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DENBIGHSHIRE RECORD OFFICE

Creator: LRW Date: 24/06/2009

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Ref. DD-LE

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 International Musical Eisteddfod membership cards and constitution

1949-c.1970 3 Items

DD/LE/1/1/2

Council/company registers

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

c.1950s-1970s 3 Volumes

DD/LE/1/1/3

Notice of change of constitution

3 Jun 1964 1 Item

DD/LE/1/1/4

'Memorandum and Articles of Association of The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Limited'

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

1972-1991 1 File

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


23 Jul 1980-25 Jul 1985 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/1/5


26 Jul 1986-6 Jun 1991 1 Volume

Standing Board Minutes

DD/LE/1/2/2/1

Minute book

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

16 Jul 1948-22 Mar 1954 1 Volume

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

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

11 Jun 1959-18 Sep 1961 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/2/6

Minute book

Includes two loose items.

23 Oct 1961-20 Jun 1963 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/2/7

Minute book

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

4 Jul 1963-9 Sep 1964 1 Volume



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DD/LE/1/2/2/8

Minute book

Includes loose notes of a joint meeting between Eisteddfod officers and the Denbigh County Council, 13th November 1964.

7 Oct 1964-20 Jul 1966 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/2/9

Minute book

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

15 Aug 1966-30 Dec 1968 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/2/10

Minute book

Includes a list of Standing Board members.

14 Apr 1969-3 Aug 1972 1 Volume

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 1 bdle


Jan 1993-Nov 1998 1 bdle



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Jan 1999-Jun 2002 1 bdle


Jun 2002-Dec 2004 1 bdle


Jan 2005-Dec 2008 1 bdle


Jan 2009-Jun 2011 1 bdle

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

Includes loose income and 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.

13 Dec 1965-29 Mar 1967 1 Volume

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 1 bdle



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Includes loose list of committee members.

28 May 1948-6 Sep 1950 1 Volume

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 book

Feb 1978-Apr 1978 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

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

11 Apr 1961-25 Jun 1964 1 Volume

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

These are incomplete.

10 May 1968-13 Jun 1969 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

Includes names and addresses of Grounds Commitee members, 1963.

19 Sep 1962-24 Jun 1964 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/6/3

Minute book

Includes names and addresses of 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.

26 Sep 1964-9 Jun 1965 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/6/4

Minute book

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

11 Aug 1965-18 May 1966 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/6/5

Minute book

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

10 Aug 1966-5 Jun 1968 1 Volume



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DD/LE/1/2/6/6

Minute book

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

27 Aug 1968-19 Jun 1970 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/6/7

Minute book

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

21 Sep 1970-7 Jun 1971 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/6/8

Minute book

Includes attendance register, 1973 (including addresses).

1 Sep 1971-13 Jun 1973 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/6/9

Minute book

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

26 Sep 1973-24 Jun 1976 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/6/10

Minute book

Includes attendance register, 1977 (including addresses).

8 Sep 1976-18 Jun 1980 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/6/11

Minute book

Includes loose rota of duties, 1985.

17 Sep 1980-17 Jun 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 1 bdle

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 Committee minute book

Including minutes of the Inaugural Meeting. From October 1979 the Committee's name was changed to Music Committee.

9 Sep 1977-19 Jun 1985 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/8/2

Music Committee and Music and Staging Committee minute book

From 1988 the Committee's name was changed to Music and Staging Committee.

6 Sep 1985-8 Jun 1994 1 Volume

Hospitality Committee Minutes

DD/LE/1/2/9/1

Minute book

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

12 Sep 1961-14 May 1973 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/2/9/2

Minutes

These are incomplete.

1975-1980 1 File

Floral Committee Minutes

DD/LE/1/2/10/1

Floral Decorations Sub Committee minute book

Includes names and addresses of members of the committee.

10 Apr 1952-26 Jun 1957 1 Volume



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DD/LE/1/2/10/2

Floral Decorations Sub-Committee minute book

Includes names and addresses of members of the committee.

5 May 1958-18 Jun 1973 1 Volume

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 1 bdle

Annual General Meeting

DD/LE/1/2/13/1

Minutes

1989-2005 1 bdle

Extraordinary General Meeting DD/LE/1/2/14/1

Minutes

1989-2005 1 bdle

Management DD/LE/1/2/15/1

Minutes

16 Mar 1989-10 Oct 1992 1 bdle

Strategic Planning DD/LE/1/2/16/1

Minutes

Jan 1989-Feb 1989 1 bdle



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Correspondence

DD/LE/1/3/1

Letter to Miss Pugh-Jones from Nest Roberts of The Manchester Guardian

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.

22 Jun 1948 1 Item

DD/LE/1/3/2

Correspondence with Mr Harold Tudor

In which Mr Tudor gives comments and suggestions for the Eisteddfod and regarding Mr Tudor as or’ginator of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

1948-1962 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/3

Letter to W. S. Gwynn Williams, The Music Director, from Westminster Recording Co., New York

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

30 Sep 1952 1 Item

DD/LE/1/3/4

Correspondence relating to Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh's visit to Denbighshire

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

1953 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/5

Letters of thanks to the Flower Girls

From Peta Llowarch and Clement Cobbold, 14th May 1956. Includes rough lists of letters sent for flowers, 1953-1956.

1953-1956 1 Small bundle



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DD/LE/1/3/6

Telegrams from Anthony Eden and Sybil Thorndike Casson

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.

