File of manuscript and typescript letters both to and from Michael Rynne in his capacity of Irish Ambassador to Spain. Letters include from Rynne to Jack Molloy, Assistant Secretary, Department of External Affairs, Dublin, regarding notes from discussions regarding the abolition of visas for travel between Spain and Ireland (18 Apr 1959); Letters between Rynne and Con Cremin, Department of External Affairs, discussing particulars of Rynne's discussed retirement from Madrid (Nov 1960); Further correspondence between Rynne and Cremin discussing terms and timing of Rynne's retirement and other Department work of External Affairs.

File of manuscript and typescript letters both to and from Michael Rynne following his retirement as Irish Ambassador to Spain. Rynne is now based back in Dublin. Letters include to Rynne from the Irish Consul in Barcelona, regarding an illuminated manuscript, the "Ultonia" manuscript (Fen 1964); Letter from Marie O'Kelly, Personal Secretary to the President of Ireland, Éamon de Valera, thanking Rynne for lending him a photograph of "an interesting event" taken in 1921 and "for helping him to recall and reconstruct the happenings of the morning of the 6th December, 1921. (at Strand House, Limerick) (20-25 Sep 1963); Letter from Rynne to Thomas P. Glynn, Co-Ordinating Officer, Hotel Services, Bórd Fáilte Éireann, Dublin, discussing tourism development and hotels in Ireland. (20 Sep 1963)

Correspondence received relating to community alert and work being done by Community Councils; adverts for safety products.

Copies of correspondence and report prepared by Col Éamon de Buitléar on the State of Irish in Oglaigh na hÉireann, recommending the publication of a military guide in Irish and proper translation services.

Three copies of a letter sent to Mrs. Betty Jones referring to a misunderstanding that arose when they met earlier in the month. Requests answers to three questions on the subject of her or her husband's involvement with any language organisations. In her response, her husband is identified as Brian Ó Baoill, and she answers the questions, admitting some embarrassment on her part, but stating that she has no involvement in Irish language organisations, and agrees with the Language Freedom Movement's aims. Finally, two copies of a response from Mr. Morris acknowledging her letter, and enclosing an application form.

Correspondence between F.J. Jaffrennou and Stiophán Bairéad, discussing Irish and Breton matters. Born in 1879, Francois-Joseph-Claude Haffrennou was a Breton language writer and editor, as well as a Breton nationalist. He was also known by the name "Tadi

Letter from Séamus Barry to Christopher Morris regarding the possibility of arranging a debate on the Irish language. He explains that his Society would be happy to arrange such a debate in the future, but refers to the belief among some members of the S

Correspondence between Tomas Ua Conceanainn and Stiophán Bairéad. Born on Inis Mhean he was educated in the Patrician School in Galway. Went to the States with his brother 0n 1885, he returned thirteen years later, becoming one of the organisers for the G

Correspondence with Christine Martindale regarding the post of Community Adviser

Correspondence with John Waddell, Department of Archaeology UCG discussing sites they have both discovered on Inis Meáin. Copy letter from Robinson to Waddell discussing sites in Baile na mBocht (very faint). Attached to this is a handwritten list of sites, and a corresponding sketch map. (25 Sep 1977); A photograph is included with names on the back - Seán Powell, Phatch Faherty, Goulding [possibly J R W Goulden], and Tommy McDonagh photographed sitting on a wall. (10 May 1978 - 17 Aug 1983) 11pp;

Letter from Tadhg Ó Móráin S P with information on the church in Inis Oírr, Cill Rónáin, Inis Meáin. (21 Feb 1980) 1p;

Copy letter from Robinson to Seán Ó Nualláin, Archaeological Branch of the Ordnance Survey, enclosing the latest Aran map and drawing attention to two possible wedge graves, and reply from Ó Nualláin. (2 - 8 Sep 1980) 2pp;

Correspondence with Etienne Rynne, Department of Archaeology, UCG with some enclosures. Sketches of tombstones, and commenting on Altóir Cholm Cille, Mementos of Mortality. Rynne encloses a third party letter from Paul Walsh on the Laghta Oliver Browne (11 Aug 1983 - 18 Dec 1984), 13pp;

Letter to Robinson from Paul [Walsh] on Arkin. Passing on information on the fort, a report from 1796-98 on the defence of Galway Bay that he has come across in his research, and enclosing a rough copy of a sketch map from the report. A copy of Robinson's reply (23 Jan 1985-27 Feb 1985), 3pp;

Handwritten letter to Robinson from Paul G[osling] seeking copies of Robinson's field maps for Árainn to enable him to cross-check the locations of sites for the Sites and Monuments List. (1 Apr 1987) 3pp;

Handwritten letters to Robinson from Michael Gibbons seeking permission to enlarge a section of Robinson's Aran map for a project, referring to megalithic tombs at Killary, and mentioning Dún Aengus. (c. 20 May 1990), 10pp;

Copy handwritten letter from Robinson to Jim Higgins, on carved stones he has found, with sketches and descriptions. Reply from Higgins dating the items as post medieval, and enclosing information. (c. Feb 1993), 4pp;

Letter to Robinson from Claire Cotter of The Discovery Programme enclosing information on the Western Stone Forts Project and excavations that were carried out in 1992, undated, 5pp.