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Welsh melodies for the voice, comprising: 'I'r Awen', chorus, 1862. 'Llwyn onn', arranged as solo and for four voices. 'Codiad yr ehedydd', arranged for four voices. 'Ar hyd y nos', arranged for four voices. 'Hob y deri dando', arranged for four voices. 'Morva Rhuddlan', arranged as solo and for four voices. 'Difyrwch y brenin', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Y ferch o'r Scer', arranged as a solo for four voices. 'Y gadlys', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Toriad y dydd', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Serch hudol', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Clychau Aberdyfi', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Glan meddwdod mwyn', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Rhyfelgyrch gwyr Harlech', arranged as a solo and for four voices, with harp part. 'Merch Megan', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Nos Galan', arranged as solo and for four voices. 'Y fwyalchen', arranged as solo and for four voices. 'Codiad yr haul', arranged as solo and for four voices. 'Dafydd y garreg wen', arranged as a solo and for four parts. 'Syr Harri Ddu', arranged as a solo and for four parts. 'Bugeilio'r gwenith gwyn', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Difyrrwch Arglwyddes Owain', arranged for four voices. 'Tros y garreg', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Y deryn pur', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Y bardd yn ei awen', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Ffarwel y telynor i'w enedigol wlad', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Dewch i'r frwydyr', harp accompaniment. 'Gogerddan', harp accompaniment. 'Merch y melinydd'. 'Hela'r sgyvarnog', harp accompaniment. 'Yr hên Sibyl', harp accompaniment. 'Ymadawiad y brenin', harp accompaniment. 'Mentra Gwen', harp accompaniment. 'Caerphilly', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Y bore glas', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Eos lais', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Pe cawn i hon', arranged as a solo and for four voices. ''Y 'deryn du pig-felyn', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Dyffryn Llanberis', arranged as a solo and for four voices, 1873. 'Gyda'r wawr', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Triban Morganwg', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Cwynfan Prydain', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Megan a gollodd ei gardas', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Callyn serchus', arranged as a solo and for four voices. 'Y fam a'i baban', arranged as a solo and for four voices, 1874. (Formerly Pencerdd Gwalia MSS 13-14).

A notebook containing transcripts, [c. 1904], by William Davies (Gwilym Glan Ogwy), Bridgend, Glamorgan, from Jane Williams, The literary remains of the Rev Thomas Price ('Carnhuanawc')..., vol. 2 (Llandovery, 1855), relating to the presentation of a Welsh triple harp to Edward, Prince of Wales, 1843, sent by him to John Thomas; together with a covering letter, 7 May 1904.

Studies for the harp, 1863-1868 (Formerly Pencerdd Gwalia MS 9).

'There be none of Beauty's daughters ...', a song in F with harp and piano accompaniment, 1887; with printed copy, of song in F and in G. 'A mother's lullaby', a song in E flat and in C with harp and pianoforte accompaniment, 1885; with printed copy in C. 'The maiden and the sunbeam', a song in G and in F and in B flat with piano and harp accompaniment, 1888, with printed copy in G and F. 'The guardian spirit', a song in G with harp and harmonium accompaniment, with printed copy in B flat. 'The memory of love', a song in F and G with harp and pianoforte accompaniment, 1889. 'The dewdrop and fairy', a song in E flat with pianoforte accompaniment. 'Forty years ago (Deugain mlynedd gynt)', a song in C, 1890. 'Twas when the seas were roaring', a song for four voices. 'The fairy casket', a song in G, 1881. 'O delyn fy ngwlad (O harp of my land)', a song and chorus in A flat minor, 1893. 'The blind harper', a song. (Formerly Pencerdd Gwalia MS 12).

An album containing mainly pasted-in cuttings from newspapers and journals in English, French, German and Italian, and other miscellaneous items relating to John Thomas, 1852-1916, including concert programmes, a letter by him, 1892, endorsing Erard harps, and eight telegrams of condolence on his death, 1913.

Arrangements of 'The Last Rose of Summer', 'The Harp that once thro' Tara's Halls', 'The Minstrel Boy', 'The Blue Bells of Scotland', and 'Home Sweet Home'. (Formerly Pencerdd Gwalia MS 2).

Music book of John Thomas at the Royal Academy of Music. (Formerly Pencerdd Gwalia MS 27).

Certificates and other documents of, or relating to, John Thomas, 1841-1913, and his wife, Joan Frances Thomas, 1885-1926, including Royal Academy of Music reports of John Thomas, 1841-1845, and certificates of his appointment as Harpist in Ordinary, 1872, and as Musician in Ordinary, 1885, to Queen Victoria; accounts, notes, lists, and other memoranda relating to his concerts, 1852-1905; draft autobiographical notes by John Thomas, [c. 1879]; poems and songs, in English and Welsh, including a 'Bridal Ode on the Marriage of The Prince of Wales to The Princess Alexandra of Denmark, March 10th, 1863', by John Jones (Talhaiarn), and Ode on the marriage of H.R.H. the Duke of York and H.S.H. Princess Victoria Mary of Teck, July 6th, 1893, by Lewis Morris; and other miscellaneous items.

