Two pencil drawings by Jack B. Yeats, made at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin. 8cm X 11.5cm. One image depicts Douglas Hyde 'performing' next to an unnamed actress. The second image depicts Abbey Theatre actor W.G. Fay backstage at the Abbey, drawn from behind and in a dramatic pose.

Files of letters sent to Lelia Doolan by family members and also from others relating to Irish film and television production.

Letters sent to Lelia Doolan include: Series of letters 1972 re. house, car, finance etc. while based in Dublin and upon taking up new role at the Abbey Theatre, Letter from Deirdre McSharry, Editor of 'Cosmopolitan' and typed on magazine headed paper, discussing plans to travel in France and Spain (1 Jul 1982); Letter and card from 'K and N', London, sending well wishes to Doolan and family (Oct 1982); Postcard sent to Doolan from Berlin from [ ] (17 Nov 1982); Letter on maths paper sent to Doolan from Niall [ ], Point Reyes, California, discussing plans to visit Ireland, film news, and also includes a really detailed ink sketch with a scene that includes a drawing of a Horseman at W.B. Yeats' grave and a tagline of "Poetry is a Weapon loaded with future" (1982); postcard from L.B.H. with image from Warwick Globe artwork, discussing personal news and film updates; Letter to President of Queen's University Belfast from John Blacking re. PhD graduation details for Lelia Doolan (13 Dec 1982); Letter from Willem [Wigman] (5 Dec 1982); Letter from Mary and Mick, Ballina, Co. Mayo with family and personal updates (27 Dec 1982); Original artwork by Pat [ ] entitled "Rituals of Memory" and inscribed "To Lelia With Love, 1977); Letter from Robert N. Lynch to Doolan following meeting a mutual friend Eileen Kane in Washington D.C. and discussing research interests on conflict and politics and seeking advice from Doolan (22 Nov 1976); Letter from D.J. Buggy, Assistant Town Clerk, Galway Corporation, re. Galway Municipal Theatres Trust meeting (15 Dec 1992); and other letters sent to Doolan from unnamed or others.
Includes copy letter from Doolan to journalist Tom Humphries discussing Humphries' critical writings about Irish swimmer Michelle Smith de Bruin. (2004).
Note: File 2 includes fold out heritage map of 'Kiltartan Country' and surrounding areas of Gort, Co. Galway.
File 3 includes postcard from Shelagh Richards, and also letters to Doolan from editorial team, of academics based at University College Cork re. book project on women in Irish History/Feminist History project.

File includes letters to and from Lelia Doolan, including: brochure from launch of the Institute of Public Administration launch of the Whitaker School of Government and Management by Bertie Ahern T.D., Taoiseach, with note written by Doolan "T.K. Whitaker note re. Dad - Paddy Doolan who started process of thinking about public service." (12 Jul 2004) Letter to Doolan from John J. Fletcher, City of Dublin Vocational Educational Committee, Dublin, with notice of permanent employment of Doolan as a Lecturer in Communications (5 Mar 1984); exchange of letters between Doolan and the Office of the Minister for Social Welfare, Charles J. Haughey T.D. re points raised by Doolan about pilot scheme to combat poverty and allocation of grants to the Erris Community Development Committee (May 1978), includes letter signed by Haughey about the allocation of grants and adding his support (10 May 1978); Letter from Micheal Mac Gearbhuigh, Coiste Forbartha Pobal Iorrais, stating that the Committee has offered Doolan the role of Action Research Worker (1 Feb [ ] ); Letter from Martin Fahy, Manager, Abbey Theatre Dublin with letter of statement of the term Doolan was Artistic Director at the Abbey Theatre (17 May 1978); Letter signed by Tim Pat Coogan of the Irish Press stating the term that Doolan worked as an occasional columnist and writer (17 May 1978); Letter from Conor Sexton, RTÉ, listing the terms and roles that Doolan held at RTÉ (19 May 1978); Letter inviting Doolan for interview for role of Lecturer at Galway Regional Technical College (Oct 1983); Invitation from Conor P. Maguire, commission of the European Communities to Doolan re. launch event for Award of European Community Grant to a group of Irish Women; Newsletter of updates from the Independent Poverty Action Movement. updating on recent work and activities of the Group, with members including Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy; Letters between Doolan and Cardinal Conway, Archbishop of Armagh re. comments made on a television programme by Cardinal Conway and in relation to conflict and murder/killings in Northern Ireland (March 1976); Letter with statement of account for Doolan as part of Irish Actors Equity Group; Letter to Doolan from Professor Ciaran F. McCarthy, School of Medicine, University College Galway, re. research proposal made by Doolan on Folk Medicine and Alternative Medicine (22 Sep 1983)

Files of manuscript letters sent to Lelia Doolan from her Aunt, Anne, beginning in 1976 and with the run of letters ending in 1981. Letters discuss personal and family news and updates. The letters are addressed to Doolan at Ranelagh and at Glendoran Green, Dublin 12.
99 letters in total.
File 1 - 1976
File 2 - 3 1977
File 4 - 1978
File 5 - 1981

File relating to the Film Institute of Ireland Achievement Award, presented to Lelia Doolan on 9th Jan 1998. File includes letter from Doolan to Martha [ ] accepting "with strong feeling of unworthiness (and pride too) the honour of the Institute's award...."

File also includes invitation to the award event; Letters of congratulations sent to Lelia Doolan on the occasion of the award, received from Clare Duignan, Head of Independent Productions, RTÉ; Liam Miller, RTÉ; Bob Collins, Director General, RTÉ; Anne Marie and Carmel at the Irish Film Institute; Micheal Ó Meallaigh, Teilifís na Gaeilge; actor Gabriel Byrne. Plurabelle Films; Telegael Productions.

White folder, held within the file (A44/25/24/7) and relates to a [conference] and study on aspects of Human Rights in South Africa. Includes research notes and articles with manuscript notes by Kevin Boyle. Includes notes and comments on various aspects of Human Rights, society, Women's issues etc. in South Africa.

Files related to the research, drafting, writing and publication of articles, essays and books by Kevin Boyle.

Files by and from Kevin Boyle relating to his work and research and stored or generated on floppy disks, CD, DVD, cassette tapes, VHS tapes, USB storage devices and external hard-drives.

Assorted cassette tapes featuring recordings of Kevin Boyle in interview, lectures and other related recordings such as news programmes.