1954-1970 2 Items

DD/LE/1/3/7

Letters regarding the printing of certificates

Includes a blank certificate/diploma.

1954-1955 5 Items

DD/LE/1/3/8

Letters to the Finance Committee

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

1955-1966 3 Items

DD/LE/1/3/9

Christmas Greetings on a music sheet

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.

1956-1965 3 Items

DD/LE/1/3/10

Secretary's correspondence

Includes copy replies.

1957-1958 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/11

Secretary's correspondence

Includes copy replies. Topics include: 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.

1958-1970 2 Files



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DD/LE/1/3/12

Letters regarding appeal for funds

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

1964-1968 3 Items

DD/LE/1/3/13

Letter to the Publicity Committee from Deansbrook Primary School, London

Regarding staging a miniature International Eisteddfod.

9 Aug 1969 1 Item

DD/LE/1/3/14

Correspondence regarding royal visits

Mainly comprising invitations to and responses from the royal household.

1969-1990 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/15

Correspondence with the British Council

1971-1991 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/16

Correspondence regarding company registration

Includes annual returns including details of directors.

1971-1993 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/17

Letter to J. Rhys Roberts, Chairman, from the Secretary General of the United Nations

Thanking him for message of greetings to the United Nations.

n.d. [c.1971] 1 Item

DD/LE/1/3/18

Correspondence with Presidents of the Eisteddfod

With Lord Eccles (President 1973-1974), Lord Maelor (President 1975-1977), and Lord Chalfront (President 1978-1987).

1972-1979 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/19

Correspondence concerning the County/District Council

Regarding: a lease to Denbighshire County Council, 1973; the Eisteddfod development plan, 1988; and Glyndwr District Council's contribution to the

1973-1991 1 File



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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 Committee

Regarding remarks made by one of the speakers at the Eisteddfod; replied to by J. N. Bowen, Chairman.

Jul 1976 3 Items

DD/LE/1/3/21

Grounds Committee general correspondence

Includes Income and Expenditure Accounts for year ended 31st December 1976, and Balance Sheet.

1976-1977 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/22

Correspondence of Chairmen of the Eisteddfod

Of D. R. Richards (Chairman 1983-1992) and H. Gethin Davies (Chairman 1992-).

1977-1992 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/23

Correspondence relating to Princess Anne's visit to the Eisteddfod

Including the programme for the visit.

1977 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/24

Copy correspondence to Mr. Owain Arwel Hughes, Musical Director

Concerning his duties as Hon. Musical Director. Refers to his acceptance of the office and duties, and formation of the European Choir 1977-1985.

1977-1985 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/25

Correspondence of Hywel Roberts

The correspondence refers to Mr 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.

1978-1996 1 File



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DD/LE/1/3/26

Correspondence with Boots Charitable Trust

Regarding donations to the Eisteddfod from the Trust.

1983-1988 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/27

Correspondence relating to Prince Charles and Princess Diana's visit to the Eisteddfod

Includes draft programmes for the visit.

1985 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/28

Copy letter from Roy Bohana, Deputy Director and Music Director, to Nina Kaye of Kaye Artists Management Limited

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

18 Nov 1987 1 Item

DD/LE/1/3/29

Letter and notes regarding a feasibility study for the future of the Llangollen International Musical 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.

Nov 1988 2 Items

DD/LE/1/3/30

Correspondence with the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

Including contracts between the BBC and Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

1989-1996 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/31

Fax relating to Princess Margaret's visit to the Eisteddfod

And draft programme for the visit.

1990 2 Items



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DD/LE/1/3/32

Correspondence regarding Luciano Pavarotti

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.

1979-1995 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/33

Correspondence with Clwyd Voluntary Services Council

Regarding the status of the Eisteddfod.

1990 1 File

DD/LE/1/3/34

Correspondence regarding sound contract for Wigwam Acoustics Ltd and Alis Acoustics Ltd

1996 1 Volume

DD/LE/1/3/35

Correspondence of R. B. Attenburrow, Secretary of the Eisteddfod

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.

1996-2000 2 Items

DD/LE/1/3/36

Correspondence regarding the Montserrat Caballe Opera Gala, 1997

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.

1997 1 File



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DD/LE/1/3/37

Letters regarding print and advertising for Montserrat Caballe Opera Gala, 1997

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

1997-1999 1 Bundle

Reports

DD/LE/1/4/1

Copy of the official report of Mr H. J. Kelly of the British Council on the first International Eisteddfod

1947 1 Item

DD/LE/1/4/2

'The first report of the working party set up to review the Eisteddfod'

1973 1 Item

DD/LE/1/4/3

'Report of sub-committee - suggested plan for the Music Director's Department'

n.d. [c.1978] 1 Item

DD/LE/1/4/4

'The International Eisteddfod Field Llangollen Brief for Future Action'

n.d. [c.1987] 1 Item



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Financial

Accounts

DD/LE/2/1/1

Comparative accounts

Includes figures for the Coronation and Festival of Britain.

1947-1953 1 Item

DD/LE/2/1/2

Income and expenditure accounts and balance sheets

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.

