Sub-series 2 - Correspondence B

Letter to Máiréad from Gillian Binks of the Centre for Environmental Interpretation (19 July 1985) seeking clarification on the costs of Folding Landscapes maps for the next issue of their bulletin.

Letter to Tim from Jude Howells, Producer of Continuing Education Radio with the BBC (1 Sep 1986), thanking Tim for taking part in the series 'Rambles in Ireland' with Mike Harding.

Programme of radio broadcasts for the BBC's Modern Language Series 1986-87.

Letter to Tim and Máiréad from Paul Botheroyd (10 September 1987) seeking up to date information on Folding Landscape's publications so he can "spread the good word [in] 'the Irish Literary Supplement'". Copy of Tim's handwritten reply (6 November 1987) updating him on his work.

Letter to Tim from Irvine Butterfield (undated, but note to say 'replied 26 July 1989'), enclosing a picture from Maam (picture not included here).

Letter to Tim from Denis Brooks (26 October 1989), who wishes to produce a history of the Irish Warpipe, and wondering "have you discovered 'piping' toponyms and perhaps local anecdotes re. these names?"

Two letters to Tim from Rosita Boland, 8 September 1990 complimenting him on 'Stones of Aran', and enclosing some poems about stone, soon to be published in a collection by Raven Arts Press. A subsequent letter from Boland dated 12 February 1992 seeking permission to reproduce some text relating to the Burren.

Letter to Tim from Catherine Byron (20 October 1990) seeking permission to quote a passage from Stones of Aran in a forthcoming book about the ancient Lough Derg pilgrimage. A copy of Tim's handwritten reply (6 November 1990) complimenting her on her work, and giving permission.

Correspondence between Tim and Rachel Brown (1993-2000). Towards the end, a dispute relating to IMMA and some of her photographs being mislaid, with an uncomplimentary personal remark being made about Ms Brown by a lawyer (possibly restrict).

Correspondence between Tim and Samuel Brussell (1996-2000). A copy of a fax from Tim congratulating him on his catalogue.

Notes from Jeremiah Curtin O'Bawn, who is enjoying Stones of Aran. One of the letters is dated 1 September 1996.

Correspondence between Tim and Diarmuid Breathnach (1997-2007). Copy letter from Tim congratulating Diarmuid on his award from BnaG, and the Beathasnéis volumes.

Letter to Tim from Eoin Brady (19 August 1997) seeking his opinion on a documentary proposal, and explaining his decision to leave Druid after working on 'The Leenane Trilogy'. (possibly restrict)

Two letters to Tim and Máiréad from Neil Bull, writing under the pen-name Pax. (July and October 1997). Recalling his memories of being in Roundstone the previous year, and how much he enjoyed John Moriarty's company.

Fax from Evelyn Ellison (31 March 1998), who is producing a short series called 'Water's Edge' for BBC Radio Ulster, and inviting him to contribute. A handwritten note from Tim in response (30 April 1998) agreeing to contribute if it can be done from Roundstone.

Letter to Tim from Noel Battershill (3 April 1998) on the subject of Robert Morgan, the author's grandfather, and some information about his history.

Letter to Tim from Dr Trevor Bell (21 April 1999) ahead of their meeting in May.

Correspondence between Tim and Kevin Borman (25 July 1998 - 24 July 2004), beginning with a poem by Borman which was inspired by Tim's work, soon to be part of a collection 'Inside the New Map'.

Thank you card to Tim Robinson, dated 25 July 1998, signed by several pupils.

Four letters to Tim from Richard Bradbury (8 December 1998 - 9 September 1999). Bradbury wishes to borrow the phrase "listening to the landscape" as the title for a course he wishes to teach the following year, and wondering if he might visit the Robinson's at some point. The final letter comes after their meeting, and enquires "what news there is of efforts to stop the wind farm, and to ask if there is any useful pressure that can be exerted from this distance".

A card from Marie Bourke at the National Gallery expressing her admiration for his work, and a copy letter from Tim (17 May 1999) thanking her, and wondering if she is writing a book on Lamb.

Postcard from the recording officer for Bird Watch Ireland, 26 August 1999, about his sighting of a sea eagle recently.

Copy letter from Tim to Meg Bateman (21 September 1999) thanking her for her poem (enclosed. 'Naomh') Written in Irish and English.

Letter to Tim from John Behan (10 February 2000), enclosing 'Mr Bloom in the Bath' (not included).

Letter to Tim from Mikel Berrier (10 October 2000) wondering if he is interested in having 'Stones of Aran: Pilgrimage' translated into French.

Letter to Tim from Leland Bardwell from the Scríobh Sligo Literary Festival (6 February 2001), inviting him to speak.

Handwritten letter to Tim from Peter Baillie (10 August 2001), complimenting him on 'Setting Foot on the Shores of Connemara'.

Note from John Bergin (2 August 2002) thanking him for his map of Aran.

Correspondence between Tim and Kevin Bowen (c. 2003), enclosing 'Cyphers' and some of his poetry (not included), and discussing the Connemaras in Minnesota. Referring to the film by Seosamh Ó Cuaig and Bob Quinn.

Letter to Tim from Marco Belotti (28 March 2004), outlining his intention to write about the Aran Islands in Italian.

Letter to Tim from Angelique Day (Honorary Secretary of the Belfast Society), 6 Jun 2004, inviting him to give a lecture in 2005.

Two letters nominating Stephen Bladys for membership of Aosdána 2006.

Letter to Tim from Seán Borodale (19 April 2006) enclosing a copy of his book 'Notes for an Atlas' (not included), and a copy of Tim's response (15 May 2006) thanking him.

Letter to Máiréad and Tim from Kevin Burke (8 June 2006) thanking them for their hospitality, and enclosing some articles of interest (not included).

Copy letter from Tim to Pádraig Breathnach (21 November 2006) in Irish, thanking him for his programme on Connemara. Wonders if he believes Tim gave environmentalists a bad name?

Letter to Tim from David Bellingham (undated) wishing to include his maps in a forthcoming exhibition 'You are Here', to take place in Manchester Metropolitan University.

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