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Letter from Rody Gorman enclosing a manuscript of land poems 'Faoi Shlí Cualann'. Handwritten letter from Tim Robinson (for fax) to the editor of Cló Iar Chonnachta endorsing the manuscript. (1999).

Letter to Tim and Máiréad from David Connearn (postmark 17 Dec 1990/1999). Encloses copies of some of his art work 'Offshore/Onshore' and 'Time and Tide'.

Folder 1: Letter from Marie Heaney, Commissioning Editor of 'Town House and Country House', inviting Robinson to write an essay on a topic that has given him spiritual sustenance for a book called 'Sources' in aid of Focus Ireland. Robinson's submission is included - handwritten and typed, on the sequence of prime numbers.

Folder 2: Correspondence with Dr John Cosgrave from the Department of Mathematics at St Patrick's College in Drumcondra who discovered a Prime Number with 2,000 digits. Folding Landscapes published 'A Prime for the Millennium', and the file discusses the publication, their mutual love of mathematics, press cuttings about the project, and a letter from John Banville declining to launch the book on the grounds of his fluency in mathematics.

Folder 1: Correspondence between Tim Robinson and George Spencer-Brown, picking up on an earlier relationship in the 1960s, when Tim Robinson, while working as an artist drew the diagrams for the first edition of 'Laws of Form'. Robinson is searching for English language material on the four colour theorem for 'My Time in Space'. The exchanges are difficult in parts, and a subsequent letter from David Whittaker to Tim Robinson relays his personal experiences with the unpredictable Spencer-Brown. Copy letter to Dr Robin Wilson in Oxford on his 'Four Colours Suffice'. (2003).

Folder 2: Printed email from John Cosgrave, enclosing a photocopy of Spencer-Brown's manuscript article on 'Primes between Squares', which Spencer-Brown wished Tim to pass on to John. Some personal comments are exchanged. (Possibly restrict).

Folder 3: Notes, graphs and printed out articles about the Four Colour Theorem, includes copies of some of George Spencer-Brown's notes. Copy of an article 'Mathematical Games, the colouring of unusual maps leads into uncharted territory' by Martin Gardner.

Letter to Tim Robinson from Dr Darragh Gallagher enclosing a draft chapter he has written looking at the displaced role of natural history in representing the West of Ireland, and examining the work of Robert Lloyd Praeger, Seamus Heaney, Tim Robinson and Michael Viney. Copy of Tim's reply is also included.

Material from Tim Robinson's time as a student of Mathematics at Cambridge University.

Folder 1/4 Letters and invitations to Tim Robinson, mostly relating to him designing sets for productions and events held at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University. Signed Chris [Renard], Martin [ ], Michael Carter, Richard [ ], Robert [ ], and some unsigned. Programmes and ephemeral material relating to dramatic and artistic productions of the Amateur Dramatic Club Theatre. Originals and newspaper cuttings of Robinson's cartoons from this time including a self portrait of him as a mathematician.

Folder 2/4 Personal correspondence and invitations from 1956-58. Also includes a commission and copy of a review of an exhibition for Broadsheet, and a draft and carbon copy of a prose piece by T D Robinson entitled 'Three Misleading Tales'.

Folder 3/4 Artwork by Tim Robinson, including doodles, watercolours, and newspaper clippings featuring his cartoons.

Folder 4/4 Folder of ephemeral material - programmes of the Amateur Dramatic Club Theatre, and for mass held at Sidney Sussex college. 'A Brief Statement of the policy of the Cambridge University Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament'. Copies of Granta, Gemini, Delta, New Chapter, The Bull and the Porcupine from this time.

This correspondence was originally alphabetised and stored in an accordion folder. The alphabetical arrangement has been left intact, but each letter has been grouped by the correspondent and then chronologically. It is marked 'Letters to 2004'.

Correspondence between Tim and Ricca Edmondson. Handwritten letter from Edmondson to Robinson (3 Feb 1991) enclosing handouts for the UCG course, Sociology of the Environment. A fax from Edmondson to Robinson (27 Jan 1999) enclosing information and forms about the Millennium Research Fund. Parts of the form have been filled out by Robinson.

