File of manuscript drawings and plans for a 12' stick puppet design, with notes of movement tips and skills. with accompanying printed notes on same.
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Photocopy of the 1821 Census of Aran, which has been transcribed by Colie Folan. The document is entitled 'Áiream ar Pobal na nOileáin', and begins with an affidavit from Patrick O'Flaherty, the enumerator.
The final 3 pages of the document give a summary of the 1812 census, attested by Digby Devinish, appointed enumerator.
The photocopy has been taken from a document at Kilmurvey House.
This file also includes Robinson's handwritten notes on the 1821 Census and 1855 rates.
File includes manuscript-drawn map of region around Sligo and Fermanagh. with a number of towns marked and named. Note pf "plan" is inscribed. MS document entitled "Instructions to Subagents" and makes reference to instructions to those preparing for elections and voting logistics plans; Printed form od Statutory Declaration of Secrecy for mid-Antrim division, signed by the declarant, Patrick McFadden, Dec 1918. Also loose scraps of paper with names and adddresses of some individuals. Also includes photocopy of press cutting of letter written to the Irish Times by Michael Rynne, 16 Jul 1977, commenting on his experiences of lynching for "his candidate" in the Ballymena, Co. Antrim in 1918, when he acted as "personation agent" by impersonating the anti-Unionist Patrick McFadden.
Manuscript and typescript letters sent to members of the N.I.C.R.A during 1969 and from various individuals. Letters include a card written to Kevin Boyle from Joan [ ] with front cover featuring image of a clenched red fist with slogan 'Revolutionary Greetings' discussing some civil rights issues and mentions "is it true that you, sensible lawyer Kevin Boyle, led Jerry [ ] on a tour of the Falls Road after he came to N.I. to meet the I.R.A.?" (4 pp)
TS letter signed by Henry Hodgins and Michael Kearns, Dept of History, Deford College, London to Kevin Boyle, discussing the points made by both men in their writing regarding the symbolism of the Irish Tricolour and also the public perception via the Press in England of the Civil Rights Movement in Northern Ireland and also of the group People's Democracy. (27 Mar 1969, 2 pp)
Letter from Catherine Curtin, Secretary of National Association for Irish Justice to Frank Gogarty, Chairman, N.I.C.R.A., noting enclosure of letter (not present) from the New York State Council for Social Studies (29 Sep 1969, 1 p)
Letter from R.J. Guppy, Secretary, Commission on the Constitution, London, to F[rank]. J. Gogarty, Chairman of the N.I.C.R.A., noting and enclosing a copy of press statement made by the Commission inviting written evidence 'on any matter falling within its terms of reference'. (4 Jul 1969, 2 pp)
Letter in response to this written by Kevin Boyle to the Secretary of the Commission stating that the N.I.C.R.A. would like to submit evidence to the Commission on the Constitution (1 Oct 1969, 1 p)
Copy of notice of weekly schedule of duties and costs incurred for James Irvine & Co. Solicitors, Belfast, to Brian M. Doyle, Dublin and referring to the case of 'District Inspector Chesney Vs. You', (29 Jul 1969)
Letter from 'Fed up Pensioner' to Kevin Boyle at N.I.C.R.A., outlining a complaint against fees and charges for solicitors, coal and bus fares. (2 Oct 1969, 1p) Letter from I.R. Wright, Cambridge Review, to Kevin Boyle, seeking an article on Ulster "to try and wake this University out of the general state of ignorance and indifference which still seems to reign in relation to the crisis." (20 Oct, 13 Nov 1969, 2 pp)
