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Letter from Peter O'Toole, 98 Heath St., London, to Siobhán McKenna outlining his plans for a television version of "Juno". "I would dearly love you to play herself” (20 June 1985).
Also copy of letter from Siobhán McKenna, 40 Highfield Rd., to Peter O'Toole thanking him for the script and wondering why a version of "Juno" like this wasn't done before. "You had better hurry up or I'll be doing a May Craig for the public". Tells him that she had a grandson (28 Aug [1985].
Also letter from [Peter O'Toole], 98 Heath St., London, to Siobhán McKenna apologizing for the 12 month delay in "Juno". "Perversely I hope you are as disappointed as I am" (26 Nov 1985).

Correspondence between Etienne Rynne and Peter Shorer, Historic Jewellery Reproduction and Antique Reproduction, Ilford, Essex, UK. The letters discuss options and ideas for the production of a commemorative medal for Galway to be sold at Galway City Museum. Includes booklets and brochures of sample work by Shorer.

File of letters between Kevin Boyle and Peter Taylor, Journalist. Letters include:
TS letter from Boyle to Taylor outlining position on Palace Barracks, Co. Down, which was used as a venue for detention, interrogation and maltreatment of individuals suspe

File of letters between Kevin Boyle and Prof. William Twining, University of Warwick, discussing at length plans for publication.

Correspondence with P.T. Kehoe, MLH Consultants Ltd., Dublin to Maurice Hayes, suggesting he might like to speak at the Encuentro Conference in Mexico.

Handwritten letter from Rachel Brown to Robinson following up on their meeting, commenting on 'Stones of Aran Pilgrimage', and asking about Robinson's upcoming Connemara book. Copy typed reply from Robinson suggesting a possible collaboration with Brown, a photographer, on 'Setting Foot on the Shores of Connemara & Other Writings'. He describes a few imaginary photos that would complement phrases in the essay.

Two letters to Robinson from Ríonach Ní Ógáin of the Department of Irish Folklore at UCD. The first encloses a list of references to Synge in the Department's collections, with an explanation of the International Classification System of Folktales. She encloses photocopies of 2 articles:
'The Types of the Folktale, A Classification and Bibliography' by Antti Aarne, translated by Stith Thompson (1973);
'The Types of the Irish Folktale' by Seán Ó Súilleabháin and Reidar Th. Christiansen (1967).

The 2nd letter encloses a photocopy of 'Láirín Riocaird Mhóir', a verse collected by Seán Ó Conaill from Pádraig Ó Ceallaigh, Baile an Phoill c. 1932.

Correspondence with Robert Taub. Biographical details about pianist Robert Taub, detailing training, education, career and other details. Also includes various press releases, press cutting of reviews and comments on Taub's performances, programmes from past performances from recitals in Ireland internationally.

Correspondence with Robert Taub. TS and MS correspondence between the American pianist Robert Taub and Jane O'Leary of Music for Galway and also the International concert Administration Inc. The correspondence details the arrangements for bringing Taub to Galway and to Ireland for piano recitals. "I am very glad indeed that the committee of Music for Galway has agreed to promote a solo recital for me in Autumn '82". Also includes letters from Del Rosenfield who was Taub's personal agent discussing possible dates for Taub concerts (May - Aug 1982); MS letter from David Taub, Robert's father, enclosing a cassette tape of recital performance by Robert Taub (10 Oct 1982).

Letters between the Royal Irish Academy, Dublin and various contributors of articles on aspects of Irish Archaeology, which were in turn commented on for editorial review by Etienne Rynne.