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Correspondence between Richard O Mulrenin, Secretary of the Gaelic Union, and S.J. Barrett. A County Roscommon native, born in 1832 and was an agricultural student at the Albert Model Farm, Glasnevin, but with an aptitude for languages. He went to live in the Netherlands and Belgium for a while, and returned in 1876 where he worked in the Freeman's Journal, studied languages at TCD, and was Secretary of the Gaelic Union. He also wrote for Irisleabhar na Gaedilege, including a detailed report on the state of Irish on Inis Mean at the time. He died on the 28th October 1906.

Two letters to Robinson from Ríonach Ní Ógáin of the Department of Irish Folklore at UCD. The first encloses a list of references to Synge in the Department's collections, with an explanation of the International Classification System of Folktales. She encloses photocopies of 2 articles:
'The Types of the Folktale, A Classification and Bibliography' by Antti Aarne, translated by Stith Thompson (1973);
'The Types of the Irish Folktale' by Seán Ó Súilleabháin and Reidar Th. Christiansen (1967).

The 2nd letter encloses a photocopy of 'Láirín Riocaird Mhóir', a verse collected by Seán Ó Conaill from Pádraig Ó Ceallaigh, Baile an Phoill c. 1932.

Correspondence with Robert Taub. TS and MS correspondence between the American pianist Robert Taub and Jane O'Leary of Music for Galway and also the International concert Administration Inc. The correspondence details the arrangements for bringing Taub to Galway and to Ireland for piano recitals. "I am very glad indeed that the committee of Music for Galway has agreed to promote a solo recital for me in Autumn '82". Also includes letters from Del Rosenfield who was Taub's personal agent discussing possible dates for Taub concerts (May - Aug 1982); MS letter from David Taub, Robert's father, enclosing a cassette tape of recital performance by Robert Taub (10 Oct 1982).

Correspondence with Robert Taub. Biographical details about pianist Robert Taub, detailing training, education, career and other details. Also includes various press releases, press cutting of reviews and comments on Taub's performances, programmes from past performances from recitals in Ireland internationally.

Letters between the Royal Irish Academy, Dublin and various contributors of articles on aspects of Irish Archaeology, which were in turn commented on for editorial review by Etienne Rynne.

Correspondence with Seamus McGuire regarding his work and meetings.

File of TS and MS letters between Prof. Kevin Boyle and Senator John Robb, letters thank Boyle for attending Robb's lecture in Galway (24 Apr 1982), seeks information on extradition law from Boyle, discusses a motion Robb and Shane Ross raised in the Senate regarding Article 41 the right of parents to bring up a child in the religion of their choice (12 Dec 1983) and discussion on the New Ireland Forum and on the objectives and goals of the New Ireland Group. (25 Sep 1985)

Correspondence between Seosamh Laoide and Stiophán Bairéad. Joseph Henry Lloyd was born in Ranelagh in 1865, was editor of Irishleabhar na Gaeilge from 1891 to 1902, when he went on to take charge of the Gaelic League's publication programme. He was also

Correspondence with shareholders regarding the society and their holding and with Muintir na Tíre cooperative Credit Society Limited. Includes the rules of the Society.

Correspondence with subscriber and supporter:

File of correspondence between Eoghan Ó Dabharáin, Cashel, County Tipperary, and Proinsias Mac an Bheatha, Glúin na Bua; Ó Dabhoráin subscribing to "Inniu" and ordering various publications from the Glúin; wi