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Records of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

1894-2011

Extent

63 Boxes

Description

The company records of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, a musical festival for international choirs and dance groups held since 1947, for a week annually in July, in Llangollen, North Wales.

The collection includes the records of the Friends of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, which was set up to support the festival, and the papers of W. S. Gwynn Williams, who was instrumental in founding the festival and was the Hon. Music Director of the Eisteddfod, 1947-1977.

It also includes records about the festival collected externally, most by local people whose support of the Eisteddfod - as committee members, volunteers or customers - has been important to its survival.

The competitors are well represented in the collection, predominantly in the promotional series in photographs, audio and visual recordings, press cuttings and publicity material.

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Administrative History

The first Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, held in 1947, was the concept of Harold Tudor of Coedpoeth, then a member of the British Council; the concept being the creation of a festival 'to promote education, international peace and goodwill through the medium of the fine arts and in particular the art of music'.(1) After the idea for such a festival was turned down by the Welsh National Eisteddfod, Harold Tudor approached W. S. Gwynn Williams, a noted Welsh composer and music publisher, to suggest an independent festival based in Llangollen. With the help of George Northing, a teacher from Dinas Brân County School and Chairman of the local council, the idea gained the support of town residents and in 1946, organising of the festival began.

An Executive Committee was formed comprising the chairmen and secretaries of five committees: Finance, Grounds, Hospitality, Music and Publicity. The first festival was financed through a public appeal, and, with the aid of the British Council, international choirs were approached to compete. The festival was a success. Forty overseas groups arrived, including a dance group from Spain, who proved so popular that a dance competition became a feature of the subsequent Eisteddfods.

'After the second year it became necessary to expand the organisation beyond the scope of the original Committee, so a new constitution was framed. The governing body was called the General Council, to which all people living in and around Llangollen were invited to apply for membership. No subscription was required, the only qualification asked was that the member was interested in the aims and ideals of the International Eisteddfod and prepared to co-operate in the work'.(2)

The Eisteddfod since then has been operated as such: 'the General Council elects twenty-one members to form a Standing Board, each member to act for a period of three years. The Standing Board [chaired by the Eisteddfod Chairman] is to maintain continuity of the Eisteddfod from year to year and has power to prepare and deal with the affairs of future Eisteddfodau, as well as appoint officials [including the President] and nuclei of sub-committees each year.

The affairs of each current year are conducted by a small Executive Committee consisting of the officials of the Council and Chairman and Secretaries of the sub- committees.'(2) The Executive Committee is chaired by the Eisteddfod Vice- Chairman.

To the original five committees were added the Tickets and Floral committees and sub-commitees as necessary, including, between 1972 and 1988, a Philatelic Commitee. Committee members are aided by numerous volunteers.

On 2nd April 1974, the organisation became a Company limited by guarantee called The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Limited. Thereafter, if the Company went into liquidation its members were only liable to £1.

Key events in the Eisteddfod history include: Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh becoming patrons in 1948; the Eisteddfod being selected by The Festival of Britain as one of the Arts Festival Centres in 1951; UNESCO commissioning records of the Eisteddfod for circulation in all countries in 1951 (the Llangollen Eisteddfod was the only festival this was done for); royal visits, including Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1953 and 1992, Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon in 1964, Princess Anne in 1977, and Prince Charles and Princess

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Diana in 1985; the Orbernkirchen choir singing 'Happy Wanderer' in 1953, which became the most popular song in the country; the new larger site being acquired at Penddol in 1958 (the Standing Board purchased 24 acres of land as a permanent site for the Eisteddfod); and the Pavilion development in 1992.

The Eisteddfod has also had many notable guest artists, not least Pavarotti who performed at the Eisteddfod in 1955 and 1995; and many notable Presidents, including W. Clayton Russon, Ernest Bevin, Sir Henry Morris-Jones and Sir Anthony Eden, to name the first four.

The Friends of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod was started in 1974 by Michael Fay and other members of the Publicity Committee to support the Eisteddfod. In 1988 a London branch was established by Sir Maldwyn Thomas to promote the Eisteddfod in the London area and to arrange events for FLIME members in the home counties.(3)

The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is still staged at present.

(1) - The Council of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod constitution, 1949 - DD/LE/1/1/1 (2) - 'Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod' by J. Rhys Roberts, c.1960 - DD/LE/5/1/25 (3) - 'Fifty Glorious Weeks 1947-1996' by Robert B. Attenburrow, 1996 - DD/LE/5/1/43

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Management

Constitution Records

DD/LE/1/1/1 The Council of the Llangollen 1949-c.1970 International Musical Eisteddfod membership cards and constitution 3 Items

DD/LE/1/1/2 Council/company registers c.1950s-1970s

The volumes detail names and 3 Volumes addresses of members, organised alphabetically by surname. Two volumes include details of which committee they were on. One volume is dated 1975-1976.

DD/LE/1/1/3 Notice of change of constitution 3 Jun 1964

1 Item

DD/LE/1/1/4 'Memorandum and Articles of 1972-1991 Association of The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 1 File Limited'

Includes drafts and related correspondence. The Memorandum and Articles of Association is dated 2nd April 1974.

Minutes

Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Ltd Minutes

Previously the General Council or Eisteddfod Council.

DD/LE/1/2/1/1 Eisteddfod Council minute book 23 Nov 1948-19 Jul 1965

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/1/2 Eisteddfod Council minute book 15 Jun 1966-23 Jul 1973

1 Volume

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DD/LE/1/2/1/3 Eisteddfod Company minute book 19 Jun 1974-25 Jun 1980

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/1/4 Eisteddfod Company minute book 23 Jul 1980-25 Jul 1985

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/1/5 Eisteddfod Company minute book 26 Jul 1986-6 Jun 1991

1 Volume

Standing Board Minutes

DD/LE/1/2/2/1 Minute book 16 Jul 1948-22 Mar 1954

General Council is crossed out of July 1 Volume 1948 minutes, 'now Standing Board' is pencilled in.

DD/LE/1/2/2/2 Minute book 5 May 1954-13 Jan 1956

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/2/3 Minute book 8 Feb 1956-11 Sep 1957

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/2/4 Minute book 14 Oct 1957-24 Mar 1959

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/2/5 Minute book 11 Jun 1959-18 Sep 1961

Includes a letter to A.V Lewis, County 1 Volume Planning Officer, dated 24th October 1961.

DD/LE/1/2/2/6 Minute book 23 Oct 1961-20 Jun 1963

Includes two loose items. 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/2/7 Minute book 4 Jul 1963-9 Sep 1964

Includes a loose letter from a member 1 Volume regarding the future of the Eisteddfod, dated 6th September 1964.

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DD/LE/1/2/2/8 Minute book 7 Oct 1964-20 Jul 1966

Includes loose notes of a joint meeting 1 Volume between Eisteddfod officers and the Denbigh County Council, 13th November 1964. DD/LE/1/2/2/9 Minute book 15 Aug 1966-30 Dec 1968

Includes a copy of the Permanent 1 Volume Stage Accomodation Feasibility Study 1968 and a loose letter from Youth's Friends Association, 13th October 1966.

DD/LE/1/2/2/10 Minute book 14 Apr 1969-3 Aug 1972

Includes a list of Standing Board 1 Volume members.

DD/LE/1/2/2/11 Minute book 12 Dec 1972-18 Mar 1976

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/2/12 Minute book 20 Apr 1976-4 Dec 1979

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/2/13 Minute book 18 Sept 1979-6 Oct 1982

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/2/14 Minute book 30 Nov 1982-24 Jul 1984

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/2/15 Minute book 29 Nov 1984-3 Oct 1985

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/2/16 Minute book 23 Apr 1986-30 Nov 1989

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/2/17 Minutes Feb 1990-Dec 1992

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DD/LE/1/2/2/18 Minutes Jan 1993-Nov 1998

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DD/LE/1/2/2/19 Minutes Jan 1999-Jun 2002

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DD/LE/1/2/2/20 Minutes Jun 2002-Dec 2004

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DD/LE/1/2/2/21 Minutes Jan 2005-Dec 2008

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DD/LE/1/2/2/22 Minutes Jan 2009-Jun 2011

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Executive Committee Minutes

DD/LE/1/2/3/1 Minute book 12 Aug 1946-15 Jul 1947

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/2 Minute book 11 Aug 1947-29 Jun 1948

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/3 Minute book 26 Jul 1948-29 Jun 1949

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/4 Minute book 18 Oct 1949- 28 Jun 1950

1 Volume DD/LE/1/2/3/5 Minute book 27 Sep 1950-27 Jun 1951

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/6 Minute book 19 Sep 1951-23 Jun 1952

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/7 Minute book 28 Oct 1952-1 Jul 1953

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/8 Minute book 2 Nov 1953-30 Jun 1954

1 Volume

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DD/LE/1/2/3/9 Minute book 6 Sep 1954-20 Jun 1955

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/10 Minute book 3 Oct 1955-16 May 1956

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/11 Minute book 3 Oct 1956-18 Dec 1958

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/12 Minute book 26 Feb 1959-30 May 1960

1Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/13 Minute book 26 Sep 1960-26 Jun 1961

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/14 Minute book 2 Oct 1961-30 Oct 1962

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/15 Minute book 3 Dec 1962-10 Feb 1964

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/16 Minute book 26 Feb 1964-9 Nov 1965

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/17 Minute book 13 Dec 1965-29 Mar 1967

Includes loose income and 1 Volume expenditure accounts for the years 1964 and 1965; draft statement of publicity expenditure and income, 1966; report of sub-committee that met the BBC, April 1966; and publicity report, 1966.

DD/LE/1/2/3/18 Minute book 19 May 1967-10 Jun 1968

1 Volume

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DD/LE/1/2/3/19 Minute book 8 Oct 1968-30 Sep 1969

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/20 Minute book 28 Oct 1969-13 Jan 1971

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/21 Minute book 24 Feb 1971-21 Jun 1972

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/22 Minute book 1 Nov 1972-20 Mar 1974

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/23 Minute book 24 Apr 1974-9 Dec 1975

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/24 Minute book 3 Feb 1976-6 Apr 1978

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/25 Minute book 11 May 1978-22 Apr 1980

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/26 Minute book 28 May 1980-25 May 1982

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/27 Minute book 24 Jun 1982-10 Feb 1984

1 Volume DD/LE/1/2/3/28 Minute book 15 Mar 1984-23 May 1985

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/29 Minute book 20 Jun 1985-20 Apr 1988

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/3/30 Minute book Jun 1988-Sep 1990

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DD/LE/1/2/3/31 Minute book Jan 1991-Jul 1992

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DD/LE/1/2/3/32 Minute book Sep 1992-Dec 1993

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DD/LE/1/2/3/33 Minute book Jan 1994-Dec 1995

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DD/LE/1/2/3/34 Minute book Jan 1996-Nov 1998

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DD/LE/1/2/3/35 Minute book Feb 1999-Dec 1999

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DD/LE/1/2/3/36 Minute book Mar 2000-Sep 2004

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DD/LE/1/2/3/37 Minute book Sep 2005-Nov 2008

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DD/LE/1/2/3/38 Minute book Jan 2009-Jun 2010

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Finance Committee Minutes

DD/LE/1/2/4/1 Minute book 2 Sep 1946-14 May 1948

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/4/2 Minute book 28 May 1948-6 Sep 1950

Includes loose list of committee 1 Volume members.

