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Correspondence relating to An Tostal, to be held in April 1953. It includes circulars from the Irish Tourist Board relating to the role of theatre in the events, as well as correspondence with Galway Corporation who are organising events locally. In a copy letter from Maírín Nic Alasdair to Cecil ffrench-Salkeld, Tóstal House, Mount St. Crescent, Baile Átha Cliath, stating that the Board of Directors had agreed to holding a drama festival, and asked what the Tostal organisers were doing in relation to prizes [in both Irish and English].

File of correspondence between Robinson and the following people:

Two letters from Peter Taylor of Royal Botanic Gardens identifying specimens from Aran that Robinson had sent for their collections. (5 Jul 1974-3 Jul 1975) 2pp;

Several letters from Maura Scannell of the National Botanic Gardens, identifying plants from photographs and specimens Robinson has sent. This file of correspondence mainly relates to Aran flora, but also draws his attention to flora in the Burren. The final note accompanies a copy of an article written by Curtis and Robinson 'Salvia Verbenaca L. in the Aran Islands: An Extension in Range in Western Ireland' (22 Aug 1975-22 Feb 1985) 59pp;

Letter from Tarlach de Blácam, Oifigeach Forbartha na nOileán / Development Officer for the Islands, enclosing information on juniper, and a copy of the Agricultural Inspector's Report on Inis Oírr for 1975 (22 Aug 1975) 5pp;

Correspondence with Professor David A Webb of the School of Botany at Trinity College Dublin, on specimens found near turf or peat in Aran and the Burren (14 Sep 1976 - 8 Aug 1981) 16pp;

Letters from James White of the Department of Botany at UCD on various specimens, whether Aran once had woodland, and enclosing a short typed piece from a lecture on the Vegetation History of the Burren. (15 Nov 1976-26 Jul 1979). 8pp;

Letter to Robinson from William T Stearn in Kew Gardens, thanking him for sending bulbs (27 Sep 1977) 1p;

Two letters from Hugh McAllister of the University of Liverpool on ivy from the Aran Islands (2 Oct 1977 - 26 Oct 1978), 8pp;

Handwritten letter to Tim and Máiréad from Tim's father Frank, encloses some information about the shrubs in their garden (27 Jun 1979) 2pp;

Letters from Martin Ingrouille of the Department of Botany at the University of Leicester on rock sea lavender (c. 1980) 3pp;

Correspondence with Pat Whelan of the Department of Botany, UCC on Zostera. (9 Jan - 30 Jan 1982) 7pp;

Three letters from Julian Reynolds of the Department of Zoology, Trinity College Dublin, on algal paper (26 Oct 1982 - 1 Jun 1984) 4pp;

Correspondence with Dr B V Ford-Lloyd of the Department of Plant Biology at the University of Birmingham seeking specimens from Aran (20 Nov 1982 - 20 Jun 1983) 3pp;

Correspondence between Robinson and [Tom] Curtis of the Forest and Wildlife Service, Bray, Wicklow, enquiring about salvia. A carbon copy typed note by Robinson on salvia horminoides in Árainn is attached. (3 Aug 1983-12 Aug 1987) 5pp;

Carbon copy letter from Tim to Clodagh [ ] on wild sage (18 Aug 1984), 1p;

Correspondence between Robinson and Roger Jones, on the subject of a BBC Natural History programme called 'Wild Britain'. A handwritten letter from Jones (undated) asks Robinson for locations of exposed glacial erratics, locations where seaweed and sand on limestone are visible, and locations of shell middens close to the sea suitable for filming. Carbon copy of Robinson's reply (18 Jul 1984) recommending locations and a final letter from Jones (22 Aug 1984) thanking him and including some anecdotes about the filming. 5pp;

Note to Robinson from [ ] at Corrib Conservation Centre, enclosing a photocopy on lichens, mosses and liverworts (13 Jul 1993). 6pp

Correspondence relating to Arthur Shields contract for 'The River'. Includes correspondence between Shields' agent Vernon Jacobson and Kenneth McEldowney the film's producer. Also includes correspondence relating to deferred payments from United Artists due to Arthur Shields for his work on 'The River', also correspondence relating to possible work on a commercial for W.B.A.L, of Baltimore, Maryland. Shields was in Rome, Italy during this period. The correspondence between his agent Vernon Jacobson and United Artists legal representatives was forwarded on to him by Jacobson. United Artists argued that the only people they would pay directly were Jean Renoir the director of 'The River' and Kenneth McEldowney. In a letter dated 2 October 1951 from Vernon Jackson, 8979 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 46, California addressed to Arthur Shields, Jackson writes 'Apparently, Arthur, we are stuck with McEldowney and can expect no payments from United Artists, and I am sure that getting money out of that bird will be something.' Jackson also keeps Shields informed as to the progress of Shields' daughter Christine who had just started school in Los Angeles.

This section contains correspondence between the Secretary/Manager of Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe and different directors, covering such areas as their contracts, working arrangements and artistic matters.