File of MS and TS correspondence, marked personal, between Kevin Boyle and others including:
Dick McRobert, Kent, U.K. (10 Aug 1970) discussing legal exams and having to work in the U.K. after qualifying, saying "I wonder what the prospects of a Protestant Socialist and supporter of P[eople's] D[emocracy] would be in that most liberal and legal profession in Belfast!;
Letters between Boyle and the Dean of Law, Q.U.B, discussing an expressed interest by Boyle in in a period of teaching at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. (Apr - Jun 1971)
MS letter from Mrs. A. Laffin, Belfast, seeking legal help from Boyle as a lawyer has taken and not returned a sum of money to her. (26 Apr 1971)
TS letters between Kevin Boyle and Ronald W. Houghton of Board of Mediation for Community Disputes, New York. Houghton writes to thank Boyle for their recent meeting and calls Boyle "The best mediator I met in Northern Ireland. Anyone who can talk to the Provisionals and IRA deserves that accolade." Boyle responds in thanks and discusses in detail theories in mediation on the conflict as it is happening in the North and how resolution may be reached in the future. Boyle describes the only possible hope for ending the conflict is political means and more civil disobedience. (28 Dec 1971 - 17 Jan 1972)
TS letter from Marie Comerford, to Boyle, thanking Boyle for previous letter and advice regarding research on commemoration of the first Dáil of Ireland. (30 Oct 1971);
TS letter from Alan [ ] of Faculty of History and Philosophy of Science, at Q.U.B., discussing C.R.A. [N.I.C.R.A.] condemnation of the 'Red Lion' attack and further discussing recent acts of sectarian hatred and violence in Northern Ireland and wondering about C.R.A. policy regarding a planned civil rights march in Newry the week after 'Bloody Sunday' in Derry and outlines reasons against such a march, even though Boyle might disagree, such as "if your opponents are shrewd, they could make the march backfire on you' and ...'the cause of Irish political 'unity' ....could be damaged if more blood is spilled following the tragedy of Derry and local public opinion could pin the blame on the match organisers.. (n.d c. Jan/Feb 1972);
Letter from William [ ] of Faculty of Law, Q.U.B., urging Kevin Boyle and leadership of the C.R.A. to reconsider holding a march in Newry on the week following 'Bloody Sunday' in Derry, " . . . That leaders of marches have no shame in the responsibility of putting lives at risk. It is predictable in Newry, as it was predictable in Derry, that people might be killed or injured. (NOTE: pages missing 4 Feb 1972);
Copy of TS letter from Boyle to the Editor of [ ] praising the various groups in Newry, including the branch of the C.R.A. for orgainising the march in Newry (28 Feb 1972)
TS [partial] letter from 'an Amnesty International adoptive group from the Netherlands expressing concern regarding policy of internment in Northern Ireland and mentioning the case of Patrick Ch. McGolgan (Mar 1972);
MS letter to Kevin Boyle from unnamed individual writing in a strongly abusive way, speaking out against Boyle's media comments about Bloody Sunday. (19 Apr 1972);
TS letter from Bernard Weinrub of the New York times, London Bureau, who is writing a piece on Internment in Northern Ireland and is seeking from Boyle names of "interesting people to talk to." (10 Feb [ ] )
Letter to Boyle from Obaid H. Ali, a Sudanese student of Boyle's, thanking him for his influence and teaching. (c.1971/2)
TS letter from the National University of Ireland, to Boyle, confirming Boyle as an external examiner in Criminology for examination year of 1973.
