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Papers relating to David Ivor Davies (Ivor Novello, 1893-1951), composer, actor and playwright, comprising an autograph extract from his play I Live With You (London, 1932) (ff. 1-6); letters, 1979-1982, from associates of Ivor Novello, received by Crispin Thomas while researching 'Dear Ivor', a theatrical production based on the life of Ivor Novello, first performed at Exeter in 1980 (ff. 7-22); photographs of the Welsh National Opera's production of 'Dear Ivor', 1983 (ff. 23-4); together with a copy of a memorial tribute to Ivor Novello and theatre programmes, 1933-45, of productions of his works.

Papers, 1911-2005, of and relating to the singing career of donor's mother, the contralto Esther Cooper-Jones, originally from Ynyshir but who lived in Aberystwyth until her death. She won many National Eisteddfod solo prizes in her youth and then went to London where she was lead singer in the Ivor Novello chorus, including certificates and concert programmes, biographical material, letters fron Clara Novello Davies, her tutor, and newspaper cuttings relating to her son Ivor Novello.

Typescripts and ephemera concerning the Welsh composer, singer and actor Ivor Novello, including the order of service for his funeral, 6 March 1951, an address by Christopher Hassall read at the memorial service (printed and typescript), 26 March 1951, and the order of service; and papers relating to 'Redroofs', his home near Maidenhead, later used as a place of convalescence for members of the theatrical profession.