File of typescript letters between Kevin Boyle, Tom Hadden and the publisher, Penguin, regarding planning, writing and editing the book "Ireland: A Positive Proposal". Includes initial outline plans and synopses of content and structure under the provisional title of "Action on Ireland".
Correspondence with Paddy Clear regarding his work as a Community Adviser.
File of correspondence between Etienne Rynne and others discussing various matters around the Ardagh Chalice. Includes letters from Rynne too A.T. Lucas c/o the British Museum (1963); Letter from David Wilson, Director of the British Museum to Rynne; letters between Rynne and Michael O'Mara of the Bacon Company of Ireland, limerick (1981); Correspondence regarding a grant received by Rynne from the Royal Irish Academy (1981); Also MS research notes and drawings by Rynne regarding the Ardagh Chalice and other early metal objects.
Book manuscript completed by Hermann Geissel, Co. Kildare, and sent to Etienne Rynne.
Correspondence between Etienne Rynne and John Mahony and Éilís de Buitléar discussing excavations at Drumcliffe, Co. Sligo and also discussing Boyle Valley Heritage Centre.
Letters between Etienne Rynne and Ann Druffel regarding a research project around excavations at St. Catherine's Church, Thomas Street, Dublin, in seeking to excavate the skull of Robert Emmet.
Correspondence RE European Music Year. Copy of TS document outlining the background, content, objectives and reports of the European Music Year proposed by the Council of Ministers of Europe. Also includes a programme and information on the 1985 European Music Year. File includes TS correspondence between Deirdre Comerford of Music for Galway, European Music Year 1985 Irish Committee Office at 70 Merrion Square, Dublin and also the Arts Council, 70 Merrion Square, Dublin regarding possible acts, fees and costs of staging an international/European group at Music for Galway.
Letters between Etienne Rynne and Customs Office; re. importation of Copeland-Chatterson Index Cards.
File includes correspondence between Etienne Rynne and primarily John Waterer of the Museum of Leathercraft, London, with correspondence also from David Harden, Director of the London Museum, and others, regarding archaeological finds of leather satchels and leather objects.
Correspondence RE. performing Rights. TS correspondence between Deirdre Comerford of Music for Galway and Carmel Ryan, Licensing Officer with The Performing Rights Society Limited, 15 Herbert Street, Dublin 2, regarding list of works proposed to be performed by Music for Galway and discussions on performance rights and royalty payments owed and due by Music for Galway.