1949-1992 1 File

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 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/2


1958 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/3


1958-1959 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/4


1959-1960 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/5


1960-1961 1 File



25

DD/LE/2/1/4/6


1961-1962 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/7


1962-1963 1 Item

DD/LE/2/1/4/8


1963-1964 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/9


1964-1965 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/10


1965-1966 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/11


1966-1967 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/12


1967-1968 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/13


1968-1969 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/14


1969-1970 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/15


1970-1971 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/16


1971-1972 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/17


1972-1973 1 File



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DD/LE/2/1/4/18


1973-1974 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/19


1974-1975 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/20


1975-1976 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/21


1976-1977 1 File

DD/LE/2/1/4/22


1977 1 Item

DD/LE/2/1/5

Cash book

Of monies received from overseas choirs.

1960-1991 1 Item

Donations and Grants Records

DD/LE/2/2/1

Guarantee Fund receipts

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

21 Oct 1946 2 Items

DD/LE/2/2/2

Local Authorities grants and donations

1967-1974 1 Volume

DD/LE/2/2/3

List of donations and grants towards the Eisteddfod funds 1961-1968

c. 1969 1 Item

DD/LE/2/2/4

Development Fund list of donors

Includes loose list of donations as of June 1990.

Jun 1989-Jun 1990 1 Item



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DD/LE/2/3

Notes concerning the financing of the Eisteddfod

c.1979 2 Items



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Legal

Agreements

DD/LE/3/1/1

Application to participate in funds transferred to the County Council under the Welsh Church Acts 1914 to 1945

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

20 May 1968 1 Item

DD/LE/3/1/2

Agreements regarding use of land

Agreement between Mrs S. A. 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.

1978-1998 4 Items

DD/LE/3/1/3

BBC Cymru Wales, radio broadcast agreements

1995-1997 3 Items



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Operational

Publicity/Public Relations Records

DD/LE/4/1/1

Officials' badges

For various roles and committees. 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.

1954 -1994 1 File

DD/LE/4/1/2

Visitors books

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

1955-1997 3 Volumes

DD/LE/4/1/3

Office christmas card lists

1958-1967 1 Item

DD/LE/4/1/4

Publicity suggestions for 1967 Eisteddfod

Includes a reprint of an article written by W. E. Morris in Midbank Chronicle, September 1967.

1966-1967 2 Items

DD/LE/4/1/5

Media distribution lists

Detailing daily and weekly 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.

1974-1975 1 Bundle



30

DD/LE/4/1/6

Media schedules

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

1983 1 Item

Grounds Records

DD/LE/4/2/1

Permanent Stage Accomodation Feasibility Study

Prepared by S. Powell Bowen, Dip Arch., ARIBA, Llangollen.

Aug 1968 1 Item

DD/LE/4/2/2

Plans, elevations and section drawings for the proposed new buildings at the town entrance

By R. Anscomb, Llangollen.

Nov 1968-Dec 1968 2 Items

DD/LE/4/2/3

Seating plan for the Marquee

By S. P. Jones.

3 Jun 1969 1 Item

DD/LE/4/2/4

Plan of stage and seating arrangements

n.d. [mid 20th cent] 1 Item

Tickets

DD/LE/4/3/1

Season tickets

Dated 1950, 1951, 1957 and 1958.

1950-1958 3 Items

DD/LE/4/3/2

Parking tickets

1973-2009 2 Items

DD/LE/4/3/3 Signed Barbara Dickson concert ticket

7 Jul 2009 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 instrumental parties

1950-1959 1 File

DD/LE/4/4/1/2


1960-1969 1 File

DD/LE/4/4/1/3


1970-1979 1 File

DD/LE/4/4/1/4


1980-1985 1 File

DD/LE/4/4/1/5


1986-1990 1 File

DD/LE/4/4/2

List of competitors

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

1960 1 File

DD/LE/4/4/3

Itineraries of tours of choirs

The itineraries are for: Rosny 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.

1960s-1970s 4 Items

DD/LE/4/4/4

Lists of prizewinners

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

1963-1977 1 File



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DD/LE/4/4/5

Competition award forms

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

1963-1974 1 File

DD/LE/4/4/6

Printed list of Eisteddfod prize winners and choral test pieces

The list covers 1954-1963.

1963 1 Item

DD/LE/4/4/7

Lists of choirs

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

n.d. [1984] 1 Item

DD/LE/4/4/8

Blank certificates from the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

For contribution to the Eisteddfod and for merit.

n.d. [late 20th century] 4 Items

Floral Display Records

DD/LE/4/5/1

Floral Committee note book

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

1953-1962 1 Item

DD/LE/4/5/2

Plan of floral display

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

n.d. [?mid 20th century] 2 Items



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Promotional

Publicity Material

DD/LE/5/1/1

Artwork: the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod logo

n.d. [?mid 20th cent] 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/2

'An Appeal' leaflet

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

c.1947 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/3

An invitation leaflet to the World's choirs and entry form

To compete at the first Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, June 1947.

c.1947 2 Items

DD/LE/5/1/4

Publicity leaflet for the first Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

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.

1947 2 Items

DD/LE/5/1/5

Information posters

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

1947-1974 27 Items

DD/LE/5/1/6

Advertising posters

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

1947-1982 22 Items



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DD/LE/5/1/7

Headed paper

Dated 1947, 1963 and 1965.

1947-1966 3 Items

DD/LE/5/1/8

'Grand Concluding Concert Halle Orchestra' booklet

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'.

15 Jun 1947 1 Item

Souvenir programmes

DD/LE/5/1/9/1

Photocopy souvenir programme

1947 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/9/2

Souvenir programmes

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

1948-1949 3 Items

DD/LE/5/1/9/3

Souvenir programmes

Includes duplicate annotated editions 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.

