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Correspondence between Tim and Catherine Nash Letter from Nash (23 April 1992) about her postgraduate research in landscape, gender and national identity in Ireland in the 20th century, and requesting a meeting with Tim during her forthcoming research visit to Galway. A subsequent (but undated) handwritten letter from Nash, in which she is writing up her thesis, and requests a reference for an article he has written that he gave her 'On the cultivation of the compass rose', and wondering when 'Labyrinth' will be out. Copy letter from Robinson to Nash (19 March 1997) thanking her for her article reviewing 'Setting Foot on the Shores of Connemara'. He goes on to write "I share your unease about the under-representation of women in these essays - unease about my partial knowledge and slanted expectations, and about the sad implications of the fact that so few women are named or even mentioned in the material that has come into my hands". Printed email from Nash to Robinson (27 April 1997) requesting a copy of a talk that he gave. Letter from Nash with enclosures (a booklet entitled 'Lost' with artistic representations of aerial photographs, and an editorial she has written entitled 'Mapping Emotion' for the Environment and Planning D: Society and Space journal). Letter dated 6 April 1998. Copy reply from Robinson (9 May 1998) commenting on 'Lost'.

Letter to Tim from Richard Nairn (17 August 1994), "I was interested in your explanation of the name of the island (Inis Oirc) as being derived from orc, meaning whale or sea monster. I wondered if this might have been due to a stranding of a large whale on the island", this explanation featured in the Connemara map and Gazetteer.

Handwritten letter from Máire [Nic Gearailt] of NUI Maynooth (18 Nov 1999) seeking a copy of Tim's conference paper, and congratulating him on the Prime Number work.

Postcard from Nooteboom to the Robinsons (postmark 27 April 2000), slightly faint, commenting on trip to America. Correspondence between Cees Nooteboom and Robinson. Copy letter from Robinson (19 July 2000) talking about the novel 'In the Dutch Mountains'. Copy letter from Robinson to Nooteboom (11 January 2002) talking about his work with Liam Mac an Iomaire in translating 'Cré na Cille' by Máirtín Ó Cadhain. Handwritten letter from Nooteboom (8 February 2002) thanking him for the winter-solstice book and mentioning Cré na Cille. Handwritten letter from Nooteboom (30 July 2002) discussing ideas he read in Atavio Paz 'In the light of India'. Postcard from Nooteboom (1 September 2002) sent from Spain.

Correspondence (in Irish) between Bríd Nic Domhnaill and Tim Robinson. Handwritten letter from Nic Domhnaill (23 October 2001) asking the Robinsons not to leave Roundstone, that there is a lot of respect for them among the local community. A copy of a typed response, dated 26 November 2001 thanking Bríd, and explaining that they do not intend to leave. "Bhan sé preab asainn nuair a chualamar go raibh an marina le bheigh suite taobh amuigh ar bhfuinneóga".

Handwritten note from Máirín Ní [Dhonnachadha] in Irish enclosing a notice on an upcoming seminar on Medieval Aran, to be held in the Arts Millennium Building at NUI Galway on 7 November 2001.

Postcard from Charles Nelson to Tim (11 June [ ] ) enclosing an edit on his manuscript (unspecified), and a notice "An Invitation to become a patron of the Burren".

***National Insurance information included here - personal. Restrict, Contact Robinsons to see if they need it.

Note to Tim from Breandán Ó hEithir (28 February 1977), "I accept gratefully your office to put me on the map".

Correspondence between Eoghan Ó Riagáin (Folklore Commission Archive?) and Robinson. Beginning on 25 May 1984, carbon copy of a handwritten letter from Robinson to Ó Riagáin in Irish enclosing a copy of the map of Aran. Correspondence back and forth discussing map techniques, and from Robinson (18 August 1984), "I would like very much to meet you & Dr Ó hÓgáin sometime". Brochure on Tradition and Innovation in Irish Cartography. Letter from Ó Riagáin to Robinson (27 September 1984) mentioning the launch of the map of Na Rosa (mentioned in pamphlet), and expressing he would like to meet Robinson.

