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An autograph full score orchestration by Joseph Holbrooke of a march for full orchestra by H. Dorpounde, entitled 'The Hope of the Nations'.

The file comprises press cuttings and programmes, 1956-1985, relating to the life and work of Harry Secombe.

A holograph piano/vocal score, 1838, by Henry Smart, entitled 'Three Ariettes', comprising 'Thro' the meadows', 'Leila to her rose tree' and 'More sweet than the incense'.

The file comprises a scrapbook, press cuttings, programmes and periodicals, 1925-1988, relating to the life and work of Ivor Novello.

A holograph score (in three volumes), 1892, of J. Haydn Parry's 'Cigarette', a light opera in three acts, together with two volumes containing annotated typescript copies of the libretto.

This copy of Offenbach's 'In the Dusk of the Twilight', [?late 19th cent. x early 20th cent.], is possibly in the hand of Walter Slaughter and also his orchestration. The words for the vocal part have been omitted.

An incomplete holograph piano/vocal score, [1840] x [1885], by Julius Benedict entitled 'The Sailor's Bride'.

The series comprises letters from Ben Davies, 1890-1919, and miscellaneous letters comprising letters from George Grant Francis, Edward Lloyd, John Parry and Sir Michael Tippett, [early 19 cent.]-1966, all of which were acquired by Dr Terence Rees.

The file comprises letters, 1890-1919, from Ben Davies, actor and operatic singer, to various correspondents, relating mainly to engagements.

The series comprises letters, [c. 1950]-1983 containing references to performances of, and material relating to, operas and include letters from Ian Parrott and Arwel Hughes.

The series comprises music scores, 1838-1943, by various composers.

The file comprises a letter from George Grant Francis, mayor of Swansea and founder of the Royal Institution of South Wales, to Mr D. Williams, 1844, asking for the first volume of the Cambrian Register for research purposes; a letter from S. Frydberg, 1946, Russian violinist, to O. Llew Owain, introducing himself and telling him of a scheme to establish a National Academy of Music in Cardiff, and offering his assistance in the project before he leaves for America; letters, 1888-1925, from the English tenor Edward Lloyd; a short, undated letter, apparently from the Welsh instrumentalist and composer, John Parry; a letter from the musician Brinley Richards, [19 cent., last quarter]; and a letter from Sir Michael Tippett, 1966, to the English pianist John Ogdon, relating to Priaulx Rainier's 'Barbaric Dances' and to a performance of 'St Augustine' in Berlin.

The file consists of a scrapbook of press cuttings, 1984-1992, of obituaries of Richard Burton, Emlyn Williams, Dr Kate Roberts, Sir Geraint Evans, Dylan Thomas, Ivor Novello and others prominent in Welsh literary, theatrical and musical circles.

The group comprises personal letters, [c. 1950]-1983, a holograph draft of a work by Terence Rees, [1950x1988], and scrapbooks and press cuttings relating mainly to Welsh performers and authors, and theatre and music in Wales, 1925-1998.

Two holograph full scores (brass band and orchestra), [early 20 cent.], of Phil Barker's 'The Tattered Banner', Op. 25, a march for brass band. Also included are the following orchestral parts: violin 1 (2), violin 2 (2), viola, cello, double bass, flute 1, piccolo (flute 2), oboe, clarinet 1 and 2, horn, piano.

A holograph full score, [?early 20 cent.], of Phil Barker's 'Tit for Tat' (cornet duet), Op.22.

An annotated typescript copy of a comedy entitled 'Sailor Beware' by Philip King and Falkland L. Cary.

The series comprises material, 1901-1960, relating to plays acquired by Terence Rees.

The file comprises programmes and periodicals, 1949-1985, relating to the life and work of Richard Burton.