Proof copy of Leslie van Gelder's manuscript 'Weaving a Way Home', with a cover letter from her publisher thanking Tim for agreeing to endorse the manuscript.
A typed endorsement is also included.
Proof copy of Leslie van Gelder's manuscript 'Weaving a Way Home', with a cover letter from her publisher thanking Tim for agreeing to endorse the manuscript.
A typed endorsement is also included.
Index card relating to the townland of Lemonsfield/Lemonfield, [An Chorr].
Páirc Leamhán in the Field Name Books.
Illaunacreeva, Cnoc na Cabha, Eanach Clumhach, Oileán Brointín, Bilberry Island, Oileán Chainbhe, Inis Sean Bó, and Kilcomine are briefly described local features of the townland.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Lemnaheltia, [Léim na hEilte]. Included are descriptions of Lackanbuddaghaun (also known as Finn Mac Cumhail's stone, or The Smoothing Iron), Kylemore Bridge, Dean's Lodge, and a series of stories about Scailp Johnny (also known as Johnny the Outlaw, the younger son of John Gibbons of Westport, who lived in the early nineteenth century.
File of notes and materials relating to the PhD undertaken by Lelia Doolan at Queen's University Belfast (QUB). Includes letters to Doolan from the Academic Secretary, QUB, updating of grant of permission to begin her PhD studies (17 Feb 1976), letter updating of permission to submit future completed thesis (6 Dec 1976) in 1977; Letter to University Librarian at QUB allowing permission for the thesis to be made available in the University Library (Oct 1982) general manuscript PhD notes by Doolan on topics of culture, society, men and masculinity, religion and society, and related topics; library book request slips; a printed broadside of "Colossal Labor Saving - An Open Letter from Bernard Shaw"; Printed pamphlet "Process and Product in Human Society" being the text of inaugural lecture by Professor John Blacking, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, delivered 13 Sep 1967, re-printed 1970.
Copy letter from Doolan to her PhD supervisor, discussing new research and thesis topics and directions (1 July 1982).
Files of letters sent to Lelia Doolan by family members and also from others relating to Irish film and television production.
Correspondence between Muintir na Tíre headquarters and Leitrim county federation.
Set of index cards describing some of the features of Leitrí [Lettery]. Leitrí is the location of Benlettery Youth Hostel, and also the peak Binn Leitrí, sometimes known as Bindowglass [Bendouglas/Binn Dúghlais]. At the foot of the mountain is a lake, where a fair was held. An anecdote from James Berry's 'Tale of the West of Ireland' is included.
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Leitreach Ard, [Letterard]. Information from Griffith's Valuation, and from the sale of the Martin Estate in 1849 about large tenants and ownership. A note in the pronunciation, to say the people of the townland call it Leitir Ard, but Carna people call it Leitreach Ard. A note on the McDonagh family (Clann Donnchada na Céise, not Clann Donnchada an Teistúin). A description of Demesne Lodge, close to McDonagh's House on Nimmo's 19th century map. Other features described include Loch na Scinín, Loch Tanaí, Loch Pháidín Rua, Loch an tSnámh (Lough Dereenaniurla on the OS maps), Loch Ghleann an tStrutháin, Loch na Calgaí, Rosenure Harbour, Fraochoileán, Crompán Leitreach Ard, Maidhm Beag, Aill Bríd Ní Chaonaigh, Aill an Dá Bhinn (Aildaveen on Nimmo's map, and some notes describing the local people's interpretations of the placename), An Cathaoir, Aill an Bhindéil, Béal Chara, Talamh Ghairbh, Ard Garraí na bPoll, Cnocán na nUibheachaí, Bóithrín an Iarla, Leachta Mháire Ní Chionnaigh, Damhras, Tobar Cholm Cille, Damhras, Tobar Mhuire, Aill an Adhmaid, Leac na gCaorach, Aill Bhairbre Bheag, Mullán Sheáinín Jack, Aill na Móna, Píosa Pháidín Mhurchú, Gob na Nóinín, An Leic Mhór, Gleann an tSrutháin, Maidhm Smith, Doirín an Iarla, Inis Troigh, Cuan Caorthainm, Barret's Quay [Céibh Bairéad], and Bealach an tSoipín. Bedford's map, Pádraig Ó'Cadhla of Leitir Ard, Michael King of Inis Ní, Seosamh Ó'Dónall of Glinsce, Mary of Leitir Ard, Mrs Ridge of Leitir Ard, Tom Conneely, Josie Phádraig Cionnaigh of Leitir Ard, a Mrs McDonncha living locally, Matt Connolly of Leitir Ard, and P. Barrett were references consulted by Tim Robinson, all of whom are credited on the cards.
Set of index cards on Leitir Seith [Lettershea]. Musings on its translation, and a reference from 'Croí Chonamara' by Michael Gibbons.