Brian O'Rourke to Robinson. Copy typed letter from Robinson (16 May 1985) thanking O'Rourke for sending him a packet "the house has been full of music ever since", with notes on Rún an Spailpín. O'Rourke's handwritten response (19 June 1985) talks about his style of sean-nós singing, and quotes Bob Quinn. Copy letter from Tim regarding the price of O'Rourke's tapes (which the Robinson's may be distributing through Folding Landscapes?) Copy letter from Robinson (7 October 1999) offering feedback on O'Rourke's manuscript 'A Likely Tale'

Two letters to Tim from Sr Rita O'Toole of the Presentation Convent in Tuam (20 February 1990 and 16 July 1990). Seeking information on the Parish of Carraroe where she taught for 7 years for a piece Archbishop Cunnane request that she write for his files. "Any information you could give me on Carraroe, Gorumna and all the Tuam (Carraroe) parish area, over as far as Clynagh would be of help". A subsequent letter thanks the Robinsons for their work (16 July 1990), and describes how moved she felt at it, very warm letter.

Letter enclosing photographs from Des Ó Murchú. 9 photographs are enclosed, of a trawler leaving Cill Rónáin, a former West Clare rail carriage in Spiddal, Fishing Boats at Cill Ronáin (August 1977), Cnoc Mordáin at Cill Chiaráin, the boat Naomh Éanna off Inis Oírr (August 1981), two colour photographs of a group of children waiting for the Naomh Éanna on Inis Oírr (August 1981). Dates provided where available. Letter dated 9 April 1992.

Two handwritten letters from Fiachra Ó Marcaigh (1 May 1991 and 1 May 2002), both thanking Tim, the first for his directions, and the 2nd for his and Máiréad's kindnesses at the weekend.

Note from Noel O'Hara to Tim (19 September 1991), written on photocopied page of the final verses of Kenneth White's 'Walking the Coast'.

Handwritten letter to Tim from Micheál Ó Cuaig in Irish (18 October 1988), he is looking at townlands of his school pupils.

Letter to Tim from Muireann Ó Briain of the Irish Copyright Licencing Agency, enclosing a brochure, and advising the ICLA is contacting all publishers in Ireland, requesting authority to permit limited photocopying of of books in copyright. 10 Dec 1992.

Letter to Tim from Janet O'Toole of FORUM regarding a project being undertaken by teachers to look at compiling a bank of information about the school's local area, and wondering if Tim will assist in running one of the workshops for teachers. 12 Nov 1993.

Letter to Tim from Cormac Ó Gráda inviting Tim to speak at a meeting of the Irish Folklore Society in Dublin (11 April 1994).

Handwritten letter to Tim from Barra Ó [Saceghadha] (26 Mar 1996), who is editing a special issue of the Cork Review devoted to Seán Dunne, and wondering if Tim might contribute a piece.

Handwritten letter from Ronnie O'Gorman of the Galway Advertiser looking for 'Connemara After the Famine' (6 Aug 1996).

Macdara Ó Curraidhín to Tim Robinson. Letter from Ó Curraidhín asking if Robinson would be interested in taking part in a 3 part documentary series "in which you would present television essays on the Aran Islands, Burren and Connemara'. 30 April 1997 for the BBC Northern Ireland. An outline of the proposal is included. Copy letter from Robinson (22 May 1997) regretting that he cannot undertake the project 'ABC of Earth-Wonders' as it would recapitulate too much of Cabot and Viney's Folding Landscapes film.

Letter from Patrick O'Brien to Tim [1998]. O'Brien is editing a book to mark the Millennium, taking the geographical area of the Tuam archdiocese, with proceeds going to Trócaire. Invites Robinson to submit a piece on 'Aran of the Saints', and enclosing a list of agreed essays. A copy of Robinson's response (29 April 1998) thanking O'Brien for the invitation, and saying he will return with an answer.

Letter from Mícheál Ó Coileáin to Robinson (18 January 1999) inviting Tim to give a lecture at Féile na Bealtaine in 1999.

Handwritten letter from Elaine O'Hara to Tim Robinson (3 March 1999) thanking him for his work on the Burren.

