File 2 - University of San Francisco

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UGA P143/3/2

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University of San Francisco

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  • 15/12/1981-23/02/1983

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Material relating to a six-week period June/July 1982 when Mary Robinson (MR) taught [European] Common Market Law at University of San Francisco. MR was accompanied on this trip by her husband Nick, her three children, her secretary Anne Lane, and her housekeeper, Anne Coyne. Some of the material relates to work Nick was doing on behalf of the Heritage Trust, while in San Francisco, and on East Coast (New York/Boston/Washington) where MR joined him. Includes photocopy of letter from Prof Eldon H Reilly, School of Law, University of San Francisco (USF) to Prof WN Osborough, Dept of Legal Science, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) in relation to USF sponsoring a summer law programme for American and Canadian students in TCD beginning 1983 [see P143/3/1/4], and USF having slot for European professor to teach basic course on Common Market Law at USF, summer 1982 and requesting expression of interest, 15/12/1981; correspondence between MR and Prof Reilly in relation to her accepting role, and detailing terms of employment 28/01-07/04/1982; course description, syllabus and recommended reading, European Community Law, 1982; correspondence between Mary and Nick Robinson and Anne Tormey, Córas Tráchtála [The Irish Export Board], in relation to finding accommodation for the family and other logistics, 22/04-24/05/1982, and subsequent correspondence re same with Ms Liliane Toth, 10-26/05/1982; correspondence between MR and Joseph M Hassett, Hogan & Hartson, Washington DC, in relation to work Nick was planning during stay, 29/04-16/05/1982; correspondence between MR and Ms Thelma Doran, Consul General of Ireland in San Francisco, in relation to Robinsons stay in America, 30/04/1982; correspondence between MR and JH Alston, Promotions Manager, IDA Ireland [Industrial Development Authority], referring to United States (US) investments in Ireland and effect of Ireland breaking away from Sterling within the EMS [European Monetary System], 12-17/05/1982; correspondence between MR and Mr Gerard C Smith, Consultants International Group, Washington DC, re Smith hosting dinner for Mary and Nick, with "some friends from the Trilateral Commission", 13-19/05/1982; correspondence between Nick and Mary Robinson and Ambassador Tadgh F O'Sullivan, Embassy of Ireland, Washington DC, in relation to meeting and discussing Nick's work with Heritage Trust, 20/05/1982; correspondence between MR and Ambassador Peter H Dailey, American Ambassador, Embassy of the United States, Dublin, Ireland in relation to contacts Dailey gave Robinsons to meet during stay, 24/05/1982, and MR's subsequent correspondence with them (Dr Robert Branick, Irish Forum, San Francisco, 24/05/1982, and Mr Emmet McHaughey, Dailey & Associates, Los Angeles, 24/05/1982); correspondence between MR and Carmel B Heaney, consul General, in relation to spreading word in Boston of their visit and Nick's work, 02/06/1982; handwritten letter from Mrs Eileen M Devoy, Pasadena, California, to MR, 10/06/1982, sharing family news and inviting Robinsons to visit; correspondence between MR and Linda A Clardy, Assistant to the Dean, USF in relation to entry requirements into the US for the Robinson family, 27/05/1982, with names and Date of Births; handwritten letter from [Boss?], 27/06/82, giving news from Ireland, including that Northern Ireland beat Spain in the World Cup [soccer?]; handwritten letter to MR from Ann Mariante, Sacramento, California, whose mother, Rita [Serff?], worked as secretary to FX Martin, during Wodd Quay campaign [see P143/1/2/9], and who referenced Catherine Shannon of Westfield State College who was eager to have MR in Boston to talk to Northern Ireland; class list sent by Elizabeth J Bernhardt, Assistant Registrar, 07/07/1982, and further correspondence relating to examinations, 14/07/1982; copy of letter from MR to Ms Thelma Doran, Consul General of Ireland in San Francisco, following the visit, apologising for delay in replying and referencing death from cancer of the Robinson family's nanny, [Anne Coyne?], 23/02/1983; final exam paper for Prof Suzanne E Mounts' Criminal Law course, 19/05/1982; reading lists for MR's Common Market Law course, summer 1982; background information on Assemblyman Louis J Papn, 19th District [Massachusetts?], and Omer L Rains, Ventura, 18th Senatorial District; photocopies of daily press summaries from [Department of Foreign Affairs], 05-09/07/1982; material relating to travel including correspondence relating to visas, itineraries, and car hire, 16/02-01/06/1982.

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      07/02/2023
      30/04/2025

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