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File of MS and TS letters from Sean Lester, Irish diplomat and the last Secretary-General of the League of Nations, from 31 August 1940 to 18 April 1946, discussing various personal and professional matters with Michael Rynne, written from the Department of External Affairs and also from the League of Nations.

File of letter and fax correspondence relating to the U.S. tour by Macnas in 1995. Includes draft template contracts from Somerville Theatre; document entitled "Macnas in America" Information Pack; Correspondence with venue staff and managers regarding tour and performance logistics, tv and media appearances; daily itineraries and other discussions about the tour. (Files 1-3) Note: File 4 includes documents, applications and correspondence regarding visa applications for Macnas members to travel.

Correspondence between the Robinsons and Michael and Ethna Viney (29 July 1986 - 6 November 1989). Congratulating Tim on 'Stones of Aran: Pilgrimage', A later letter from Ethna, on Michael's behalf seeks Tim's advice on publishing through Lilliput. A copy of Máiréad's response (on Tim's behalf) offering details of their contract with Lilliput and some advice on the publishing market in Ireland and the UK (September 1987). Correspondence in 1989 flats the idea of a film profile of Tim Robinson as a person with "an ecological way of life".

Letter from Dr Michael Underdown to Tim (9 April 1986) complimenting him on his work, and enclosing a cheque for further publications. A copy of Tim's response (15 April 1986) thanking him, and complimenting him on his book 'Mongolian toponymy'

Two invitations to Tim to speak to members of the Ulster Place-Name Society 1992-1993.

Two letters from UCC's Irish Heritage Management Studies, Department of Geography inviting Robinson so speak at their bi-annual Heritage Conference. One in 1997, one in 1999. Handwritten notes on both letters 'replied no'.

Correspondence from Tony Hill, Course Director of the Master of Fine Art Course at University of Ulster. Mostly invitations for Robinson to undertake a teaching visit, beginning in January 1997, to which Tim responds negatively due to work commitments, and later in June 1997.

Letter from Sam Burnside, Director of the Verbal Arts Centre in Derry, inviting him to gift the Centre a piece of his work for physical incorporation into its new building. (4 June 1997).

Correspondence between David Ward of The Guardian and copy of Tim's response. Letter from Ward (19 February 1981) ahead of a trip he is taking with a photographer colleague. His proposal is to write a piece on Tim, his map, and Dun Aenghus for The Guardian's 'Grassroots' page. Subsequent letter (9 November 1983) mentioning another trip, and complimentary about Brian Friel's 'Translations'. Carbon copy of Robinson's handwritten response to later letter (25 November 1983).

Letter from [Nime] (27 January 1991) complimenting his "beautiful essay on the metaphysics of space", and proposing a "Polish/Norwegian/Irish meet together and talk about the Compass Rose and Arne Nass's unbearable modesty".

Copy letter from Tim to Hugh Weir of the Young Clare Environmentalists thanking him for the honour of the 1992 National Award (July 1992).

Letter from Tony Walsh and Mike O'Floinn to Tim Robinson expressing concern about "signs erected by local landowners which seek to deny access to areas of the Burren". (11 November 1992).

Correspondence with Comdr M C Walsh, Director of Operations at Ordnance Survey (1992) concerning a sample map of Tralee, and requesting feedback, which is included. The map "is a digital product where all map detail is stored in a computer environment". A response from Robinson who does not find the design pleasant, and offers feedback.

Letter from Colin Walsh, and copy reply (3 December - 15 December 1994), who is completing a project on blood groups on the Aran Islands, for the Young Scientists Exhibition. A copy of Tim's response names the main families on the islands.

Letter from Myriam Wehili who is preparing a school book for Swiss students, and is seeking some of his work on the Aran Islands. A copy of Robinson's response (16 - 22 November 1995).

