File of MS and TS letters from Rev. Daniel Lyons, S.J. at University of Seattle, to Michael Rynne. Includes TS carbon copy of document, a resolution "Ireland as 51st Sovereign State" (of the United States), which Lyons adds was passed "unanimously by the House of Representatives in the State of Washington". Also includes a TS copy of letter outlining plans for the Resolution sent by Lyons to "twelve Irish Newspapers - Every newspaper in Southern Ireland."

Series of letters from Henry F. Stock from various family members as well as friends and acquaintances.

File of manuscript and typescript letters both to and from Michael Rynne in his capacity of Irish Ambassador to Spain. Letters are between Rynne and Sean Murphy, Secretary, Department of External Affairs, Dublin (Discussing his previous appointment of Legal Advisory at the Department and detailed discussion around the terms of his appointment as well as of Rynne's work within the Department in terms of Irish international relations. ([2] Jun 1955); Sean T. Ó Ceallaigh, President of Ireland, 12 Dec 1956); Eamon De Valera, Dáil Éireann, thanking Rynne on the sympathies expressed at the passing of Kathleen O'Connell. De Valera pays special tribute to the role played by O'Connell and the role she played in Irish history (20 Apr 1956); Letter to Rynne informing him that the Government has nominated him as Ambassador to Canada (30 Jun 1956); Letter from Rynne to Liam Cosgrave, T.D., Minister for External Affairs, turning down Cosgrave's offer of a move to Ottawa, a post of importance to Ireland'" (4 Jul 1956); and other letters between Murphy and Rynne discussing Irish international affairs.

File of manuscript and typescript letters both to and from Michael Rynne in his capacity of Irish Ambassador to Spain. Letters largely between Michael Rynne and Con Cremin of the Department of External Affairs, Dublin. The letters discuss the structure, work and roles of the Department and its various positions; Letter from Sean T. Ó Ceallaigh, President of Ireland, Dec 1957; Letters between Rynne and William E. Kerrish, regarding his speaking engagements entitled "Religion in Action in an Atomic Age", an address for parish societies, clubs, forums and fraternal organizations (Nov 1957); Letters between Rynne and Dr. Paul O'Higgins, Cambridge University regarding international law. (1958)

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.

Correspondence from Community Alert groups regarding change of address or affiliations for 2002; weekly reports from Bernard Kearney and Pat O’Leary; list of Community Alert groups.

File of correspondence relating to Hawaii. Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_001 (1 letter from this PDF has been refiled, it is 2 Jan 1899, a handwritten letter of recommendation for H L Mayo, on Spring Valley Water Works headed paper.

Letter from William C Brown to Henry R Worthington responding to an enquiry for electrical driven pumps for the Waialua Plantation. (16 Aug 1899).

Two letters to M M O'Shaughnessy from D [Center] (21 Dec 1899 - 26 Jan 1900). He is writing to O'Shaughnessy from the American Sugar Company, Moloka'i ahead of O'Shaughnessy's departure for Hawaii. Discusses the talents of a new recruit, arrangements ahead of O'Shaughnessy's departure to work on the water irrigation project, specifically the personnel he will need, and a mix up in ordering a transit and a level. Also particulars of the aqueduct to be constructed, a delay with pumps, a note that communication between Honolulu and the Islands has been stopped, and expresses doubt "whether we had the Plague here", in reference the Bubonic Plague which broke out in Honolulu in 1899.

Correspondence relating to the quarantine of M M O'Shaughnessy, J S Malony and A P Boller by the Board of Health in Honolulu as a matter of precaution, following the outbreak of Bubonic Plague. (13 Jan 1900 - 13 Feb 1900. The first is a letter from C B Wood, President of the Board of Health granting permission for the transfer of O'Shaughnessy's luggage from the Steamship Gaelic. A carbon copy of a handwritten letter from Wood to A W Judd in Honolulu (1 Feb 1900) authorising him to act as guard at Hanauma in the quarantine of the men. Guidelines on the terms of their quarantine, including the treatment of their clothing and bathing requirements are outlined. Witnessed and signed by O'Shaughnessy. Letter from Wood (13 Feb 1900) outlining that they have fulfilled a satisfactory quarantine, bringing it to an end.

Letter from C E Moore in Santa Clara, California to O'Shaughnessy then in Honolulu (31 Jan 1900) on matters concerning office rent and mail.

Letter from Edward P Decker of the C W Hunt Company on the subject of their Industrial Railway Catalogue. 9 Feb 1900.

Letter from A M Hunt of San Francisco to O'Shaughnessy in Honolulu (10 Feb 1900) hoping he has not "gotten tied up in the various quarantines that are in force among the Islands", and wondering how his work is progressing. Updates him on his own work on the Truckee River.

