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Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, and Ann Lane, Personal Assistant to the President, August-September 1994. Includes correspondence to Dr Michael Feely, Millstreet & District Housing Association Ltd. in relation to possibility of MR opening the Millstreet Sheltered Housing and Day-Care Centre later that year, 10/08/1994; to Dr Brian M Walker, Institute of Irish Studies, Queen's University Belfast, in relation to conference being held on the Irish Diaspora, 10/08/1994; to Mr Patrick Mason, National Theatre Society Ltd, Abbey Theatre, in relation to invite to mark 90th anniversary of opening of Abbey Theatre [Ireland's National Theatre], and to Kevin Cronin, The Samaritans, in relation to invite to ecumenical service at St Patrick's [Cathedral] to mark 25th anniversary of founding of Dublin branch, 10/08/1994; to Robin Deasy in relation to visiting "The Spirit of Ireland" boat prior to its round the world record course, 10/08/1994; to Sean Conlan, Chief Executive, Irish Quality Association in relation to MR presenting the National Quality Awards, 31/08/1994; to Mrs Primrose Wilson, Ulster Architectural Heritage Society, in relation to possibly meeting group in Áras an Uachtaráin [the official residence of the President of Ireland], 06/09/1994; to Deirdre McManus, West Belfast Community Festival, in relation to the festival 13/09/1994.

Responses also include several to members of the public who requested autographs or sent gifts, several regrets to invitations MR was unavailable to attend, several responses to letters of praise on MR's work, several responses relating to invitations for garden parties at Áras an Uachtaráin (including to children and their parents), responses to media interview requests and several responses from MR including to Eamon O'Hara in relation to his disillusionment at not finding employment, and Walter JP Curley in relation to the IIE 75th Anniversary Forum, 19/08/1994; to Catherine A Tizard, Governor General, Wellington, New Zealand in relation to Tizard's best wishes on news of ceasefire in Northern Ireland, 13/09/1994.

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Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, November 1994, including to Owen Keenan, Barnardos, in relation to MR presenting certificates, 02/11/1994; to Ms Fidelma Bonass, NOW Programme, c/o St Joseph's School for the Deaf, in relation to representatives of the group involved in exhibition "On the Other Side of the Road", meeting with MR at Áras an Uachtaráin, 04/11/1994; to Ms Dorothy Cantrell, The Irish Peace Institute, on MR possibly receiving former President of Costa Rica, Dr Oscar Arias Sanchez, 04/11/1994; to Alan Tuohy, Cork Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, re possible visit by MR to Animals home in Cork, 04/11/1994; to Ms Geraldine McAteer, Foundry Regeneration Trust, Belfast, in relation to MR receiving members of the Trust at Áras an Uachtaráin, 10/11/1994; to Fergal Molloy, The Tree Council of Ireland, in relation to MR possibly launching 1994 National Tree Week, 14/11/1994; to Noel H McDonagh, Self Help Development International, in relation representatives of the group come to Áras to discuss their work with MR, 14/11/1994; to Breda Cashe, Tyrone Productions in relation to possibility of MR attending opening of "Riverdance - the Show" at the Point Theatre, Dublin, 18/11/1994; to Bill Holohan, Federation of Irish Scout Associations, in relation to 30th anniversary celebrations of establishment of the Federation, which MR hoped to be associated with if available, 21/11/1994; to Philip King, Hummingbird Productions, in relation to appearance fee for "A River of Sound" being donated to Positive Action, c/o Jane O'Brien, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, 22/11/1994; to Michael Colgan, Gate Theatre in relation to MR possibly attending opening night of "Pride and Prejudice", 24/11/1994; to Bernie Cahill, Executive Chairman, Aer Lingus Young Scientists, in relation to MR attending the competition, 24/11/1994; to Sr Ruth Sheehy, International School of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo, Japan, in relation to early planning for visit by MR to Japan, 24/11/1994; to Ms Catriona Lawlor, Irish United Nations Association, in relation to possibility of MR meeting with group, 24/11/1994; to John Murphy, Gaisce, in relation to MR presenting Gold Gaisce awards, 24/11/1994.

Responses also include several to members of the public who requested autographs or sent gifts, several regrets to invitations MR was unavailable to attend, several responses to letters of praise on MR's work, several responses relating to invitations for garden parties at Áras an Uachtaráin [official residence of the President of Ireland] (including to children and their parents), responses to media interview requests and several responses from MR including to Leo Flanagan in relation to photographs of MR's mother which he sent following her visit to Loughshinny, 07/11/1994; to Ms Patricia Meehan, St Brigid's Holy Faith Primary School in relation to sum of £1200 collected by students in her school for Rwanda, 22/11/1994.

