File of letters from David Marcus to John McGahern. Marcus was a writer and editor at the Irish Press Newspaper. Letters in the 1970s discuss the inclusion of a story, "Swallows" (1971) in the New Irish Writing series; letters regarding publication of an extract from "The Leavetaking" (1974) and later letters discuss the inclusion of "The Wine Breath" in an anthology of Irish Ghost Stories, and other McGahern work being included in Phoenix Irish Short Story anthologies that Marcus is editing.

MS letter from Irish film-maker, Cathal Black, discussing and outlining his plans to make a short film from McGahern's story, "Wheels". Also includes copy of contract made between Black and McGahern for film production of "Wheels", Feb 1975, and copy letter with details of costs paid to McGahern by Black for rights to make the films.

Letters from C. Barry Chabot, The American University, Washington D.C., USA, with discussions on an academic appointment for McGahern.

Letters from Bruce Berlind, Professor of English, Colgate University, New York, and his wife, Mary, to John McGahern, discussing McGahern's positions and time at Colgate University, readings by McGahern, readings by Ted Hughes (23 March 1971), comments on works by McGahern, including "Nightlines" (29 June 1971), "The Leavetaking" (9 April 1975), as well as latter letters rememberings past time spent with the McGaherns and memories of John.

Copy TS letters from Boyle to Dunne, Chicago District Judge, enclosing a copy of a programme for School of Irish studies [at UCG], thanking Dunne for hospitality in Chicago and stating he will be in touch.

Typescript letters from Bernard Loughlin, Resident Director of the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Annaghmakerrig, to John McGahern, writing to thank McGahern for his time and service to the Guthrie Centre board and also with comments on seeing McGahern's play "The Power of Darkness".
Also includes copy letter sent from Loughlin to a local operator of boats and waterskiing on the lake by the Centre, the noise from which was disturbing residents at the Centre.

File of letters from Antoinette Quinn, writer and professor, Trinity College Dublin, to John McGahern. The letters discuss her work and biography of Patrick Kavanagh, the writing of a piece by McGahern for a work edited by Quinn, arrangements to meet in Dublin, news and wider discussion on respective writing and detailed comments on McGahern's Memoir.

Letters from Anthony Thwaite, Editor, Encounter, London, with discussions with McGahern on publishing of short stories, including "All Sorts of Impossible Things", "Parachutes", and general discussion around the magazine, and on McGahern's writing.

Letter in French and in English by Annie Terrier to John McGahern.

File of manuscript and typescript letters from Aidan Higgins and Jill Higgins to John McGahern. Letters written from Ireland, Spain, U.K., and Germany.
Includes discussions on writing by both writers, seeking advice on publishing a book of stories with Faber. Letters through the 1960s discuss McGahern's THE DARK, Higgins meeting with Harold Pinter, McGahern's marriage ending, the sending of banned books to Higgins, time spent in Spain. Some later comments include "Dear John, I read AMONGST WOMEN with great pleasure. You are writing about Ireland like no one else". (28 Jan 1991).