DD/LE/1/2/4/3 Minute book 11 Oct 1950-12 Aug 1953

1 Volume

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DD/LE/1/2/4/4 Minute book 12 Aug 1953-2 Jul 1968

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/4/5 Minute book 2 Aug 1968-12 Nov 1969

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/4/6 Minute book 14 Jan 1970-16 Feb 1972

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/4/7 Minute book 15 Mar 1972-21 Nov 1974

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/4/8 Minute book 6 Feb 1975-28 Mar 1978

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/4/11 Minute book 2 May 1978-11 Jun 1987

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/4/9 Budget Sub-Committee minute Feb 1978-Apr 1978 book 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/4/10 Budget Sub-Committee minutes 29 Jan 1980

1 Item

Publicity Committee Minutes

DD/LE/1/2/5/1 Minute book 5 Feb 1959-29 Mar 1961

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/5/2 Minute book 11 Apr 1961-25 Jun 1964

Includes the committee attendance 1 Volume register for the period 3 August 1962 - 24 September 1964.

DD/LE/1/2/5/3 Minute book 21 Aug 1964-4 May 1967

1 Volume

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DD/LE/1/2/5/4 Minute book 1 Jun 1967-18 Apr 1968

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/5/5 Minutes 10 May 1968-13 Jun 1969

These are incomplete. 1 Bundle

DD/LE/1/2/5/6 Minutes 1971-1974

1 File

Grounds Committee Minutes

DD-LE/1/2/6/1 Minute Book 22 Jul 1946-23 May 1949

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/6/1a Minute book 10 Dec 1958-20 Aug 1962

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/6/2 Minute book 19 Sep 1962-24 Jun 1964

Includes names and addresses of 1 Volume Grounds Commitee members, 1963.

DD/LE/1/2/6/3 Minute book 26 Sep 1964-9 Jun 1965

Includes names and addresses of 1 Volume Grounds Commitee members, 1964; loose charges for the special services of police, 1965; and notes on the FBE bridge to be built at Llangollen, 1965.

DD/LE/1/2/6/4 Minute book 11 Aug 1965-18 May 1966

Includes names and addresses of 1 Volume Grounds Commitee members, 1965- 1966.

DD/LE/1/2/6/5 Minute book 10 Aug 1966-5 Jun 1968

Includes names and addresses of 1 Volume Grounds Commitee members, 1966- 1967, and seating plan, 1967-1968.

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DD/LE/1/2/6/6 Minute book 27 Aug 1968-19 Jun 1970

Includes ground plan and seating 1 Volume plan, 1969, and attendance register of members, 1969-1970 (including addresses).

DD/LE/1/2/6/7 Minute book 21 Sep 1970-7 Jun 1971

Includes attendance register, 1970- 1 Volume 1971 (including addresses).

DD/LE/1/2/6/8 Minute book 1 Sep 1971-13 Jun 1973

Includes attendance register, 1973 1 Volume (including addresses).

DD/LE/1/2/6/9 Minute book 26 Sep 1973-24 Jun 1976

Includes a group photograph and 1 Volume attendance register, 1975 and 1976 (including addresses).

DD/LE/1/2/6/10 Minute book 8 Sep 1976-18 Jun 1980

Includes attendance register, 1977 1 Volume (including addresses).

DD/LE/1/2/6/11 Minute book 17 Sep 1980-17 Jun 1985

Includes loose rota of duties, 1985. 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/6/12 Minute book 24 Sep 1985-6 Jun 1989

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/6/13 Minutes Nov 1989-Apr 1995

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Tickets Committee Minutes

DD/LE/1/2/7/1 Minute book 2 Sep 1949-2 Feb 1956

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/7/2 Minute book 17 Aug 1956-16 Oct 1961

1 Volume

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DD/LE/1/2/7/3 Minute book 29 Nov 1961-1 Aug 1966

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/7/4 Minute book 8 Aug 1966-23 Jan 1969

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/7/5 Minute book 5 Jun 1969-17 Jan 1974

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/7/6 Minute book 6 Jun 1974-14 Jan 1980

1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/7/7 Minute book 9 Jun 1980-10 Oct 1988

1 Volume

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Music and Staging Committee Minutes

Originally called the Staging Committee and then the Music Committee but it was combined to form the Music and Staging Committee.

DD/LE/1/2/8/1 Staging Committee and Music 9 Sep 1977-19 Jun 1985 Committee minute book 1 Volume Including minutes of the Inaugural Meeting. From October 1979 the Committee's name was changed to Music Committee.

DD/LE/1/2/8/2 Music Committee and Music and 6 Sep 1985-8 Jun 1994 Staging Committee minute book 1 Volume From 1988 the Committee's name was changed to Music and Staging Committee.

Hospitality Committee Minutes

DD/LE/1/2/9/1 Minute book 12 Sep 1961-14 May 1973

Includes loose names and addresses 1 Volume of Hospitality Committee members for 1973-1974.

DD/LE/1/2/9/2 Minutes 1975-1980

These are incomplete. 1 File

Floral Committee Minutes

DD/LE/1/2/10/1 Floral Decorations Sub Committee 10 Apr 1952-26 Jun 1957 minute book 1 Volume Includes names and addresses of members of the committee.

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DD/LE/1/2/10/2 Floral Decorations Sub-Committee 5 May 1958-18 Jun 1973 minute book 1 Volume Includes names and addresses of members of the committee.

Philatelic Society Minutes

A Philatelic Committee operated from 1972-1988 producing two major issues of First Day Covers.

DD/LE/1/2/11/1 Minutes 1971-1976

1 File

Council Newly established 28 Sep 2000

DD/LE/1/2/12/1 Minutes 2000-2002

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Annual General Meeting

DD/LE/1/2/13/1 Minutes 1989-2005

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Extraordinary General Meeting

DD/LE/1/2/14/1 Minutes 1989-2005

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Management

DD/LE/1/2/15/1 Minutes 16 Mar 1989-10 Oct 1992

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Strategic Planning

DD/LE/1/2/16/1 Minutes Jan 1989-Feb 1989

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Correspondence

DD/LE/1/3/1 Letter to Miss Pugh-Jones from 22 Jun 1948 Nest Roberts of The Manchester Guardian 1 Item

Regarding an article in The Manchester Guardian called 'pure poetry,' and her enjoyment of the Eisteddfod.

Miss Pugh Jones was the editor and publisher of 'The Tuesday Review' and a member of the Publicity Committee.

DD/LE/1/3/2 Correspondence with Mr Harold 1948-1962 Tudor 1 File In which Mr Tudor gives comments and suggestions for the Eisteddfod and regarding Mr Tudor as or’ginator of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/1/3/3 Letter to W. S. Gwynn Williams, The 30 Sep 1952 Music Director, from Westminster Recording Co., New York 1 Item

Regarding payment of royalties to the International Eisteddfod on sales of records of the Eisteddfod of 1952.

DD/LE/1/3/4 Correspondence relating to Queen 1953 Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh's visit to Denbighshire 1 File

Including drafts and a final copy of the programme for the visit, which included the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/1/3/5 Letters of thanks to the Flower 1953-1956 Girls 1 Small bundle From Peta Llowarch and Clement Cobbold, 14th May 1956. Includes rough lists of letters sent for flowers, 1953-1956.

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DD/LE/1/3/6 Telegrams from Anthony Eden and 1954-1970 Sybil Thorndike Casson 2 Items Anthony Eden's telegram of 24th October 1954 thanks Mr Rhys Roberts for his generous message. Sybil Thorndike Casson's telegram of 7th July 1970 wishes the Eisteddfod President good luck for the festival.

DD/LE/1/3/7 Letters regarding the printing of 1954-1955 certificates 5 Items Includes a blank certificate/diploma.

DD/LE/1/3/8 Letters to the Finance Committee 1955-1966

Regarding the Grounds Committee 3 Items expenditure, 1955; condolences on the death of the Secretary, 1960; and the Eisteddfod Appeal, 1966.

DD/LE/1/3/9 Christmas Greetings on a music 1956-1965 sheet 3 Items From the composer Luigi Colacicchi, Rome, 1956; and Gunther Puschmann, Germany, 1965 (to Rhys Roberts, The Chairman of the International Musical Eisteddfod). Includes a new year greetings on a postcard to Mr J. Rhys Roberts, Chairman of Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, from S'haro de Oliveira, Calado, 1956. DD/LE/1/3/10 Secretary's correspondence 1957-1958

Includes copy replies. 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/11 Secretary's correspondence 1958-1970

Includes copy replies. Topics include: 2 Files planning, rail line closure, Eisteddfod ground, building work, grazing, British waterways, ratings, caravans, road signs, transport, and Llangollen Cricket Club and Football Club. Includes correspondence with Charles Richards and Sons solicitors.

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DD/LE/1/3/12 Letters regarding appeal for funds 1964-1968

From City of Cardiff and to Wrexham 3 Items and North East Wales Publicity Group and Industrialists. Dated October 1964, May 1965, and July 1968.

DD/LE/1/3/13 Letter to the Publicity Committee 9 Aug 1969 from Deansbrook Primary School, London 1 Item

Regarding staging a miniature International Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/1/3/14 Correspondence regarding royal 1969-1990 visits 1 File Mainly comprising invitations to and responses from the royal household.

DD/LE/1/3/15 Correspondence with the British 1971-1991 Council 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/16 Correspondence regarding 1971-1993 company registration 1 File Includes annual returns including details of directors.

DD/LE/1/3/17 Letter to J. Rhys Roberts, n.d. [c.1971] Chairman, from the Secretary General of the United Nations 1 Item

Thanking him for message of greetings to the United Nations. DD/LE/1/3/18 Correspondence with Presidents of 1972-1979 the Eisteddfod 1 File With Lord Eccles (President 1973- 1974), Lord Maelor (President 1975- 1977), and Lord Chalfront (President 1978-1987).

DD/LE/1/3/19 Correspondence concerning the 1973-1991 County/District Council 1 File Regarding: a lease to Denbighshire County Council, 1973; the Eisteddfod development plan, 1988; and Glyndwr District Council's contribution to the

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Eisteddfod development fund, 1991. Includes rates demand notices for The Armoury and Penddol, Llangollen, 1991.

DD/LE/1/3/20 Complaint to the Publicity Jul 1976 Committee 3 Items Regarding remarks made by one of the speakers at the Eisteddfod; replied to by J. N. Bowen, Chairman.

DD/LE/1/3/21 Grounds Committee general 1976-1977 correspondence 1 File Includes Income and Expenditure Accounts for year ended 31st December 1976, and Balance Sheet.

DD/LE/1/3/22 Correspondence of Chairmen of the 1977-1992 Eisteddfod 1 File Of D. R. Richards (Chairman 1983- 1992) and H. Gethin Davies (Chairman 1992-).

DD/LE/1/3/23 Correspondence relating to 1977 Princess Anne's visit to the Eisteddfod 1 File

Including the programme for the visit.

DD/LE/1/3/24 Copy correspondence to Mr. Owain 1977-1985 Arwel Hughes, Musical Director 1 File Concerning his duties as Hon. Musical Director. Refers to his acceptance of the office and duties, and formation of the European Choir 1977-1985.

