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Manuscript instrumental parts, 1911-1912, of the cantata, Aelwyd Angharad, by J. Lloyd Williams.
They comprise parts for violin 1 (2 copies: ff. 1-12, 13-24), violin 2 (2 copies: ff. 25-36, 37-48), cello and bass (2 copies: ff. 49-62, 63-74), flute (ff. 75-82), oboe (ff. 83-8), clarinet (ff. 89-98), drums and triangle, etc. (ff. 99-100), all apparently orchestrated by J. Charles McLean.

Transcripts by A. L. Tusler of 'The Nightingale' and 'The bells of Aberdovey', 1986, for boys' voices (S.S.A) arranged by W. M. Williams [father of Grace Williams], conductor of the Romilly Choirs, Barry, probably about 1910 for a visit to the USA, together with memorabilia relating to the choir. Also included is an order of service for the memorial service of J. Chas. McLean, Cardiff, 1952, containing tunes by him on manuscript paper.

Letters, 1928-1945, from J. Lloyd Williams, many to friends and acquaintances, some of a personal nature and others relating to lecturing and the performing of Welsh music, in particular in relation to the BBC. Letters from 1943 onwards relate mainly to the proof reading and publication of Atgofion Tri Chwarter Canrif, Y Tri Thelynor and the Journal of the Welsh Folk-Song Society, and contain references to his increasing ill-health. Correspondents include J. C. McLean, [?1937] and 1944; R. E. Vaughan Roberts, 1944, and Jennie Alltwen (Mrs Bell), 1934 and 1938.

The correspondents include Prof. David Jenkins (4), D. A. Jones (25), J. Morris Jones (1), Owen Bryngwyn (3), Ioan Brothen (2), Llew Tegid (5), T. Gwynn Jones (10), Frank Kidson (1), D. Morgan Lewis (1), Ruth Lewis (18), J. E. Lloyd (1), Alun Llywelyn-Williams (1), J. Chas. MacLean (4), Myfanwy Morris (5), and Haydn Morris (1).

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.