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File of letters from Jonathan Riley, Faber and Faber, London, to John McGahern, with comments on having read pieces in development of McGahern's work in the Times Literary Supplement (1999). Other letters discuss print runs, distribution, paperback and classic editions of McGahern's books overseen by Faber, aspects of cover design. Also a MS letter from Riley updating McGahern that he will soon be leaving Faber.

File of MS letters from Alan Ross, Editor of London Magazine, with discussions on inclusion of stories by McGahern in the magazine.

Manuscript letters from critic, writer and academic Paolo Vivante, writing in thanks for having received copies of McGahern's books, including "Collected Stories" and offering detailed comments on the writing.

Typed postcard from American author, John Updike to John McGahern, in response to McGahern and following Updike having written a review of The Pornographer. Updike offers comments and praise on the book and on McGahern's writing.

File of letters from academics, conference organisers, festival directors etc. with invitation to McGahern to read at various colleges and universities, literary festivals, and other general invitations and letters of contact. Letters in File 1 include from Prof. Patrick K. Forde, Harvard University (1999); William B. Goodman, Harvard University; Francis Sweeney S.J., Boston College (1971); Dr. Anne Fogarty, UCD, Editor, Irish University Review (2005); Dr. John Brannigan, UCD (2004); [ ] B.A.C. Films, Dublin (1987); Alan Gibson (re. filming rights of The Dark) 1979; Prof. Donald J. Gordon, University of Reading, 1971; Dr. Valerie O'Rourke, University of Brunei (1991); Prof. R.W. White (1990); Shigeo Shimizu, Waseda University (2004);[ ] Granada Television, Manchester; Angela MacMillan, The Reader journal, University of Liverpool; Tom McCarthy, Cork City Library; Dr. Ronald Ayling, University of Alberta, Canada (1969); Gus (Augustine) Martin, UCD (1970); D.J. Murphy, UCD (1985); David Mehegan, The Boston Globe Newspaper (2006); Joanne Meschery (1996); Sinéad MacAodha, Arts Council of Ireland (1999); Michael Prusse re Dictionary of Literary Biography (1998); Mark Zadrozny, Contemporary Authors Series (1988); Heather Schroder (International Creative Management Inc. (1998); George Core, Sewanee Review (2006); Máirín Nic Dhiarmada (20 Nov 2002); Prof. Patrick Crotty, University of Aberdeen, (2005); Mary Frances Ryan The English Literature Society (1997); Cian Duffy, St. Michael's and St. Patrick's National School, Roscommon (2005); Catherine Wynne, University of Hull; Prof. Desmond Carney (2006); Mary FitzGerald, Fordham University (1977); Bob Drew, State University College at Buffalo, NY (1968); Robert W. Daniel, Kenyon College, Ohio (1966) (re. teaching creative writing); Martin Waddell, Chair, Irish PEN (1968); Dr. Patricia King, NYU (1999); Dr. Jane Gardner, Hasting College, Nebraska (1983); Maria O'Connor, Writers Week Festival, Listowel, Co. Kerry (2002); Greg Gatenby, International Festival of Authors, Canada, (2002); Michael J. Collins, Georgetown University, USA (1996); Catherine O'Beirne, The Yeats Society, Sligo/Yeats Summer School (c. 1980s); Ciaran Carty, Assistant Editor, Sunday Independent (1971); Jude Andrews and Elmer Andrews re. television rights for adaptation for The Barracks (1985); Claus Bredenbrock, Germany (1991); Tomás Hardiman (2004); Klaus Lubbers, Mainz (1977), Peter Porter; Christian MacLeod (2003). Kevin Whelan, Keogh-Naughton University of Notre-Dame, Dublin (17 Sep 2003).

File 2 Includes: Dr. Michael A. Farrell, Professor of Clinical Neurological Sciences, Dublin (1998); Paddy McGovern, Éigse Festival, Carlow (2002); Sarah Spankie, Condé Nast Traveller Magazine; Hugh McKinley, Athens Daily Post, Greece (1975); Maura Dooley, the Arvon Foundation (1984); Justine McCarthy, Irish Independent Newspapers; Robbie Meredith, Linen Hall Library, Belfast, 2002; John Flynn; Alain Felitry, Paris (1989); Peter Denison-Edson, Glenstal Abbey, Limerick (2006); Winifried van Gool, Germany (2000); Bruno Lopat (1996); Marguerite Labouelle, Brussels (1999); Michael Foley, London (1998); Laureut Rigoulet, Paris; Tomás Ó Dulaing (school principal who states he suffered a similar experience to McGahern, 2004); Jean Gattegno, Ministére de la Culture, de la Communication, des Grands Travaux et du Bicentenaire (1989); Ciarán Ó Coigligh, Coláiste Phádraig, Drumcondra; Aalain Tranoy, Université de Poiters; Jean-Francois Abert; Brother Matthew Feheney, Cork (1996); Hayden Murphy, Edinburgh (2002); May Moran, Roscommon (2006); Mary Thompson, Ursuline College Magazine, Sligo (2006); Eilish Walsh, Irish Newfoundland Association (1998); Dylan M. Foley, NY (2002); Wojciech Falarski, Poland (1996), Luke Gibbons.