Letter to Tim from Helen O'Connell of the Irish Arts Review (20 May 1999) inviting him to review 'Nature in Ireland: A Scientific and Cultural Inquiry'.

Two letters from Terry O'Regan to Robinson (20 August 1999 - 24 September 1999) informing him of a forthcoming Landscape Forum, inviting him to chair the keynote session 'Managing Tourism in a Sustainable Landscape'. His subsequent letter encloses a letter he sent to the Irish Times on the subject of proposed windmills on the Aran Islands, and a copy of a paper he gave 'The Understanding of Landscape - Six Years On'.

Letter to Tim from Seán Ó Morónaigh (An Comhlachas Náisiúnta Drámaíochta) (26 Jan 2000), in Irish. Seeking permission to publish an extract from one of the maps for an exhibition.

Letter from Deirdre O'Hara seeking information on First Lieutenant John Larkan of Athlone, a crew member on the HMS Pandora in the late 18th century, and on the Sea Fencibles in England. (7 July 2000). Printed email response (undated) referring her to Paul Kerrigan who he previously corresponded with on the Martello Tower at Ros a mhíl (described in an earlier box).

Letter to Máiréad from Kate O'Toole, sympathising with them about a personal loss (not specified, possibly restrict) 27 July 2001.

Letter to Tim from Catherine O'Connell (18 Dec 2001) enclosing his pages from the Irish Peatland Conservation Council's 20th anniversary book - 'Celebrating Boglands'.

Letter from Ruairí Ó Síobháin to Tim Robinson enclosing a video (not included in archive) requesting an endorsement from Robinson (21 February 2003).

Letter to Tim from Máirtín Ó Cadhain in Irish (21 October 2003) writing on behalf of An Gúm, enquiring if he would be interested in drawing a small map for 'An tIomaire Rua'.

Handwritten note from Tomás Ó Neachtain to Tim (undated) in Irish - enclosing a copy of an interview with Liam Mac an Iomaire (enclosure not in archive). Written on Raidió na Life notepaper.

Copy of an undated letter sent by Tim to Eliza O'Grady confirming his talk in Ireland House in New York.

Files of email and fax correspondence, also letters, primarily between Donagh O'Donoghue, Chairman of the Board of Druid Theatre (Druid Performing Arts Ltd.) discussing in detail the operation of the Board of Druid, matters addressed and worked on by the Board and matters in McDonagh's capacity as Chairman of the Board.
File T2/1057 = 1995
File T2/1058 = 1996
File T2/1059 = 1997
File T2/1060 = 1998

Correspondence from Honorary Treasurers; Tom Higgins, Kathleen Cullen, Paddy Clear, Pat Lynch, Liam Hyland, Andy Roche and Thomas Horan.

Material relating to the management of the Grandison Estate as well as some disassociated material.

Fax and telex documents between Boyle, Hadden and the Publishers regarding edits for the book.

Typed list of Irish and English language terms titled 'Elements of Connemara Placenames' divided in two columns - Landforms coastal and Landforms inland.

Letters in Irish and English to Tim, with some carbon copies of his responses, mostly arising from the 'Mapping South Connemara' series of articles in the Connacht Tribune.

Correspondents as follows:
Pádraic de Bhaldraithe of Leitir Mealláin (1981);
[Ena MacFinn] (1981);

Mairtín Ó Catháin about a Mass Rock on Cnoc a Chaisil that has been identified as a Stone Age Tomb (1982);
Seosamh Mac Eoghagáin suggesting a possible name for Cnocán na mBeantreach;
John Connolly about a tomb at Tawnaghbaun (1983);