DD/LE/1/3/25 Correspondence of Hywel Roberts 1978-1996

The correspondence refers to Mr 1 File Hywel Roberts' role as Stage Conductor, Vice President, and speaker (including speech notes). The bulk of the correspondence dates from 1978-1988. Includes some notes on some choirs' experiences of the Eisteddfod.

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DD/LE/1/3/26 Correspondence with Boots 1983-1988 Charitable Trust 1 File Regarding donations to the Eisteddfod from the Trust.

DD/LE/1/3/27 Correspondence relating to Prince 1985 Charles and Princess Diana's visit to the Eisteddfod 1 File

Includes draft programmes for the visit.

DD/LE/1/3/28 Copy letter from Roy Bohana, 18 Nov 1987 Deputy Director and Music Director, to Nina Kaye of Kaye Artists 1 Item Management Limited

Regarding fees from BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra/Welsh Arts Council.

DD/LE/1/3/29 Letter and notes regarding a Nov 1988 feasibility study for the future of the Llangollen International Musical 2 Items Eisteddfod

From D. R. Richards, Chairman, to the Standing Board. Includes notes from the Honorary Music Director to the Standing Board entitled 'Towards the Nineties'. All for discussion at the Standing Board meeting on 1st December 1988.

DD/LE/1/3/30 Correspondence with the BBC 1989-1996 (British Broadcasting Corporation) 1 File Including contracts between the BBC and Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/1/3/31 Fax relating to Princess Margaret's 1990 visit to the Eisteddfod 2 Items And draft programme for the visit.

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DD/LE/1/3/32 Correspondence regarding Luciano 1979-1995 Pavarotti 1 File Includes copy of contract between Harvey Goldsmith Entertainments Limited and Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod for Pavarotti's visit to the Eisteddfod in 1995, and a magazine pull out on Pavarotti.

DD/LE/1/3/33 Correspondence with Clwyd 1990 Voluntary Services Council 1 File Regarding the status of the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/1/3/34 Correspondence regarding sound 1996 contract for Wigwam Acoustics Ltd and Alis Acoustics Ltd 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/3/35 Correspondence of R. B. 1996-2000 Attenburrow, Secretary of the Eisteddfod 2 Items

Regarding the use of a Dylan Thomas extract in a commemorative booklet, the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Act 1967 (including official reports of the House of Lords, 1967 and 1974 which refer to the Eisteddfod), and gifts of Eisteddfod related records.

DD/LE/1/3/36 Correspondence regarding the 1997 Montserrat Caballe Opera Gala, 1997 1 File

Between Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and International Management Group (UK) Inc, regarding the agreement between the two. Includes ticket sales reports, budget details, and summary of income and expenditure.

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DD/LE/1/3/37 Letters regarding print and 1997-1999 advertising for Montserrat Caballe Opera Gala, 1997 1 Bundle

Includes design of tickets and ticket reports sent to International Management Group (UK) Inc., the managing company of the opera.

Reports

DD/LE/1/4/1 Copy of the official report of Mr H. 1947 J. Kelly of the British Council on the first International Eisteddfod 1 Item

DD/LE/1/4/2 'The first report of the working 1973 party set up to review the Eisteddfod' 1 Item

DD/LE/1/4/3 'Report of sub-committee - n.d. [c.1978] suggested plan for the Music Director's Department' 1 Item

DD/LE/1/4/4 'The International Eisteddfod Field n.d. [c.1987] Llangollen Brief for Future Action' 1 Item

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Financial

Accounts

DD/LE/2/1/1 Comparative accounts 1947-1953

Includes figures for the Coronation 1 Item and Festival of Britain.

DD/LE/2/1/2 Income and expenditure accounts 1949-1992 and balance sheets 1 File The years 1951-1953 and 1964 are missing. Includes accounts for the year 1976 prepared by C. E Williams & Co Accountants, Oswestry; and treasurer's notes for 1976-1980 and 1982.

DD/LE/2/1/3 Petty cash accounts book 1954-1963

1 Volume

Ticket sales accounts

Loose pages detailing ticket sales, including names and addresses of purchasers, completed weekly or more frequently.

DD/LE/2/1/4/1 Ticket sales accounts 1956-1957

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DD/LE/2/1/4/2 Ticket sales accounts 1958

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DD/LE/2/1/4/3 Ticket sales accounts 1958-1959

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DD/LE/2/1/4/4 Ticket sales accounts 1959-1960

1 File DD/LE/2/1/4/5 Ticket sales accounts 1960-1961

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DD/LE/2/1/4/6 Ticket sales accounts 1961-1962

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DD/LE/2/1/4/7 Ticket sales accounts 1962-1963

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DD/LE/2/1/4/8 Ticket sales accounts 1963-1964

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DD/LE/2/1/4/9 Ticket sales accounts 1964-1965

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DD/LE/2/1/4/10 Ticket sales accounts 1965-1966

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DD/LE/2/1/4/11 Ticket sales accounts 1966-1967

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DD/LE/2/1/4/12 Ticket sales accounts 1967-1968

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DD/LE/2/1/4/13 Ticket sales accounts 1968-1969

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DD/LE/2/1/4/14 Ticket sales accounts 1969-1970

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DD/LE/2/1/4/15 Ticket sales accounts 1970-1971

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DD/LE/2/1/4/16 Ticket sales accounts 1971-1972

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DD/LE/2/1/4/17 Ticket sales accounts 1972-1973

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DD/LE/2/1/4/18 Ticket sales accounts 1973-1974

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DD/LE/2/1/4/19 Ticket sales accounts 1974-1975

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DD/LE/2/1/4/20 Ticket sales accounts 1975-1976

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DD/LE/2/1/4/21 Ticket sales accounts 1976-1977

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DD/LE/2/1/4/22 Ticket sales accounts 1977

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DD/LE/2/1/5 Cash book 1960-1991

Of monies received from overseas 1 Item choirs.

Donations and Grants Records

DD/LE/2/2/1 Guarantee Fund receipts 21 Oct 1946

For donations from W.S Gwynn 2 Items Williams to the Guarantee Fund and the Eisteddfod Fund for the 1947 Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/2/2/2 Local Authorities grants and 1967-1974 donations 1 Volume

DD/LE/2/2/3 List of donations and grants c. 1969 towards the Eisteddfod funds 1961- 1968 1 Item

DD/LE/2/2/4 Development Fund list of donors Jun 1989-Jun 1990

Includes loose list of donations as of 1 Item June 1990.

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DD/LE/2/3 Notes concerning the financing of c.1979 the Eisteddfod 2 Items

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Legal

Agreements

DD/LE/3/1/1 Application to participate in funds 20 May 1968 transferred to the County Council under the Welsh Church Acts 1914 1 Item to 1945

By William Elidir Morris, Bank Manager, on behalf of Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/3/1/2 Agreements regarding use of land 1978-1998

Agreement between Mrs S. A. 4 Items Sandford and J. A. Edwards Esq. and LLangollen International Musical Eisteddfod (by John Noel Bowen, Chairman) regarding use of O.S. No 616 at Llantysilio, Clwyd, 4th December 1978; and licence agreement between trustees of the Tate Boys settlement, A. J. Thompson Esq and E. N. Tate, and Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod (by Mr H. Gethin Davies, Chairman) regarding use of OS1400 at Llantysilio, Denbighshire, 27th April 1998. Including letters.

DD/LE/3/1/3 BBC Cymru Wales, radio broadcast 1995-1997 agreements 3 Items

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Operational

Publicity/Public Relations Records

DD/LE/4/1/1 Officials' badges 1954 -1994

For various roles and committees. 1 File Includes a badge for the Chairman, 1970; Life Vice-President, Lord Chalfont, 1991; Mrs A. C. Bodicoat, 1993, and the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Ynys Mon [National Eisteddfod Anglesey], 1983.

DD/LE/4/1/2 Visitors books 1955-1997

(i) 1955 3 Volumes (ii) 1982 (iii) 1996-1997

DD/LE/4/1/3 Office christmas card lists 1958-1967

1 Item

DD/LE/4/1/4 Publicity suggestions for 1967 1966-1967 Eisteddfod 2 Items Includes a reprint of an article written by W. E. Morris in Midbank Chronicle, September 1967.

DD/LE/4/1/5 Media distribution lists 1974-1975

Detailing daily and weekly 1 Bundle newspapers, freelance journalists, press photographers, national newspaper correspondents, radio and television stations, and overseas newspapers and agencies, which could be used to publicise the Eisteddfod.

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DD/LE/4/1/6 Media schedules 1983

Detailing which newspapers or 1 Item magazines that advertisements for the Eisteddfod had gone in and when, and the cost and size of the advertisements. Includes the advertisements.

Grounds Records

DD/LE/4/2/1 Permanent Stage Accomodation Aug 1968 Feasibility Study 1 Item Prepared by S. Powell Bowen, Dip Arch., ARIBA, Llangollen.

DD/LE/4/2/2 Plans, elevations and section Nov 1968-Dec 1968 drawings for the proposed new buildings at the town entrance 2 Items

By R. Anscomb, Llangollen.

DD/LE/4/2/3 Seating plan for the Marquee 3 Jun 1969

By S. P. Jones. 1 Item

DD/LE/4/2/4 Plan of stage and seating n.d. [mid 20th cent] arrangements 1 Item

Tickets

DD/LE/4/3/1 Season tickets 1950-1958

Dated 1950, 1951, 1957 and 1958. 3 Items

DD/LE/4/3/2 Parking tickets 1973-2009

2 Items

DD/LE/4/3/3 Signed Barbara Dickson concert 7 Jul 2009 ticket 1 Item

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Music and Staging Records

Lists of choral, dance and instrumental parties

Includes lists of competitor withdrawals.

DD/LE/4/4/1/1 Lists of choral, dance and 1950-1959 instrumental parties 1 File

DD/LE/4/4/1/2 Lists of choral, dance and 1960-1969 instrumental parties 1 File

DD/LE/4/4/1/3 Lists of choral, dance and 1970-1979 instrumental parties 1 File

DD/LE/4/4/1/4 Lists of choral, dance and 1980-1985 instrumental parties 1 File

DD/LE/4/4/1/5 Lists of choral, dance and 1986-1990 instrumental parties 1 File

DD/LE/4/4/2 List of competitors 1960

Listed for each competition annually 1 File from 1947-1960, in rank according to their individual scores.

DD/LE/4/4/3 Itineraries of tours of choirs 1960s-1970s

The itineraries are for: Rosny 4 Items childrens choir's visit to the Eisteddfod, July 1971; Canadian group tour of North Wales, March 1969; The Borrington Boys choir European tour, June 1971; and others, n.d.

DD/LE/4/4/4 Lists of prizewinners 1963-1977

Detailing: date, competition category, 1 File position awarded, and name and origin of competitor. 1966 is missing.

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DD/LE/4/4/5 Competition award forms 1963-1974

Detailing: date, competition number 1 File and category, award rank, value of prize, name and address of competitor and signature of official.

DD/LE/4/4/6 Printed list of Eisteddfod prize 1963 winners and choral test pieces 1 Item The list covers 1954-1963.