1950-1959 1 Items



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DD/LE/5/1/9/4

Souvenir programmes

Includes duplicate annotated editions 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.

1960-1969 23 Items

DD/LE/5/1/9/5

Souvenir programmes

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

1970-1979 19 Items

DD/LE/5/1/9/6

Souvenir programmes

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

1980-1989 18 Items

DD/LE/5/1/9/7

Souvenir programmes

1990-1996 7 Items

DD/LE/5/1/9/8

Souvenir programmes Not including 2001, 2003-2004, and 2007-2008 editions.

2000-2009 5 Items

DD/LE/5/1/10

Syllabus

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

1948-1996 42 Items

DD/LE/5/1/11

Eisteddfod recordings order form

Recordings by E. Stanley Humphreys (Cymric Records).

1950 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/12

'Picture Courier' poster

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

n.d. [c.1950s] 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/13

'International Eisteddfod' leaflet

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

n.d. [c.1950s] 1 Item



36

DD/LE/5/1/14

International choirs, folk dancers and musical events leaflets and booklets

Including some produced especially for the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

c.1950-1983 2 Files

DD/LE/5/1/15

'Festival of Britain Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod ' syllabus and souvenir programme

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; .

1951 9 Items

DD/LE/5/1/16

Promotional leaflets

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

1951-2009 1 Bundle

DD/LE/5/1/17

'Souvenir of Folk-Costumes at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod' booklet

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

1952 1 File

DD/LE/5/1/18

Commemorative programme

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

1953 3 Items

DD/LE/5/1/19

Postcard showing illustration of 'Dancers from France 'Sur le pont de Llangollen''

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

1955 1 Item



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see DD/DM/1393/203]

DD/LE/5/1/20

'The Eisteddfodic Tradition and the Origin of the International Eisteddfod' book

By Sara Pugh Jones.

Jun 1956 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/21

Rough copy of an article on the Eisteddfod floral decorations

Includes an edition of Gardeners Chronicle (Vol 140, No 4, 28th July 1956) in which part of the article appears.

Jul 1956 2 Items

DD/LE/5/1/22

'Festival of Wales' souvenir programme and leaflet

A list of events in Wales, including the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

1958 2 Items

DD/LE/5/1/23

'Making the Nations Sing; the birth of the Llangollen International Eisteddfod' booklet

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.

1958-1983 1 File

DD/LE/5/1/24

Christmas card from the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

Dec 1960 1 Item



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DD/LE/5/1/25

A history of Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

By J. Rhys Roberts, Chairman of the Eisteddfod Council and Executive Committee.

c.1960 1 Item

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 visit of Princess Margaret

1964 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/28

Funding appeal leaflet

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

1967 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/29

Midland Bank booklet explaining British currency

Designed especially for visitors to the Llangollen Eisteddfod.

1968-1969 2 Items

DD/LE/5/1/30

Postcards

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

n.d. [late 20th century] 1 Bundle

DD/LE/5/1/31

Leather Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod bookmark

n.d. [?late 20th century] 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/32

Design for the 24th Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod poster

1970 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/33

Promotional folder

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

c.1970s 1 Item



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DD/LE/5/1/34

Newsletters

Produced by the Publicity Committee.

1970 2 Items

DD/LE/5/1/35

Commemorative booklet

Celebrating 25 years of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

1971 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/36

Design for the 25th Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod poster

1971 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/36a

Menu for a dinner for the 25th anniversary of the Eisteddfod

5 Jul 1971 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/37

'A World that Sings' booklet

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

1972 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/38

Promotional flyers and sticker

Dated 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, and 1982-1983

1972-1983 7 Items

DD/LE/5/1/38a

International Eisteddfod commemorative envelopes

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.

1972-1979 17 Items

DD/LE/5/1/38b

Artwork for commemorative stamps

Black and white print. Two are undated.

1973-1976 6 Items

DD/LE/5/1/39

'Eisteddfod Daily' newspaper

Dated 1979, 1981, and 1982.

1979-1982 6 Items



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DD/LE/5/1/40

Clwyd County Council Eisteddfod booklets and pamphlets

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.

1981-1990 9 Items

DD/LE/5/1/41

'The Story of Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod' draft

Typescript in English and Welsh.

Post 1981 1 File

DD/LE/5/1/42

Souvenir programme for Luciano Pavarotti concert

9 Jul 1995 1 Item



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DD/LE/5/1/43

'Fifty Glorious Weeks 1947-1996' booklet

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).

1996 1 Item

DD/LE/5/1/44

'Llangollen International Eisteddfod 1996' booklet

By Denbighshire County Council. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Eisteddfod and the formation of the new county of Denbighshire.

1996 1 Volume

DD/LE/5/1/45

Denbighshire County Council posters

Promoting the Eisteddfod. Includes copies of photographs of groups practising.

1998 1 File

Press and Press Cuttings

DD/LE/5/2/1

'The Tuesday Review' newspaper

Mainly Eisteddfod specials. Dated 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.

1946-1966 1 File

DD/LE/5/2/2

Newspapers cuttings

1947 1 File

DD/LE/5/2/3

Scrap book

Comprising newspaper cuttings about the Eisteddfod.

1947 1 Item



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DD/LE/5/2/4

Scrap book

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

Jun 1947-Jul 1950 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/5

Scrap book pages


1947-1950 1 Bundle

DD/LE/5/2/6

Scrap books

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

1947-1952 3 Volumes

DD/LE/5/2/7

Newspaper cuttings

1948 1 Bundle

DD/LE/5/2/8

'Llangollen ablaze with national colours' scrap book

Comprising newspaper cuttings about the Eisteddfod and a copy of 'The Tuesday Review for Llangollen and District' 1948 Eisteddfod Special.