Correspondence relating to attempts by Laurie Shields to organise an Abbey tour of the United States with benefit performances for the Rodrigo Terronez Memorial Clinic planned for Delano, California. Includes letter dated 17 February 1971 from Laurie Shields addressed to Cesar Chavez, UFWOC - P.O. Box 130, Delano, California. Shields writes that 'if the Abbey Directors - five men whose word is final - could be persuaded to send a company to tour...why couldn't the opening night be a benefit performance for the clinic?' . Also includes letter dated 28 November 1971 from Laurie Shields addressed to Ernest Blythe, 50 Kenilworth Square, Dublin 6, Ireland suggesting a new Abbey tour of the United states to him, also mentioning the idea 'seemed to appeal' to Roger L. Stevens chairman of the Board of the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington D.C. Also photocopies of some of the letters. Also photocopy of an article from the 'The New Yorker' -U.S. Journal: Imperial County, California. Gives the opinions of four local doctors about the establishment of Clinica de Salubridad de Campesinos last June in Brawley, Calif, with HEW funds.

Correspondence with Mary Robinson relating to the need for change in adoption Laws from members of public.

[Archivist's Note: Some material is restricted due to personal nature of contents and/or to protect identity of senders or 3rd parties referred to within. To request possible access to restricted material, please consult with archivist.]

Correspondence with Mary Robinson relating to change in adoption laws from members of public. Material is either restricted or closed due to personal nature of contents and/or to protect identity of senders or 3rd parties referred to within.

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Correspondence (with Mary Robinson unless otherwise stated) relating to change in adoption Laws, 1970s, including correspondence from the following: "An Adopted Child" (anonymous, 30/10/1971; [Sir?] George E Mahon, Christian Science Committee on Publication, 03/11/1971; Phyllis Heut, Honorary Secretary, and Mona McAuley, Joint Committee of Women's Societies and Social Workers, 06/11/1971, 29/04/1974; Lawrence S McDermott, member of An Bord Uchtála [The Adoption Board], 21/12/1972-03/02/1973, and includes photocopies of correspondence he received from Minister for Justice, Desmond O'Malley; Mrs Jane M Strange, Secretary, Association of Interchurch Families, 02/03-29/06/1973; Fr James Good, 25/08/1973-29/07/1974; Norman TJ Spendove, Society of Young Solicitors, 12/03-25/10/1973; Rev Brian D'Arcy, The Cross [monthly magazine published by the Passionist Fathers], 22/10-29/11/1973; Rev Martin Coen, 28/02-05/03/1974; PF O'Connor, which includes cutting of letter he wrote to Hibernia newspaper, 21/06/1974 outlining his family's case, 21/06-02/07/1974; GD Connolly, An Bord Uchtála [The Adoption Board], including memorandum on annual report of the board, 30/12/1970-20/07/1974; Rev John O'Mahony, St Anne's Adoption Society, 18-31/07/1974; Deirdre McDevitt, Honorary Secretary, AIM [Action Information Motivation] Group, 15-16/01/1975 and Patricia Waldron, Hon Secretary, Irish Association of Social Workers, 22/07/1976.

Correspondence, reports and newsletters relating to the status of Adoption Law in Ireland, 1980s. Material includes Spring 1980, and Winter/Spring 1981 newsletters from the organisation Children First (see P143/1/3/4/1), and flyer on conference "The Family Experience of Adoption and Fostering", 16,17/05/1980; Consultative Paper on Adoption of Children in Northern Ireland, Children's and Young Persons Review Group, 1980; photocopies of sections of the Adoption Act 1976, and correspondence from Máirín Lindsey, member of Council of Adoptive Parents Association, 13/06/1983 and from Helen Scott, Honorary Secretary, Adoptive Parents Association of Ireland, 01/04/1986.

Correspondence relating to Choate-Shields production of Paul Vincent Carroll's 'Kindred', the correspondence relates to the casting of the play; includes letters addressed to Dudley Digges who was suggested as a possible director of the play. Also includes correspondence with Paul Vincent Carroll regarding the Abbey theatre production of the play in Dublin, in letter dated 21 August 1939 from Edward Choate addressed to Paul Vincent Carroll, Carroll writes 'I was delighted to hear that the Abbey is doing a production of the play - both for selfish reasons and for your sake. I am going to make every effort to get over to Ireland to see it next month.' Also includes a letter dated 23 August 1939 from Arthur Shields at The Hollywood Athletic Club addressed to Edward Choate, Shields writes 'There is a lot of work to be done on "Kindred" yet. I still think the scene with the two figures is just a little too long but I am not fearful the way Dudley[Digges] is.' Also includes letter dated 2 September 1939 from Edward Choate, addressed to Aideen O'Connor at 307 East 44th Street, New York City, advising her that 'The production date [of Kindred] has been unavoidably advanced, due to the outbreak of war in Europe which will prevent Paul Vincent Carroll, the author, from coming to this country as he planned.'