DD/LE/4/4/7 Lists of choirs n.d. [1984]

Listed according to competition, 1 Item though some competitions are missing. Also records whether they came first, second or third in the competitions.

DD/LE/4/4/8 Blank certificates from the n.d. [late 20th century] Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 4 Items

For contribution to the Eisteddfod and for merit.

Floral Display Records

DD/LE/4/5/1 Floral Committee note book 1953-1962

Including notes on letters of thanks 1 Item sent, flower collections, and details of membership and volunteers.

DD/LE/4/5/2 Plan of floral display n.d. [?mid 20th century]

Hand drawn in colour by Mrs M. C. 2 Items Pierce. For floral display around the stage.

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Promotional

Publicity Material

DD/LE/5/1/1 Artwork: the Llangollen n.d. [?mid 20th cent] International Musical Eisteddfod logo 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/2 'An Appeal' leaflet c.1947

For support for the first Llangollen 1 Item International Musical Eisteddfod, June 1947.

DD/LE/5/1/3 An invitation leaflet to the World's c.1947 choirs and entry form 2 Items To compete at the first Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, June 1947.

DD/LE/5/1/4 Publicity leaflet for the first 1947 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2 Items

Includes a leaflet detailing the competitions and conditions of entry for the Eisteddfod, and a handwritten note describing the first three pamphlets produced for the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/1/5 Information posters 1947-1974

Detailing programme of events. 27 Items Covering the years 1947-1956, 1958- 1961, 1963, 1965-1966, 1970, 1973- 1975, 1978 and 1981-1982.

DD/LE/5/1/6 Advertising posters 1947-1982

Covering the years 1947-1948, 1950- 22 Items 1951, 1956, 1958-1959, 1964, 1969, 1972, 1974-1979, 1981-1982, and 1995.

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DD/LE/5/1/7 Headed paper 1947-1966

Dated 1947, 1963 and 1965. 3 Items

DD/LE/5/1/8 'Grand Concluding Concert Halle 15 Jun 1947 Orchestra' booklet 1 Item Produced for the Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Signed by the conductor, Barbirolli and the leader of the orchestra, Laurence Turner, to Trevor Lloyd Jones, 'Chairman of a very hospitable committee'.

Souvenir programmes

DD/LE/5/1/9/1 Photocopy souvenir programme 1947

1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/9/2 Souvenir programmes 1948-1949

Includes a duplicate of the 1949 3 Items edition as it belonged to H. D. Roberts and has been autographed and annotated.

DD/LE/5/1/9/3 Souvenir programmes 1950-1959

Includes duplicate annotated editions 1 Items of some, including: a 1953 edition belonging to J. Rhys Roberts, which has notes regarding the timetable of Queen Elizabeth II's visit; an annotated and autographed 1954 edition belonging to Hywel Roberts; and several annotated editions belonging to David Edwards of 'Homeland Cafe', Llangollen.

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DD/LE/5/1/9/4 Souvenir programmes 1960-1969

Includes duplicate annotated editions 23 Items of some, including: a 1960 edition belonging to J. Rhys Roberts, which includes handwritten speeches; and annotated and autographed editions belonging to Hywel Roberts. Also includes 1967 opening performance programme.

DD/LE/5/1/9/5 Souvenir programmes 1970-1979

Includes duplicate annotated editions 19 Items of some, including annotated editions belonging to Hywel Roberts.

DD/LE/5/1/9/6 Souvenir programmes 1980-1989

Including duplicate annotated editions 18 Items of some, belonging mainly to Hywel Roberts.

DD/LE/5/1/9/7 Souvenir programmes 1990-1996

7 Items DD/LE/5/1/9/8 Souvenir programmes 2000-2009

Not including 2001, 2003-2004, and 5 Items 2007-2008 editions.

DD/LE/5/1/10 Syllabus 1948-1996

1948-1984, 1991-1992 and 1994- 42 Items 1996 editions.

DD/LE/5/1/11 Eisteddfod recordings order form 1950

Recordings by E. Stanley Humphreys 1 Item (Cymric Records).

DD/LE/5/1/12 'Picture Courier' poster n.d. [c.1950s]

Printed on it is 'Llangollen composer 1 Item plans Welsh wireless programmes: picture'.

DD/LE/5/1/13 'International Eisteddfod' leaflet n.d. [c.1950s]

A promotional leaflet including 1 Item photographs by R. T. Beach.

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DD/LE/5/1/14 International choirs, folk dancers c.1950-1983 and musical events leaflets and booklets 2 Files

Including some produced especially for the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/1/15 'Festival of Britain Llangollen 1951 International Musical Eisteddfod ' syllabus and souvenir programme 9 Items

Includes 'Festival of Britain' leaflets and booklets and a 'Special Supplement to the Information Summary The Arts in the Festival of Britain', all detailing the programme of events in Wales and Britain including the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod; .

DD/LE/5/1/16 Promotional leaflets 1951-2009

Including programme announcements 1 Bundle and entry forms for competitions. Covering the years 1951, 1953, 1957- 1959, 1961-1985, 1989, 1992-1997 and 2009.

DD/LE/5/1/17 'Souvenir of Folk-Costumes at the 1952 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod' booklet 1 File

By A. R. Longley. Includes correspondence regarding the production of the booklet, and drafts.

DD/LE/5/1/18 Commemorative programme 1953

On the occasion of Queen Elizabeth 3 Items II's visit, 10th July 1953.

DD/LE/5/1/19 Postcard showing illustration of 1955 'Dancers from France 'Sur le pont de Llangollen'' 1 Item

Published by Denbigh County Federation of W'I.'s. [For a calendar of Eisteddfod inspired illustrations by Denbigh Women's Institute, please

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see DD/DM/1393/203]

DD/LE/5/1/20 'The Eisteddfodic Tradition and the Jun 1956 Origin of the International Eisteddfod' book 1 Item

By Sara Pugh Jones.

DD/LE/5/1/21 Rough copy of an article on the Jul 1956 Eisteddfod floral decorations 2 Items Includes an edition of Gardeners Chronicle (Vol 140, No 4, 28th July 1956) in which part of the article appears.

DD/LE/5/1/22 'Festival of Wales' souvenir 1958 programme and leaflet 2 Items A list of events in Wales, including the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/1/23 'Making the Nations Sing; the birth 1958-1983 of the Llangollen International Eisteddfod' booklet 1 File

By Harold Tudor. Includes a revision and a letter from Harold Tudor to the County Archivist, A. G. Veysey, 1981, explaining that the revision deals with the Rhos Male Voice Choir's tour of Spain in 1948 and the Spanish International Concurso in 1949. Also includes: a supplement to the revision by Harold Tudor dated March 1983, which is an explanation of the correspondence with the British Council representatives regarding his cultural efforts with Spain in 1948- 1949; personal conclusions by Harold Tudor; and extracts concerning the origins of the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/1/24 Christmas card from the Llangollen Dec 1960 International Musical Eisteddfod 1 Item

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DD/LE/5/1/25 A history of Llangollen c.1960 International Musical Eisteddfod 1 Item By J. Rhys Roberts, Chairman of the Eisteddfod Council and Executive Committee.

DD/LE/5/1/26 Blank autograph books n.d. [c.1960-1970]

2 Items

DD/LE/5/1/27 Daily Post poster advertising the 1964 visit of Princess Margaret 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/28 Funding appeal leaflet 1967

Regarding the Llangollen International 1 Item Musical Eisteddfod Appeal Fund launched by the Lord Mayor of Cardiff.

DD/LE/5/1/29 Midland Bank booklet explaining 1968-1969 British currency 2 Items Designed especially for visitors to the Llangollen Eisteddfod. DD/LE/5/1/30 Postcards n.d. [late 20th century]

Produced by Llangollen International 1 Bundle Musical Eisteddfod and externally. Showing groups at the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/1/31 Leather Llangollen International n.d. [?late 20th century] Musical Eisteddfod bookmark 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/32 Design for the 24th Llangollen 1970 International Musical Eisteddfod poster 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/33 Promotional folder c.1970s

By the Wrexham and North East 1 Item Wales Publicity Group entitled 'going for a song a stake in the future success of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod'.

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DD/LE/5/1/34 Newsletters 1970

Produced by the Publicity Committee. 2 Items

DD/LE/5/1/35 Commemorative booklet 1971

Celebrating 25 years of the Llangollen 1 Item International Musical Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/1/36 Design for the 25th Llangollen 1971 International Musical Eisteddfod poster 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/36a Menu for a dinner for the 25th 5 Jul 1971 anniversary of the Eisteddfod 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/37 'A World that Sings' booklet 1972

An account of the first 26 years of the 1 Item Eisteddfod by Mary Humphries (John Jones Cardiff Ltd, Cardiff).

DD/LE/5/1/38 Promotional flyers and sticker 1972-1983

Dated 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, and 7 Items 1982-1983 DD/LE/5/1/38a International Eisteddfod 1972-1979 commemorative envelopes 17 Items Many have been date stamped with a specially designed annual date stamp. Includes a special limited edition signed by the Secretary of State for Wales, the Right Honourable Peter Thomas, Q.C., M.P. President of the Eisteddfod, July 1972. There is not one for 1973.

DD/LE/5/1/38b Artwork for commemorative 1973-1976 stamps 6 Items Black and white print. Two are undated.

DD/LE/5/1/39 'Eisteddfod Daily' newspaper 1979-1982

Dated 1979, 1981, and 1982. 6 Items

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DD/LE/5/1/40 Clwyd County Council Eisteddfod 1981-1990 booklets and pamphlets 9 Items Produced by Clwyd County Council mainly to accompany their exhibitions at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Includes: - 'Crafts, Customs & Culture in Clwyd' booklet, 1981; - 'Yr Eisteddofd ei thwf a'i pharhad yng Nghlwyd /The Eisteddfod a living - Clwyd tradition' booklet, 1982; - 'An exhibition about Clwyd's defensive sites throughout the ages/Arddangosfa am safleoedd caerog Clwyd ar hyd y canrifoedd' pamphlet, 1983; - 'Clwyd Folklore, Myth & Legend' booklet, c.1984; - 'Clwyd Folklore' booklet, c.1984; - 'Agweddau ar Fywyd a Hamdden yn ystod y Ganrif Ddiwethaf Ddiwydiannol/Aspects of Life and Leisure in the Industrial Nineteenth Century' pamphlet, 1984; - 'Ar Lan Hen Afon - The Sands of the Dee' pamphlet, 1987; - 'Pererindodau Clwyd Pilgrimages', 1987; - 'Ymwelais a gwelais Glwyd Clwyd a'i ymwelwyr/Wish you were here Clwyd and its visitors' pamphlet, 1990.

Text is generally in English, Welsh, French and German.

DD/LE/5/1/41 'The Story of Llangollen Post 1981 International Musical Eisteddfod' draft 1 File

Typescript in English and Welsh.

DD/LE/5/1/42 Souvenir programme for Luciano 9 Jul 1995 Pavarotti concert 1 Item

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DD/LE/5/1/43 'Fifty Glorious Weeks 1947-1996' 1996 booklet 1 Item A commemorative booklet of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, compiled by Robert B. Attenburrow, Hon. Secretary to the Company and Board (The Print Consultancy, Oswestry, Shropshire).

