File relating to 'First View' - a series of new short film screenings from first time directors. Includes text of speech and remarks given by Lelia Doolan about and in response to each film shown during the season of film screenings. Also includes letter from Bob Quinn to Steven McFinley, copied to Lelia Doolan re. RTÉ screening of "The Family".

File of letters sent to Lelia Doolan on the occasion of departure as Chair of the Irish Film Board. Letters from Michael D. Higgins, T.D. Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht; Mary Hyland, The Arts Council of Ireland; Richard Taylor, Director of Northern Ireland Film Council; Patrick Cleary, Deloitte and Touche; Patrick Keenan, Branch Secretary, SIPTU; Kevin Moriarty, Managing Director, Ardmore Studios; Siobhán O'Donoghue, Media Desk Ireland; Eibhlín Ní Mhunghaile, Media Desk Ireland; James Mitchell, Little Bird Productions; Declan [ ], Forbairt; Ann Devine, Monaghan County Museum; James [ ] the Irish Film Board; Arthur Lappin; Brian Garvin, Manager, IDA Ireland; Tommy McCabe, Audiovisual Federation, Dublin; Chris Kane, Director Corporate Affairs, Bord Fáilte; Mary Lyons, F.Á.S; L.T. Hynes Graphic Design, Galway; Clare Duignan, commissioning Editor, RTÉ; Derry O'Brien, Network Ireland Television. Other personal letters received from Michael M, and from Paddy and Frances.
File also includes a photocopy of a photograph of Lelia Doolan with Siobhán McKenna in costume and as part of a play by Bertolt Brecht, "St. Joan of the Stockyards" (1960s)

Letters from film director Joe Comerford, to Lelia Doolan. Letters relate to matters from the production of film "Reefer and the Model", such as challenges about music rights, goals and outlines for the film, wider discussion about film production in Ireland and Irish film in general; comments on attending the Galway Film Fleadh and adds some observations (1994); notes on screening of Reefer, for Highboot Benny; manuscript text of talk by Comerford about art and culture in society; summary document of points following Barcelona Film Festival (1988); a profile document on Joe Comerford (1997). Letter signed by Michael D. Higgins, T.D., Minister for Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht (26 May 1994) stating he has referred a query about Barcelona Film Prize to Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dick Spring T.D.

Lists of plays produced at the Abbey Theatre, beginning in 1948, and up to 1973, including productions on the Peacock stage (1971-1973).
File also includes costs and letters with breakdown of monies paid in relation to productions at/by the Abbey Theatre 1971-1973, including 1973 European Tour, with correspondence to/from Lelia Doolan re. costs.

Manuscript writings on note cards and notepaper by Lelia Doolan and with outlines of thoughts and notes on the history of the Abbey Theatre; notes on management and programming of the Abbey in the early 1970s, mention of planned productions, vision for the term as Artistic Director, working with writers, actor training plans, notes about Bertolt Brecht, notes about Oedipus, text of untitled essay/article by Doolan on the relationship between drama and life; notes re. Abbey board meeting as recounted by Doolan, dated 5 Sep 1972.

File of writings and documents relating to the Board of Directors of the abbey Theatre, Dublin, of which Lelia Doolan was Artistic Director at the time. Includes correspondence between Doolan and members of the Board and Management including Micheál O'hAodha, John Slemon, Tomás Mac Anna; re. programming choices, rehearsal periods, artistic policy and other related matters.
File also includes outline 'Particulars Re. Position of Artistic Director; Particulars of Vacancy for Theatre Manager; text of statement by the Abbey Theatre owing to position with Lelia Doolan; a manuscript document written by Doolan "Policy for the Abbey - Draft Headings" 14 May 1972; and other assorted manuscript notes by Doolan.

File of letters and cards to Lelia Doolan and relating primarily to her time as Artistic Director of the Abbey Theatre Dublin Letters include a letter of reference for Alan Simpson by Lelia Doolan; Letters between Doolan and Rev. Fr. A Delaney, O.P., re. sourcing of robes as costumes for Abbey production of Shaw's "St. Joan" (Dec 1972); Letter from Flann Ó Riann, 6 Jul 1973; Invitation to Doolan from Provost of Trinity College Dublin to Winter Commencement Dinner (7 Dec 1972); Telegram of well wishes to Doolan from Jeremy [ ] ( 8 Aug 1972)Telegram of well wishes to Doolan from Tony and Anne (8 Aug 1972); Letter from Bob Lowenstein; Letter from Michael Callinan, written on headed paper as a prisoner of H.M. Prison Jebb avenue, Brixton, London (17 Oct 1972); Letter from G.L. Barrow (6 Dec 1972); Letter from Christine [ ] (5 Feb 1973); Letter from Paul McGloughlan, (6 Dec 1972); Letter from Jim Ballantyne (Nov 1973 - May 1974); Letter from Helen Cahill, 19 Nov 1973; Letter from playwright Lee Dunne (19 Nov 1973); Letter from writer Brian Moore; Letter from playwright Brian Friel; Letter from director Joe Dowling; Letter from Frank McDermott; Letter from director Hugh Hunt (8 Nov 1973); Letter from Jack Kelly SJ, Jesuit House, Milltown; 20 Jun 1972; Postcard from Claire Bloom (12 Mar 1974); Letter from John Jordan (14 Mar 1973) Letter from Roger McHugh (6 Dec 1973); Letter from John Arden and Margaretta D'Arcy (30 Nov 1973); Copy letter from Ernest Blythe.

File of press cuttings from Irish and international media with coverage of Abbey Theatre news, including the appointment of Lelia Doolan as Artistic Director of the Abbey, reviews of plays at the Abbey in that time, interviews and features on Doolan including "The Fiery Lass Who runs Dublin's Abbey' (Chicago Sun Times, 4 June 1972); also coverage of Doolan's departure from the Abbey; "Lelia May Fight Abbey Sacking" (Evening Press 17 Nov 1973); "Lelia Doolan Leaves Abbey Theatre Post" [ ], "Crises Rocks Abbey Board" (30 Sep 1970) and other related press cuttings.

File of documents relating to a documentary made in c. 1987 about the abbey Theatre. Includes transcript of interview with Lelia Doolan, letters from Kathleen Barrington of the Abbey to Doolan with updates on planning and arrangements from filming etc. Other assorted documents on the history of the Abbey and about archive items of the Abbey - photographs, designs, people etc.

Files relating to Galway Municipal Theatre Trust. Includes minutes of meetings and agenda of meetings of the group held in 1993 and 1994; correspondence with Galway Youth Theatre, Letters with Equity, copy of Equity annual report for 1993/1994, annotated copy of objectives of Galway Municipal Theatre Trust, letters from Galway Arts Festival and related items.