Correspondence between Mary Robinson (MR) and public, colleagues and friends, following her nomination as candidate for the Irish Presidential Election (7th November) including messages wishing her luck. Includes letter from photographer Henry Wills, Ballina, County (Co.) Mayo, referring to photographs he took of MR on "the Island" (Inishbofin/Inishturk?) which were used on the election campaign broadcast, and stating he "never felt so politically and personally involved in any election" 02/11/1990; letter from Senator Des Hanafin, Chairman Pro-Life Referendum Campaign committee 1983, to unknown receiver(s?) essentially endorsing either Austin Currie or Brian Lenihan, 02/11/1990; copy of letter from Mary Maher, former Women's Page editor, Irish Times, which she handed in to RTÉ studios to be read by Gay Byrne on his radio show, and which related to comments by Minister for the Environment, Mr Flynn, about MR having a "new" interest in her family image, 04/11/1990*; correspondence with Christopher Kelly re photographs he took of MR in Edenderry, Co. Offaly, on campaign trail which were possible requested by the campaign after the fact, 06/11/1990; good-luck fax from Michael and Maggie O'Boyle, European Court of Human Rights, 05/11/1990;letter from 13 year old wishing MR best of luck, with reply, 02-06/11/1990; letter from PW Kennedy, Weston Aerodrome, wishing MR success, inviting her for flying lessons, and referencing President Hillary who Kennedy had instructed, 05-06/11/1990; letter of thanks from the Gulf Relatives Group, [linked to Irish hostages in Iraq?] for MR visiting them during busy schedule, 02-06/11/1990; letter from Louise Connolly, 11 years old, re mini Presidential election in her school, 28/10-06/11/1990; handwritten letter from Dermot Lacey, Local Labour representative, Pembroke Ward, Dublin, which had enclosed a table cloth sent by Mrs Peggy Daly which she wished to have signed, and photocopy of letter sent to Daly by Imelda Kavanagh for MR, enclosing the signed tablecloth, 19-26/11/1990. File also includes polling card for Dr Aubrey Bourke (MR's father).

[*Archivist's note: this comment was generally considered to have backfired and to have partially contributed to Brian Lenihan losing the election]

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Folder labelled: "The 22nd of June Club" consisting of correspondence and other material relating to an informal session Mary Robinson (MR) held in her home to share ideas for the campaign. Includes list of 28 women (including politicians, activists and journalists), minutes for Women's group meeting on 06/07/1990 at MR's home and notes from other members of the group.

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Folder labelled: "Nomination" consisting of material relating to Mary Robinson (MR)'s official nomination as a Presidential candidate, October 1990 including signed affidavit, and draft, 13/10/1990; acknowledgement of receipt from [T Sexton?], Presidential Returning Officer, 15/10/1990 with extracts of relevant legislation; photocopy of form of appointment of Authorised Representative, Presidential election, 17/10/1990 and official confirmation from [T Sexton?] that MR's nomination was ruled valid, 17/10/1990.

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Contact lists for correspondence including photocopy from March 1987 of "List of Full Members of Drama Section", [Abbey theatre?], and suggested trade union contacts, including blank form.

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Photocopy of typed letter from Dick Spring, TD, to Mary Robinson seeking to finalise the accounts of the Presidential Election committee.

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Folder of correspondence received from members of the public wishing Mary Robinson well ahead of election day and congratulating her on her campaign, (30/09-08/11/1990) along with photocopies of her replies (01-08/11/1990). Includes correspondence from some who had canvassed for her at a local level, cards including one from Paul Durcan of Berlin Wall and referencing the wall she had smashed: "Mary Robinson Wall Breaker in Ireland 1990" and letter from Elizabeth Clarke whose family had lived in Robinson's house prior to them buying it, 12/11-11/12/1990.

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Photocopies of report on Lansdowne Market Research polls conducted to examine who public were most likely to vote for as president, from list of 8 candidates, with handwritten notes on changes between May and June 1990.

Ref: P143/4/1/3/1

Correspondence, brochures and templates relating to a Lansdowne Market Research conducted research poll of topical issues of concern of public polled, for use by Mary Robinson in her campaign.

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Correspondence and reports from Lansdowne Market Research (LMR), September 1990 consisting of ringbound fax from Robin Addis, LMR outlining list of topics they envisaged covering, 03/09/1990; ringbound report "0L-333 Presidential Election Research Study", notes on groups being interviewed on 5th and 6th September (x2); report of findings (x2) "Mary Robinson Presidential Election Campaign, September 1990".

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Lansdowne Market Research (LMR) Presidential Opinion Poll 15-25 September 1990 (field work carried out 15-25/09/1990) report dated 11/10/1990 with cover letter from Robin Addis, LMR to Nick Robinson, 11/10/1990; MRBI Survey Report "The Irish Times/MRBI Poll, The Presidential Election. Satisfaction Ratings and Current Party Support. October 1990.", [14?]/10/1990, (x2) with newspaper cutting, 14/10/1990; correspondence from Robin Addis, LMR, to Nick Robinson with results of poll "taken before the Duffy tape affair blew up on Thursday", 28/10/1990 [see Archivist's Note, P143/4/1]

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