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Manuscript score of an arrangement of 'Beth yw'r haf i mi?' (words, T. H. and Amy Parry-Williams), for unaccompanied mixed voices. Published Magor: Mansel Thomas Trust, Ref: MT057 [1998?].

Manuscript score of 'To daffodils' = 'Cennin aur' (English words, Robert Herrick; Welsh translation, T. Gwynn Jones). Arranged for T.T.B.B unaccompanied male voices. Published Magor: Mansel Thomas Trust, Ref: MT009 [1998?].

The music manuscripts, 1927-1986, of Mansel Thomas, comprising music for male voice choirs, mixed choirs, youth and female voices, solo songs, and instrumental compositions. They consist mainly of Christmas music, hymn-tunes, liturgical music, arrangements of Welsh traditional melodies, secular music and solo songs, the majority of which have been published by the Mansel Thomas Trust and the Cwmni Cyhoeddi Gwynn Publishing Company. Some manuscripts are in the hand of copyists and may contain later notes and additions.

Manuscript score of (including tonic sol-fa and staff notation) of the Welsh national anthem 'Hen wlad fy nhadau' by James James (words, Evan James), dated January 1972. Arranged for male voices and organ. Published: Mansel Thomas Trust, Ref: MT005.

Manuscript score and printed copy, 'Huna, forwr llon', arranged by Mansel Thomas, words by Robert Bryan.

Typescript personal memoir of Mansel Thomas's life by his son-in-law the Reverend Peter Cobb, October 2019.

Material relating to the life of Mansel Thomas.

Workbooks and manuscripts compiled during the period 1918-1930. The earliest workbook of music was compiled with the help of his father, Theophilus Thomas. The majority of this group date from the time he was at the Royal Academy of Music in London, and received his external B.Mus degree from Durham University.

Manuscript part scores of 'There lived a maiden' and 'Leave not the land', for voice and harp. Composed June 1953. Two manuscript scores, not in the composers hand, together with printed scores.

Manuscript orchestral score (without words) of the Welsh hymn-tune 'Moab' by Ieuan Gwyllt. Includes orchestral parts with words attached.

Manuscript full score, photocopy of original short score of 'Salm 24' ('Y Brenin-orchfygwr'), for brass band, choir and baritone soloist; together with a manuscript chorus score, and brass band parts. Published Magor: Mansel Thomas Trust, Ref: MT078 [1998?].

Two cover pages only. Relate to 'Welsh heritage' song-cycle for high voice and piano on Anglo-Welsh poems; Photocopy of '9 songs from the Anglo-Welsh.

Manuscript sketches of arrangements for carols comprising parts for strings, wind and brass. Pieces include: 'Hark the Herald', 'Away in a manger', 'O come all ye faithful', 'Once in Royal David City'. A second group of parts for strings: Carols for Colwinston Church (1961) arrangement for string quartet: 'Once in Royal David's city', Hark the Herald angels sing', 'The first nowell', While shepherds watch their flocks', O come all ye faithful', 'Away in a manger', 'Cwm Rhondda', 'O little town of Bethlehem'.

Manuscript sketches of arrangements for strings parts. Compositions include: 'Andante grazioso', 'The Vicar of Bray', 'God save the King', 'Hen wlad fy nhadau', 'Sur le Pont', 'I saw a ship a-sailing' and 'A friendly quartet'.

Manuscript sketches, drafts and text, relating to his arrangement of 'Psalm 14'.

Manuscript sketches and drafts relating to his arrangement of Psalm 19 written for the Trorchy Male Voice Choir, whilst at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny, 3 September 1985.

Manuscript sketches and drafts relating to his arrangement of 'The Lords Prayer'. Versions 'expressly for Denis Walker and the Llanwenarth Baptist chapel choir ....', 1981.

Manuscript sketches and drafts relating to instrumental works. Working titles include: Etude for viola and piano; Abingdon suite No.1; An impromptu for Peter; A New Year's Day prelude; Rhapsody No.2 for Cel[l]o and piano; Treadam sends greetings to Ealing (organ music).

Manuscript sketches and drafts relating to vocal and choral music. Working titles include: Praise to the holiest; A song for Gwydion; Aqua vitae; The Dulas carol; The cry of Elisha after Elijah; All praise to thee in light arranged; Caddir llanw; A family prayer; Kings of heaven and earth below; A prayer for mercy, etc.. Some scores are known to be in the hand of Peter Cobb.