Card to Tim and Máiréad from the Evans family (Dec 1999).

Copy handwritten letter from Tim to Elizabeth [ ], undated. "We're delighted with the first instalment of 'On the Walls of the World'".

Correspondence between Tim and Anthony Farrell of Lilliput Press. (20 May 1985 - 13 June 2000). Correspondence begins with a carbon copy typed letter from Tim both thanking him and complimenting him on Hubert Butler's book, and commenting on the Balkan and archaeology essays. There are 4 letters in total, subsequent correspondence discusses a trip by Farrell to visit Michael and Eithne Viney, John [Moriarty]'s 'Year One Reed' a defence of the author's use of myths in it.

Correspondence with Desmond Fennell. Handwritten letter from Fennell (1 September [1986]) mentions P J Carroll buying Bradáin Mhara Teo, and a copy of Tim's reply (2 September 1986).

Handwritten letter to Tim from Alex Fotheringham (6 August 1989), who has enjoyed reading Tim's work, and is trying to do something similar on the Isle of Muck in Scotland. He mentions the work of John [Lorne] Campbell who's notebooks from the 1920's talk about Carna. Subsequent, undated postcard from Fotheringham congratulating him on his map.

Letter to Tim Robinson from Sheila W Falcey (13 Jul 1992), of Atelier magazine. She requests a short essay or prose piece for her magazine, and provides some information on 'Atelier', 2 issues are enclosed (attached to the letter).

Letter to Tim from Kevin Foley (3 August 1992) speculating that Synge's 'Riders to the Sea' may have been inspired by the deaths of his great-grandfather Thomas Folan and great uncle Valentine Folan, who died in a fishing accident off Roundstone in 1894.

Letter to Tim from Lenore Fischer of the Federation of Irish Guiding Interests (FIGI), The Professional Association representing Approved Tour Guides (25 November 1996) inviting Tim to address their group in Limerick.

Three letters/postcard to Tim from Brian Friel (26 June 1990 - 23 August 2004) extending warm wishes and complimentary of his work.

Letter to Tim from Patrick Farrell (27 August 1997) re Teaichín na bPrayers, Scríob, Camas is Gort Mór, enclosing information about the chapel and a sketch.

Letter to Tim from Howard Fox (22 October 1997) inviting him to the Spring Meeting of the British Lichen Society, and enclosing programme of events

Handwritten letter to Tim from Patrick Folan (2 January 1998) a native of Kilroe. The letter is on the subject of the placename of Coill Rua / Caol Rua.

Correspondence between Tim and Sharon M Fentiman of the University of Washington (fax, printed email, greeting card, and printed letter). (6 February 1998 - 21 May 1998). Fentiman is writing a book examining the vital role of art and art-making within societies, and wishes to interview Robinson. The correspondence is regarding their subsequent conversation.

Faxed correspondence (in French), between Tim Robinson and Gilbert Fastenaekens. (26 May - 6 Jun 1998).

Card from Professor Neotard von Peachy [a pen name for???????], December 1999, enclosing a poem 'To the Immortal Memory of the Millennium, 31 December 1999 A D'.

Letter to Tim from Peter Foss, Chairman of the Irish Peatland Conservation Council, inviting Tim to write a piece for a publication entitled 'Ireland's Bogland Heritage', to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Save the Bogs Campaign in 2002. (20 October 2000).

Two postcards to Tim from Brian [Friel I think, *****], 17 July, and 1 Dec 2000.

Copy letter from Tim to Peter Foolen of the October Foundation in the Netherlands. He encloses a copy of 'Three Notes on the Elgin Marbles' ahead of their meeting. (4 February 2002).

Copy letter from Tim to Maeve Flaherty inviting her and her group (?) to visit them in Roundstone "I could show you the computerised archive of Roundstone Parish placelore I'm working on at present. And we can discuss the collection of Aran seanchas you are making".

