An alphabetised list of local features for the townland of Cill Mhuirbhigh [Kilmurvy]. Cill Mhuirbhigh is in the Civil Parish of Árainn, Inishmore. Each card describes a feature, which range from geological, historical, and ecclesiastical. Each feature is assigned a number, which Robinson explains on the card catalogue, corresponds to a marking on one of his copies of the 6" OS map. For ease of use, this series of records is sub-divided into alphabetical letters, which is exactly as the archives are presented in reality. There are no features beginning with the letters E, H, I, J, N, O, Q, or V. Many people are thanked as being useful sources of information, most prominently Michael King.
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List of local features for the townland of Cill Éinne [Killeany]. Killeany is part of the Civil Parish of Árainn/Inishmore. A couple of preliminary notes are included from Griffith's Valuation, and relating to Larkin's map of Co. Galway. Various local people are cited as providing some of the information. Tommy Joyce is one of these.
The series is sub-divided by alphabetical letter, which is exactly as the archives are presented in reality. There are no features beginning with the letters E, H, L, Q, V, X, Y, Z.
Series of index cards describing each of the townlands within the civil parish of Cill Chiumín. [Referred to as Paróiste Chill Bhriocáin on the index cards]. It corresponds with the Roman Catholic Parishes of Clonbern and Kilkerrin, Carraroe, Kilannin, Kilcummin, and Rosmuc. A note on the division of Galway Roman Catholic parishes in the late 19th century. In 1890, Carraroe and Lettermullen were given to Tuam, and Killanin was ceded to Galway. Later Maam was transferred from Oughterard to Kilbrickan.
Set of index cards describing some of the features of the townland of Cill Chiaráin [Kilkieran]. One card summarising information from the Irish Wasteland Improvement Society. Features described include An Gleann Mór, Glenmore House (a history of its ownership), Teach Pobail Chill Chiaráin (which dates back to 1879), Comharchumann Chonamara Thiar, a note on the Irish Salmon Producers Group, Crocán na Sealaíocht, Cnocán na mBuachaillí, Tobar Muire, St. Kieran's Church (known locally as Leaba Chiaráin, Caladh na gClimíní, Droighneach, Cnoc Binn Bhuí, Cionlaí, Aill na Brón, Bánrach Árd, An Chathair, Coradh na gCuaig, Sliabe Doite, An Bhrocach, Crompán Bréan, Crompán an Mhaide, Cloch na gCailleach, Crompán an bhFiann, Carraig Mhór, Loch na Sióige, Aill na Méaracán, Cora na gCapall, Oileán an Charnáin, Log Riabhach, An Roisín, a card listing some of the businesses in the village of Cill Chiaráin, Crompán Beag, An Crompán Mór, Loch an Óir, and Abhainn an Mhuilinn. Some local people are named, credited with providing some of the information about the townland. These are Seán O'Ceoinín, Martin Smith, Eoin O'Néill, Máire Canavan, M. O'Conghaile.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Cill Bhreacáin, [Kilbrickan]. A note about Leic Bhriocáin which was located near the well, and which people used to swear on during disputes. Also included are descriptions of Droim a Báire, Cnocán na gCábán, Céibh an Chultána, An tOileán Iarthach, An Cró, Carraig Mhór, Cora na Dumhaí, an tSruthair Mhór/Bheag, An t-Oileán Mór, Caladh an Uisce, Caladh na Sceiche, Céibh an tSiléir, Cora na nGabhar, Carraig an Fhuaráin. Clochar an Mhadar Uisce, Céibh an tSrutháin Bhuí, Caladh Chill Bhriocáin, Rua-oileán, Aill Bhuí, Cuan an tSrutháin Bhuí, An t-Oileán Mór, Oileán na gCapall, Cuan na hAille Buí, Céibh Nua, Céibh Ceann an Bhothair, Aill na Ceilpe, Áth na mBeithioch, and Aill na Móna. Colm O'Gaora, T. O'Conaire of Gort Mór, and M. O'Niaidh are credited as being local sources of information.
File includes original drawings and later printed copies of artwork for use on Christmas cards designed by Etienne Rynne.
M M O'Shaughnessy's personalised Christmas card for 1931 featuring an image of the O'Shaughnessy Dam.
M M O'Shaughnessy's personalised Christmas card for 1930 featuring a photograph of the Ocean Bay seawall.
M M O'Shaughnessy's personalised Christmas card for 1929 featuring an image of the San Francisco Esplanade, looking North.
M M O'Shaughnessy's personalised Christmas card for 1928 featuring an image of him relaxing in Muir Woods. 1928 was at the height of the controversy over the Hetch Hetchy plan.