16 Jun 1948-20 Jun 1948 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/9

'The Welsh Newsletter'

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

1 Jul 1948 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/10

'Radio Times' magazine

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

1948-1972 1 Bundle



43

DD/LE/5/2/11

'Spectator' magazine

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

25 Jun 1948 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/12

'Reconciliation' magazine

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

Sep 1949 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/13

Copy articles from 'The Daily Dispatch'

About the German choir from Lubeck. The articles are translated into German. Includes copy excerpts from German newspapers with an English translation.

1949 5 Pages

DD/LE/5/2/14

Scrap book


1949 1 Volume

DD/LE/5/2/15

Scrap book pages


1949 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/16

'Canciones Y Danzas Del Mundo en Madrid ' magazine

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.

1949 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/17

Newspaper cuttings

1949 1 File

DD/LE/5/2/18

'Monsanto Mail 6' magazine

n.d. [c. 1950s]



44

Includes the article 'The valley of the song' by Dilys Rowe.

1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/19

Newspaper cuttings

1950 1 File

DD/LE/5/2/20

'Picture Post' magazine

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

22 Jul 1950 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/21

Scrap book

Comprising press cuttings about the Eisteddfod.

1950-1951 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/22

'Coming Events in Britain' magazine

Detailing events in Britain in 1950 including an article on the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

Nov 1950 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/23

Newspaper cuttings

1951 1 Bundle

DD/LE/5/2/24

Scrap book

Comprising press cuttings about the Eisteddfod.

1951 1 Volume

DD/LE/5/2/25

Scrap book pages


1951 1 Bundle

DD/LE/5/2/26

Scrap book pages


1952 1 Bundle

DD/LE/5/2/27

Newspaper cuttings

1952 1 Bundle

DD/LE/5/2/28

'ICI Magazine'

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

Jul 1952 1 Item



45

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

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

1953-1958 4 Items

DD/LE/5/2/31

'The Autoclave' magazine

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

Aug 1953 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/32

'Illustrated' magazine

Includes an article entitled 'The boys 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.

7 Aug 1954 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/33

Newspaper cuttings

1954 1 Bundle

DD/LE/5/2/34

'Reader's Digest' magazine

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

Jan 1954 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/35

Scrap book pages


1954 1 Bundle

DD/LE/5/2/36

Scrap book pages


1955 1 Bundle

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



46

1 File

DD/LE/5/2/38

'Y Ddinas' magazine

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

Aug 1955 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/39

'El Clarin' magazine

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

Dec 1955 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/40

Scrap book


1955-1957 1 Volume

DD/LE/5/2/41

Newspaper cuttings

1956 1 File

DD/LE/5/2/42

'The British Survey' booklet

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

May 1956 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/43

'La Gaita en Britania Diario de la triunfal actuacion del Grupo de Danzas de la Obra Sindical ''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.

1956 1 Item



47

DD/LE/5/2/44

'Orfeo Laudate' circular

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

Oct 1956-Nov 1956 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/45

'London Calling' journal

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

5 Jul 1956 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/46

Newspaper cuttings

1957 1 File

DD/LE/5/2/47

'John Bull' magazine

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

29 Jun 1957 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/48

'Nations join in a miracle of song' article

By Susan Cooper. Reprinted from 'Western Mail'.

23 Sep 1957 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/49

Scrap books Comprising newspaper cuttings about the Eisteddfod.

1957-1961 2 Items

DD/LE/5/2/50

Newspaper cuttings

1958 1 File

DD/LE/5/2/51

'The World Comes to Llangollen' article

By Sidney Northcote. Reprint from 'Music in Education'.

Oct 1958 1 Bundle

DD/LE/5/2/52

'Yr Aelwyd'

'Cychgrawn Newyddion Urdd Gobaith Cymru'

May 1958 1 Eitem



48

DD/LE/5/2/53

'Port Sunlight News' magazine

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

Jul 1958 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/54

Newspaper cuttings

1959 1 File

DD/LE/5/2/55

Reprint from 'The Folklorist'

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

1959 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/56

Newspaper cuttings

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

1960 1 File

DD/LE/5/2/57

'Real Achievement of the International Eisteddfod Llangollen's unique success pattern an inspiration' article

By Clifford Moss.

Feb 1960 1 Item

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 Musical Eisteddfod' article

By W. S. Gwynn Williams. Reprinted from 'Rotary'.

May 1963 1 Item



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DD/LE/5/2/62

'The world still sings...' article

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

1964-1965 1 Item

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

Published by The National Union of 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.

Jul 1965 1 Item

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'

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

Mar 1967 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/70

Newspaper cuttings

1968 1 File



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DD/LE/5/2/71

'The Broadsheet Llangollen and District'

Previously called 'Llangollen Broadsheet' and 'The New Broadsheet for Llangollen and District', 1968, 1973, 1976-1979 [many issues missing]. Include articles on the Eisteddfod.

1968-1981 1 Bundle

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

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

21 Jul 1979 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/84

Newspaper cuttings

1980 1 File

DD/LE/5/2/85

'Annual Report of the County Archivist'

Comprising an article about the Eisteddfod called 'The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod' by R. K. Matthias.

