- G2/3
- Ffeil
- 1923-1926
The file comprises typescripts of an article entitled 'The Welsh National Eisteddfod', 1926, and a lecture entitled 'Cerddoriaeth a Chenedlaetholdeb' delivered by W. S. Gwynn Williams at Shrewsbury, 2 November 1923.
The file comprises typescripts of an article entitled 'The Welsh National Eisteddfod', 1926, and a lecture entitled 'Cerddoriaeth a Chenedlaetholdeb' delivered by W. S. Gwynn Williams at Shrewsbury, 2 November 1923.
The file comprises an autograph typescript of a play entitled 'The Two Roads', 1917, and three autograph poems by or translated by W. S. Gwynn Williams, 1916-1919; together with a number of typescript copies of poems by others.
The file comprises a few drafts of hymn-tunes in sol-fa and transcripts and photocopies of miscellaneous airs, the originals of which are held at the National Library of Wales and the British Library. Related correspondence is included.
Contracts and publicity material
The series comprises copyright contracts, 1914-1972, lists of W. S. Gwynn Williams's compositions and arrangements, and publicity leaflets.
Personal and miscellaneous papers
The series comprises items relating to the honour conferred upon W.S. Gwynn Williams by the Italian Republic, 1962; papers relating to the National Eisteddfod of Wales, 1919-1932, and a few printed items, [1800x1899].
The file comprises the certificate conferring the insignia of Chevalier (Class V) of the Order 'Al Merito della Republica Italiana' upon W. S. Gwynn Williams by the President of the Italian Republic, 1962, and related correspondence from Buckingham Palace.
The group comprises papers, [c. 1890]-[c. 1924], including talks/lectures, adjudications, musical exercises, material realting to the Tonic Solfa College examinations, and his application, 1895, for the post of Vocal Master at Llangollen, Ruabon and Wrexham Intermediate Schools; together with miscellaneous programmes, including an Eisteddfod programme, 1907, in which he adjudicated.
Williams, W. Pencerdd (William Pencerdd), 1856-1924
The group comprises his professional papers, 1908-1976.
The series comprises correspondence relating to radio broadcasting in Wales, the establishment of the Union of Welsh Music and Musicians, and the National Eisteddfod of Wales; together with a small group of miscellaneous letters, 1925-1976, to W. S. Gwynn Williams.
Miscellaneous letters to W. S. Gwynn Williams
The file comprises miscellaneous letters, 1925-1976, to W. S. Gwynn Williams, some relating to his role as editor of Y Cerddor Newydd.
W. S. Gwynn Williams music manuscripts
The file comprises manuscripts of songs and compositions for piano or orchestra, composed or arranged by W. S. Gwynn Williams, 1908-1926. Many of the items have been published and include 'Arthur is Arising', 'Fairies', 'Longing', 'Palm Sunday Lullaby', 'The Silent Harp', 'Teach Me to Pray', 'Two Little Welsh Dances', 'Welsh Playbook', and full score and parts of 'Three Cymric Cameos'. A typescript copy, [?1917], of the libretto of 'A King's Dream', a musical comedy in three acts, is also included.
The fonds comprises mainly his professional papers, 1908-1976, a few personal papers, [1800x2001], and papers of his father, W. Pencerdd Williams, [c. 1890]-[c. 1924]. Papers relating to the Welsh Folk-Song Society and to his role as first musical director of the Llangollen International Eisteddfod are not included.
Gwynn Williams, W. S. (William Sidney), 1896-1978
The file comprises correspondence, 1926, mainly relating to radio programmes in Welsh and the need for a Welsh national broadcasting station.
British Broadcasting Company
Publications, lectures and literary material
The series comprises drafts of works by W. S. Gwynn Williams and drafts of articles by others, submitted for publication in Y Cerddor Newydd, 1916-[?1932].
The file comprises a number of articles, in manuscript and typescript form, accumulated by W. S. Gwynn Williams in his role as editor of Y Cerddor Newydd, 1922-1929. Most, if not all, of the items appear to have been published.
The series comprises mainly manuscript drafts of music, composed or arranged by W. S. Gwynn Williams, and a number of music manuscripts or photocopies of works by others, 1908-[c. 1953].
The file comprises a manuscript copy of the music and words, in German, of 'The Happy Wanderer' ('Der Frohliche Wanderer!'), a translation of the song into English by Rosel Lang and a revised English version by W. S. Gwynn Williams.
Heb deitl
The series comprises typescripts of radio lecture-recitals and talks by W. S. Gwynn Williams, entitled 'The Spirit of Welsh Music', 1925 and 1927, 'Nationality in Music', 1927, 'The Making of Music', 1927, 'The Music of Wales and the Eisteddfod', 1929, and a few related typescript programmes. Some of these were broadcast during the period he was in charge of Welsh programmes from the Irish stations at Dublin and Cork, 1928-1930.
Lists of compositions and publicity material
Collection of ballads and airs
The file comprises a bound volume of mainly nineteenth-century miscellaneous printed ballads and airs, occasionally interspersed with manuscript music. Most, if not all, of the items appear to have once belonged to the Victorian actress, Helen Faucit, whose name is frequently endorsed on the title pages, together with the year 1838. The works are indexed alphabetically at the beginning of the volume.
Faucit, Helen, 1814-1898