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3 personal photographs taken by Markus Casey, including images of a sport-utility vehicle in Tennessee, overturned boats on a beach, and a child in a witch costume.

The personal papers are mainly comprised of correspondence but also contain accounts and genealogical items. There are 3 divisions within the group, which relate to the correspondence of David Wilson and Patrick M Lynch, and the personal papers of John Wilson Lynch and his son William Wilson Lynch. The papers mainly concern family and social matters but they also cover official positions held by members of the family, for example John Wilson Lynch was president of the Galway Bay Steamboat Company in 1898, Thomas Wilson Lynch was appointed a local government inspector in June 1899, and William Wilson Lynch was appointed High Sheriff of Co. Clare in 1920. A series of letters in 1910 record John Wilson Lynch's constant refusal to be appointed Lieutenant for Co. Clare, a position also refused by both his sons [see LE6/D/53 and D/272]. Travel and events on the Continent are described in 2 series of letters from John Wilson Lynch's friends Comte de Basterot and George Morris, and letters from his sister, wife and children record family affairs. Letters to Fanny Wilson Lynch are also included. William Wilson Lynch went to Madagascar on military duty in 1902 and the accounts' section relates to the expenses incurred in kitting him out. Three other sections in John Wilson Lynch's personal papers contain some Spanish documents, probably connected with family history, newspapers cuttings, and over 60 empty envelopes addressed to John Wilson Lynch.

William Wilson Lynch's personal papers contain accounts of the funning of the Clare Hunt Gall 1908-1914 and display his interest in genealogy. He was also a trustee of the Redington estates and the recipient of some of his mother's and aunt's historical papers [see Redington papers]. The first subgroup contains correspondence between members of the Wilson, Lynch, and Redington families 1822-1864.

File of assorted personal items and writings by Genevieve Lyons, mostly relating to her work and career.

File includes a telegram from Frank (Francis) McGahern, brother of John, to Madeline McGahern, with news of the death of Frank McGahern Snr. (their father) "It is over, please get message to John" (13 May 1977).

Letters of reference for John (Sean) McGahern various schools attended and in which McGahern taught in, includes Presentation College, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim; Coláiste Pádraig, Drumcondra, Co. Dublin (Aug 1955); St. Michael's, Ardcorne, Boyle, Co. Roscommon; Christian Brothers, St. Joseph's, Drogheda (20 Dec 1956).

Letter from Department of Education that John McGahern (Sean Mac Eachráin) has applied for permission of absence in light of being awarded a Macauley Foundation Fellowship in Prose Fiction. The leave period was granted (16 Sep 1964).

Membership card for National Union of Teachers, London (1967); Letter of invitation to attend interview for teaching role at primary school, Leyton, London (16 Jan 1974).

English translation of official divorce documentation between John McGahern and Annikki Laaksi. Document is stamped and signed by court official. June 1972. Decision and formal announcement of divorce is stated.

Photocopy of [marriage certificate] of John and Madeline McGahern. Document in French.

Copy of Birth Certificate of Francis (Frank Snr) McGahern.

Annotated professional biography of John McGahern.

Remembrance / mortuary card of Mary (May) McGarty (1918-2010)

Remembrance / mortuary card for Donncha Ó Céileachair (d. 1960)

Television licence, dated 1976.

Driving Licence - dated 1965, including black and white headshot of John McGahern.

Christmas card with front cover image of logo of An Garda Síochána, signed in thanks to John McGahern for sending an inscribed copy of "Getting Through" for the Garda Archives and "inscribed in memory of Sergeant Francis McGahern (1901-1977) received on the anniversary of the birth of your good father in December 1901".

List of guest talks and readings taking place at the National Archives of the United States, Washington D.C., 1994, in which McGahern is listed for an event/launch for "Collected Stories".

Documents pertaining to personal estates and land transfers involving latter-day members of the Berridge family.