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Typescript of an article by Homer D. Swander entitled 'Shields at the Abbey: A Friend of Cathleen'. In the article Swander describes an early amateur production of 'The Rising of the Moon' by Lady Gregory which Arthur Shields and Barry Fitzgerald were involved were involved in. Also describes Arthur Shields' involvement in The Dublin Drama League. Also describes the circumstances under which Shields left the Abbey.

Letter from Arthur Shields addressed to Raymond N. Harris, The Playhouse, Wilmington, Delaware requesting any information or recollections of the Abbey Tours performances in Wilmington in November 1931. Shields writes that he is working on a book 'about the American tours.'

Programme for the memorial service for Arthur Shields held at 'The Old Mission, Santa Barbara, California'

Receipt made out to Arthur Shields for a monument in cemetery for the sum of £52 2s, issued in Ireland. Not clear who the monument was for.

Hand written sheet music for "O'Bannon Ballad" - Lyrics by Bob Vinson, Music by Michel Michelet. Signed 'To Mr. Shields with Admiration from Michel Michelet.

George H. Squires business card

Photocopy of a letter from Barry Fitzgerald, The New Pfister, Milwaukee addressed to Lini Saurin. Fitzgerald describes Cincinnati and Milwaukee; he also describes recent correspondence with his mother, he writes 'For a German she is typically Irish. Always again the Government - again any Government.' He also writes 'yesterday Robinson told us that another tour on much better terms has been arranged for next year. I expect Boss and Mac will give you the details. I don't much want to go as the company is not a very gay one to travel with: but the money will probably be good and it might be wiser not to refuse.'

Letter from The National Box Office Digest 5220 Sunset Boulevard, addressed to Barry Fitzgerald. The National Box Office Digest were compiling statistics for their 1936-1937 box office annual and were seeking confirmation that Fitzgerald had appeared in Ebbtide. Also receipt for a half page advertisement for Barry Fitzgerald in the publication.

Letters from R.M. Silver of A. and S. Lyons, Inc., Agency, California Bank Bldg., Beverly Hills, California addressed to Barry Fitzgerald, 138 North Clark Drive, Los Angeles, California enclosing checks for payments from R.K.O. Radio Pictures , Inc. Also includes 3 check stubs, apart from one these however do not correspond to the letters.