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A few short biographical notes, mainly relating to musicians, compiled by J. Lloyd Williams from various sources; and other notes relating mainly to music in Wales, possibly including suggestions for items for Y Cerddor.

Notebooks, each containing entries, often sparse, of a varied nature. They reflect the wide range of interests displayed throughout J. Lloyd Williams's papers, but mainly relate to music. The subjects include the history of Welsh music, folk music, Y Cerddor and the National Council of Music, his own compositions and memoirs, broadcasting and education. Entries relating to botany are also included, especially in items numbered 23-28.

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.

Minutes and various reports, 1938, of the University of Wales National Council of Music. They relate mainly to the role of music education in schools and the wider community. Minutes of the Haddon Committee, October 1930, and the resolutions of the sub-committee held at Bangor, December 1930, are also enclosed, together with notes in J. Lloyd Williams's hand, apparently for a meeting in November 1931.

The correspondents include John Griffith (1), E. J. Grutchfield (3), W. H. Hadow (2), Hughes & Son (6), John Hughes, Treorchy and Dolgellau (3), and D. A. Jones (2).

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.

Letters, 1920-1934, mainly from Sir Walford Davies in his role as Director of the National Council of Music. Some letters relate to matters concerning music at Aberystwyth College when both he and J. Lloyd Williams were on the staff but most, from 1929 onwards, relate to the editorship of Y Cerddor. A few related letters from J. Lloyd Williams are included, together with letters (4) from E. J. Grutchfield.

The correspondents include Robert Bryan (7), Peter Crossley-Holland (3), E. T. Davies (13), Sir Walford Davies (12, including his correspondence with David de Lloyd, November 1926), Grace Gwyneddon Davies (4), J. Glyn Davies (3), Dr Mary Davies (5), and David de Lloyd (9).

Correspondence, 1907-1941, relating to the publication of musical works by J. Lloyd Williams, the proposal to establish a 'Welsh Academy of Music', and the Iorwerth Glyndwr John Memorial Shield.

A letter, dated 5 January 193[2], from T. Hopkin Evans, relating to a proposed 'Welsh Academy of Music', enclosing related press cuttings.

Correspondence, 1907-1908, mainly relating to the publication of Sixteen Welsh Melodies, [?1909], mainly between J. Lloyd Williams, Arthur Somervell and A. P. Graves as co-authors. Letters from Lucy Broadwood and Mary Davies are also included.

Correspondents include D. A. Jones (48), 1892-1928; R. W. Phillips (2), 1896, Otto Stapf (1), 1913, and A. H. Trow (7), 1898-1904.

Diaries, journals and log books, 1871-1920, containing entries reflecting J. Lloyd Williams's interest, research and vocation in the field of botany, spanning his entire career.

Notes and correspondence relating to a survey on land reclamation in North Wales, [1913x1916], to which J. Lloyd Williams contributed. Notes specifically relating to Caernarfonshire and Anglesey and North Wales grasses are also included.

Mainly field and diary notes, 1882-1934, compiled by J. Lloyd Williams during field trips, mainly in North Wales.