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Correspondence between Canon Hayes from Sister Jerome, Dominican Convent, Sion Hill, Blackrock, Dublin, regarding a proposed lecture at a meeting of the Parents' Association of the convent's day school (see P134/12/1/1/10/99). Includes:
-Letter from Sister Jerome asking Canon Hayes to hold his talk in November (18 October 1955, 2pp);
-Letter from Canon Hayes stating that he has to speak to the students of the Jesuit House of Study at Rathfarnham Castle on the agreed upon date of 23 October 1955 and prefers to postpone the talk until after Christmas (15 October 1955, 1p);
-Letter from Sister Jerome agreeing to postpone the lecture (18 October 1955, 1p).

Handwritten draft of song entitled "Sisile Bhuidhe".

A collection of medical and personal papers relating to the adult life and career of Sir Peter Freyer (1851-1921), covering a period of 50 years, with a few additional items. The collection accumulated and was preserved by Peter Freyer during his lifetime and by his family thereafter. It is made up of medical and official records, letters, newspaper cuttings, photographs, memorabilia and copies of Freyer's published writings. The collection contains approximately 660 items. The collection is in a good physical condition.

Handwritten rough draft of song from Mr Johnny McFadden, "Síos air a dún aobhinn".

Handwritten rough draft of song from Mr Johnny McFadden, "Síos air a dún aobhinn".

Handwritten fair copy and rough draft of song from John Boyle and his sister, originally written by Sean Coisidhe, "Sios aig an Chlocán a buaileadh an cheád dhloch air".

Handwritten fair copy and rough draft of song from John Boyle and his sister, originally written by Sean Coisidhe, "Sios aig an Chlocán a buaileadh an cheád dhloch air".

Handwritten draft of song beginning "Sios a sageac a chuir me eolas", by Mrs. Murphy.

15 images on negative and contact sheets.

Portrait of Siobhán Nee, sean-nós singer, sitting in an armchair in her kitchen.

Pictures of Seán Bán Breathnach speaking into a microphone in front of a sign that says “Plearacha Conamara”.

Portrait of Peadar Tommy, sean-nós singer, standing in his garden. Cis Mháirtín Chumuin, sitting her in kitchen.

Photographs of Miriam Allen.