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Signed statement of Síghle Baireád relating to what she knows about the foundation of Scoil Éanna, and contradicting what she claims are inaccuracies in Hedley's book.

Draft of a letter from Síghle Bairéad to [Margaret Pearse], requesting information on the friendship between their fathers. She asks "where did Pearse mention his debt to my father?" She complains that Miss Pearse does not acknowledge the help the family

Letter from [Fionan], Barry's Hotel, Dublin, to Síle Bairéad, stating that his only knowledge of her father was through his collecting money for Connradh. He states that her father was important to the founding of the state and was very efficient in his j

Typed script of "The Follies of Herbert Lane" produced as part of the Late Night Follies at the Pike Theatre, Dublin. Attached is a stamped and signed certificate from the office of the Lord Chamberlain, London, to certify as a true copy of the script for "Dublin Pike Follies". Words by Carolyn Swift.

Printed programme from Pigsback production of "The Flesh Addict", written by Gavin Kostick and directed by Jim Culleton; includes a note from Kostick, cast list and brief history of Pigsback Theatre Company.

The first Sir Tyrone Guthrie memorial lecture, 'The Theatre as Liturgy' by Roger G. Kennedy.

Typed script (two copies) of "The First of the Irish Players" written by Carolyn Swift and being "the story of the Fay brothers, Willie and Frank, founders of the Irish National Theatre" - the Abbey Theatre, and depicts their lives. Includes copy of the script submitted by Swift with cover letter in 1987 and also handwritten notes and research for the play. Final script broadcast on 23 Mar 1988 as part of Treasure House series - Dublin Millenium Series, RTÉ Radio.

Invitation to the unveiling of 'The Final Journey ' the sculpture honoring Galway's Magdalene Women by Mick Wilkins featuring a verse from Patricia's poem 'Make Visible the Tree ' on the 8th March 2009.

Typed copy of script for sketch "The Film of the Show" produced as part of the Late Night Follies by the Pike Theatre, Dublin.

The 50th anniversary of the 1916 rising was commemorated on a large scale in the republic of Ireland in 1966. Arthur Shields had hoped to travel to Ireland for the commemorations which coincided with the opening of the 'New' Abbey. However he was unable to travel to Ireland from the United States due to illness.