Correspondence, 1945-1951, between John Griffith's cousin, Rowland Williams, and Wyn Griffith, following the latter's request for information regarding the family history; together with three exercise books, one containing an autobiography of Rowland Williams, dated April 1946, and the others containing miscellaneous notes, 1945-1948. A few pedigree charts are also included.
Letters, 1941-1977, from Kate Roberts, relating mainly to Wyn Griffith's translations of her works, but also containing some personal references. An envelope containing correspondence, 1969-1977, between John Jones Cardiff Ltd, the Welsh Arts Council and Wyn Griffith, relating to the translation of Y Byw sy'n Cysgu, is also included.
One diary, 1917, and fragments of dairies, December 1915-October 1916, and March-November 1918, described by Wyn Griffith as 'All that survives of my War Diary!'. A reference to the death of his brother Watcyn, July 1916, is included. Wyn Griffith's autobiography based on his war experiences is Up to Mametz (London, 1931).
A notebook containing the manuscript of a short story entitled 'Y Dyn Diarth', dated 8 August 1947. The story was published in Y Fflam, vol. 1, no. 4 (1947).
An exercise book containing the original manuscript, 1932-1934, of the narrative poem, 'Branwen'; together with related drafts, 1931, including the 'Prologue to "The Death of Branwen"'; and the programme of a concert of verse, 27 July 1937, held at the Oxford Festival of Spoken Poetry, in which Wyn Griffith participated. The poem was published by J. M. Dent & Sons, [1934].
Drafts of the libretto, 1949-1950, and a photocopy of the vocal score of 'Menna', an unpublished opera in three acts, (libretto by Wyn Griffith, music by Arwel Hughes); together with a copy of the Welsh translation by T. H. Parry-Williams for the National Eisteddfod at Ystradgynlais, 1954; a scenario of the opera and radio scripts, 1952-1953; and programmes of performances, 1953-1955, telegrams from well-wishers, and press cuttings.
A typescript copy of the Welsh folk song, 'Lliw Gwyn Rhosyn yr Haf', together with Wyn Griffith's translation and a related letter from the BBC, July 1943.
Scripts of broadcast talks on their reminiscences by T. H. Parry-Williams, T. J. Morgan and Wyn Griffith, together with a manuscript copy of the latter.
Parry-Williams, T. H. (Thomas Herbert), Sir, 1887-1975
Printed material relating to the work of Arnold Dolmetsch and his family, including Dolmetsch and his instruments, [?1930]; The work and ideas of Arnold Dolmetsch, [?1932], by Robert Donington; Programme of a festival of music of the 16th, 17 and 18th centuries ... under the direction of Mr Arnold Dolmetsch ...1922; The masque of Ishak and Tohfa by Mabel Dolmetsch; and a few press cuttings, 1939-1940. A letter, 1934, from Mabel Dolmetsch and another, [?1932], from Robert [?Donington] are also included.
Correspondence, papers and publications, 1949-1955, relating to the Civil Service, including memoranda on efficiency in the Civil Service and its relations with the public, and a specially bound copy of Wyn Griffith's A Hundred Years. The Board of Inland Revenue, 1849-1949 (London, 1949).
A letter, 1951, from Tecwyn Lloyd to Wyn Griffith, Chairman of the Welsh Committee of the Arts Council, enclosing a copy of his ideas for supporting and promoting the publication of Welsh books within the Arts Council; together with a related letter from Myra Owen of the Arts Council, and a copy of 'A memorandum on Arts Council policy in Wales drawn up by Huw Wheldon, Regional Director for Wales, 19th February 1947'.
Notebooks and papers, 1927-1951, containing sparse notes and jottings reflecting Wyn Griffith's interest in the music, literature and history of Wales. A few drafts of poems are also included.
Correspondents include Sir Adrian Boult, Guy Chapman (25 and Curricula Vitae), Theodor M. Chotzen, George M. Ll. Davies, Sir Walford Davies (19), Arnold and Mabel Dolmetsch (5), Ifan ab O. M. Edwards (4), Islwyn Ffowc Elis (3), and Margiad Evans (Peggy Whistler - 3).
Correspondents include Lady Megan Lloyd George, Robert Graves, Gerald Hayes (6), Barbara Hepworth (2), R. T. and Myfanwy Jenkins (3), David Jones (5), Jack Jones (3), and Dr Thomas Jones (8).