Correspondence between Tim and Fr Raymond Flaherty (17 February 2003 - 22 February 2003). A handwritten letter to Tim from Fr Flaherty, seeking a reference for the date of the foundation of the Claddaghduff church near Clifden. Copy of Tim's response enclosing the sources of his information.

Printed email from Robert Fox to Tim (11 March 2004) enquiring about the possibility of undertaking a mentorship with Robinson.

Letter to Tim from Charlie Fanning (undated, but note to say replied to on 27 September 2004). Encloses a cheque for the revised Burren map, and invites Robinson to give a lecture at the Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

Undated Christmas card from Peter Fallon.

Handwritten, undated letter from Frank [ ] enclosing a cheque for his help with his film.

Letter to Tim from Mary Cawley, Honorary Secretary of the Geographical Society of Ireland (25 May 1990), thanking him for accepting their invitation to speak at Trinity College on 6 December 1990.

Handwritten letter to Tim from Patrick G[ ] (undated, but replied to in December 1992). On the subject of his research on the Irish Church Missions.

Note and enclosures from the Irish Genetic Resources Conservation Trust (March 1994), regarding the public launch of this new trust, and an outline of its functions.

Letter to Tim from Philip Gray, Executive Director of the Galway Arts Centre, relating to the Cúirt Festival 1996 (possibly refile with Cúirt material ). 21 Feb 1996.

Correspondence between Gordon [ ] and Tim. Handwritten letter from Gordon (4 September 1996) enclosing the first part of 'Haunted Habitats' (enclosure not included here). A copy of Tim's response (undated) offering feedback on the manuscript.

Signed agreement and cover note from Tim to David Gamble, General Manager of Maplink (December 1997). The agreement authorises Maplink to show the Folding Landscapes work on his site. These are originals, a fax receipt is also included.

Correspondence between Tim and Peter Gould (24 February - 5 May 1998) Handwritten letter from Gould referring to enclosure (not included). A copy of Tim's reply "many thanks for the copy of 'Geografiska Annaler with your article on structures of space".

Two handwritten letters to Tim from Darragh Gallagher (21 October - 26 November 1998). He would like to interview Robinson as part of his PhD research "a study of literary and visual representations of the West of Ireland", studying under Professor Edna Longley. His subsequent card thanks him for meeting him at the Festival in Belfast.

Letter from Maura Gilliam to Tim inviting him to be a guest speaker at the annual retreat of the General Practice Training Unit in Sligo (25 January 2000).

Letter to Tim from Jim Galvin (19 August 2000) about the Blake family at Ballyglunin, and enclosing a photocopy from Seaby's 1972 catalogue of Irish Coins and Tokens.

Postcard to Tim from Paul Gosing (8 July 2002) complimenting Tim on 'Labyrinth'.

Correspondence between Tim and Patrick Gageby (21 January 2003 - 10 March 2003). Letter from Gageby seeking help in identifying information about a property in the Inagh Valley - Hazel Cottage. A copy of Tim's reply, "Hazel lodge was a guesthouse run by the Joyces", with information on notable guests. (Copy printed on the back of a nomination form for Aosdána).

Letters to Tim from Mary Hawkes Greene of the Burren College of Art (Oct 2003), inviting him to address the 2004 Burren Law School

Letter (undated) from Gerry to Tim (25 June ?) on Mary Immaculate Notepaper, it encloses 2 photocopies from the 1967 'The Expelled'.

Letter (undated, but noted 10am), in Irish. From Clára Ní Ghiolla.

Postcard (undated) from Esther-Mary Gordon, complimenting Tim on his latest book.

Letter from Caroline Ifeka to Tim, and a copy of a letter written by the same author to David Cabot, the latter dated 17 April 1993. She is writing to follow up on the "Folding Landscapes" film, which she only caught the end of. Ifeka explains she is an anthropologist, and is interested in "other culture's images of their land, their sacred sites, hunting trails, and distribution in space of valued game". She wishes to see the entire film and find out more about Robinson's work and methodology. Copy letter from Tim to Caroline Ifeka (13 May 1993) enclosing an article.