Letters from Charles Stewart Parnell, William Gladstone and others. Also writings by O'Mara on Home Rule.

File of MS and TS letters from various people writing to Michael Rynne, Etienne Rynne and others with research queries about Kate O'Brien. Includes letter from Honor Duff (14 Aug 1976 - Howth Co. Dublin) to Michael Rynne, Sydenham House, Dundrum, Co. Dublin, seeking information on an account where it was said that Kate O'Brien was banned from entering Spain over the publication of her book, "That Lady" in 1957 but that the ban was waived by Michael Rynne in his capacity as Irish Ambassador to Spain. Rynn's MS letter of reply is attached and states he is not sure of that incident but recounts O'Brien staying at his house in Spain following an arrest and growing up near her in Limerick and that they were friends as well as being related through marriage; Letter from Donough O'Brien, to Seamus Hosey, Producer, RTÉ, re the Thomas Davis Series lecture on Kate O'Brien by Dr. Ailbhe Smyth. Donough O'Brien, a nephew of Kate O'Brien writes how Peter O'Mara was adopted by Nance and Stephen O'Mara of Limerick, and was rumoured to be Kate O'Brien's son, rather than nephew. (Nance was Kate O'Brien's sister) Donogh confirms Peter O'Mara is not O'Brien's son. (2 Dec 1997); MS letters from Donogh O'Brien sent to and copied to Etienne Rynne, regarding biographical facts and anecdotes about Kate O'Brien and discussing arrangements for the Kate O'Brien Weekend event held in Limerick; An 'in appreciation' card sent from the family of Kate O'Brien to the Rynnes following Kate's death in 1974; Postcard with MS Christmas good wishes from MAry O'Neill; n.d.; Photocopy postcard note from Anne O'Mara (daughter of Peter and Nance O'Mara, niece of Kate O'Brien) to Michael and Nathalie Rynne, thanking them for their wishes on the passing of Kate and adding that Kate always enjoyed their visits in Madrid (1974); Offprint from "My Ireland" by Kate O'Brien, with MS note by Etienne Rynne of "Re. Clancy, O'Callaghan and Stephen O'Mara and memorial corner of Strand House...."

Letters mainly from family members to Edwin Stock in Dublin and Crossmolina, primarily relating to family matters, in particular to a request in 1832 from Edwin's half-brother to Thomas Palmer, in Bristol, for a loan of £150.

MS letters between Michael Rynne from Tody [ ], based at 53 Lansdowne Road, Dublin.

File of manuscript letters sent to Michael Rynne from:
Niall MacNeill, 27 Sep 1922, thanking Rynne for condolences on recent family death.
James MacNeill, 3 Jun, 1926, first High Commissioner to London and second Governor-General of the Irish Free State.
Mary Rynne (Mother of Michael Rynne) 12 July 1921
Mary Rynne (Mother of Michael Rynne) Telegram to Michael, sent on 23 August 1922, the day after Michael Collins was killed, "To Staff Cap' Rynne, sincere sympathy with tragic news wire, Love Mother. (23 Aug 1922)
Also various telegrams and letters sent to Rynne with instructions about duties at Barracks based in Galway and Mayo.
MS letter from Barra O'Brien to Michael Rynne, 15 May 1965, attaching a press cutting of court proceedings event in which Dr. Michael Rynne Snr was mentioned.

Letters from Edwin Stock, Co. Mayo, to his brother Lucius Stock, Dublin, relating to family matters, such as the death of their father and the illness of his son St George, and to financial matters, in particular his inability to pay off John Garrett's loan in mid-1816.

Files of manuscript letters sent to Lelia Doolan from her Aunt, Anne, beginning in 1976 and with the run of letters ending in 1981. Letters discuss personal and family news and updates. The letters are addressed to Doolan at Ranelagh and at Glendoran Green, Dublin 12.
99 letters in total.
File 1 - 1976
File 2 - 3 1977
File 4 - 1978
File 5 - 1981

Letters received by Henry F. Stock

Letters sent to Lelia Doolan include: Series of letters 1972 re. house, car, finance etc. while based in Dublin and upon taking up new role at the Abbey Theatre, Letter from Deirdre McSharry, Editor of 'Cosmopolitan' and typed on magazine headed paper, discussing plans to travel in France and Spain (1 Jul 1982); Letter and card from 'K and N', London, sending well wishes to Doolan and family (Oct 1982); Postcard sent to Doolan from Berlin from [ ] (17 Nov 1982); Letter on maths paper sent to Doolan from Niall [ ], Point Reyes, California, discussing plans to visit Ireland, film news, and also includes a really detailed ink sketch with a scene that includes a drawing of a Horseman at W.B. Yeats' grave and a tagline of "Poetry is a Weapon loaded with future" (1982); postcard from L.B.H. with image from Warwick Globe artwork, discussing personal news and film updates; Letter to President of Queen's University Belfast from John Blacking re. PhD graduation details for Lelia Doolan (13 Dec 1982); Letter from Willem [Wigman] (5 Dec 1982); Letter from Mary and Mick, Ballina, Co. Mayo with family and personal updates (27 Dec 1982); Original artwork by Pat [ ] entitled "Rituals of Memory" and inscribed "To Lelia With Love, 1977); Letter from Robert N. Lynch to Doolan following meeting a mutual friend Eileen Kane in Washington D.C. and discussing research interests on conflict and politics and seeking advice from Doolan (22 Nov 1976); Letter from D.J. Buggy, Assistant Town Clerk, Galway Corporation, re. Galway Municipal Theatres Trust meeting (15 Dec 1992); and other letters sent to Doolan from unnamed or others.
Includes copy letter from Doolan to journalist Tom Humphries discussing Humphries' critical writings about Irish swimmer Michelle Smith de Bruin. (2004).
Note: File 2 includes fold out heritage map of 'Kiltartan Country' and surrounding areas of Gort, Co. Galway.
File 3 includes postcard from Shelagh Richards, and also letters to Doolan from editorial team, of academics based at University College Cork re. book project on women in Irish History/Feminist History project.

File of letters written by Prof. Kevin Boyle and to various others, providing letters of academic and professional reference for individuals regarding various positions.