File includes correspondence between Etienne Rynne and primarily John Waterer of the Museum of Leathercraft, London, with correspondence also from David Harden, Director of the London Museum, and others, regarding archaeological finds of leather satchels and leather objects.

Correspondence between Etienne Rynne and the Roscommon Historical and Archaeological Society discussing planned events.

Correspondence between Etienne Rynne and the South-West Kerry Archaeological Society regarding lecture topics for the group, activities and work of the Society; Correspondence with John Sheehan, David P. Stang, Stang and Perles, Washington D.C.; seeking advice and discussing archaeological and architectural features in South-West Kerry.

Letters between Etienne Rynne and W.D Lamont, Glasgow Archaeological Society; David Caldwell of the National Museum of Antiquities Scotland; Patrick Hollan and Pat Sheehan; mostly regarding a lecture on The Celtic Renaissance by Rynne.

File includes letters sent to Etienne Rynne from academics and researchers regarding aspects of weapons in Irish history.

File of letters sent to Hugh Logue in relation to the E.U. Peace and Reconciliation Funds. Included letters from Daire O'Hare, President, Dublin City University, with text of remarks made by O'Hare at 1997 Spring conferrings, with comments relating to "positive attitudes of universities towards assisting industry" and E.U. funding (10 Mar 1997); Fax letter from 'Jackie Redpath, Shankill Partnership (Sep 1997); Fax letter from Arthur Williamson, University of Ulster re. research into District Partnerships in Northern Ireland (19 Mar 1988); Malachy Vallely, Irish Institute for European Affairs (14 Oct 1994); Frances McReynolds, CAWT - Co-Operation and Working Together, enclosing conference details "Connecting with Europe" (3 Sep 2001); Inez McCormack, Unison Northern Ireland, with letter of information about "Partnership and the Risk of Peace" report launch, Belfast (26 June 1997); Fax signed letter from John Hume "authorising Hugh Logue of Delors Task Force to utilize press pass of John Hume MEP". (9 Dec 1994). Letter from Nigel Smith, Confederation of British industry to Logue re. study into "the Belfast-Dublin Economic Corridor" (28 Oct 1994). Letter from D. Harvey, Chair, Northern Ireland Bankers Association re. Programme for Peace and Reconciliation" (1 Nov 1994); letter to Logue from [ ] Irish League of Credit Unions following on from conversation with John Hume and possible funding support from the E.U. (27 Oct 1994).
Includes copy of report "Economic Development Framework to Support Reconciliation in Northern Ireland" drawn up on behalf of the Northern Ireland Group in Brussels, Feb 1986.

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.

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.