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Photographs 1990

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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.

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Folder of photographs with accompanying correspondence, March-October 1991, including A3 Faith Alive pamphlet "Worship and teaching of the Church of Ireland" with black and white (B&W) photograph of President Mary Robinson (MR), Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Irish clergy outside a church, 1991; three 6.5"x8.5" B&W photographs of MR's visit to Dublin College of Catering, Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin, on 5th February, with thank you letter from R J Lawlor, Principal, and response from Ann Lane (AL), Personal Assistant to the President, on behalf of MR, 05-11/03/1991; two 7"x10" B&W photos of opening of Mark Simpson art exhibition in Guinness Hop Store, which includes MR, Simpson, Eric Dowle, Chairman, National Rehabilitation Board, Finbarr Flood, Managing Director, Guinness Dublin and Peter Walsh, curator, Guinness Hop Store, and compliment slip from Wilson Hartnell Public Relations Limited, 23/04/1991; 7.5"x9.5" B&W photograph in white folder of MR, husband Nick and son Aubrey Robinson at opening of UCS Cinemas in Tallaght, taken by Frank Fennel, Fennel Photography Ltd, with correspondence between Michael Colley, who worked on public relations for the event and AL, 11-22/04/1991; two 4"x4" colour photographs of MR opening Árus Oiliféir Pluincéid Naofa [St Oliver Plunkett House], with correspondence between Betty Smartt, Dublin 7, and AL, 20/05/1991; three 4"x6" colour photos taken by Pauline Sheridan during commemoration ceremony [at National Garden of Remembrance?], on 3rd May, with correspondence between Sheridan and AL, 22-27/05/1991; three 4"x6" colour photos of MR's first official visit to Co. Clare as President, including attendance at Glór na Tíre event, sent by Sr Mary O'Connell, Kilkee, with correspondence between O'Connell and AL, 27-28/06/1991; two 4"x6" colour photos of MR unveiling John Coll's sculpture of Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh, on Grand Canal, Dublin, taken and sent by Ms Kathleen Crowe, with correspondence between Crowe and AL, 25/06-02/07/1991; 4"x4" colour photo of MR taken while she visited the Harbour Commissioners' Office, Cork during Tall Ships Race, sent by Larry Ryan with correspondence between Ryan and AL, 02-04/09/1991; 7"x10" colour and 7"x10" B&W photos taken at official opening of Mercer Building, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, with photocopy of letter sent by Beatrice Doran, Librarian, Mercer Library, 03/10/1991; ten 6.5"x8.5" B&W photos taken and sent by Jimmie Robinson, Photographic Section, College of Technology, Kevin St, Dublin 8, of MR at official opening of the Motor Car Exhibition and at the Young Designer of the Year Award Presentation on 20th September, with correspondence between Jimmie Robinson and AL, 10-24/10/1991; 5"x7" colour photo of MR taken by Mary McCarthy on 9th September, with correspondence between McCarthy and AL, 26/10-04/11/1991; 4"x6" colour photo taken and sent by Finbarr Donohue of MR 's visit to Bray Head, 27th July, 17/12/1991.

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10"x12" framed colour photograph of 5th and 6th class pupils from Rehins N.S. [Raithini, Ballina, County Mayo?] posing with their Principal Mr G McNulty, and MR on steps of Áras an Uachtaráin [official residence of the President of Ireland] in 1991.

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Photographs 1992

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4"x6" colour photograph of Nick Robinson (NR) and others, marked "Columbia University May 1993"; five 5"x8" colour photographs of President Mary Robinson (MR) and NR being welcomed by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Edward, possibly at Buckingham Palace, during courtesy call during MR's visit to Britain, 26-28/05/1993, © Mel McNally

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Photo album with captions, fabric print and postcard given to Mary Robinson by Sr Mary Coleman, Holy Rosary Sisters, Sierra Leone, West Africa, when she was at garden party at Aras an Uachtaráin [official resident of President of Ireland], summer 1993. Material also includes typed document giving background information "The Pujehun Story", and photocopy of response sent to Sr Coleman from Joseph Brennan, Deputy Secretary to the President, 07/07/1993.

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Photo album: "Wreath Laying Ceremonies At The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier And At The Memorial to the Warsaw Uprising Tuesday 21 June 1994" [part of State visit to the Republic of Poland].

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