Correspondence between Oliver Lloyd of the University of Bristol Speleological Society and Robinson. Lloyd is writing a paper, and wishes to be consistent in the language of his placenames, so he seeks verification on the correct English spellings of Cathair, Mhaol and Bheag. Carbon copy of a detailed reply from Robinson explaining his approach is contrary to the anglicisation of Irish placenames. Subsequent correspondence discusses the Irish Whitebeam.
Manuscript
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Copy letter from Tim Robinson to Liam Mac Gloinn following a conversation they had at the Merriman summer school. Tim encloses a copy of the revised 1999 map for Liam to mark the places he mentioned in their conversation. Three handwritten manuscripts with a wealth of information on placenames are sent to Tim by Liam, along with the annotated 1999 map. Copies of letters from Tim with some follow up queries.
Various articles written by Tim Robinson on the Burren, and talks given by him at conferences and symposia held in the Burren. Some of the talks are on Aran and Connemara, but they are included with the Burren material because they took place there.
Five iterations of a reflective piece entitled 'Looking for the Burren'. The file includes two handwritten drafts, one with Robinson's distinctive margin doodles. A third draft is typed with handwritten edits. Two typed final versions, one with handwritten instructions on margins and page layout.
Notes, handwritten and typed drafts with annotations, and the final copies of the essay 'The Burren Uplands - Crossing the Pass'.
Handwritten correspondence from David of Wildgoose Films Ltd in Dublin for a film about Folding Landscapes and their work in the Burren. Included are a shooting schedule, Tim's handwritten notes, and a draft structure/script for the film.
Three photocopies from the RTE Guide and The Irish Times advertising and reviewing the film, entitled 'Folding Landscapes'.
Letter from Eoghan Ó hAnluain to Tim Robinson inviting him to speak at the 1992 Merriman Summer School on his experience of the Irish language. Copy reply from Robinson accepting the invitation. Several handwritten and typed iterations of the talk entitled 'Listening to the Landscape'. The talk focuses on placenames on the Aran Islands, and gives Robinson's personal perspective on the Irish language.
Two typed copies of a book review written by Tim Robinson for the Irish Times, commenting on 'The Burren: a companion to the wildflowers of an Irish limestone wilderness' by E Charles Nelson, and 'The Natural History of the Burren' by Gordon D'Arcy.
Two typed articles for The Times, 'The Burren' and 'The Aran Islands' describing both landscapes for a new audience. Two pages of handwritten notes with the fax number and editor's name for submission.
File of material relating to the Merriman summer and winter schools (1994-1997). Brochures, itineraries, poems and papers all included. A note on Folded Landscapes paper 'Some Suggestions for Scoil Gheimhridh Mherriman 1997, Contaí Mhaigh Eo', on Archaeology, folk songs, placenames, gaeltacht and historical.