Files of documents, primarily letters to the press by Michael Rynne responding to matters regarding commemoration and/or comment on matters regarding Irish history, especially the revolutionary period. Some later items are written by Etienne Rynne, son of Michael Rynne.

Documents include Sunday Independent cutting with image of the funeral procession of Sean South, 6 Jan 1957; cover page of Times Pictorial, Vol. 75, no 3,956, week ending 23 April 1949, with image of young boys in the GPO looking at statue of Cu Chulann. Pictured in background is [Michael Rynne], and other assorted press cuttings regarding Irish historical matters.
Also an edition of "Six Counties: A News Sheet", Series 2, No. 15, 16 Feb 1953. "Government Policy on Partition, Cause of Irish Unity in Britain and Newfoundland Argument Controverted."
Issue of "Missi", a [French] tourism magazine with a special issue on Ireland, Summer 1962.

Includes letters to and within the press concerning Irish history, revolutionary Ireland and commemorations. Includes letters o na plea for official Michael Collins stamp (Jul 1971); Letters regarding role of Seán Mac Stíofáin (Apr 1972); Irish politics and Dr. Noel Browne (Jun 1972); Re. design for a Michael Collins/Arthur Griffith seal (Jul 1971) and other matters.
Postcard from Etienne Rynne to Michael Rynne, 12 Apr 1969, "How do you like this card? The colours of the banner seem to have been printed in reverse order!" - Postcard features [painted image] of Free State troops marching out of Beggars Bush Barracks, Dublin. Titled "1916 Commemoration Souvenir."
Includes a postage-stamp sized commemorative illustration, with MS caption by Etienne Rynne, "IRA Label c. 1970". Figure is of an individual in uniform waving the tricolour with the GPO in flames in the background.

Press cuttings retained by Etienne Rynne which make reference to Michael Rynne, or images published where Michael is pictured, relating to the Irish revolutionary period primarily. Includes stories on "Dev, the phone call and the Treaty" regarding Éamon de Valera being at Strand House, Limerick, when he received a phone call from the Treaty delegation in London. Also press coverage of the death of Michael Rynne.

Offprint of article by Dermot Ryan, "Persuading the North to Fall In", "The Irish Press", 21 May 1970, sent to Rynne by Ryan, along with outside printed poster with text "Moderate People Demand Peace . . ."

File concerning the construction of a new stand at Kenny Park, G.A.A. field of Athenry and discussions around archaeological excavations at the site. Includes architectural plans and site maps, correspondence with architects, feedback on planning application and other letters by Etienne Rynne on the matter.

TS report on Rahely Castle, near Gort, Co. Galway, prepared by Etienne Rynne.

Archaeological report compiled by Etienne Rynne of a Ring Fort / Promontory at Dungory West, Kiltartan, in the parish of Kinvarra Doorus, Co. Galway. Includes site drawing, site clearance assessment report and correspondence between Rynne and Shannon Development regarding funding support for the clearance of the site.

File includes a report by Etienne Rynne from the site of a souterrain at Ballymanagh, near Craughwell, Co. Galway. Includes drawings of the site by Rynne, a black and white photograph of the site, notes and research materials and maps of the area.

TS text and of article by Etienne Rynne, "Dún Aengus - Fortress or Temple?", in both Irish and English language versions.