DD/LE/5/1/44 'Llangollen International Eisteddfod 1996 1996' booklet 1 Volume By Denbighshire County Council. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Eisteddfod and the formation of the new county of Denbighshire.

DD/LE/5/1/45 Denbighshire County Council 1998 posters 1 File Promoting the Eisteddfod. Includes copies of photographs of groups practising.

Press and Press Cuttings

DD/LE/5/2/1 'The Tuesday Review' newspaper 1946-1966

Mainly Eisteddfod specials. Dated 1 File 1946-1953 [the 1949 editions are copies], 1955-1962, and 1965-1966 (not inclusive). The 1946 edition refers to the international 'choral' event which was to eventually become the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/2 Newspapers cuttings 1947

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/3 Scrap book 1947

Comprising newspaper cuttings about 1 Item the Eisteddfod.

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DD/LE/5/2/4 Scrap book Jun 1947-Jul 1950

Comprising newspaper cuttings about 1 Item the Eisteddfod. In English and Welsh.

DD/LE/5/2/5 Scrap book pages 1947-1950

Comprising newspaper cuttings about 1 Bundle the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/6 Scrap books 1947-1952

Comprising press cuttings, season 3 Volumes ticket, original photographs, programmes, brochures, autographs and greetings cards. 1947, 1948 and 1952.

DD/LE/5/2/7 Newspaper cuttings 1948

1 Bundle

DD/LE/5/2/8 'Llangollen ablaze with national 16 Jun 1948-20 Jun 1948 colours' scrap book 1 Item Comprising newspaper cuttings about the Eisteddfod and a copy of 'The Tuesday Review for Llangollen and District' 1948 Eisteddfod Special.

DD/LE/5/2/9 'The Welsh Newsletter' 1 Jul 1948

'An Independent, Non-Party and Non- 1 Item Sectarian Miscellany of Welsh Life and Affairs'. Includes an article on the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/10 'Radio Times' magazine 1948-1972

Detailing radio and television 1 Bundle coverage of Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Dated 1948, 1950, 1953-1954, 1957-1958, 1960, 1962, 1969, 1970-1972.

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DD/LE/5/2/11 'Spectator' magazine 25 Jun 1948

Includes an article about the 1 Item Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod entitled 'Music in Wales' by N. M. Roberts.

DD/LE/5/2/12 'Reconciliation' magazine Sep 1949

'A monthly review of the things of 1 Item peace'. Includes an article on the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod by W. S. Gwynn Williams.

DD/LE/5/2/13 Copy articles from 'The Daily 1949 Dispatch' 5 Pages About the German choir from Lubeck. The articles are translated into German. Includes copy excerpts from German newspapers with an English translation.

DD/LE/5/2/14 Scrap book 1949

Comprising newspaper cuttings about 1 Volume the Eisteddfod. DD/LE/5/2/15 Scrap book pages 1949

Comprising newspaper cuttings about 1 Item the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/16 'Canciones Y Danzas Del Mundo en 1949 Madrid ' magazine 1 Item In Spanish, about musical festivals/competitions in Spain, in which Welsh groups took part. Harold Tudor is listed under 'Vicepresidentes de Honor'. Contains a photograph of Coedpoeth Youth Choir in Welsh Folk costume.

DD/LE/5/2/17 Newspaper cuttings 1949

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/18 'Monsanto Mail 6' magazine n.d. [c. 1950s]

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Includes the article 'The valley of the 1 Item song' by Dilys Rowe. DD/LE/5/2/19 Newspaper cuttings 1950

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/20 'Picture Post' magazine 22 Jul 1950

Containing an article on the Llangollen 1 Item International musical Eisteddfod titled 'Where Nations Meet for Song'.

DD/LE/5/2/21 Scrap book 1950-1951

Comprising press cuttings about the 1 Item Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/22 'Coming Events in Britain' Nov 1950 magazine 1 Item Detailing events in Britain in 1950 including an article on the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/23 Newspaper cuttings 1951

1 Bundle

DD/LE/5/2/24 Scrap book 1951

Comprising press cuttings about the 1 Volume Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/25 Scrap book pages 1951

Comprising newspaper cuttings about 1 Bundle the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/26 Scrap book pages 1952

Comprising newspaper cuttings about 1 Bundle the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/27 Newspaper cuttings 1952

1 Bundle

DD/LE/5/2/28 'ICI Magazine' Jul 1952

Includes the article 'Vale of Friendship 1 Item The story of the Llangollen

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International Musical Eisteddfod' by A.R Longley.

DD/LE/5/2/29 Newspaper cuttings 1953

1 Bundle

DD/LE/5/2/30 Giles cartoons of the Eisteddfod 1953-1958

From the 'Sunday Express', 12th July 4 Items 1953, and the 'Daily Express', 8th July 1958. Includes a signed copy to Dr Adam Davies with best wishes from Giles, 1956.

DD/LE/5/2/31 'The Autoclave' magazine Aug 1953

Magazine of Monsanto Chemicals 1 Item Ltd., Vol. 5, no 4. Includes photographs of the royal visit to the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/32 'Illustrated' magazine 7 Aug 1954

Includes an article entitled 'The boys 1 Item of Yale sing for Wales' by Douglas Keay , about a student choir from the University of Yale, U.S.A. and their visit to the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/33 Newspaper cuttings 1954

1 Bundle

DD/LE/5/2/34 'Reader's Digest' magazine Jan 1954

Includes an article on the Eisteddfod 1 Item called 'A Rare Bit of Singing and Dancing' by George Kent.

DD/LE/5/2/35 Scrap book pages 1954

Comprising newspaper cuttings about 1 Bundle the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/36 Scrap book pages 1955

Comprising newspaper cuttings about 1 Bundle the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/37 Newspaper cuttings 1955

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1 File

DD/LE/5/2/38 'Y Ddinas' magazine Aug 1955

Cylchgrawn Cymry Llundain/The 1 Item London Welsh Magazine. Makes reference to the Llangollen Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/39 'El Clarin' magazine Dec 1955

Includes an article called ' Memories 1 Item of the International Eisteddfod' by Audrey E. J. Wright.

DD/LE/5/2/40 Scrap book 1955-1957

Comprising newspaper cuttings about 1 Volume the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/41 Newspaper cuttings 1956

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/42 'The British Survey' booklet May 1956

No 86. Published by The British 1 Item Society for International Understanding. Includes an article on the International Eisteddfod at Llangollen.

DD/LE/5/2/43 'La Gaita en Britania Diario de la 1956 triunfal actuacion del Grupo de Danzas de la Obra Sindical 1 Item ''educacion y Decanso'', de La Coruna, en el X ''International Musical Eisteddfod'' de Llangollen (Gales)' booklet

'Por Jose Luis Bugallal y Marchesi'. A Spanish publication recording Spanish competitors' experience at the Eisteddfod.

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DD/LE/5/2/44 'Orfeo Laudate' circular Oct 1956-Nov 1956

'Circular Para Socios y Orfeonistas'. 1 Item Spanish circular with article on the Eisteddfod entitled 'Olympiada Musical en el Pais de Gales'.

DD/LE/5/2/45 'London Calling' journal 5 Jul 1956

The overseas journal of the British 1 Item Broadcasting Corporation. Includes an article titled 'The International Eisteddfod' by J. C. Griffith Jones.

DD/LE/5/2/46 Newspaper cuttings 1957

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/47 'John Bull' magazine 29 Jun 1957

Includes an article on the Eisteddfod 1 Item entitled 'A welcome in the hillside' by Keith Ellis.

DD/LE/5/2/48 'Nations join in a miracle of song' 23 Sep 1957 article 1 Item By Susan Cooper. Reprinted from 'Western Mail'.

DD/LE/5/2/49 Scrap books 1957-1961

Comprising newspaper cuttings about the 2 Items Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/50 Newspaper cuttings 1958

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/51 'The World Comes to Llangollen' Oct 1958 article 1 Bundle By Sidney Northcote. Reprint from 'Music in Education'.

DD/LE/5/2/52 'Yr Aelwyd' May 1958

'Cychgrawn Newyddion Urdd Gobaith 1 Eitem Cymru'

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DD/LE/5/2/53 'Port Sunlight News' magazine Jul 1958

Printed by Lever Brothers. Includes an 1 Item article on the Eisteddfod called 'The World Comes to Wales' by Doreen Price.

DD/LE/5/2/54 Newspaper cuttings 1959

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/55 Reprint from 'The Folklorist' 1959

From Vol 5, No 4. Includes an address 1 Item by Lucile Armstrong on the occasion of adjudication on folk dance parties, and 'Seeing the Eisteddfod for the first time' by Ivan Souther'.

DD/LE/5/2/56 Newspaper cuttings 1960

Includes an article on the Queensland 1 File Eisteddfod in 'The Queensland Times', 16th and 18th April 1960.

DD/LE/5/2/57 'Real Achievement of the Feb 1960 International Eisteddfod Llangollen's unique success 1 Item pattern an inspiration' article

By Clifford Moss.

DD/LE/5/2/58 Newspaper cuttings 1961

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/59 Newspaper cuttings 1962

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/60 Newspaper cuttings 1963

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/61 'Llangollen The International May 1963 Musical Eisteddfod' article 1 Item By W. S. Gwynn Williams. Reprinted from 'Rotary'.

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DD/LE/5/2/62 'The world still sings...' article 1964-1965

A description of an Esso film on the 1 Item International Eisteddfod by Jack Howells, the film's director. Reprint from the Winter 1964/65 Esso magazine.

DD/LE/5/2/63 Newspaper cuttings 1964

1File

DD/LE/5/2/64 Newspaper cuttings 1965

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/65 Loose newspaper cuttings 1965-1982

1 Box

DD/LE/5/2/66 'The Townswoman' magazine Jul 1965

Published by The National Union of 1 Item Townswomens Guilds, volume 32, number 7. Includes an article called 'Song of Nations in Llangollen's Serene Setting' by J. Rhys Roberts, Chairman International Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/67 Newspaper cuttings 1966

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/68 Newspaper cuttings 1967

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/69 'Monsanto Magazine' Mar 1967

Comprising an article about the 1 Item Eisteddfod called 'Bridge of Understanding'.

DD/LE/5/2/70 Newspaper cuttings 1968

1 File

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DD/LE/5/2/71 'The Broadsheet Llangollen and 1968-1981 District' 1 Bundle Previously called 'Llangollen Broadsheet' and 'The New Broadsheet for Llangollen and District', 1968, 1973, 1976-1979 [many issues missing]. Include articles on the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/72 Newspaper cuttings 1969

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/73 Newspaper cuttings 1970

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/74 Newspaper cuttings 1971

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/75 Newspaper cuttings 1972

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/76 Newspaper cuttings 1973

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/77 Newspaper cuttings 1974

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/78 Newspaper cuttings 1975

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/79 Newspaper cuttings 1976

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/80 Newspaper cuttings 1977

1 File

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DD/LE/5/2/81 Newspaper cuttings 1978

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/82 Newspaper cuttings 1979

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/83 'Woman's Weekly' magazine 21 Jul 1979

Comprising an article about the 1 Item Eisteddfod called 'Out of Town' by Irene Heath.

