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Dr Llewelyn Wyn Griffith Papers Series
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Diaries

Diaries, 1915-1918, of Wyn Griffith relating to the First World War; and journals relating to a holiday in France, 1926, and a caravan journey, 1932.

Family history

Material relating to the family history, including the papers, 1945-1948, of Rowland Williams of Rhiw, Pwllheli, and deeds and documents, 1850-1916.

General correspondence

Correspondence, 1914-1976, from friends and literary acquaintances, often of a general or personal nature, but also relating to Wyn Griffith's own literary work or the work of others. His work as a broadcaster, translator and musician are also reflected. Many of the letters are addressed to both Wyn Griffith and his wife, Winifred, and some are addressed to other individuals.

J. F. Wyn Griffith Papers

Papers of J. F. Wyn Griffith (1919-1942), son of Llewelyn Wyn Griffith, who was killed in a bombing raid on Lubecke in 1942. They comprise correspondence and diaries, 1937-1940, literary papers, 1925-1940, and personalia, 1935-1950.

Griffith, J. F. Wyn (John Frimston), 1919-1942

John Griffith Papers

Papers, [?1888]-1949, of, and relating to, John Griffith (1863-1933), father of Llewelyn Wyn Griffith, including correspondence, diaries, and arrangements of songs.

Griffith, John, 1863-1933

Miscellaneous

Papers, 1927-1955, relating to Wyn Griffith's career as a Civil Servant, his role as chairman of the Welsh Committee of the Arts Council, a draft of E. R. Eddison's Mezentian gate, and various notes and press cuttings reflecting his wide range of interests.

Music research

Papers, 1922-1940, reflecting Wyn Griffith's interest in early Welsh and English music, comprising research material, articles and press cuttings, mainly relating to Arnold Dolmetsch and the manuscript of Robert ap Huw (BM Add MS 14095).

Personalia

Personal papers relating to Wyn Griffith's career in the Armed Forces, 1914-1919, and some miscellaneous material, 1903-1956.

Poetry

Manuscript and typescript copies and drafts of poems by Wyn Griffith, many of which have been published as collections of his poetry or in various anthologies and journals.

Radio scripts

Radio scripts, 1935-[?1971], of programmes prepared and broadcast by Wyn Griffith. They relate to the literature, history and music of Wales, personal reminiscences, the Second World War, and also include short stories and a few items relating to the Civil Service. A small group of correspondence relating to his role as a broadcaster is also included.

Words to music

Papers, 1949-1955, relating mainly to Wyn Griffith's libretto of Arwel Hughes's opera, 'Menna'; together with the English words, [?1930], of a song set to an old harp melody.