Two MS letters from Bob [ ], writing from Queens, New York, to Kevin Boyle and Eilis [ ], concerning the Civil Rights movement in Northern Ireland and its impact and discussion in the U.S., mentions in detail the role of Eamonn McCann, Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association, People's Democracy, U.S. understanding of the Northern Irish Civil Rights movement and wider political and social implication in the North and U.S. at the time. (n.d - 2 Jan 1972)
Manuscript and typescript letters sent to the N.I.C.R.A. from various individuals. Includes letter from Ciaràn Mac an Ailì, Solicitor, Dublin to Kevin Boyle and referring to case of N.I.C.R.A. vs. Government of the U.K. at the European Commission of Human
File of TS and MS letters between Kevin Boyle and various others. Letters are marked 'Personal' and include a group of letters from [Ber V.V.] written from 88 Crescent Street, Northampton. Massachusetts, U.S.A. and discussing published works by Boyle and congratulating him on his work. (Feb -Aug 1975, 3 items)
TS letter to "... Dean/Colin] perhaps from Boyle, and outlining desirable work conditions, including seeking Chair / Dean of Law. (13 Jun 1975, Item 5)
Copy letter from Boyle to Geoff Robertson of the National Council for Civil Liberties, asking for any reference of Boyle to be deleted in a book written on the case and death of Kenneth Lennon. (7 Jan 1975, item 7)
MS letter from Ian Brownlie to Boyle, discussing ongoing legal work in Strasbourg and planning a visit to Belfast (8 Oct 1975, item, 11)
TS document by Boyle being a reference for Hurst Hannum in support of Hannum speaking at an upcoming seminar and outlines the contributions Hannum has made while in Northern Ireland. (20 May 1975)
File of TS and MS letters between Kevin Boyle and various others, letters are marked 'Personal'. Includes:
Letters from Joan Boyle to Kevin, written from Paris and describing an issue surrounding a film-maker, Dora [ ], who made a film on the conflict in Northern Ireland but which has met a hostile reception and Joan also mentions a cancelled visit from the 'P.M'. (n.d.),
TS copy letter from Boyle to Sean Donnellan, Legal Advisor to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Dáil Éireann, Dublin. outlining comments on requesting a copy of Commission report and aspects towards abuse of Article 1 in Northern Ireland, concerning the 'Broadway 3' and 'Cookstown 4' as well as other matters under the Special Powers Act and policing in the North. (6 Jan 1977);
Letters between Boyle and the Dublin University Law Journal regarding submitting an article on court procedures in Northern Ireland (Jan - Apr 1977);
TS copy letter from Boyle to Fr. Raymond Murray, marked 'Strictly Confidential', discussing a proposed booklet Murray wants to write regarding the case of R. V. Powers and Others. Boyle comments on the tone and audience for the booklet, potential dismissing of the booklet as propaganda and other detailed feedback on the drafting of the booklet. (17 Feb 1977)
TS Copy letter from Boyle to Professor Laurie Taylor, Sociology Department, York University, outlining in detail over three pages comments and theories on sociological impact on backgrounds, class, education and attitude of young people, especially men in areas such as the Creggan and Bogside, from Boyle's personal experiences of representing such young people in court. Boyle also outlines some points on why he stepped back his 'front-line' activism work owing to change in methods, use of guns and growing legal practitioner commitments. (16 Mar 1977)
Letters inviting Boyle to speak on matters relating to Northern Ireland and People's Democracy / N.I.C.R.A. at Universities in Bradford and also Hull (Jan - Mar 1977);
Letters between Boyle and Keith Kyle of the BBC, congratulating Kyle on his 'Spotlight' programme on [Northern Ireland] and helping lift censorship issues on Northern Ireland. also mentions Airey Neave and Government policy. (Apr - May 1977)
Copy TS letter from Boyle to Fergus Pyle, Editor, the Irish Times, writing in a personal capacity and outlining in detail his opinions on reportage and media comment regarding trials and cases before the courts in Northern Ireland and the Republic and adds comment on the potential that the courts and reporting of same will have in post-conflict reconciliation in Ireland (20 May 1977)
File includes various letters from academics and legal professionals congratulating Boyle on his upcoming move to Faculty of Law at University College Galway. Also 'informal' letter of notice from Boyle to vice-Chancellor of Queen's University, Belfast, Dr. Peter Froggatt, of Boyle's move to U.C.G. to become Chair of Law. (July 1977)
Official letter from Registrar of the National University of Ireland, confirming Boyle's appointment as Professor of Law at University College Galway as agreed by the Senate of the NUI. (14 Jul 1977)
Letter from Peter Taylor, Thames Television, thanking Boyle for his contribution to the programme "Life Behind the Wire" (23 Sep 1977, Item 32) and another letter from Taylor to Boyle on 28 Oct 1977 (item 38)
Letter from Boyle to Mr. Sean McBride, S.C., Dublin, inviting McBride to speak as a guest of the Law Faculty at Q.U.B. (11 Oct 1977)
Letter from Boyle to Secretary of the Bar Council, Royal Courts of Justice, Belfast, discussing his legal practice in Northern Ireland following his move to Galway. (9 Dec 1977)