manuscript music sheets containing songs and melodies recorded by Rosaleen Graves, mainly in the Harlech area, September 1911; together with a manuscript music book in J. Lloyd Williams's hand bearing the name of Rosaleen Graves and containing some songs collected by her. The majority are, however, from other sources. Most of the songs have been published.

Correspondents include R. E. Vaughan Roberts (3), R. Silyn Roberts (1), Robert Roberts ('Bob Tai'r Felin') (2), Robert Roberts ('Isallt') (10), Cecil Sharp (2), Jennie Thomas (1), Philip Thomas (8), T. Soley Thomas (2), A. Leslie Tusler (1), J. Ellis Williams (1), Jennie Williams (8), R. Vaughan Williams (1), and W. S. Gwynn Williams (3).

A music book, apparently belonging to Robert Roberts, possibly a harpist, containing mainly secular songs. A few anthems are also included.

A manuscript music book used by J. Lloyd Williams to record the singing of Robert Jones ('Dwyfor').

A volume, comprising mainly harp tunes in various hands, at one time belonging to Mary Richards of Darowen and her father, and probably compiled by them. The last item in the volume is in letter form, dated 14 January [18]60, and addressed to Mary Richards.

Adjudication notes on an essay entitled 'Rheolau Canu Gyda'r Tannau', submitted for competition at the Pontypool Eisteddfod, 1924, in which J. Lloyd Williams co-adjudicated with J. E. Jones.

Reports and minutes of the Welsh Folk-Song Society, the National Council of Music and reports relating to the role of music in education.

Papers, 1932-1944, relating to the broadcasting of religious services, including the venues of broadcasts and lists of hymns to be sung. Minutes of the Welsh Religious Advisory Council and a few items relating to the broadcasting of Welsh programmes by the BBC are also included.

J. Lloyd Williams's comments on radio broadcasts of religious services, June 1943 to June 1945.

Scripts of radio broadcasts by J. Lloyd Williams on musical topics, 1941, some with related contracts and correspondence.

Mainly radio scripts of programmes for children ('Awr y Plant'), comprising stories written and read by J. Lloyd Williams.

Folk songs, with annotations, collected mainly in the Bala area by R. E. Vaughan Roberts. The songs were published in Phyllis Kinney, 'Songs of R. E. Vaughan Roberts', Canu Gwerin / Folk Song, 19 (1996).

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.

Correspondence, 1915-1945, relating to the work of the National Council of Music, Cymdeithas Caredigion Cerdd (founded 1930) and, in particular, to the publication of Y Cerddor. The correspondence mainly reflects J. Lloyd Williams's contribution as editor of the Journal and his involvement with the National Council of Music. The correspondents include E. T. Davies, Sir Walford Davies, T. Hopkin Evans, John Griffith (co-editor with J. Lloyd Williams of Y Cerddor, 1930-1933), E. J. Grutchfield, Hughes & Son, J. Chas. MacLean, Jennie Williams and John Jones ('Ioan Brothen'). Copies of letters from J. Lloyd Williams are also included.

Correspondence between J. Lloyd Williams and others relating to the publication of the Welsh Folk-Song Society Journal, [?1940]-1943. The correspondents include R. Humphrey Davies, Dora Herbert Jones, Ruth Lewis and W. S. Gwynn Williams. A carbon copy of the editor's report, July 1943, is also included.

A programme of the performance of Aelwyd Angharad at Cricieth in 1899.

A printed copy of the work, [?1910], in Sol-fa, with corrections and annotations.

Press cuttings, 1912-1930, relating mainly to Welsh folk songs.

Press cuttings, 1909-1941, relating to the music of Wales.