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Photographs taken or gifted during Mary Robinson (MR)'s term as President of Ireland (1990-1997), arranged chronologically by year.

Ref: P143/4/7

Photographs 1990

Ref: P143/4/7/1

Various promotional photographs and contact sheets taken for Mary Robinson (MR)'s presidential campaign, including three contact sheets for colour photographs of Mary and Nick Robinson (NR), of Robinson family, and of family with family dog, [in their home?], Mac Innes Photography Ltd., 54 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, 27/06/1990; one contact sheet for colour photographs of MR in short sleeved red top, (26/06/1990), and three contact sheets for colour photographs of MR in green blouse with bow tie, alone and with NR, (03/07/1990), Mac Innes Photography Ltd; colour photograph (portrait orientation) of MR, wearing brown jacket, plain black top and simple gold chain, blurred grey brick building in background (10 copies, and 3 signed copies), 1 colour photo (landscape orientation) of same outfit, background, no copyright details; 10 black and white contact sheets, with copies of two selected photographs which were used in the campaign press material, DM Prints, Black and White Photographic Specialists, 20 Upper Mount St., Dublin; small black and white photography of MR with simple jacket, black top, thick gold chain and matching earrings, 2 copies, no copyright information.

Ref: P143/4/7/1/1

Photographs taken during Mary Robinson (MR)'s presidential campaign trail including 9 black and white (5"x7") photos and 1 colour (4"x6") with larger copy of same, from appearance at Royal Hotel, Howth, Co. Dublin on 01/10/1990; colour photograph (5"x7") of MR in red coat, being presented red roses, with note on back wishing her well from Claremorris branch of Labour Party, 21/10/1990; black and white photograph (7"x10") of MR chatting to Darina Allen [Irish chef, food writer and founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School], both holding glasses of wine/water, at campaign event with campaign signage in background, 1990. Also includes 2 black and white photographs taken during reception for Irish Overseas Volunteers past and present, held by APSO (Agency for Personal Service Overseas), and letter from Paul Beggan, Chief Executive, APSO, thanking MR for attending and giving public recognition to their work, and wishing her well in Presidency, 06/12/1990.

Ref: P143/4/7/1/2

Large, framed colour photograph from Mary Robinson (MR)'s inauguration as President of Ireland (04/12/1990) which appeared in Cork Examiner, and which was presented to MR at St Patrick's Cathedral during performance of Handel's "Messiah" by The Culwick Choral Society, 12/12/1990. Photo is of MR in purple jacket standing surrounded by attendees including Taoiseach Mr Charles Haughey, Attorney General Mr John Murray S.C. [Special Counsel], outgoing President Dr Patrick Hillery, and former Taoisigh [plural of Taoiseach, Ireland's equivalent of Prime Minister] Mr Liam Cosgrave, Dr Garret Fitzgerald and Mr Jack Lynch, all dressed in dark jacket and waistcoat, silver grey ties and white shirts. Photographer was Des Barry.

