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Letter from Bill Kennedy ("Mr. L.A."), Los Angeles Herald-Express addressed to Arthur Shields. Kennedy explains he was unable to meet Barry Fitzgerald on a brief visit to Dublin.

Letter addressed to Arthur Shields from Michael Conniffe of Kennedy Road, Dunboyne, Co. Meath; Conniffe a former Abbey actor writes that he has written 'over a hundred film scenes of dramatic indisputable Irish history', he enclosed a synopsis and hoped to interest John Ford in the project; Conniffe also writes that 'The script of the film then follows from the 1900 period including unknown facts concerning Sir Roger Casement who was a deep personal friend of mine, including our mobilisation in the West and our attack on the barracks there.'

Letter dated 4 July 1964 from M.J. Leahy of 24 Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3 addressed to 'The Editor' of 'The Evening Press' requesting Arthur Shields address so that Leahy can return a book his sister bought at a book sale to Shields, the book, ' "The Latin Quarter" a selection of short stories translated from the French. The fly leaf of the book bears the signature "Arthur Shields, Abbey Theatre, Dublin"; also letter dated 14 July 1964 from M.J. Leahy addressed to Arthur Shields in which he writes 'it gives me great pleasure to return your book as promised.'

Letter from Captain Frank Roderic O'Connor R.O., 180 West End Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10023 addressed Arthur Shields C/O The Screen Actors Guild, 7750 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, California. O'Connor, a cousin of Aideen O'Connor, writes that he will be visiting California with his family and would like if possible to meet with Shields.

Note from Helen Moore, Russ-Field Corporation addressed to Arthur Shields forwarding a letter from David Gunston, Lawnswood, Uplands Road, Denmead, Hampshire, England addressed to The Casting Director, Russ-Field Corporation, 1041, N. Formosa Avenue, Los Angeles 46, Calif., U.S.A. Gunston describes himself a film journalist and researcher writes that he is 'currently engaged on a study of Mr. Shields' work, especially in films' and requests his contact details. Shields had recently worked on a Russ-Field-Gabco production. The covering note reads 'I thought you might like to answer this chap directly'.

Letter from David Gunston, Lawnswood, Uplands Road, Denmead, Hampshire, England addressed to Arthur Shields, 1535, North. Sierra Bonita Avenue, Hollywood, 46, Calif, U.S.A. Gunston writes that 'In connection with a adult film group here, a local university encourages, under its adult further education schemes, individual research projects based upon a wide range of film subjects... I have chosen "The Film Work of Arthur Shields" .' Gunston writes that he is attempting to compile a full filmography for Shields and he also praises Shields on the basis that he possesses 'three major attributes so many film performers of today lack: presence, a fine voice, and acting versatility (which of course your many years at the Abbey must have contributed to enormously).'

Letter from Michael J. O'Neill, Bellarmine College, 2000 Norris Place, Louisville 5, Kentucky addressed to Arthur Shields. O'Neill was preparing a 'biographical-critical study' of Lennox Robinson and wished Shields to share 'any of his own reminiscences of him... and to be allowed to read and use any "significant" letters from him to [Shields] on theatrical matters.'

Letter from Pan Collins, of Radio Éireann addressed to Arthur Shields, River House, Knockrath, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow requesting a television interview.

Letter addressed to Arthur Shields from Patrick Mahony, The Dower House, 1401 East Pepper Lane, Santa Barbara, California. Mahony includes directions to his house for a visit Shields and his wife were scheduled to make on Sunday 21 June 1964. Mahony also writes that Shields appeared to be interested in a Thesis on Lennox R. by my friend Prof. O'Neill, so here is the notice in case you wish to order it.' He also encloses a page from 'Starkie's' letter 'in which you will see how much he hopes to see you.'

Letter from Peter Kennerley, Hotel Kenmore, Commonwealth Avenue at Kenmore Square, Boston 15, Massachusetts addressed to Arthur Shields 404 East Padre, Santa Barbara. Kennerley thanks Shields for agreeing to appear on his Abbey Theatre programme. Kennerley writes that he already got 'Dennis Johnston in New York looking back on his early days; Shelagh et al including stage carpenter Sean Barlow (I think); and on the international front Laurence Olivier, Tyrone Guthrie, Orson Welles and lee Strasberg talk about "what the Abbey tradition means to me." '