Fax from Jane West, co-ordinating producer at The Lennon Documentary Group who is preparing a public television series for the US on the history of the Irish in America. She is seeking guidance ahead of their cameraman's visit to Ireland, and requests examples of fields with potato ridges, poor houses, old convents etc that he might be familiar with in the landscape. (11 December 1995)

Correspondence between Tim and Marie Donnelly, Chairman of the Whoseday Book, "a kind of diary for the year 2000 and an anthology of Irish Art and Writing combined' for the Irish Hospice Foundation. Inviting contribution from Robinson.

Correspondence between Tim and G F Sweetman of the University of British Columbia to arrange a talk by Tim (1997-1998).

Letter from Mary Walsh to Tim thanking him for agreeing to look at her manuscript (28 August 1998). A copy of Tim's response offering feedback, asking if it ok to photocopy parts of it for his archive (****look out for this), and suggesting possible publishers.

Letter from Paul [ ] at OS (10 August 1999 thanking him for sending on his book.

Letter from Ed Wheeler to Tim and Máiréad (19 November 1999) thanking them for the map.

Letter from Barbara Workman with a family history enquiry about the Campbells (6 February 2000).

Correspondence with Riocard De Bháil and Tim Robinson (18 July 2000 - 30 September 2003) concerning his book 'Wittgenstein in Ireland', and a source of tension when they meet in Roundstone.

Handwritten note to Tim and Máiréad from Diana M. Wilson, undated. Friendly note from Santa Barbara, thanking them for their recent hospitality. Attached to it is a letter from Michael (5 Feb 2001) adding his thanks for hospitality.

Letter to Tim from Dr Richard Webb of the Irish Landscape Institute (24 Jul 2001) inviting him to present at the annual conference later that year. The theme, 'Whose Landscape is it Anyway?'. The letter encloses an outline of the conference.

Correspondence with David Whittaker (2002 - 2003) arranging a meeting, and enclosing a photocopied article '"I said, you are Gods" by Stafford Beer.

Printed email from Lienwe Wynia, thanking him for the meeting, and complimenting his work (26 April 2004).

Undated letter from [Granny] Webb who lived in Connemara in the 1960's. She offers to phone Robinson to give him some of her stories.

Correspondence with AIB regarding sponsorship and the financial position of Muintir na Tíre; plan for the part funding of wages of the President by AIB.

Correspondence between Canon Hayes and Angelo Bernardi, statuary manufacturer, Cork, regarding the purchase of statues for Bansha Church. Includes:
-Bill issued to Canon Hayes for the amount of £142.10.0, to which a receipt of payment for the same has been glued (11 November 1955, 1p);
-Letter from Bernardi thanking Canon Hayes for his payment and stating he is glad to know the statues are erected and looking well (21 November 1955, 1p).

MS and TS letters sent to Etienne Rynne from local heritage and archaeological associations seeking information and assistance with queries on local landmarks and history. Letters present from Mayo Abbey Community Council (with black and white photograph attached of committee members pictured with Rynne); Clogher Historical Society, Monaghan, and letters from individuals including seeking information on a ring-fort or rath at Drimeen, Connemara; correspondence with the Offaly Historical Society (1981-1982); Moate Museum and Historical Society (1982) re. unveiling of a plaque on the old jail at Moate.

Correspondence between Etienne Rynne and Athenry Heritage Committee, including minutes of meetings and documents on ongoing heritage committee projects.

File of letters between Kevin Boyle and Bernadette Devlin McAliskey, including:
MS letter from McAliskey, "Dear Kevin, ever the champion of unpopular causes. . ." and encloses a letter from the wife of Dominic McGlinchey asking Boyle to attend the appeal

Letter from Brig. Major H Denison for the Colonel for C[ivil] R[oad] E[ngineering], Dublin Castle, acknowledging receipt of his letter and stating that there has been no change in the War Department's decision of 1881, that they bore no liability for the repiar of the road to Aughinish Tower, Co Galway. Includes copy reply letter from John Wilson Lynch, Hotel Sonnenberg, Seelisberg, Canton Ure, Suisse [Switzerland] expressing his regret that the War Department will not maintain the road and adding that as he declined to buy the tower in 1881, should an accident occur the responsibility will devolve on the War Department, asking them to reconsider the matter.