DD/LE/5/2/84 Newspaper cuttings 1980

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/85 'Annual Report of the County 1980 Archivist' 1 Item Comprising an article about the Eisteddfod called 'The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod' by R. K. Matthias.

DD/LE/5/2/86 'Harmony' magazine 1981

Japanese magazine, no 38, Autumn 1 Item edition, comprising an article about the Eisteddfod called 'A Festival of the Nation, Llangollen International Musical Festival in Britain'. Includes a loose English translation.

DD/LE/5/2/87 Newspaper cuttings 1981

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/88 Newspaper cuttings 1982

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/89 Article published in 1982 'Kozalkalmazott' (civil servant) on the participation of the Bartock 1 Item Choir, Budapest, at the 1982 Eisteddfod

By Dr Zoltan Eros. Translation attached.

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DD/LE/5/2/90 Newspaper cuttings 1983

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/91 Newspaper cuttings 1984

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/92 Extract from 'Minneapolis Star and 2 Sep 1984 Tribune' 1 Item Article on Llangollen called 'Many suprises in small package' by Karin Winegar.

DD/LE/5/2/93 Llyfryn 'Traddodiad Eisteddfodol 1985 Clwyd' 1 Eitem Gan Hedd ap Emlyn.

DD/LE/5/2/94 Newspaper cuttings 1985

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/95 Newspaper cuttings 1986

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/96 Newspaper cuttings 1987

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/97 Newspaper cuttings 1988

1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/98 'A Theatre for the World' magazine 1992

About the building of the permanent 1 Item arena for the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/2/99 'Con Fernando e Luciano Pavarotti c.1995 a Llangollen Quarant'annidopo' article 1 Item

Italian articles on Pavarotti's return to the Eisteddfod, forty years after winning there with the 'Societa Corale Gioachino Rossini'.

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DD/LE/5/2/100 Newspaper cuttings 1999

1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/101 Newspaper cuttings n.d.

1 File

Audio and Visual Recordings

DD/LE/5/3/1 BBC audio recordings of the 1947-1954 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2 Boxes

On 78 rpm records.

DD/LE/5/3/2 'Making the Nations Sing' audio n.d. [1948] cassettes 4 Items One cassette includes the International Eisteddfod address of 1948 and one tape is titled 'Supplement to 'Making the Nations Sing' and includes the poems: 'A Dreamers Prayer'; verses with Clwyd associations; 'The Flood'; 'Destiny's Roundabout'; 'How Long?'; 'Atomama'; 'The Bore'; 'Can it be Self- Interest'; and 'While we Live'.

DD/LE/5/3/3 'Varsity Glee Club of Purdue n.d. [c.1953] University' records 1 Item Three records of music conducted by Albert P. Stewart. The front cover is signed 'To '[?] Jones With sincere appreciation and most pleasant memories. AP Stewart'.

Audio recordings of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

On magnetic tape. Each includes a list of contents (see list at the end of the catalogue)

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DD/LE/5/3/4/1 Audio recording 1957-1960

Recording of music from Friday 1957 1 Item and 1960.

DD/LE/5/3/4/2 Audio recording 1958

Recording of music from Thursday 1 Item 1958.

DD/LE/5/3/4/3 Audio recording 1960

Recording of music from Sunday 2 Items 1960.

DD/LE/5/3/4/4 Audio recording of the ‘best 1961 performances’ 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/4/5 Audio recording 1961-1962

Recording of music from Wednesday 1 Item and Friday 1961, and Thursday and Friday 1962.

DD/LE/5/3/4/6 Audio recording 1963-1965

Recording of music from Thursday 2 Items 1963, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 1964, and Saturday 1965.

DD/LE/5/3/4/7 Audio recording 1964

Recording of music from Thursday 1 Item 1964 .

DD/LE/5/3/4/8 Audio recording 1965-1966

Recording of music from Thursday 1 Item 1965 and Saturday 1966.

DD/LE/5/3/4/9 Audio recording 1966-1968

Recording of music from Friday and 2 Items Saturday 1966, Friday and Saturday 1967, and Thursday and Friday 1968.

DD/LE/5/3/4/10 Audio recording 1971-1973

Recording of music from Friday 9th 1 Item

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and Saturday 10th July 1971, and Friday 6th and Saturday 7th July 1973.

DD/LE/5/3/4/11 Audio recording 5 Jul 1973

1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/4/12 Audio recording 1980

2 Items Official audio recordings of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

On magnetic tape. Each includes a list of contents (see list at the end of the catalogue).

DD/LE/5/3/5/1 Official audio recording 1957

3 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/2 Official audio recording 1958

2 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/3 Official audio recording 1959

3 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/4 Official audio recording 1960

6 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/5 Official audio recording 1961

6 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/6 Official audio recording 1962

6 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/7 Official audio recording 1963

7 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/8 Official audio recording 1964

7 Items

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DD/LE/5/3/5/9 Official audio recording 1965

8 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/10 Official audio recording 1966

6 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/11 Official audio recording 1967

8 Items DD/LE/5/3/5/12 Official audio recording 1968

9 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/13 Official audio recording 1969

9 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/14 Official audio recording 1970

6 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/15 Official audio recording 1971

7 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/16 Official audio recording 1972

2 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/17 Official audio recording 1973

7 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/18 Official audio recording 1974

8 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/19 Official audio recording 1975

6 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/20 Official audio recording 1976

12 Items

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DD/LE/5/3/5/21 Official audio recording 1977

9 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/22 Official audio recording 1978

10 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/23 Official audio recording 1979

7 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/24 Official audio recording 1980

9 Items

DD/LE/5/3/6 Video recordings of Llangollen 1957-1964 International Musical Eisteddfod 3 Tapes i) Includes footage of the 1957 and 1958 Llangollen Eisteddfod. Also includes film of family and outings to Weston Super Mare; Porthcaw; Pen y Gwry; Snowdon; Dinas Bran, Llangolle; Aberdare Park, National Motorcycle Rd; Festiniog railway; Porthmadog; Penrhyn; St Davids; Blackpool; Builth Wells; opening of the Wales Empire Pool, Cardiff in April 1958; Festival of Wales, 1958 (filmed by S. W. Stanley); The Swallow Falls and The Nant Mill Falls in Snowdonia; Horseshoe Pass, Llantysilio; Plas Newydd, Llangollen; The Great Orme, Llandudno; Cefn on Park, Llanishen; Tintern Abbe, Monmouthshire; Southsea Model Village; and 'Come Dancing' at Sophia Gardens Pavilion in Cardiff, December 1958 (Wales versus Midlands).

ii) Includes footage of the 195[?] Llangollen Eisteddfod. Also includes family film and footage of the 1958 Empire Games in Cardiff, including the award ceremony presided over by the Duke of Edinburgh.

iii) Footage of the 1960 to 1964 Llangollen Eisteddfod

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DD/LE/5/3/7 Choirs and orchestra of the c.1960 Hungarian State Folk Ensemble records 2 Items

33 1/3 rpm records. One record is titled 'Erkel Ferenc'.

DD/LE/5/3/8 Polish music records n.d. [c.1960s-1970s]

On 78 and 45 rpm records. The titles 9 items are: Longing/ True Repentance; Na Krzyzum Przelal Krew/ O Grzezniku, Patrz Jak Marne, Jak Nietrwale Zycie Twe; Pojde za Jezusem/Duszo Niewierna; Plyna Z Serca, Plyna W Niebo Gorzkie, Narzekania/ Umierac Z Panem, Dla Niego Zyc; The Best Faith/ God's Love; Jak Wielkis Ty/Wez Jezusie Zycie Me; Boza Milosc/ I Czemuszna Rynku, Proznujac Sticie; Wielka Jest Wiernosc Twa/ Piekna Jest Ta Ziemia Cala; Bog cie wola / Wspanialy Kraj.

DD/LE/5/3/9 'Unidentified Choral Music' and n.d. [late 20th century] 'Choir World' compact discs 2 Items

DD/LE/5/3/10 Audio cassette recording of 'Hen n.d. [1980] Wlad Fy'n Nhadau' 1 Item Spoken and sung for training European choir.

DD/LE/5/3/11 'Mazowsze the Polish song and c.1965 dance ensemble' record 1 Item On 33 rpm record. Volume 3.

DD/LE/5/3/12 'Prager Lehrer 1967 Mannergesangsverein Trager des Ordens der Arbeit' record 1 Item

'Chormeister Jan Kasal'. Czechoslovakian music titled 'Cantate Domino', 'Ecce Quomodo', 'Die Liebesspende' and 'Auf dem Feldweg'. On 33rpm record.

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DD/LE/5/3/5/3/13 'Spevacky Subor Technik Spieva 1971 Gaudeamus Igitur A Vyber zo Slovenskej Zborovej Tvorby' record 1 Item

Eastern European choir.

DD/LE/5/3/14 'Llangollen International n.d. [c.1972?] Eisteddfod, Dinner 25th' audio cassette 1 Item DD/LE/5/3/15 'Corul de copii ''Camerata Infantis'' c.1978 al Filarmonicii George Dima Brasov' record 1 Item

Romanian choir. On 45rpm record.

DD/LE/5/3/16 Hellenic religious music record c.1978

1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/17 'Badener Kammerchor Chormusik c.1979 aus funf Jahrhunderten' record 1 Item Austrian choir. On 33 rpm record.

DD/LE/5/3/18 'Eisteddfod Gerddorol 1980 Gydwladol/Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod' record 1 Item

Recording by Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod comprising music from the 1980 Eisteddfod. On 33 1/3 rpm.

DD/LE/5/3/19 'Llangollen y Rhyfeddod n.d. [c.1980] Rhyngwladol' television programme 1 Item

By BBC Cymru. In Welsh.

DD/LE/5/3/20 Greek music record 1981

On 33 1/3 rpm record. 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/21 'Cascais Marchas Populares' record 1981

On 45 rpm record. 1 Item

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DD/LE/5/3/22 The International Eisteddfod's 1981 history audio cassettes 4 Items Cassette one contains: 'Mr Noel Bowen, the Chairman of the Eisteddfod since 1975. The concept of the Eisteddfod, the idea behind the festival. The early committee meetings and the various people who served on them. The early format of the Eisteddfod - the Queen's visit in 1953. Memories of the Oberkirken children's choir, the work of Mr Gwyn Williams. How the Eisteddfod has developed, the society of ''Friends of the Eisteddfod''. Conclusion of Mr Bowen's talk. The late Mr Ellis- Roberts, retired Town Clerk to the Urban District Council, Secretary of the Grounds Committee, 1947-1962.'

Cassette two contains: 'Mr J. H. Pierce, Secretary of the Grounds Committee 1963-1971. The work of the grounds committee, problems of the early days, catering, erecting marquees, memoires of the early Eisteddfods - moving to the new site. Love of folk dancing. Mr Pierce, chairman of the floral committee, responsible for all the floral arrangements. Memories of the early days, flowers collected from local gardens. Use of pig troughs as flower holders in the early days. How the displays are planned on wallpaper, methods of working intricate patterns for displays. Special memories of Llangollen.'

