Correspondence between 'Irish Equity' and Arthur Shields, in letter dated 7 July 1951 from Dermot K. Doolan, General Secretary of Irish Actors Equity Association addressed to Arthur Shields, Ashford Castle Hotel. Doolan writes 'One of the rules states that all American film artists are obliged to join Irish Equity and pay an entrance fee of £50 (fifty-pounds), and a subscription of ten pounds for the year. In letter dated July 10th 1951 Shields replies that he is an Irish national. In letter dated 12 July 1951 Doolan responds that 'I am to state that under the Citizens' Act of April 10th 1935, you are not a citizen of this country, but a citizen of the United States of America. As you are aware, you carry an American passport for entry into this country.' In telegram dated 13 July 1951 Doolan writes 'External affairs has confirmed your Irish Citizenship letter of July 12th cancelled stop American fees do not apply to you.'
Correspondence between J Brehony, Inspector for the Office of the Inspector of Taxes, Custom House, Galway, to Coiril Ó Mathúna requesting a statement from the Taibhdhearc relating to the rate of remuneration of Coiril himself [in Irish].
Correspondence between J Donnelly of the Lahinch Development Association, Clare, and Coiril Ó Mathúna, relating to the possibility of staging a play at the cinema there, which is equipped for productions. Coiril replies that they would have to stay overnight and could the cost be covered. He also states that they will only do productions in Irish.
Correspondence between J Elliman of J E Elliman & Son Ltd., Theatre and Cinema Furnishers, 52 Lower Camden St., Dublin 2, and Coiril Ó Mathúna, relating to the provision and installation of new chairs in the theatre.
Copy cover letter dated 19 December 1970 from Christopher Morris to James McLaughlin Poole enclosing an evaluation of an article that appeared in 'The F.F. News', the evaluation and the article are not included. Offers a summary of the Language Freedom Movement's viewpoint, states his willingness to meet with anyone to discuss the language issue. Reply from Mr. Poole thanking Mr. Morris for his most interesting letter dated 6/1/70 (this date does not correspond with the copy of Mr. Morris's original letter held in this collection, however Mr. Poole refers to enclosures in his response, so it seems to be the same piece of correspondence). Mr. Poole advises he has forwarded Mr. Morris' treatise to the author of the article in order to have his views before any approach is made to higher echelons. He compliments Mr. Morris on his dedication to the cause.
Correspondence between J. Malcolm Morris on behalf of Short Story International and Mary O'Malley, negotiating the rights to Patrick Boyle's The Metal Man , published in issue eighteen of Threshold. They also negotiate a working agreement whereby Short Story International has first option on reprinting any Threshold articles.
Correspondence between John Wilson Lynch and the Board of Works, relating to the possibility of a land improvement loan for the property.
Correspondence between John Ytteborg, "St. Ives", 271 Harolds Cross Road, Dublin 6 and Coiril Ó Mathúna, asking if the Taibhdearc would be interested in co-operating in the establishment of a provincial repertory theatre in Galway. Coiril replies that they are unable to co-operate.
Correspondence between Johnny Hippsley and various people at the Abbey Theatre relating to the possibility of them staging "Long Day’s Journey into Night" with Siobhán McKenna.
Correspondence between Kenneth McEldowney, Arthur Shields and Jean Renoir relating to Arthur Shields departure from India after his work on 'The River' was completed. Initially Shields was scheduled to leave on 21 April 1950, however Renoir wrote in an Oriental Films inter-departmental communication that sending Shields home on that date may result in having to recall him to India or call Radha (an Indian actress working on the film) to Hollywood, Renoir writes 'I would consider any other policies bad administration and in case of accident move to hold you legally responsible for the waste in money or in quality.'