Miscellaneous music, including original work by Léon Gatayes and Parish Alvaré, comprising: Romance pour la harpe par Lon Gatayes; an autograph manuscript presented to John Thomas, July 1871; with a copy. 'Romance pour la harpe'; an autograph manuscript of Parish Alvaré, presented to John Thomas, 1852. Air with variations and Rondo Pastorale composed for the harp by Mozart. Air with variations and rondo pastorale ... for the harp ... by W. A. Mozart. Miscellaneous fragments. (Formerly Pencerdd Gwalia MS 26).

Thirty-seven letters and three telegrams relating to the knighthood erroneously credited to Pencerdd Gwalia in the press, 1907, together with a draft letter of explanation by John Thomas (f. 1); letters of condolence on his death, 1913, including letters on behalf of King George V, Queen Mary, and Queen Alexandra; six letters, 1885-1922, to Mrs Joan Thomas; and other miscellaneous letters, 1900-1930.

Miscellaneous items, mostly accumulated by John Thomas, [1850s]-[1870s], including englynion to him by David Griffiths (Clwydfardd), Lewis William Lewis (Llew Llwyfo), Titus Lewis (Titan), and David Williams (Alaw Goch) (ff. 1-5); and sketches and drawings, including those depicting the harp (ff. 11-14), a sketch of Franz Liszt (f. 21), and engravings of Welsh and other views. Also included is a letter, 1830, from the Marquis de Lafayette (f. 17).

Mendelssohn's prelude in B flat, arranged for orchestra and band of harps by John Thomas. Prelude by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy arranged for harp and violin with an accompaniment for organ or harmonium by John Thomas. Harp part. Two copies. (Formerly Pencerdd Gwalia MS 22).

Chorus & full orchestral score of 'The march of the men of Harlech'. (Formerly Pencerdd Gwalia MS 1).

Letters and cards, 1851-1912, to John Thomas (Pencerdd Gwalia) reflecting his long career and including references to his early efforts to establish himself as a musician, to his concert tours abroad, and to his compositions.
Among the correspondents are Augusta Hall, Lady Llanover (17) 1851-1857, John Ceiriog Hughes (Ceiriog) (1) 1863, John Jones (Talhaiarn) (5) 1862-1866, and Franz Liszt (1) 1854. Also included are drafts and copies of letters, 1851-1910, from John Thomas.

Letters and cards, 1851-1910, to John Thomas (Pencerdd Gwalia) reflecting his long career and including references to his early efforts to establish himself as a musician, to his concert tours abroad, and to his compositions.
Among the correspondents is Robert Browning (1) 1889; also included are drafts and copies of letters, 1851-1910, from John Thomas.

Letters and cards, 1842-1910, to John Thomas (Pencerdd Gwalia) reflecting his long career and including references to his early efforts to establish himself as a musician, to his concert tours abroad, and to his compositions.
Among the correspondents are Augusta Ada King-Noel, Lady Lovelace (18) 1844-1847 and n.d., Dr Joseph Parry (1) 1874, Cipriani Potter (6) 1851-1867, Brinley Richards (4) 1862-1864 and n.d., Sir Arthur Sullivan (1) 1873 and Penry Williams (1) 1855. Also included are drafts and copies of letters, 1851-1910, from John Thomas.

Letters, 1843-1901, to Pencerdd Gwalia mainly from friends and acquaintances. Covering the greater part of his career, they contain references to his concerts, compositions and travels, and to musical circles in London and Wales, and include one letter, 1901, granting permission to use the title 'Harpist to the King' (f. 132).
Correspondents include John Gibson (1) 1855, Augusta Hall, Lady Llanover (4) 1851-1853, John Jones (Talhaiarn) (1) 1863, Lewis William Lewis (Llew Llwyfo) (1) 1862, Augusta Ada King-Noel, Lady Lovelace (1) 1847, Lord Mostyn (1) 1893, Thomas Oliphant (1) 1861, John Owen (Owain Alaw) (3) 1861, Cipriani Potter (7) 1843-1861, Brinley Richards (1) 1862, and Maria Jane Williams (Llinos) (1) 1853. Also included are a circular letter, 1862, from John Thomas, inviting subscriptions to his Welsh Melodies (f. 109 verso), and two of his draft replies, 1893, 1901, to correspondents (ff. 130, 135).

Journals of Joan Denny describing a tour in Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy, August-October 1878 (MS 23404A, pp. 1-80; MS 23405A, pp. 1-130), and a visit to Vienna, Munich and Nuremberg, May 1880 (MS 23405A, pp. 131-154).

Journals of Joan Denny describing a tour in Austria and to Cortina in Italy, August-September 1883.

A journal of John Thomas for the period 3 November 1853-8 April 1854, his first season in Paris, including entries of visits made and received, and performances given at concerts and soirées.