Sub-series 19 - Correspondence R

Handwritten letter to Tim from Etienne Rynne (19 September 1986) congratulating him on his book, and recalling a trip to Dún Aenghus.

Correspondence between Tim and Chet Reymo, an American teacher/writer (science/nature) who writes a weekly essay in the Boston Globe on the human side of science. His first letter to Tim introduces himself, and notes he has finished a piece on Robinson's maps (5 August 1987). The correspondence continues until 18 September 1991.

Two letters to Tim from James S Rogers [Jim Rogers], 17 Sep 1990 and 18 Nov 1996, the first complimentary in tone, the 2nd a friendly letter renewing acquaintance.

Postcard from Professor David Richardson requesting a reprint of Robinson's article 'On the Cultivation of the Compass rose', 12 November 1992. (Postmark 13 November 1992).

Letter from Michael Marren informing Robinson he has been nominated for an AIB/REHAB People of the Year Award. (8 November 1995) Copy letter from Robinson to the AIB/REHAB People of the Year Awards Ceremony regretting that he cannot attend their banquet gala, and expressing gratitude for being nominated for an award.

Letter to Tim from Fiona Russell of the Henry Moore Institute (5 Aug 1996) inviting him to give a talk to complement an exhibition of sculptures by David Nash.

Printed email from Brendan [Barrington] of Lilliput press concerning a project by Anna Rackard on Holy Wells. Follow up letter from Rackard to Tim Robinson (12 March 1998) about the book 'Fish Stone Water' containing a selection of photographs of holy wells around Ireland, copy response from Robinson (16 March 1998) recommending she get someone to write on the popular cult of holy wells and related folk practices.

Printed email from William Roper to Tim inviting him to join the Ireland Land Trust's Board of Directors (27 March 1998).

Letter from Diana Amy Rifkin to Robinson (17 August 1998) seeking information on churches in the area of Roundstone in the late 19th century.

Letter from Marie Reddan, NUIG University Librarian (29 August 1998) to Tim thanking him for agreeing to donate his archive to the University.

Copy letter from Tim to Paul Ruppert (5 May 1998) thanking him for his hospitality at the AIHS.

Letter to Tim from Roger [Doyle****refile with 'D's ] (26 Apr 1999), enclosing ephemeral material for 'Angel/Babel' with Olwyn Fouéré.

Letters to Tim and Máiréad from Mark Rhodes (1999-2003), enclosing poetry.

Correspondence concerning South Dublin County Council's plans to build on the site of Yeats' last residence - at Riverdale House. Letter from Liam [ ] 4 May 2000, enclosing proposal, and a printed off email from Robinson to Síle de Valera.

Fax to Tim Robinson from Hanni Rapp, Merian photo editor, requesting copies of his map of Aran for publication in their magazine. 9 Jun 2000. Follow up letter 26 Sep 2000, enclosing magazine (not included here).

Handwritten letter to Tim and Máiréad from Mark Radford enclosing an Aran Islands calendar, and discussing his family connections to the Aran Islands.

*****HIGHLY PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE relating to inheritance from the estate of Edna M Robinson. (2000-2001).

A piece written by Jim Rogers (November 2003) entitled 'Roads, Stories, Indians, Air'. Two letters from Roberts to Tim (14 June 2004 and 12 August 2004), personal life and chatty.

Undated letter from Dr Antonios Risos seeking information on Irish hydronymics.

Undated (c. 1980's) handwritten notes outlining Research Topics in Tim's handwriting (filed with R correspondence, but no correspondence in this file).

Typed piece on Roundstone, dated 16 January 1989 'Roundstone - the chance to recapture a vision', not correspondence.

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