Sub-series 16 - Correspondence O

Note to Tim from Breandán Ó hEithir (28 February 1977), "I accept gratefully your office to put me on the map".

Correspondence between Eoghan Ó Riagáin (Folklore Commission Archive?) and Robinson. Beginning on 25 May 1984, carbon copy of a handwritten letter from Robinson to Ó Riagáin in Irish enclosing a copy of the map of Aran. Correspondence back and forth discussing map techniques, and from Robinson (18 August 1984), "I would like very much to meet you & Dr Ó hÓgáin sometime". Brochure on Tradition and Innovation in Irish Cartography. Letter from Ó Riagáin to Robinson (27 September 1984) mentioning the launch of the map of Na Rosa (mentioned in pamphlet), and expressing he would like to meet Robinson.

Brian O'Rourke to Robinson. Copy typed letter from Robinson (16 May 1985) thanking O'Rourke for sending him a packet "the house has been full of music ever since", with notes on Rún an Spailpín. O'Rourke's handwritten response (19 June 1985) talks about his style of sean-nós singing, and quotes Bob Quinn. Copy letter from Tim regarding the price of O'Rourke's tapes (which the Robinson's may be distributing through Folding Landscapes?) Copy letter from Robinson (7 October 1999) offering feedback on O'Rourke's manuscript 'A Likely Tale'

Two letters to Tim from Sr Rita O'Toole of the Presentation Convent in Tuam (20 February 1990 and 16 July 1990). Seeking information on the Parish of Carraroe where she taught for 7 years for a piece Archbishop Cunnane request that she write for his files. "Any information you could give me on Carraroe, Gorumna and all the Tuam (Carraroe) parish area, over as far as Clynagh would be of help". A subsequent letter thanks the Robinsons for their work (16 July 1990), and describes how moved she felt at it, very warm letter.

Letter enclosing photographs from Des Ó Murchú. 9 photographs are enclosed, of a trawler leaving Cill Rónáin, a former West Clare rail carriage in Spiddal, Fishing Boats at Cill Ronáin (August 1977), Cnoc Mordáin at Cill Chiaráin, the boat Naomh Éanna off Inis Oírr (August 1981), two colour photographs of a group of children waiting for the Naomh Éanna on Inis Oírr (August 1981). Dates provided where available. Letter dated 9 April 1992.

Two handwritten letters from Fiachra Ó Marcaigh (1 May 1991 and 1 May 2002), both thanking Tim, the first for his directions, and the 2nd for his and Máiréad's kindnesses at the weekend.

Note from Noel O'Hara to Tim (19 September 1991), written on photocopied page of the final verses of Kenneth White's 'Walking the Coast'.

Handwritten letter to Tim from Micheál Ó Cuaig in Irish (18 October 1988), he is looking at townlands of his school pupils.

Letter to Tim from Muireann Ó Briain of the Irish Copyright Licencing Agency, enclosing a brochure, and advising the ICLA is contacting all publishers in Ireland, requesting authority to permit limited photocopying of of books in copyright. 10 Dec 1992.

Letter to Tim from Janet O'Toole of FORUM regarding a project being undertaken by teachers to look at compiling a bank of information about the school's local area, and wondering if Tim will assist in running one of the workshops for teachers. 12 Nov 1993.

Letter to Tim from Cormac Ó Gráda inviting Tim to speak at a meeting of the Irish Folklore Society in Dublin (11 April 1994).

Handwritten letter to Tim from Barra Ó [Saceghadha] (26 Mar 1996), who is editing a special issue of the Cork Review devoted to Seán Dunne, and wondering if Tim might contribute a piece.

Handwritten letter from Ronnie O'Gorman of the Galway Advertiser looking for 'Connemara After the Famine' (6 Aug 1996).

Macdara Ó Curraidhín to Tim Robinson. Letter from Ó Curraidhín asking if Robinson would be interested in taking part in a 3 part documentary series "in which you would present television essays on the Aran Islands, Burren and Connemara'. 30 April 1997 for the BBC Northern Ireland. An outline of the proposal is included. Copy letter from Robinson (22 May 1997) regretting that he cannot undertake the project 'ABC of Earth-Wonders' as it would recapitulate too much of Cabot and Viney's Folding Landscapes film.

Letter from Patrick O'Brien to Tim [1998]. O'Brien is editing a book to mark the Millennium, taking the geographical area of the Tuam archdiocese, with proceeds going to Trócaire. Invites Robinson to submit a piece on 'Aran of the Saints', and enclosing a list of agreed essays. A copy of Robinson's response (29 April 1998) thanking O'Brien for the invitation, and saying he will return with an answer.

Letter from Mícheál Ó Coileáin to Robinson (18 January 1999) inviting Tim to give a lecture at Féile na Bealtaine in 1999.

Handwritten letter from Elaine O'Hara to Tim Robinson (3 March 1999) thanking him for his work on the Burren.

Letter to Tim from Helen O'Connell of the Irish Arts Review (20 May 1999) inviting him to review 'Nature in Ireland: A Scientific and Cultural Inquiry'.

Two letters from Terry O'Regan to Robinson (20 August 1999 - 24 September 1999) informing him of a forthcoming Landscape Forum, inviting him to chair the keynote session 'Managing Tourism in a Sustainable Landscape'. His subsequent letter encloses a letter he sent to the Irish Times on the subject of proposed windmills on the Aran Islands, and a copy of a paper he gave 'The Understanding of Landscape - Six Years On'.

Letter to Tim from Seán Ó Morónaigh (An Comhlachas Náisiúnta Drámaíochta) (26 Jan 2000), in Irish. Seeking permission to publish an extract from one of the maps for an exhibition.

Letter from Deirdre O'Hara seeking information on First Lieutenant John Larkan of Athlone, a crew member on the HMS Pandora in the late 18th century, and on the Sea Fencibles in England. (7 July 2000). Printed email response (undated) referring her to Paul Kerrigan who he previously corresponded with on the Martello Tower at Ros a mhíl (described in an earlier box).

Letter to Máiréad from Kate O'Toole, sympathising with them about a personal loss (not specified, possibly restrict) 27 July 2001.

Letter to Tim from Catherine O'Connell (18 Dec 2001) enclosing his pages from the Irish Peatland Conservation Council's 20th anniversary book - 'Celebrating Boglands'.

Letter from Ruairí Ó Síobháin to Tim Robinson enclosing a video (not included in archive) requesting an endorsement from Robinson (21 February 2003).

Letter to Tim from Máirtín Ó Cadhain in Irish (21 October 2003) writing on behalf of An Gúm, enquiring if he would be interested in drawing a small map for 'An tIomaire Rua'.

Handwritten note from Tomás Ó Neachtain to Tim (undated) in Irish - enclosing a copy of an interview with Liam Mac an Iomaire (enclosure not in archive). Written on Raidió na Life notepaper.

Copy of an undated letter sent by Tim to Eliza O'Grady confirming his talk in Ireland House in New York.

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