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Material relating to the publication of Tim Robinson's 'Connemara: Part 1: Introduction and gazetteer. Part 2: a one-inch map'. The map and gazetteer were published in 1990. Most of the material in this sub-subseries covers the mapping component of the work.

Material relating to the publication of the diary of Thomas Colville Scott, a Scotsman sent to survey the Martin Estate in 1853 on behalf of a group of London business men. Colville Scott's journal records extraordinary encounters with the survivors of the Famine years, observations on his accommodation, and an experience with the Guardians of Clifden Workhouse. The diary was published by The Lilliput Press in 1995 with an introductory essay by Tim Robinson giving the background of Connemara history and clarifying obscure references. The book was published with a map of Connemara and the Martin Estate, alongside a daily itinerary of his journey.

File relating to another Connemara in Queensland, Australia. (1988-1989).

Copy letter sent by Máiréad Robinson to the Information Officer of the Office of Agent-General for Queensland, explaining an idea to create an exhibition of the other Connemaras around the world as part of a launch event for the Connemara, Ireland map, and seeking information on the Queensland Connemara, such as the origin of the name. Letter from S J Millard of the North Australian Pastoral Company to Tim and Máiréad enclosing information "Connemara", which was a property purchased by the Monkira Pastoral Company in 1986. The letter provides information on species of grass and trees and encloses copies of maps and documents. Copies of Lease documents relating to the Australian late from 1898, and copies of maps and photographs of the lands.

Copy letter sent by Máiréad Robinson to Dr Lynton-Edwards in Zimbabwe following up on a previous conversation regarding Little Connemara in Zimbabwe. Letter from Mary Rose Hadden-Paton in which she tells of her work her father, Colonel [Henkens] completed on the land, and gives some information on the background of "Little Connemara".

Twenty sheets of Tim Robinson's drafts of the 1st edition of his map of Connemara. They include some minor, probably final annotations such as 'add factory'. The pages are all marked with sheet numbers (check against OS).

Cover note from Ann [ ] at Penguin Group UK enclosing a printed scan of his Connemara map.

Research and other material collected by Tim and Máiréad Robinson from a variety of sources in researching the writing and map work. It includes correspondence exchanging information and ideas, notes, photographs, sketches and copies of secondary readings.

Arrangement is broadly by subject area, there is some intersection between subjects and correspondents reflecting the inter-disciplinary nature of Robinson's research and writing. The related material field makes an effort to reflect this.

Letter from Stephen Walsh of Connemara Marble requesting assistance on a book about the marble, the history of the Martin's involvement, early anecdotes. A copy of the booklet. (2013).

Page of handwritten notes from Tim Robinson on Connemara marble.

Two press cuttings from Connacht Tribune on Connemara marble (1989 and 1998).

A file of documents on Connemara Marble received from Kevin Joyce in July 2005. Includes copies of news articles from 1922, a copy letter from [ ] Beadle to Mr Berridge (6 April 1922) on marble. A typed piece entitled 'Cathedral Marbles: Connemara Green' outlining a history of it.

Two posters advertising weekly events and evening talks on in Connemara National Park. One from 1995, and the other from 2003.

Photocopied letter from Prof Dr W G Mook to Dr M O'Connell, Botany , UCG enclosing results of samples, and preliminary comments. The samples relate to C14 dates from FRKII profile, and were taken from Connemara National Park. (Aug 1985).

Photocopy report 'Man and the Landscape', gives a basic outline of Connemara National Park for an AV show. Photocopied report 'The National Parks of Ireland' from the National Parks and Monuments Service (1984).

Site maps from Connemara National Park with edits and handwritten notes from Noel Kirby. Maps also included of the National Park holdings in Derrygimlagh and Boolagare, and in Slieveburk.

Ephemera - educational leaflets published by Connemara National Park, including the nature trails of Sruffaunboy and Ellis Wood. A programme for Conamara Bog Week 1989, Conamara Sea Week 1989, Faire - The Galway Coast Watch, an Activities Programme for 1991, blank postcards. One postcard written to Tim from Gabriel [Corey?], dated 2pm Wednesday 22 August [ ] letting him know an excavation is underway on Omey Island being led by Tadhg O'Keefe.

Three press cuttings from Irish Times and Connacht Tribune (1986-1992) relating to Connemara National Park.