Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- [1912-1917] (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
0.029 cubic metres
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Archival history
The manuscripts and printed works of Hugh Priestley-Smith were discovered in a case after his death at Bryn Fuches Guest House, Dulas, near Amlwch, where the composer came to stay quite regularly. They were later passed on to the donor by a mutual friend Mrs Carey Samuel of Balog Farm, Llaneilian.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated by Mrs Catherine F. Hughes, Amlwch, June 2001; A2001/31
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A collection of music manuscripts and printed compositions of Hugh Priestley-Smith. The printed compositions comprise Dusk, [1912]; O mistress mine, 1912; The vagabond, 1912; Two Celtic Songs, [1912]; Longing, 1913; From the West Country, 1913; The Dance of the sword, 1914; A winter requiem, 1915; Four sketches in Wyre Forest, 1917; Three Celtic sketches, 1917; and the undated manuscript compositions include 'Sonata no. 1, in F Minor & A Flat'; 'Elegy for string quartet'; 'The two steeds'; 'Greeting in solitude'; 'The shepherd of Hafod'; 'Prelude in exaltation'; 'Nightingale in a rainy garden'; 'Celtic lullaby'; 'Hushing song'; 'From the West Country (second cycle); 'A mountain symphony'; and 'The song of finis'. Many of the words used are poems by Fiona Macleod, an alias of William Sharpe (1855-1905).
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
Accruals are not expected.
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restrictions.
Conditions governing reproduction
Normal laws of copyright apply.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
Note
Preferred citation: NLW ex 2096