1980 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/86

'Harmony' magazine

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

1981 1 Item

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 'Kozalkalmazott' (civil servant) on the participation of the Bartock Choir, Budapest, at the 1982 Eisteddfod

By Dr Zoltan Eros. Translation attached.

1982 1 Item



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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 Tribune'

Article on Llangollen called 'Many suprises in small package' by Karin Winegar.

2 Sep 1984 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/93

Llyfryn 'Traddodiad Eisteddfodol Clwyd'

Gan Hedd ap Emlyn.

1985 1 Eitem

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

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

1992 1 Item

DD/LE/5/2/99

'Con Fernando e Luciano Pavarotti a Llangollen Quarant'annidopo' article

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

c.1995 1 Item



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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 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

On 78 rpm records.

1947-1954 2 Boxes

DD/LE/5/3/2

'Making the Nations Sing' audio cassettes

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'.

n.d. [1948] 4 Items

DD/LE/5/3/3

'Varsity Glee Club of Purdue University' records

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'.

n.d. [c.1953] 1 Item

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

Recording of music from Friday 1957 and 1960.

1957-1960 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/4/2

Audio recording

Recording of music from Thursday 1958.

1958 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/4/3

Audio recording

Recording of music from Sunday 1960.

1960 2 Items

DD/LE/5/3/4/4

Audio recording of the ‘best performances’

1961 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/4/5

Audio recording

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

1961-1962 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/4/6

Audio recording

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

1963-1965 2 Items

DD/LE/5/3/4/7

Audio recording

Recording of music from Thursday 1964 .

1964 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/4/8

Audio recording

Recording of music from Thursday 1965 and Saturday 1966.

1965-1966 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/4/9

Audio recording

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

1966-1968 2 Items

DD/LE/5/3/4/10

Audio recording

Recording of music from Friday 9th

1971-1973 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


1958 2 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/3


1959 3 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/4


1960 6 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/5


1961 6 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/6


1962 6 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/7


1963 7 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/8


1964 7 Items



56

DD/LE/5/3/5/9


1965 8 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/10


1966 6 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/11


1967 8 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/12


1968 9 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/13


1969 9 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/14


1970 6 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/15


1971 7 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/16


1972 2 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/17


1973 7 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/18


1974 8 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/19


1975 6 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/20


1976 12 Items



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DD/LE/5/3/5/21


1977 9 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/22


1978 10 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/23


1979 7 Items

DD/LE/5/3/5/24


1980 9 Items

DD/LE/5/3/6

Video recordings of Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

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

1957-1964 3 Tapes



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DD/LE/5/3/7

Choirs and orchestra of the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble records

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

c.1960 2 Items

DD/LE/5/3/8

Polish music records

On 78 and 45 rpm records. The titles 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.

n.d. [c.1960s-1970s] 9 items

DD/LE/5/3/9

'Unidentified Choral Music' and 'Choir World' compact discs

n.d. [late 20th century] 2 Items

DD/LE/5/3/10

Audio cassette recording of 'Hen Wlad Fy'n Nhadau' Spoken and sung for training European choir.

n.d. [1980] 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/11

'Mazowsze the Polish song and dance ensemble' record

On 33 rpm record. Volume 3.

c.1965 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/12

'Prager Lehrer Mannergesangsverein Trager des Ordens der Arbeit' record

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

1967 1 Item



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DD/LE/5/3/5/3/13

'Spevacky Subor Technik Spieva Gaudeamus Igitur A Vyber zo Slovenskej Zborovej Tvorby' record

Eastern European choir.

1971 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/14

'Llangollen International Eisteddfod, Dinner 25th' audio cassette

n.d. [c.1972?] 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/15

'Corul de copii ''Camerata Infantis'' al Filarmonicii George Dima Brasov' record

Romanian choir. On 45rpm record.

c.1978 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/16

Hellenic religious music record

c.1978 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/17

'Badener Kammerchor Chormusik aus funf Jahrhunderten' record

Austrian choir. On 33 rpm record.

c.1979 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/18

'Eisteddfod Gerddorol Gydwladol/Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod' record

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

1980 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/19

'Llangollen y Rhyfeddod Rhyngwladol' television programme

By BBC Cymru. In Welsh.

n.d. [c.1980] 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/20

Greek music record

On 33 1/3 rpm record.

1981 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/21

'Cascais Marchas Populares' record

On 45 rpm record.

1981 1 Item



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DD/LE/5/3/22

The International Eisteddfod's history audio cassettes

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

1981 4 Items



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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, Dzintars, record

On 33 rpm record

1982 3 Items

DD/LE/5/3/24

'M. K. Ciurlionis. Rinktiniai kuriniai. Liaudies dainos chorams' record

Lithuanian folk songs for chorus. On 33 rpm record.

1982 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/25

The Cantare Audire Chamber Choir record

From Namibia. Conducted by Ernst van Biljon. The European tour highlights.

Nov 1984 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/26

'The Llangollen Story' video

BBC Wales programme transmitted 16 November 1986.

1986 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/27

Official audio recording of Wednesday evening concert

On cassette.

n.d. [c.1995] 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/28

CD of BBC Radio 2 biographical programme about Luciano Pavarotti

Especially his early connections with the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

n.d. [c.1995?] 1 Item

DD/LE/5/3/29

Alawon Gwerin, Welsh folk songs, audio cassette

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,

2002 2 Items



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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

On compact discs. Conducted by 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.