Letter from C F Saylor*** of Pasadena, California (28 Feb 1900) to O'Shaughnessy in Honolulu following up on data on the cost of pumping at various elevations. Handwritten report from O'Shaughnessy to Saylor and Captain Frank Walley Perkins (US Coast and Geodetic Survey, Commander of the Str. Pathfinder), outlining statistics on the sugar product of the Hawaiian Islands, attributing its increase over the previous 20 years to improved systems of cultivation "the main feature of which is systematic irrigation of the growing sugar cane". He outlines the early water supply, natural streams flowing in the mountains, diverted by means of long ditches, and mentions Claus Spreckels as being a pioneer in this field, with the Haiku Ditch. In Honolulu, there is a supply of fresh water underground, and the owners of the Ewa Plantation began exploring this 12 years previous. The report describes the wells constructed by the Ewa Plantation, its elevation, dependency on soil and climate conditions, and proximity to Pearl Harbour. The report includes costings for coal and irrigation. He describes the general character of the rock, local topography. His report concludes with a recommendation that a geological and stratigraphical survey of the islands is badly needed, to enable accurate study of the conditions governing the underground water reservoirs. "A large amount of money is thrown away each year on haphazard and unintelligent water exploration". Report dated 23 Mar 1900. A letter from Frank Walley Perkins thanking him for the report, and advising he would be forwarding it to Washington. (28 Mar 1900).

Invitation to O'Shaughnessy extending the privileges of the Pacific Club to him (5 May 1900).

Handwritten letter to Major W J Collins written by O'Shaughnessy on board the Steamship Gaelic. (5 Jun 1900). Expresses happiness to make his acquaintance through his cousin Jack Shaughnessy and outlines the nature of his career to date. O'Shaughnessy is 36 at the time of writing.

Four letters to O'Shaughnessy (addressed to Mick), from J S Malony (who was in quarantine with him in Honolulu) from Kaunakakai (8 Jun 1900 - 19 Jun 1990). Updating him on the work on the site, a delay with pumps meaning that the parts of the project are slow moving. Some difficulties arising due to the lack of a Japanese interpreter. Some language in letters is nowadays considered racially offensive.***

Letters to O'Shaughnessy requesting that he meet with the Manager of the Hutchinson Sugar Co., George C Hewitt on the subject of hiring a hydraulic engineer to look for water. (30 Jun 1900 - 22 Jul 1900).

Letter to O'Shaughnessy from E J Cacton*** (10 Jul 1900) on Cotton Bros and Co note paper, outlining a delay in finishing maps.

Handwritten letter in O'Shaughnessy's hand, but appears to have been written in haste, and possibly a draft letter. (20 Jul 1900). To Healy, written on 'The Hawaiian Hotel, Honolulu' headed paper. Refers to a delay in payment.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_007.

Rules and Order of Business for the Citizen's Non-Partisan Convention. On the back is an outline of an organisation of the committee, with some names circled and notes beneath.

Ticket to First-Class Merchant's Lunch. Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_008.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_012. Questionnaire in relation to "inducing the Southern Pacific R R Company to reconsider their intentions to construct along the sea coast the portion of railroad necessary to make the connection between San Luis Obispo and Ellwood". The questionnaire is dated 25 Jan 1894, and the name appears to be Moore.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_013. Note of 2 names and addresses, scribbled on back of a Potrero Avenue Extension form.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Other --> p135_O_001. Aerial photograph offering a bird's eye view of the devastation to San Francisco following the earthquake, published as a supplement to 'Engineering World, Chicago' on 15 Jun 1906. Black and white.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_014 and 015. Two copies of an Estimate for Improving Bluthedale Avenue with assessments payable by each having frontage thereon (23 Oct 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_016. Letter from P A Buell (Limber & Planing Mills) to O'Shaughnessy (9 Aug 1894), on the subject of the prospect of a railroad from Stockton down the San Joaquin Valley. Buell offers his support to such a proposition, on certain conditions.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_017. Small hand-drawn map on tracing paper in pencil of South America. Only some countries and cities are marked in.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_018. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from Spencer Browne (30 Aug 1894) on the subject of his moving office from the Crocker Building, and rent money owed by him and his business partner to O'Shaughnessy.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_019. Note from William Wade to O'Shaughnessy on the possibility of renting desk room. Stamped 19 Nov 1894.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_020-23. Leaflets from the Apostleship of Prayer League. General intentions for 1 - 4 October 1908.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_024. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from A S Baldwin (3 Oct 1894) regarding a proposed change in road, requesting a meeting.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_025. Note to O'Shaughnessy from [D H Bedd?] (10 Jul 1894) on the subject of a Mr Weir and a lot.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_026. Handwritten note to O'Shaughnessy asking him to visit, [Henry Ach?], undated.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_027. Typed note on carbon paper enclosing a cutting, an Assessment Notice of $2.50 per share on the stock of the Grangers' Colony. (22 Jan 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_028. Sketch map covering Frederick St and Waller St, with pencil marked calculations on the back.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_029. Ferry receipt, 1 Jan 1894.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_030, handwritten note on back of slip, Potrero Avenue Extension.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_031-32. Two letters to O'Shaughnessy from A R Booth (7-10 Mar 1894), concerning real estate, difficult to read.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_033. Handwritten telephone message. Mr [ ] cannot go to San Mateo on Wednesday.... (30 Sep 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_034. Letter to O'Shaughnessy (23 Aug 1894) from Thomas P [Bannerman]. Seeking an introduction of his friend [Hon. W P P St Clair] with Colonel Howard, President of the St. Obispo and Port Hartford Railroad.
Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_035. Handwritten note from [ ] to O'Shaughnessy (Aug 1894) referring to the above.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_036. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from Thomas S Bonneau (26 Nov 1894) to advise some instruments have not been recorded yet, and a payment is outstanding.