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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.

Manuscript vocal score of 'In the sun's light that knows no setting' (words from Thomas Williams, Bethesda, transcribed by R. S. Thomas), with manuscript sketches and working notes by Gareth Griffiths.

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 vocal score of 'What is life' (words by W. Williams, Pantycelyn), not in the hand of the composer. Two sketches, partially in the composers hand.

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

Copy manuscript (photocopy) of 'Festal prelude', a score for solo organ.

Copy manuscript vocal score of 'Moliannaf di' (words by Dyfed). Includes the Eisteddfod text sheet. Piece commissioned by National Eisteddfod Caernarfon, with the assistance of the Welsh Arts Council. Published: Mansel Thomas Trust, Ref: MT139 and MT228.

Manuscript vocal score of 'The Penmark Carol', for unison or solo. The manuscript is not in the hand of the composer and is 'not for publication'.

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.

Manuscript score of 'Eight preludes for piano', with two sets of sketches. Published: Mansel Thomas Trust, Ref: MT119.

Original sketches of 'Martin Luther King song'. Incomplete sketches from the period following his stroke in 1979.

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

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'.

Five manuscript and one photocopy of scores, of the 'Six preludes on Welsh hymn tunes' for solo organ: 'Gwalia', 'Pembroke', 'Tal-y-llyn', Henryd, Lledrod' and 'Ramoth'. Published: Mansel Thomas Trust, Ref: MT110.

Two manuscript scores, one bound of '6 pieces for Gamba (or cello)'. Parts for viola da gamba (or cello) for the six movements (with piano). Published: Mansel Thomas Trust, Ref: MT283.

Manuscript full score and string parts of 'Two movements for string quartet'. Published: Mansel Thomas Trust, Ref: MT269.

Group of sketches and drafts relating to his work 'Jubilate Deo' - Psalm 100.