Series of letters from Henry F. Stock from various family members as well as friends and acquaintances.
File of letters sent to Michael Rynne, concerning discussions around European political matters and the League of Nations; flyers and pamphlets from Italy; Letters from the Department of External Affairs from Sheila Murphy discussing department issues and work (Feb-Jul 1931). Letters from 1925 - 1927 discuss Rynne studying international law and corresponding to the Irish Delegation to the League of Nations (29 Mar 1925) Letter from Michael Tierney, writing from Ailesbury Road, Dublin, 23 Jan 193.
Also a letter from the Private Secretary to President of Ireland, Eamon De Valera, Marie O'Kelly, passing on thanks to Michael Rynne from President De Valera wishes to hopefully meet Michael Rynne in person to offer Christmas wishes soon. (22 Dec 1959)
File of manuscript and typescript letters both to and from Michael Rynne in his capacity of Irish Ambassador to Spain. Letters are between Rynne and Sean Murphy, Secretary, Department of External Affairs, Dublin (Discussing his previous appointment of Legal Advisory at the Department and detailed discussion around the terms of his appointment as well as of Rynne's work within the Department in terms of Irish international relations. ([2] Jun 1955); Sean T. Ó Ceallaigh, President of Ireland, 12 Dec 1956); Eamon De Valera, Dáil Éireann, thanking Rynne on the sympathies expressed at the passing of Kathleen O'Connell. De Valera pays special tribute to the role played by O'Connell and the role she played in Irish history (20 Apr 1956); Letter to Rynne informing him that the Government has nominated him as Ambassador to Canada (30 Jun 1956); Letter from Rynne to Liam Cosgrave, T.D., Minister for External Affairs, turning down Cosgrave's offer of a move to Ottawa, a post of importance to Ireland'" (4 Jul 1956); and other letters between Murphy and Rynne discussing Irish international affairs.
File of manuscript and typescript letters both to and from Michael Rynne in his capacity of Irish Ambassador to Spain. Letters largely between Michael Rynne and Con Cremin of the Department of External Affairs, Dublin. The letters discuss the structure, work and roles of the Department and its various positions; Letter from Sean T. Ó Ceallaigh, President of Ireland, Dec 1957; Letters between Rynne and William E. Kerrish, regarding his speaking engagements entitled "Religion in Action in an Atomic Age", an address for parish societies, clubs, forums and fraternal organizations (Nov 1957); Letters between Rynne and Dr. Paul O'Higgins, Cambridge University regarding international law. (1958)
File of manuscript and typescript letters both to and from Michael Rynne in his capacity of Irish Ambassador to Spain. Letters include from Rynne to Jack Molloy, Assistant Secretary, Department of External Affairs, Dublin, regarding notes from discussions regarding the abolition of visas for travel between Spain and Ireland (18 Apr 1959); Letters between Rynne and Con Cremin, Department of External Affairs, discussing particulars of Rynne's discussed retirement from Madrid (Nov 1960); Further correspondence between Rynne and Cremin discussing terms and timing of Rynne's retirement and other Department work of External Affairs.
File of letters received by and sent by People's Democracy
Handwritten letter to "Auntie Phyllis" from Mary Robinson (MR) in relation to her coming to MR's assistance and helping organise contacts in County Cavan, with copy of MR's CV attached, 23/06/1969.
File of manuscript and typescript letters both to and from Michael Rynne following his retirement as Irish Ambassador to Spain. Rynne is now based back in Dublin. Letters include to Rynne from the Irish Consul in Barcelona, regarding an illuminated manuscript, the "Ultonia" manuscript (Fen 1964); Letter from Marie O'Kelly, Personal Secretary to the President of Ireland, Éamon de Valera, thanking Rynne for lending him a photograph of "an interesting event" taken in 1921 and "for helping him to recall and reconstruct the happenings of the morning of the 6th December, 1921. (at Strand House, Limerick) (20-25 Sep 1963); Letter from Rynne to Thomas P. Glynn, Co-Ordinating Officer, Hotel Services, Bórd Fáilte Éireann, Dublin, discussing tourism development and hotels in Ireland. (20 Sep 1963)
Correspondence to Mary Robinson (MR) in her role as Senator including letters from Hugh Alexander Boyd in relation to sudden death of fellow senator Dr Owen Lancelot Sheehy Skeffington, 16/06/1970 and relating to "Pro-Chancellorship" [of Trinity College Dublin?] and giving general support for her work as senator, 12/10/1972; correspondence between MR and members of both Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann [lower and upper houses of Irish parliament] in relation to the private members bill she had tabled proposing to repeal and amend law relating to contraceptives in Ireland, 28/02-06/04/1971, and correspondence from some members of the public, 15/03-01/08/1971 and letter from Laurine Elliot, Administrator, Family Planning Clinic 15/09/1972, relating to same; folder of material relating to the Fertility Guidance Clinic including letter welcoming her as a member, 03/03/1970, statement of accounts Feb-Dec 1970, material relating to the Criminal Law Amendment Bill 1971 and Contraceptives Bill 1971, newsletter Jan 1972, drafts of revised constitution, minutes and agendas for annual general meetings in March 1972 and 18 April 1973.
[Archivist's note: some material in this file overlaps with P143/1/3/1/1]
File of TS and MS letters sent and received by People's Democracy during the 1970s.