File 3 includes letters from: Mike Conroy (2004); Prof. Michael Prusee, Joyce Foundation, Zurich (2005); Ruth Ní Fhionnain, English Literary Society, UCD (2001); Prof Louis de Paor, Centre for Irish Studies, NUI Galway (18 Jan 2002); Rostrevor Writers Collective (2002); Helen Carey, Director, the Irish Centre, Paris (2005); Edinburgh International Book Festival (2001-2005); Maura Dooley, Literature Officer, The South Bank Centre, London (1992); Liz Shanahan, The Poet's Theatre, Cambridge, USA (1993); Bernard Share, Editor, Cara Magazine (1978); Martin Novelli, Editor, The American Poetry Review (1980); Maggie Doyle (1999); Richard English, Queen's University Belfast (1998); Eibhear Walshe, University College Cork; [Giulio] Einaudi (1994); Hervé Jaouen (1988); Lam Kelly (2001); Michel Le Bris, Festival International du Livre (1995); Catriona Crowe (to Madeline McGahern, 2001).

Files of single item letters from individuals. Letters were all identified and labelled. Those named as follows: Douglas Kennedy (re. film treatment of The Pornographer", 1982); Postcard from Dick Walsh; Robert (Bob) White, University of Newcastle-Upon-Thyne (1980, 1991); Stephen Wall ('Essays in Criticism: A Quarterly Journal of Literary Criticism (Feb 2006); Colin Tucker (1998) re. UK transmission of "Amongst Women"; Kevin Reynolds (2005); Art Ridge and Peg Cadden, Mohill (1990s); Frédérique Roussell (2003); Christianet Gresset; [Josione]; Des Maxwell; Claude and Nicole Ferobe; Gibbons Rourk (1992, 2003); E.P. Noonan; Alexander Newman (1996, 1992); Hugh J. O'Flaherty (2005); Pat O'Mahoney (1985, 1991); Micheal W. O Murchú (2004); Kate O'Neill, Cleggan (27 Nov 1971); Seán Ó M.

Letter from Des Wilson, a Cathlic Priest, Springhill Comunity House, Belfast, re. a forthcoming lecture by McGahern at the Ulster Museum, advising that he believes that the sponsor of the event, Northern Bank, have a history of anti-Catholic discrimination. (24 Nov 1991); File with letter and one card from Bernard O'Donahue (20 Oct 2001).

File 2 Includes: Dr. David and Mary Legge; Fr. Liam Kelly (2004); Sean Kelly (1967); Sophia King (1988, 89); Mary Reynolds (2005); George O'Brien (2005); Gerry Mulligan (1995); Ursula Foran; Patrick Hunt (2003); Ursula Holden; Síle O'Connor; Larry O'Connor (2002); Ann and Mike Conroy (2004); Paula Gilligan (2005).

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Letters and contracts regarding the publication of works by John McGahern with Faber and Faber. Includes royalty statements for The Barracks (31 Dec 1966); Contract made between John McGahern and Faber and Faber, dated 28th March 1968. The contract states the Work referenced is for an as yet unpublished novel. A clause also refers to a contract made for "The Dark" on 20 June 1964.

Contract made between John McGahern and Faber and Faber for a novel provisionally entitled "novel" and with terms of agreement for delivery of the novel outlined on the document. (6 Dec 1978)
Letter to the Permissions Dept, Faber and Faber, (2 Oct 1981) from Giles Gordon, seeking permission to republish McGahern's story "Lavin" for a new anthology of Modern English Short Stories 1940-1980.
Royalty statements from Faber for sales of The Barracks (30Sep 1983).
Invoices to McGahern from Faber and Faber for editions of "Wasteland" sent to named academics. (1971).
Letter from Faber and Faber to McGahern outlining terms verbally agreed for contract dated 28 Mar 1970, with a list of edits to the terms of contract.

Contract made between John McGahern and Russell and Volkening Inc. Press, New York, 20 Aug 1993, for German publishing rights for the novel "The Dark".

Contract made between John McGahern and Tammi Publishing Co. for Finnish translation rights to then novel "The Dark", also making reference within clauses to German rights to the book. 4 May 1996.

Photostat copy of court documents from Supreme Court of the State of New York, with details of name change applied for to change name from Madeline Gron to Green.