Cassette three contains: 'Mrs Lloyd- Jones, Chairman of the Hospitality Committee 1947-1955. The work of the hospitality committee, ''Ration Books'' given to the visitors in the early days - growth of accommodation requirements. A short talk with Mr Lawrence Roberts who was a milkboy, heard singing by Mr Tudor. A talk with a Bulgarian visitor, a member of the

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choir. The Bulgarian choir sings ''Ave Verum'''.

Cassette four contains: 'Excerpts taken from various performances, showing the variety and truly International atmosphere of this festival'.

DD/LE/5/3/23 The Latvian People's Female Choir, 1982 Dzintars, record 3 Items On 33 rpm record DD/LE/5/3/24 'M. K. Ciurlionis. Rinktiniai kuriniai. 1982 Liaudies dainos chorams' record 1 Item Lithuanian folk songs for chorus. On 33 rpm record.

DD/LE/5/3/25 The Cantare Audire Chamber Choir Nov 1984 record 1 Item From Namibia. Conducted by Ernst van Biljon. The European tour highlights.

DD/LE/5/3/26 'The Llangollen Story' video 1986

BBC Wales programme transmitted 1 Item 16 November 1986.

DD/LE/5/3/27 Official audio recording of n.d. [c.1995] Wednesday evening concert 1 Item On cassette.

DD/LE/5/3/28 CD of BBC Radio 2 biographical n.d. [c.1995?] programme about Luciano Pavarotti 1 Item

Especially his early connections with the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/3/29 Alawon Gwerin, Welsh folk songs, 2002 audio cassette 2 Items Broadcast from Llangollen 6 July 1951. Includes talks by Beti and W.S Gwynn Williams and a letter from Nancy Jones to Mr. R Attenburrow,

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regarding the cassette. [Mrs. Jones had helped G.W Williams as Musical Director of the Eisteddfod until 1958].

DD/LE/5/3/30 Oral history interviews 2007

On compact discs. Conducted by 5 Items pupils from Ysgol Dinas Bran on the early years of the Eisteddfod. Interviewees are Betty Lowe, Norah R. Cresswell, Gwilym Hughes, Marion R. Blackman, Frank Jones. Frances Davies. Includes a CD of images of informants and permissions for use.

Photographs

DD/LE/5/4/1 Photographs of the Eisteddfod n.d. [?mid twentieth trophy century]

Black and white. 2 Items

DD/LE/5/4/2 Photograph album of Czech n.d. [?mid twentieth scenes, folk costumes and dances century]

1 Volume

DD/LE/5/4/3 Early photographs of competitors c.1947-1959

Black and white. Includes some 1 File negatives and colour slides.

DD/LE/5/4/4 Photographs of personnel c.1947-1996

Black and white and colour 1 File photographs including portrait, publicity, group and behind the scenes photographs. Included in the photographs are W. S. Gwynne Williams, G. H. Northing, Mona Davies, Ena Lloyd Jones, Eulanwy Davies, Irfon Morris Jones, Sir Clayton Russell, Noel Bowen, Dudley R. Richards, T. J. Clutton, Magda Markovits, Roy Bohana, H. G. Best, A. G. Reeves, Miss Pugh Jones, Arwel Hughes, Bobby Manners, Selwyn Evans, and Lord Chalfont. Also includes photographs of The Folk

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Song and Dance Board of 1996, other adjudicating groups, and the Philatelic Society.

DD/LE/5/4/5 Photograph of Llangollen and Valle n.d. [c. 1947] Crucis Abbey 2 Items Black and white photographs used for the first illustrated pamphlet for the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/4/6 Photographs of the crowds and c.1947-1990s Eisteddfod site 1 File Black and white and colour. Includes photographs of inside the marquee and a slide of a local history display in one of the tents.

DD/LE/5/4/7 Jeff Charles photographs 1947-1956

Copy black and white photographs of 1 File the Floral Committee and competitors in Llangollen including: the original Spanish dancers, Dutch competitors, and Ballet Rambert. Includes a list of descriptions of the photographs.

DD/LE/5/4/8 Photograph of the Executive 1948 Committee 1 Item Black and white. The Executive Committee comprised J. Rhys Roberts, W. S. Gwyn Williams, Mona Davies, A. G. (Bert) Davies, George Williams, H. Glynne Jones, R. O. Davies, J. Noel Bowen, E. Ellis Roberts, J. Trevor Ellis, J. Brian Jones, Ena Lloyd-Jones, and Sarah Davies.

DD/LE/5/4/9 Copy photographs of the BBC n.d . [c.1948] filming inside the Eisteddfod tent 3 Items Black and white.

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DD/LE/5/4/10 Photographs of The Luebeck 1949 Choir's arrival at Llangollen Railway Station 2 Items

Black and white.

DD/LE/5/4/11 Photographs of Welsh competitors c.1948-1960s and Welsh costume 1 File Includes a photograph of: the Mold Children's Choir, winners of the 2nd or 3rd Eisteddfod (with some correspondence); the Pontypool and District Ladies Choir; and Sir Miles Thomas and J. Rhys Roberts with Marion Morgan in Welsh costume.

DD/LE/5/4/12 Photographs of the United Nations c.1949 Association at the Eisteddfod 5 Items Black and white. Includes negatives and a photograph of the queue awaiting the farewell concert, held in the town.

DD/LE/5/4/13 Photographs of Polish dancers and n.d. [c.1950] musicians in Poland 15 Items Black and white.

DD/LE/5/4/14 Photographs of competitors c.1950s signing autographs 1 File Black and white.

DD/LE/5/4/15 Slides of competitors c.1950s

Colour. Many are dated 1958. 39 Slides

DD/LE/5/4/16 Portrait photographs of 1950s-1960s competitors 8 Photographs Black and white photographs of Markova, Rudolf Schwarz, Jacqueline Delman, Set Suamholm, Trevor Anthony, Mattiwilda Dobbs (autographed), Nicanor Zabaleta, and Albert P. Stewart, Director of the Purdue Glee Club (autographed).

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DD/LE/5/4/17 Photographs of competitors 1950s-1960s

Mainly black and white and mainly 1 File those who had stayed with Mrs T. P. Evans in Johnstown. Details are written on the back. The photographs include the competitors at the Eisteddfod and elsewhere in north Wales, and in their home countries. Includes photos of the visits of Edward Heath and Queen Elizabeth to the International Eisteddfod, photos of children in welsh costume, and a photo of members of the Floral Committee including Mrs Pierce.

DD/LE/5/4/18 Photographs of J. Rhys Roberts n.d. [c.1950s]

Black and white. Showing J. Rhys 7 Items Roberts being interviewed on Television; with officials, competitors, Mrs Rhys Roberts and Dr Huw T. Edwards.

DD/LE/5/4/19 Photographs of floral arrangements 1951-c.1990s and Floral Committee at work 1 File Black and white and colour. Many showing Mrs Pierce, chairperson of the Floral Committee.

DD/LE/5/4/20 Photograph of Grounds Committee 1952

Three versions of a black and white 3 Items photograph. Committee members, as named on the back, were Broadhurst, Bert Reeves, Bob Avery, J. N. Pierce, Edgar Williams, Norman Horspool, Ted Benbow, Fred Ellis, Dr J. Benjamin, Cook, John Gittins, Lovatt, Tom Jones, Sam Jones, Trevor Lewis, Bill Lowe, Winsdale, Marjorie C. Pierce, J. Rhys Roberts, Noel Bowen, Ellis Roberts and Colonel Cobbold.

DD/LE/5/4/21 Photographs of Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 visit to the Eisteddfod 4 Items Black and white photographs, including of Prince Philip and J. Rhys Roberts.

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DD/LE/5/4/22 Aerial photographs of Eisteddfod c.1958-c.1992 site 8 Items Black and white and colour. Mainly of the Penddol site but including one of the Royal International Pavilion.

DD/LE/5/4/23 Photographs of competitors and n.d. [c.1960] local people in welsh dress on the Eisteddfod field 21 Items

Black and white.

DD/LE/5/4/24 'A Western Mail Souvenir' c.1960 photographs 1 Item Black and white photographs of competitors and the Welsh national dress.

DD/LE/5/4/25 Photographs of competitors c.1960s-1970s

Colour and black and white. 1 File

DD/LE/5/4/26 Photograph of Mr Austin Brown c.1961 entertaining a French family 1 Item Black and white. The French family were part of the 'Circle de l'Enseignment de Cherbourg'.

DD/LE/5/4/27 Photograph of the Standing Board 1963 and Executive Committee 2 Items Two copies of a black and white photograph, one of which includes some names. The members were J. N. Bowen, Mrs A. H. Dodd, W. E. Morris, Mrs G. Lloyd-Jones, Emrys Roberts, J. Rhys Roberts, W. S. Gwynn Williams, Mrs Mona Reeves, J. Iorwerth Roberts, Mrs A.D. Ffoulkes-Jones, H. Glynne Jones, W. Lowe, J. W. Gittins, R. B. Attenburrow, T. K. Butler, Lord Trevor, J. H. Pierce, H. C. Rowlands, A. R. Avery, E. Ellis Roberts, T. J. Clutton, J. Trevor Ellis, Trevor L. Lewis, and A. G. Reeves.

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DD/LE/5/4/28 Photographs of Princess 1964 Margaret's visit 2 Items Black and white. Including the Earl of Snowdon.

DD/LE/5/4/29 Photograph albums of competitors 1964-1994

Containing colour photographs with 3 Volumes the names of the competitors on the back, taken by W. S. Gwynn Williams. Includes photographs of royal visitors (Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Princess Diana) and a photograph of W. S. Gwynn Williams. There are loose photographs dated 1971. Volume 2 out of 4 volumes is missing.

DD/LE/5/4/30 Photographs of Mr E. N. Markovits c.1968 with competitors 5 Items Black and white. Mr E. N. Markovits was an intepreter for Hungarian, Czechoslovakian and German competitors.

DD/LE/5/4/31 Transparencies of competitors and c.1970s Eisteddfod officials 12 Transparencies Colour.

DD/LE/5/4/32 Photograph of a large polystyrene n.d. [1970s] replica of the Eisteddfod trophy 1 Item In black and white. The trophy was produced by John Player & Sons.

DD/LE/5/4/33 Photograph of Princess Anne's 1977 visit to the Eisteddfod 4 Items Three large black and white photos and one colour photo. Included in the photos are W. S. Gwynn Williams and Noel Bowen.

DD/LE/5/4/34 Photographs of competitors c.1980s-2000s

Black and white and colour. 1 File

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DD/LE/5/4/35 Photographs of competitors 1981-1982

Black and white and some colour. 1 File

DD/LE/5/4/36 Photograph album of the 1982 Roodepoort International Eisteddfod, South Africa 1 Volume

Containing colour and black and white photographs of competitors and the Roodepoort site, and a letter of support to the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/5/4/37 Transparencies and photographs of Post 1982 records relating to the history of the Eisteddfod in Llangollen 1 File

The records photographed date from 1876 and include photographs and records relating to the national eisteddfods that were also held in the area.

DD/LE/5/4/38 Photograph of United Nation 1987 Students 1 Item In black and white. A note accompanying the photograph stated that T.V. Jones, who was in charge, is shown.

