Item 303 - Letters received by Siobhán McKenna

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Letters received by Siobhán McKenna, including letter from C Keating, Hollis, New York, to Siobhán McKenna wondering if she will be performing in Ireland in August when he hopes to be there, Commenting that she was wonderful in The Loves of Cass McGuire at the Abbey (24 Feb 1971). Also letter from Mary Doyle, East 59 St., New York, to Siobhán McKenna saying that the Irish are very proud of her, commenting that she reminded her of the many figures of Dublin in her youth (1971).
Also airmail letter from Patricia McNaughton, PL Representation Ltd., London, to Siobhán McKenna enclosing a bundle of reviews from Milton that had been delayed by the postal strike. They are delighted to hear she is doing so well in New York, and asking what her plans are for afterwards? (18 Mar 1971).
Also letter from Marguita Sweeney, Portland, Oregon, to Siobhán McKenna saying that she remembered writing to her years ago after her appearance on the Today Show. Wonders if she will be on tour with the show, telling her about their life in Oregon, as well as reminiscing about St. Louis’ in Monaghan. She hopes to see her in the film version of Philadelphia soon, commenting the Friel’s plays had “real Donegal wit” (19 Mar 1971).
Also letter from Leonard Mayrer, Washington D.C. to Siobhán McKenna, Public Theatre, Lafayette St., New York, thanking her for her performance, and enclosing copies of woodcut he did for Anna Livia and James Joyce (19 Apr 1971).
Also letter from Rosalin Rust, to Siobhán McKenna thanking her for meeting her in Dublin. She would like to arrange a meeting between her and Morris Ernst, the lawyer who won the case to have Ulysses sold in the States, and wants to tell her of the wonderful time she had on the Aran Islands thanks to her advice ([1971]).

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