2007 5 Items

Photographs

DD/LE/5/4/1

Photographs of the Eisteddfod trophy

Black and white.

n.d. [?mid twentieth century] 2 Items

DD/LE/5/4/2

Photograph album of Czech scenes, folk costumes and dances

n.d. [?mid twentieth century] 1 Volume

DD/LE/5/4/3

Early photographs of competitors

Black and white. Includes some negatives and colour slides.

c.1947-1959 1 File

DD/LE/5/4/4

Photographs of personnel

Black and white and colour 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

c.1947-1996 1 File



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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 Crucis Abbey

Black and white photographs used for the first illustrated pamphlet for the Eisteddfod.

n.d. [c. 1947] 2 Items

DD/LE/5/4/6

Photographs of the crowds and Eisteddfod site

Black and white and colour. Includes photographs of inside the marquee and a slide of a local history display in one of the tents.

c.1947-1990s 1 File

DD/LE/5/4/7

Jeff Charles photographs

Copy black and white photographs of 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.

1947-1956 1 File

DD/LE/5/4/8

Photograph of the Executive Committee

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.

1948 1 Item

DD/LE/5/4/9

Copy photographs of the BBC filming inside the Eisteddfod tent

Black and white.

n.d . [c.1948] 3 Items



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DD/LE/5/4/10

Photographs of The Luebeck Choir's arrival at Llangollen Railway Station

Black and white.

1949 2 Items

DD/LE/5/4/11

Photographs of Welsh competitors and Welsh costume

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.

c.1948-1960s 1 File

DD/LE/5/4/12

Photographs of the United Nations Association at the Eisteddfod

Black and white. Includes negatives and a photograph of the queue awaiting the farewell concert, held in the town.

c.1949 5 Items

DD/LE/5/4/13

Photographs of Polish dancers and musicians in Poland

Black and white.

n.d. [c.1950] 15 Items

DD/LE/5/4/14

Photographs of competitors signing autographs

Black and white.

c.1950s 1 File

DD/LE/5/4/15

Slides of competitors

Colour. Many are dated 1958.

c.1950s 39 Slides

DD/LE/5/4/16

Portrait photographs of competitors

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).

1950s-1960s 8 Photographs



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DD/LE/5/4/17

Photographs of competitors

Mainly black and white and mainly 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.

1950s-1960s 1 File

DD/LE/5/4/18

Photographs of J. Rhys Roberts

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

n.d. [c.1950s] 7 Items

DD/LE/5/4/19

Photographs of floral arrangements and Floral Committee at work

Black and white and colour. Many showing Mrs Pierce, chairperson of the Floral Committee.

1951-c.1990s 1 File

DD/LE/5/4/20

Photograph of Grounds Committee

Three versions of a black and white 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.

1952 3 Items

DD/LE/5/4/21

Photographs of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to the Eisteddfod

Black and white photographs, including of Prince Philip and J. Rhys Roberts.

1953 4 Items



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DD/LE/5/4/22

Aerial photographs of Eisteddfod site

Black and white and colour. Mainly of the Penddol site but including one of the Royal International Pavilion.

c.1958-c.1992 8 Items

DD/LE/5/4/23

Photographs of competitors and local people in welsh dress on the Eisteddfod field

Black and white.

n.d. [c.1960] 21 Items

DD/LE/5/4/24

'A Western Mail Souvenir' photographs

Black and white photographs of competitors and the Welsh national dress.

c.1960 1 Item

DD/LE/5/4/25


Colour and black and white.

c.1960s-1970s 1 File

DD/LE/5/4/26

Photograph of Mr Austin Brown entertaining a French family

Black and white. The French family were part of the 'Circle de l'Enseignment de Cherbourg'.

c.1961 1 Item

DD/LE/5/4/27

Photograph of the Standing Board and Executive Committee

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.

1963 2 Items



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DD/LE/5/4/28

Photographs of Princess Margaret's visit

Black and white. Including the Earl of Snowdon.

1964 2 Items

DD/LE/5/4/29

Photograph albums of competitors

Containing colour photographs with 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.

1964-1994 3 Volumes

DD/LE/5/4/30

Photographs of Mr E. N. Markovits with competitors

Black and white. Mr E. N. Markovits was an intepreter for Hungarian, Czechoslovakian and German competitors.

c.1968 5 Items

DD/LE/5/4/31

Transparencies of competitors and Eisteddfod officials

Colour.

c.1970s 12 Transparencies

DD/LE/5/4/32

Photograph of a large polystyrene replica of the Eisteddfod trophy

In black and white. The trophy was produced by John Player & Sons.

n.d. [1970s] 1 Item

DD/LE/5/4/33

Photograph of Princess Anne's visit to the Eisteddfod

Three large black and white photos and one colour photo. Included in the photos are W. S. Gwynn Williams and Noel Bowen.

1977 4 Items

DD/LE/5/4/34


Black and white and colour.

c.1980s-2000s 1 File



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DD/LE/5/4/35


Black and white and some colour.

1981-1982 1 File

DD/LE/5/4/36

Photograph album of the Roodepoort International Eisteddfod, South Africa

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

1982 1 Volume

DD/LE/5/4/37

Transparencies and photographs of records relating to the history of the Eisteddfod in Llangollen

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

Post 1982 1 File

DD/LE/5/4/38

Photograph of United Nation Students

In black and white. A note accompanying the photograph stated that T.V. Jones, who was in charge, is shown.

