Sub-series 23 - Correspondence W

Correspondence between David Ward of The Guardian and copy of Tim's response. Letter from Ward (19 February 1981) ahead of a trip he is taking with a photographer colleague. His proposal is to write a piece on Tim, his map, and Dun Aenghus for The Guardian's 'Grassroots' page. Subsequent letter (9 November 1983) mentioning another trip, and complimentary about Brian Friel's 'Translations'. Carbon copy of Robinson's handwritten response to later letter (25 November 1983).

Letter from [Nime] (27 January 1991) complimenting his "beautiful essay on the metaphysics of space", and proposing a "Polish/Norwegian/Irish meet together and talk about the Compass Rose and Arne Nass's unbearable modesty".

Copy letter from Tim to Hugh Weir of the Young Clare Environmentalists thanking him for the honour of the 1992 National Award (July 1992).

Letter from Tony Walsh and Mike O'Floinn to Tim Robinson expressing concern about "signs erected by local landowners which seek to deny access to areas of the Burren". (11 November 1992).

Correspondence with Comdr M C Walsh, Director of Operations at Ordnance Survey (1992) concerning a sample map of Tralee, and requesting feedback, which is included. The map "is a digital product where all map detail is stored in a computer environment". A response from Robinson who does not find the design pleasant, and offers feedback.

Letter from Colin Walsh, and copy reply (3 December - 15 December 1994), who is completing a project on blood groups on the Aran Islands, for the Young Scientists Exhibition. A copy of Tim's response names the main families on the islands.

Letter from Myriam Wehili who is preparing a school book for Swiss students, and is seeking some of his work on the Aran Islands. A copy of Robinson's response (16 - 22 November 1995).

Fax from Jane West, co-ordinating producer at The Lennon Documentary Group who is preparing a public television series for the US on the history of the Irish in America. She is seeking guidance ahead of their cameraman's visit to Ireland, and requests examples of fields with potato ridges, poor houses, old convents etc that he might be familiar with in the landscape. (11 December 1995)

Correspondence between Tim and Marie Donnelly, Chairman of the Whoseday Book, "a kind of diary for the year 2000 and an anthology of Irish Art and Writing combined' for the Irish Hospice Foundation. Inviting contribution from Robinson.

Correspondence between Tim and G F Sweetman of the University of British Columbia to arrange a talk by Tim (1997-1998).

Letter from Mary Walsh to Tim thanking him for agreeing to look at her manuscript (28 August 1998). A copy of Tim's response offering feedback, asking if it ok to photocopy parts of it for his archive (****look out for this), and suggesting possible publishers.

Letter from Paul [ ] at OS (10 August 1999 thanking him for sending on his book.

Letter from Ed Wheeler to Tim and Máiréad (19 November 1999) thanking them for the map.

Letter from Barbara Workman with a family history enquiry about the Campbells (6 February 2000).

Correspondence with Riocard De Bháil and Tim Robinson (18 July 2000 - 30 September 2003) concerning his book 'Wittgenstein in Ireland', and a source of tension when they meet in Roundstone.

Handwritten note to Tim and Máiréad from Diana M. Wilson, undated. Friendly note from Santa Barbara, thanking them for their recent hospitality. Attached to it is a letter from Michael (5 Feb 2001) adding his thanks for hospitality.

Letter to Tim from Dr Richard Webb of the Irish Landscape Institute (24 Jul 2001) inviting him to present at the annual conference later that year. The theme, 'Whose Landscape is it Anyway?'. The letter encloses an outline of the conference.

Correspondence with David Whittaker (2002 - 2003) arranging a meeting, and enclosing a photocopied article '"I said, you are Gods" by Stafford Beer.

Printed email from Lienwe Wynia, thanking him for the meeting, and complimenting his work (26 April 2004).

Undated letter from [Granny] Webb who lived in Connemara in the 1960's. She offers to phone Robinson to give him some of her stories.

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