DD/LE/5/4/39 Photographs of Queen Elizabeth II's 1992 visit to the Eisteddfod 2 Items One in colour, and black and white strips of photographs. Included in the colour photo is Eisteddfod President Lord Hooson, Eisteddfod Chairman D. R. Richards, The Secretary of State for Wales, David Hunt, and the Chief Executive of Clwyd County Council and a Vice President of the Eisteddfod, Mr Mervyn Phillips.

DD-LE/5/4/40 Photograph of the Tickets 1993 Committee 1 Item In colour.

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DD-LE/5/4/41 Photographs of competitors 1997

Mainly colour. 1 File

DD/LE/5/4/42 Photographs of objects related to Late 20th century the Eisteddfod 1 Item Includes a photograph of: an Eisteddfod diploma, an Eisteddfod medal, objects given by competitors, including a gift from the Hungarian Railway Workers Choir, 1960; and a cross stitched note of peace and friendship from the Luebeck Choir to the Friends of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, 1989.

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Staff and Employment

DD/LE/6/1 Duty rosters 1962-1964

1 Bundle

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Miscellaneous

Papers of W. S. Gwynn Williams

William Sydney Gwynn Williams (1896-1978), Son of W. Pencerdd Williams (a Llangollen public figure and accomplished conductor), trained as a lawyer and established the Gwynn Publishing Co. He was the Hon. Music Director of Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, 1947-1977, and Chairman of the Music Committee, Welsh National Eisteddfod, Welsh Folk Song Society and Welsh Folk Dance Society. He was awarded an O.B.E. in 1953. His wife Beti Gwynn Williams was a professional singer, who sang at the first International Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/7/1/1 Newspaper cuttings regarding the 1894-1970s National Eisteddfod and other festivals, Welsh music and W. S. 1 Box Gwynn Williams.

Includes local and welsh language newspapers, such as The Llangollen Advertiser, Llangollen Chronicle, Corwen Times, Baner ac Amserau Cymru, Y Cyfnod, and Y Cymro.

DD/LE/7/1/2 Election circulars for Llangollen 1894-1937 Urban District Council 5 Items For the candidates: Jane Gwynn Williams, 1894; WM Pencerdd Williams, n.d.; and W. S. Gwynn Williams, 1932, 1934 and 1937.

DD/LE/7/1/3 Sheet music composed by W. S. [early 20th century] Gwynne Williams 10 Items

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DD/LE/7/1/4 'The Bardic Gorsedd its History and n.d. [early 20th century] Symbolism' book 1 Item By Beriah Gwynfe Evans. Published by Hughes & Son, Griffin press, Pontypool.

DD/LE/7/1/5 Llangollen National Eisteddfod 1908 official programme of the art exhibition 2 Items

For which Mr W. P. Williams was on the Exhibition Committee. Includes a postcard to Mr Williams, advertising bicycles made by T. C. Davies, Wholesale & Retail Ironmonger, ''Ty Coch'', Llangollen.

DD/LE/7/1/6 Note book containing list of 1911-1916 publications by W. S. Gwynn Williams 1 Item

DD/LE/7/1/7 Scrap book 1912-1919

Of newspaper cuttings, mainly 1 Item regarding performances and mainly in Llangollen.

DD/LE/7/1/8 Programmes of concerts 1912-1979

Most of which W. S. Gwynn Williams 1 File was involved in and many of which were in Llangollen.

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DD/LE/7/1/9 Published articles on Welsh music 1923-1968

Comprising: an article on the National 4 Items Eisteddfod at Mold in 'Musical News & Herald' magazine, August 1923; a 'Report of a Meeting of Welsh Musicians held at Mold, 10th August 1923' reprinted from 'Y Cerddor Newydd', September 1923; and 'The Tonal Limits of Welsh Folk Song' by Peter Crossley-Holland, reprinted from the 'Journal of the Welsh Folk Song Society', 1968; all with reference to W. S. Gwyn Williams. Also 'Memorandum on the Influence of Welsh Music on the Preservation of the Welsh Language, and Welsh Music as an Element of Culture, presented to the Departmental Committee on Welsh by W. S. Gwynn Williams, April 1926.

DD/LE/7/1/10 Photographs of Mr and Mrs Gwynn c.1930s-2000 Williams 1 File Mainly of Mrs Bety Gwyn Williams attending the Eisteddfod in the 1990s, sometimes in a formal capacity. Includes photos of a young W. S. Gwynn Williams and in later years at the Eisteddfod; and of the couple at home, including with the Luebeck Choir.

DD/LE/7/1/11 Correspondence 1952-1975

Includes corrrespondence with 1 File George W. Yale of Plas yn Ial regarding the visit of the Yale Glee Club, 1954; regarding articles written by W. S. Gwynn Williams; and relating to his position as Music Director of Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and as Secretary of Welsh Folk Song Society.

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DD/LE/7/1/12 Correspondence regarding music 1957-1973

Many concerning the translation of 1 File lyrics into Welsh and requests for publications of musical pieces by The Gwynn Publishing Company, Llangollen, including the sheet music.

DD/LE/7/1/13 Order of proceedings for Jul 1959 graduation ceremony, University of Wales, Aberywstwyth 1 Item

In which William Sydney Gwynn Williams, O.B.E. received the honorary degree of Magister in Artibus.

DD/LE/7/1/14 Articles and biographical material 1959-1978 concerning W. S. Gwynn Williams [Gwynn o'r Llan 1896-1978] 1 File

Comprising extracts from: 'Western Mail & South Wales News', 1949; 'News Chronicle', 1956; 'Music in Education', 1958; 'Y Ddinas', 1959; 'Western Mail', 1961; ' Blodau'r Ffair', 1963; 'The Christian Science Monitor', 1964; 'Woman's Post' 1977; and 'The Broadsheet Llangollen and District', 1978. Including 'Molawad i Eisteddfod Gerddorol Gydwladol Llangollen ac i waith y Cyfarwyddwr Cerdd Cyntaf, W. S. Gwynn Williams/A Tribute to the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and to the work of the Founder Music Director, W. S. Gwynn Williams', 1978, and 'Order of Service/ Trefn y Gwasanaeth' for his funeral, 1978.

DD/LE/7/1/15 Certificate of recognition to W. S. 5 Jul 1978 Gwynn Williams from the Board and Council of the Llangollen 1 Item International Musical Eisteddfod

For his service as Music Director. An illuminated certificate.

DD/LE/7/1/16 Order of service for the funeral of Nov 1978 W. S. Gwynn Williams 1 Item

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DD/LE/7/2 Annual world radio messages of 1936-1973 the youth of Wales pamphlets 5 Items The 15th, 28th and 30th annual message pamphlets, dated 18th May 1936, 1949 and 1951 respectively. The 15th includes a printed covering letter. The 28th is signed 'With gratitude and greetings' Gwilym Davies [Rev. Gwilym Davies was the founder of the World Message of the Children of Wales]. Includes a poster of the goodwill message of 1973.

DD/LE/7/3 Letters to Mr Alexandre Roberts Jan 1948-Jan 1950 from former competitors 2 Items From Maria Lincoln of Portugal, January 1948 and Rune Sjoden of Sweden, January 1950.

DD/LE/7/4 Hymn books of Llangollen Council 1948-1952 of Churches United Service of Praise 15 Items

Held in the marquee of the Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Dated 1948- 1952, 1960, 1962, 1968, 1970, 1972- 1975, 1981 and 1984.

DD/LE/7/5 Note on the trophy mid 20th cent

Giving details of its design and craft. 1 Item Includes receipt from The Llangollen Pottery.

DD/LE/7/6 Rough notes on Eisteddfod 1950-1984 performances by Miss S. Pugh Jones 6 Items

Note books dated 1950, 1954-1955, 1966, 1984 and undated.

DD/LE/7/7 Invitations for the opening of The 3 May 1951-4 May 1951 Festival of Britain 2 Items To Mr J. Rhys Roberts

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DD/LE/7/8 Papers relating to the Varsity Glee 1953 Club of Purdue University, Indiana, U.S.A 8 Items

Includes black and white photographs of choirs and the university; articles on the choirs and Albert P. Stewart, the director of the choirs; and list of places they stayed when touring, including Llangollen.

DD/LE/7/9 Attendance register 7 Sep 1959-6 Jun 1963

Includes names of Eisteddfod 1 Item committee members.

DD/LE/7/10 Rotary Club of Llangollen 1969 'Eisteddfod Lunch' menu 1 Item Held on the grounds of the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/7/11 Scrap books 1969-1976

Of Mrs J. M. Heaton of the Hospitality 2 Books Committee, mainly recording her time as interpretor to the dutch groups. Includes letters, postcards, tickets, programmes, newspaper cuttings, photographs, accounts and membership card.

DD/LE/7/12 Photograph of J. Rhys Roberts[?] n.d. [c.1970?]

Colour photograph, possibly of J. 1 Item Rhys Roberts and his wife.

DD/LE/7/13 'The Dancers Shadows and the Jul 1977 Loveless' book 1 Item A signed book of poetry by Harold Tudor, including a poem entitled 'The Dancers' about the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

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DD/LE/7/14 Handwritten notes for a speech by c.1979 Hywel Roberts 1 Bundle Draft speech, recalling the early days and memorable moments in the history of the Eisteddfod, including the introduction of the Luebeck Choir from Germany in 1949 and the visit of a large choir from the USA who prayed onstage for world understanding. Hywel Roberts was the stage conductor of the Eisteddfod 1949- 1988 and Life Vice President.

DD/LE/7/15 Photographs of Harold Tudor n.d. [c. 1980s]

In colour. Two were taken in a lane 3 Items near Coedpoeth (where he heard the milkboy singing and conceived the idea of an international eisteddfod), July 1983.

DD/LE/7/16 'Thirty Years Ago' article 1983

An account of the visit in 1953, of 1 Item Queen Elizabeth to the Eisteddfod, by Olwen Rhys-Roberts. The author was wife to J. Rhys Roberts, the then Chairman of the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/7/17 Welcome magazine to the 1984 Eisteddfod and Llangollen 1 Item Produced by Ysgol Dinas Bran

DD/LE/7/18 Postcard to Mr Jones from Dr Julia 7 Jul 1988 Trevelyan Oman 1 Item Thanking him for a memorable visit to the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/7/19 Order of service for the Funeral of 3 Jan 1990 Noel Bowen 1 Item

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Friends of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

The Friends group was started in 1974 by Michael Fay and other members of the Publicity Committee to support the Eisteddfod.

DD/LE/8/1 Minutes 1977-1980

1 Item

DD/LE/8/2 'Limelight - Newsletter of the 1974-1995 Friends of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod' 7 Items

Issues numbered 1-32 , dated 1974- 1983 (issues 21-22 and 30 are missing). Includes a 1995 edition.

DD/LE/8/3 Membership leaflets n.d. [c.1974-2009]

5 Items

DD/LE/8/4 Balance sheet and accounts 31 Aug 1983

For the year ending 31 August 1983. 1 Item Prepared by C.E Williams & Co. Accountants, Oswestry, Shropshire.

DD/LE/8/5 Photographs of R. Alun Evans' visit 2003 to St David's Society in Lackawanna County, U.S.A 3 Items

On St David's Day, 2003. R. Alun Evans was the president of the Friends.

DD/LE/8/6 'A World in Harmony' booklet 2005

By the Friends of the Llangollen 1 Item International Musical Eisteddfod (Llangollen).

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