Letters received by Siobhán McKenna, including letter from Treasa [O’Driscoll], Toronto, to Siobhán McKenna, hoping that Donn has assuaged her worries about Denis now that she has met him, telling her Bob and herself had been delighted with her visit and work, writing about Seán Ó Riada and enclosing one of the reviews of her show (2 Feb 1972). Also letter from Laurie Shields, Santa Barbara to Siobhán McKenna discussing the North, as well as Siobhán’s assessment of her audience’s perceived apathy to it. Ends by saying how good it was to see her again, and apologising to encroaching on her time after the performance, something Arthur – her husband – used consider “a mortal sin! (9 Feb 1972)”. Also letter from Mrs. Wilfred Steele, MP, House of Assembly, Adelaide, Southern Australia, to Siobhán McKenna inviting her to a luncheon to “meet some of our interesting South Australian women” (1 Mar 1972). Also letter from Joe Dockery, Streatham, London, to Denis O’Dea, giving him his news, commenting that if Siobhán would like to call into him on her way back from Australia she would be more than welcome, ends by telling him to
look after his health ([24 Mar 1972]). Also letter from Sister Mary-Lua, Star of the Sea Presentation Convent, Melbourne, to Siobhán McKenna, saying that she was sorry to have missed her call, and gives her news of the O’Reillys as well as her admiration of her Cass McGuire, reminding her of her Irishness despite of 40 years in Australia (27 Mar [1972]).
Letters received by Siobhán McKenna, including letter from Ann McArney, Ajax Ontario, to Siobhán McKenna, saying that she was looking forward to seeing her perform with the Irish Arts Company, commenting that she had performed in the role of Maurya in Riders to the Sea in High School (28 Jan 1973). Also letter from Peter Underwood, the White House, Bentley, Hampshire, to Siobhán McKenna, saying that he is writing a biography of Danny La Rue and that he understands that she and her company visited his show once to study his technique and timing, hoping that she could give him an account of her visit and impressions (30 Apr 1973). Also circular letter from Joe Papp thanking her for her support for the New York Shakespeare Theatre Festival tribute to Jack MacGowran, handwritten note by Melanie [ ] commenting that the evening was a great success thanks to her contribution (7 May 1973). Also letter from Brigit P Mescal, Hatfield, Hertshire, to Siobhán McKenna, saying that her father had taught her at UCG, and wondering if she had any advice for her son Alexander, who was 19 and wanted to become an actor (2 July 1973). Also copies of letter from Captain Tony Whetstone of the HMS Juno, saying that he and members of the crew enjoyed her in Juno and the Paycock at the Mermaid Theatre (27 July 1973).
Letters received by Siobhán McKenna, including letter from Proinnsias Mac Diarmuida, Dublin to Siobhán McKenna, saying that he has tried in vain to get a copy of Chun and Farraige Sios [in Irish] (22 Aug 1974).
Also letter from Arvin Brown, Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, Connecticut, to Siobhán McKenna thanking her for inquiring about his availability to go to Dublin and do a show with her, commenting that he would love to but cannot do so at the moment. Gives news of their current
production, a musical version of Juno and the Paycock (29 Aug 1974).
Also letter from Risteard Mac Gabhann, Theatre Action Group, University of Ulster, Derry, to Siobhán McKenna thanking her for her kind message to Brian Friel on their project. He wonders if she could sent him a good picture to put in their fund-raising brochure? [ in Irish] (6 Sept 1974).
Also letter from David Cutts, Tyrone Guthrie Memorial Theatre Development Project, QUB, to Siobhán McKenna, asking if she would be willing to become a patron of their project [1974].
Letters received by Siobhán McKenna, including letter from Phyllis Ryan of the Irish Theatre Company Ltd., 45 Harcourt St., Dublin to Siobhán McKenna saying that they were sorry she couldn't be there but understood fully. She also congratulates her on her appointment to the Council of States, commenting that they could do with her as Minister of Arts (18 Feb 1975).
Also letter from Coiril Ó Mathuna, Manager of Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe, enclosing the proceeds from a special performance of An Seachrán for the Olympia Restoration Fund, asking if she would present it on their behalf? [In Irish] (2 July 1975).
Also letter from Brian [Friel], Muff, County Donegal, to Siobhán McKenna, thanking her for her "courageous" defence of Volunteers. "You gave me enormous heart & restored some of the fragmented confidence" (16 Mar [1975]).
Letters received by Siobhán McKenna, including letter from Tom Kilroy, Ballyshrule, Ballinasloe, County Galway to Siobhán McKenna, agreeing with her views on the Abbey production of Tea, Sex and Shakespeare, and asking if she, Niall and Fidelma would be interested in the roles? (14 June [1976]) Also letter from Coiril Ó Mathuna, manager of Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe to Siobhán McKenna, saying that the Board of Directors would be very keen for her to produce any play with them that she would like to do, giving a provisional list of dates out to Summer 1978 for her to consider [in Irish] (14 Sept 1976).
Letters received by Siobhán McKenna, including card from Judith Clancy, New York, to Siobhán McKenna, thanking her for her kindness to her when they met in the Village when she was a young dancer. She comments that she is an artist and writer now, and if she would like to meet her she gives her number 26 Feb [1977]).
Letters received by Siobhán McKenna.
Letters received by Siobhán McKenna, including letter from Sean Ó Beachain, Coolmine Community School, to Siobhán McKenna asking if she would be available for the school's prize-giving day? [in Irish] (12 July 1979). Also letter from Jack Lynch, Taoiseach, to Siobhán McKenna thanking her for her comments on "Panorama". He states that he is in discussion with the English Prime Minister. "Ta sil agam gur chabhraig me beagainin ar fior-sceal a chur in iul dos na Breathnaig" [in Irish] (6 Sept 1979).
File of letters from fans seeking autographs.
File of correspondence relating to various PR launches, seeking her as a speaker.