Ref: P143/4/7/1/3

Photographs 1990-1997

Ref: P143/4/7/9

A selection of black and white (B&W) photographs with limited details on event, date, location and photographer including three 9"x12" images of President Mary Robinson (MR) wearing jacket, woollen polo neck and string of pearls, at event meeting people and shaking hands, © Pat Mantle, Main St., Ballydehob, Co. Cork; one 6"x8" photo of MR in pale jacket with pale scarf smiling beside one man in ceremonial attire and one wearing mayor's chain, © Frank Fennell, Upper Leeson St., Dublin; 8"x10" photo of MR in dark pantsuit and white blouse, with monochrome handbag, beside lady and standing in front of shelter for cats [animal rescue centre?], © P. Mantoy; 7"x10" of MR in dark top, long patterned skirt and wide belt, standing with two men in suits at University College Hospital Galway, Clinical Research Unit, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, © Connacht Tribune, and 8"x12" photo of MR in same outfit sitting on bench outside Galway Town Hall, beside Michael D Higgins, then Mayor of Galway, no © details [Higgins became Ireland's 9th President in 2011]; 6"x8" photo of MR standing giving address, wearing dark silk high coloured blouse, patterned jacket and thick chain, beside two sitting men in suits, one wearing a mayor's chain, no other details; two 8"x10" photos of MR, wearing dark jacket, dark silk high-collared blouse, skirt and think necklace, standing with women in front of stone staircase (possibly in Trinity College Dublin), and sitting with Nick Robinson looking at a document, no © details; 7"x10" photo of main in shirt, jacket and ponytail taking photograph of MR, laughing, wearing patterned jacket and white blouse, no © details [possibly at opening of photographic exhibition "Snapshot", Kodak Ireland, in association with Dublin 1911, 25/10/1991 (see P143/4/11/2/4)] ; 6.5"x10" of large group of students waiting for or listening to MR (off shot), with posters for MR visible in background, possibly during Presidential campaign, no © details; 6.5"x8.5" photo of MR, wearing striped knitted jumper over white shirt, at National Bread Baking Competition, sponsored by ESB, presenting winner with Rosette, no © details; 7"x9.5" photo of MR in striped knitted jumper over white shirt, and chord pants, standing with 6 men, one holding young girl, in rural location, possibly coastal, or island, no © details; 7"x9" photo of MR in white blouse, dark jacket, dark pleated skirt, long thin chain, standing beside a small boat [rowing boat], on wheels, by a pier, no © details; 7"x9.5" photo of MR in white blouse, dark jacket, dark pleated skirt, long thin chain, sitting on couch drinking tea, and laughing beside man in checkered jacket and striped shirt, no © details; two 8"x10" B&W photographs, in white cardboard frames of MR meeting group of 12 schoolgirls in uniform, [secondary school, 16-18 years old?] at Áras an Uachtaráin [official residence of the President of Ireland], © Frank Fennell, Upper Leeson St., Dublin.

Ref: P143/4/7/9/1

Large, framed colour photograph of President Mary Robinson and husband Nick Robinson with President William Jefferson Clinton [Bill] and his wife Hillary Rodham Clinton, all dressed in Black Tie, standing in front of United States of America (USA) flag and USA Presidential Standard, possibly at White House event, (same as P143/4/7/9/11). Framed at Wellesley Ashe Gallery, Frederick St. Dublin.

Ref: P143/4/7/9/10

10"x13" colour photograph in large 15"x18" black frame of President Mary Robinson and husband Nick Robinson with President William Jefferson Clinton [Bill] and his wife Hillary Rodham Clinton, all dressed in Black Tie, standing in front of United States of America (USA) flag and USA Presidential Standard, possibly at White House event, (same as P143/4/7/9/10), signed by Clintons and presented to MR and NR with best wishes [during MR's presidency?]. Framed at Wellesley Ashe Gallery, Frederick St. Dublin.

Ref: P143/4/7/9/11

A selection of colour photographs with limited details on event, date, location and photographer including three 8"x10" photographs of President Mary Robinson (MR) meeting a Spanish dignitary [Federico Trillo-Figueroa Martínez-Conde, President of the Congress of Deputies?] © M Poredauo, Orense, Madrid, Spain with business card, [1996-1997?]; set of seven 4"x5" photos of group(s) meeting MR at Áras an Uachtaráin [official residence of the President of Ireland], no other details; 8"x10" photo of MR in yellow suit, pale top, pearl necklace receiving bunch of flowers from young girl with blonde hair in French plait; 7"x10" photo of MR relaxing on set of "Live at 3" [afternoon chat show on Irish broadcaster RTÉ], chatting to presenters Thelma Mansfield and Derek Davis with Nick Robinson and another man watching on, © Peter [Harding?], RTÉ; 4.5" x 6.5" photo in white cardboard frame, of MR attending sports event, possibly in Northern Ireland, accompanied by Aide-de-Camp, © D. McWilliam, Lisburn, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland; 6"x8" photo in brown cardboard frame, of MR in white jacket, navy skirt and navy polka dot top, with large gold necklace, meeting group of 8 men and women in suits wearing conference-type badges, with business card for Jane S Burke, Director of Sales and Marketing, Colpitts Medical Meeting Planners, Dedham, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; 4"x6" colour photograph of young girl with message in Portuguese on reverse [For President Mary Robinson President of Ireland from the Guarani Indians of the Itariri and Rio Branco villages and all the Guarani in America. Thank you for your solidarity with our cause], no date.

Ref: P143/4/7/9/2