Michael Canavan advising of two holy wells in Coill Sáile (1984);
James B Fox on an amateur study of duck decoys in Ireland (1984);
Brendan [Flynn] inviting Tim to give a talk at the Clifden Comunity Arts Festival (1984);
Teresa McMahon (1984);
Josie Gorham with information about Ruisin na Maníoch [Róisín na Mainiach on logainm], and Connemara during the famine, with map enclosures (1984-1989);
John Jennings from Ruisin na Mainíoch (1984);
Simon Pickvance regarding parallel lines of stones at Cashel (1985);
Con Breen regarding botany in Connemara (1985);
Paul M O'Brien giving information about Glenmore House (1985);
Paddy Mulkerrin on coins and a ringfort (1985);
Spailpín Ó Rourke (1985);
Piaras Ó Graora (1985);
Robert [ ] on Saor Raidió Chonamara (1986);
Fr Michael Molloy, Tim seeking information on the Catholic diocese around Leenaun and Maam (1986);
An tAthair Leon Ó Morcháin (1986);
Eoghan R Ó Néill on Ruisín na Mainioch, and clarification on Cnocán an Bhodaigh (1986);
[Caoilin] Uí Chonaile on sranna / srath bhog.

Also contains other undated letters of admiration.

File of typescript letters between Kevin Boyle, Tom Hadden and the publisher, Penguin, regarding planning, writing and editing the book "Ireland: A Positive Proposal". Includes initial outline plans and synopses of content and structure under the provisio

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Letter from Arthur Pratt to Tim and Máiréad congratulating on their map of Aran and catching them up on his news and from the islands "the cost of living here is absolutely rocketing and butter is 50p a pound, dozen eggs still 55p...". 8 April 1975.

Correspondence with Jim Perrin (6 October 1986 - 15 September 1992). Jim first contacts Tim asking if he could write a feature article on the Robinsons' work in his magazine 'High', a copy of Máiréad's response accepting. A Copy of the article 'Out of Doors, Mapmaker on a Western Shore'.

Letter from Sarah Hodgson of Penguin Books Ltd confirming "date for the party as 6 June", 1 March 1990.

Handwritten letter from Jeremy Pearson (4 February 1991) introducing himself, he wishes to move to Roundstone.

Handwritten letter from Esther Paradys (1992) [February or November], relating to a film covering Roundstone

Copy letter from Robinson to Janet Pierce, Education Officer at the Douglas Hyde Gallery about the Belgian painter Axel Miret (see M folder for a letter from him), advising her he has suggested Miret call in to her when he is in Dublin. 9 February 1992.

Handwritten letter from Phalippou Salerie to Tim (12 August 1992) relating to seaweed research.

Fax from the Rights Department at Penguin Publishers (24 Mar 1993) forwarding a request from a Danish literary journal to translate a chapter from 'Stones of Aran Pilgrimage'. The letter is from Michael Munchow. A copy of Tim's reply (1 Apr 1993) agreeing to the translation, and a further letter from Munchow (29 Apr 1993) seeking clarification on the game of handball, and a question about an auxiliary verb in Irish.

Faxed letter from Nicholas Philips to Tim (25 October 1994) requesting information for his dissertation 'The Significance of Artists and Designers using Cartographical Images', and a handwritten response from Robinson 15 November 1994 recommending articles.

Two letters from Tom Porter to Tim (28 March 1998 and 17 August 1998) requesting permission to use an image by Robinson of a stone alignment at Cashel.

Copy letter from Tim to Poney [ ] (5 May 1998) enclosing a copy of 'The View from the Horizon' in gratitude for an unforgettable tour of Lotusland.

Letter to Tim signed Rob Parfitt and Christine Smith on an idea they are exploring having secured funding from the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. They wish to obtain training on his methods from him. (12 November 1999). A copy of Tim's response explaining he uses Filemaker, and would be happy to show them, but is not an expert. (12 December 1999).

Letter from Peter Phillips to Tim thanking him for his help relating to Humanity Dick. 6 June 2001.

Letter from Dr Margaret W Pearce to Tim Robinson requesting his permission to reproduce a section of a map (3 April 2002) for 'The Human Mosaic' by Terry Jordan-Bychkov and Mona Domosh. Follow on letter to Tim from Joy Ohm, Editor of the publication, thanking him for providing permission.

Handwritten letter to Tim and Máiréad from Peter [ ], thanking them for their hospitality.

Photocopied list 'Plant Sites Wanted List Eire'

Correspondence with Paddy Clear regarding his work as a Community Adviser.