1987 1 Item

DD/LE/5/4/39

Photographs of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to the Eisteddfod

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.

1992 2 Items

DD-LE/5/4/40

Photograph of the Tickets Committee

In colour.

1993 1 Item



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DD-LE/5/4/41


Mainly colour.

1997 1 File

DD/LE/5/4/42

Photographs of objects related to the Eisteddfod

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.

Late 20th century 1 Item



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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 National Eisteddfod and other festivals, Welsh music and W. S. 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.

1894-1970s 1 Box

DD/LE/7/1/2

Election circulars for Llangollen Urban District Council

For the candidates: Jane Gwynn Williams, 1894; WM Pencerdd Williams, n.d.; and W. S. Gwynn Williams, 1932, 1934 and 1937.

1894-1937 5 Items

DD/LE/7/1/3

Sheet music composed by W. S. Gwynne Williams

[early 20th century] 10 Items



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DD/LE/7/1/4

'The Bardic Gorsedd its History and Symbolism' book

By Beriah Gwynfe Evans. Published by Hughes & Son, Griffin press, Pontypool.

n.d. [early 20th century] 1 Item

DD/LE/7/1/5

Llangollen National Eisteddfod official programme of the art exhibition

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.

1908 2 Items

DD/LE/7/1/6

Note book containing list of publications by W. S. Gwynn Williams

1911-1916 1 Item

DD/LE/7/1/7

Scrap book

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

1912-1919 1 Item

DD/LE/7/1/8

Programmes of concerts

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

1912-1979 1 File



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DD/LE/7/1/9

Published articles on Welsh music

Comprising: an article on the National 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.

1923-1968 4 Items

DD/LE/7/1/10

Photographs of Mr and Mrs Gwynn Williams

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.

c.1930s-2000 1 File

DD/LE/7/1/11

Correspondence

Includes corrrespondence with 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.

1952-1975 1 File



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DD/LE/7/1/12

Correspondence regarding music

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

1957-1973 1 File

DD/LE/7/1/13

Order of proceedings for graduation ceremony, University of Wales, Aberywstwyth

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

Jul 1959 1 Item

DD/LE/7/1/14

Articles and biographical material concerning W. S. Gwynn Williams [Gwynn o'r Llan 1896-1978]

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.

1959-1978 1 File

DD/LE/7/1/15

Certificate of recognition to W. S. Gwynn Williams from the Board and Council of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

For his service as Music Director. An illuminated certificate.

5 Jul 1978 1 Item

DD/LE/7/1/16

Order of service for the funeral of W. S. Gwynn Williams

Nov 1978 1 Item



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DD/LE/7/2

Annual world radio messages of the youth of Wales pamphlets

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.

1936-1973 5 Items

DD/LE/7/3

Letters to Mr Alexandre Roberts from former competitors

From Maria Lincoln of Portugal, January 1948 and Rune Sjoden of Sweden, January 1950.

Jan 1948-Jan 1950 2 Items

DD/LE/7/4

Hymn books of Llangollen Council of Churches United Service of Praise

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

1948-1952 15 Items

DD/LE/7/5

Note on the trophy

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

mid 20th cent 1 Item

DD/LE/7/6

Rough notes on Eisteddfod performances by Miss S. Pugh Jones

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

1950-1984 6 Items

DD/LE/7/7

Invitations for the opening of The Festival of Britain

To Mr J. Rhys Roberts

3 May 1951-4 May 1951 2 Items



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DD/LE/7/8

Papers relating to the Varsity Glee Club of Purdue University, Indiana, U.S.A

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.

1953 8 Items

DD/LE/7/9

Attendance register

Includes names of Eisteddfod committee members.

7 Sep 1959-6 Jun 1963 1 Item

DD/LE/7/10

Rotary Club of Llangollen 'Eisteddfod Lunch' menu

Held on the grounds of the Eisteddfod.

1969 1 Item

DD/LE/7/11

Scrap books

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

1969-1976 2 Books

DD/LE/7/12

Photograph of J. Rhys Roberts[?]

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

n.d. [c.1970?] 1 Item

DD/LE/7/13

'The Dancers Shadows and the Loveless' book

A signed book of poetry by Harold Tudor, including a poem entitled 'The Dancers' about the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

Jul 1977 1 Item



77

DD/LE/7/14

Handwritten notes for a speech by Hywel Roberts

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.

c.1979 1 Bundle

DD/LE/7/15

Photographs of Harold Tudor

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

n.d. [c. 1980s] 3 Items

DD/LE/7/16

'Thirty Years Ago' article

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

1983 1 Item

DD/LE/7/17

Welcome magazine to the Eisteddfod and Llangollen

Produced by Ysgol Dinas Bran

1984 1 Item

DD/LE/7/18

Postcard to Mr Jones from Dr Julia Trevelyan Oman

Thanking him for a memorable visit to the Eisteddfod.

7 Jul 1988 1 Item

DD/LE/7/19

Order of service for the Funeral of Noel Bowen

3 Jan 1990 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 Friends of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod'

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

1974-1995 7 Items

DD/LE/8/3

Membership leaflets

n.d. [c.1974-2009] 5 Items

DD/LE/8/4

Balance sheet and accounts

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

31 Aug 1983 1 Item

DD/LE/8/5

Photographs of R. Alun Evans' visit to St David's Society in Lackawanna County, U.S.A

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

2003 3 Items

DD/LE/8/6

'A World in Harmony' booklet

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

2005 1 Item

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