Correspondence between Etienne Rynne and the South-West Kerry Archaeological Society regarding lecture topics for the group, activities and work of the Society; Correspondence with John Sheehan, David P. Stang, Stang and Perles, Washington D.C.; seeking advice and discussing archaeological and architectural features in South-West Kerry.

Correspondence in file labelled "Things to be Done", mainly letters between Etienne Rynne and Joseph Raftery, National Museum of Ireland, A.T. Lucas, National Museum of Ireland. Maps and black and white photographic prints also included.

MS and TS letters sent to Etienne Rynne from local heritage and archaeological associations seeking information and assistance with queries on local landmarks and history. Letters present from Mayo Abbey Community Council (with black and white photograph attached of committee members pictured with Rynne); Clogher Historical Society, Monaghan, and letters from individuals including seeking information on a ring-fort or rath at Drimeen, Connemara; correspondence with the Offaly Historical Society (1981-1982); Moate Museum and Historical Society (1982) re. unveiling of a plaque on the old jail at Moate.

Book manuscript completed by Hermann Geissel, Co. Kildare, and sent to Etienne Rynne.

Correspondence between Etienne Rynne and Peter Shorer, Historic Jewellery Reproduction and Antique Reproduction, Ilford, Essex, UK. The letters discuss options and ideas for the production of a commemorative medal for Galway to be sold at Galway City Museum. Includes booklets and brochures of sample work by Shorer.

Correspondence relating to the acquisition by University College Galway (UCG/NUIG) of an artwork by Hungarian artist Ferenc Martyn, entitled "Around the Column". Martyn was a contemporary of Edward Martyn of Tulira Castle, and of Lady Gregory and W.B. Yeats. Includes press cuttings of news coverage of the painting being acquired by UCG and its President, Dr. Martin Newall. File includes text of press release, notes on the artist by Etienne Rynne; Correspondence between Rynne and the Friends of the National Collection of Ireland; Notice of meeting of the Galway Arts Group, Draft of its aims and rules, catalogue of paintings prepared by the Galway Art Gallery Committee; and press release about the Galway Art Society.

File includes biography of Etienne Rynne based on his role of President of the Cambrian Archaeological Society.
File 1 includes text of presidential address by Rynne, entitled "A Pagan Celtic Background for Sheela-na-Gigs?" Also manuscript notes for address by Rynne in advance of his lecture.
File 2 is Correspondence relating to Cambrian Archaeological Society, such as letters to Rynne discussing and proposing events, articles and also discussions on various objects. Correspondence with Rynne from organisations such as the Roscommon Archaeological Society; The National Museum of Ireland; UCG, and others.
File 3 includes assorted copies of articles and research materials used by Rynne in relation to work of the Cambrian Archaeological Society.

File of items including details of conference of the Irish Association of Professional Archaeologists, 1992.

File of records relating to the National Committee for Archaeology, under the auspices of the Royal Irish Academy, Dublin. Etienne Rynne was a member of the committee. Includes policy and discussion documents by the committee, including "A Policy for Urban Archaeology"; "The Preservation of Archaeological Heritage", agenda and minutes of committee meetings and correspondence between Rynne and Michael Ryan, chairperson of the committee.

File of records relating to the Royal Society of Antiquaries Ireland, of which Etienne was a member and committee member. The files include agenda and minutes of meetings of the Society; correspondence between Rynne and numerous members of the Society and also members of Government, such as Ted Nealon, T.D., Minister of State for Arts and Culture regarding discussions with Patrick Wallace about the 'Hamilton Report' (Report of the Committee Concerned with the Outflow of Works of Art" (Dec 1985 - printed copy of the report included); also correspondence regarding a festschrift in honour of A.T. Lucas; and detailed correspondence regarding the work of the Society and also of the editing and publishing of the journal of the Society.