Assorted manuscript notes on loose A4 pages relating to freedom of expression and interests of Article 19 and written by Kevin Boyle.
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File of TS and MS statements of individuals affected by the use of plastic bullets in Northern Ireland by security forces. Statements are made by individuals who have had family members killed or injured by plastic bullets. Names of those who made statements are included as well as details of the incidents. It is thought these statements were gathered by the Association for Legal Justice. File also includes a letter dated 4 Nov 1982, addressed to Kevin Boyle from Sean McCann of the A.L.J, referring to 'post-tribunal' aspects of concern on use of plastic bullets, to which is attached a report "Conclusion of the Tribunal" being the second international enquiry on plastic bullets, held at the Lake Glen Hotel, Belfast. (16 Oct 1982) TS letter from Anthony J Walsh, Chairman and Secretary of the Association for Legal Justice, Dublin Central Branch, to Kevin Boyle, discussing Walsh's and Carmel Conneely being 'charged with scandalising the Special Criminal Court as a result of an Association statement condemning the death sentence passed on Marie and Noel Murray.
Copy letters to Ian Pinder and Antony Farrell pitching this collection of fictional pieces for publication (12-13 Jan 1999).
Handwritten draft layout, and handwritten and typed draft manuscripts.
Two copies of notes used in speech to the Arts Society in University College Galway on 9 December, 1966. Outlines the principles behind the Language Freedom Movement, that they are democratic, positive, responsible, and goes on to outline the organisation's policy.
Correspondence between various officials of the Arts Council and Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, relating to grants for his work, workshops and other matters.
Articles of undertaking of tenants from Woodquay to redivide and work the land currently in their possession, to hold for the sum of £50. Signed by John Roche, William Gilmore, Patt Fenaughty, John Moran, Margaret Moran, William Fleming, Thomas Fleming, Thomas Brennan, John Higgins, Pat Horan, Pat Boyle and Pat Donelan.
Proofs of articles for publication in Rural Ireland
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.
Files relating to the international NGO, Article 19, based in London and of which Kevin Voyle was the founding director. Article 19 were concerned with matters of Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Religious Belief, Censorship, Press and Media and other such issues.
Three memos from Arthur Page Brown, Architect to M M O'Shaughnessy. Relating to materials and measurements needed for constructions in the Golden Gate Park, site of the Midwinter exposition. Constructions mentioned include the Grand Stand, and a pedestal on which to place a statue of Columbus.