A brief index card relating to the townland of Annaghbeg, [Coill an Eanaigh]. Includes a note from Griffith's Valuation.
Material relating to the 1975 and 1980 maps of the Aran Islands created by Tim Robinson. Includes early map drafts, field note books, detailed correspondence on placenames. See P120/3/1/8/8 for Robinson's own description of his mapping methodology.
File of letters to Tim Robinson from before the publication of the 1975 map of Aran, and covering his preparation for the 2nd edition in 1980.
Letter from L B Mayer-Jones of An Taisce referring Robinson to Etienne Rynne and John Waddell to answer his specific queries (29 Aug 1974).
Two letters from Colm and Mrs Faherty of Inishmaan giving names of local trade people who would like to be included on the map, and making some corrections to his map. (14 Oct - 14 Nov 1974). File of letters from several correspondents offering information on the meaning of placenames, the accuracy of locations on Robinson's map, and clarifying other local information. These correspondents are Bridgie and Colie Fitzpatrick of Inishmore (26 Oct 1974), Coley Hernon of Kilronan (27 Oct 1974), Colm/Coleman P Hernon of Kilronan (2 Nov 1974 - 1 Jan 1975), Pádraic Ó hEithir of Dublin (1 Nov 1974), and Bríd Ó hEithir of Inis Oírr (28 Jan 1975).
A letter from Éamonn de hÓir, chief officer of the Placenames Branch of the Ordnance Survey offering advice on the most accurate Irish language names for the Aran Islands. (6 Dec 1974). Photocopied article 'Sracfhéachaint ar Logainmneacha Bhaile Átha Cliath' by Éamonn de hÓir. The article is in Irish, and was published in 1975 in Studia Hibernica.
Two letters from Kenneth G Bale of the Ordnance Survey Office congratulating Robinson on the good reception his map has received, and answers a query about O'Donovan's methodology in collecting placenames. (15 Sep-9 Oct 1975).
File of letters from Pádraig Ó Flaitheartaigh of Wexford (16 Jan 1977 - 2 Oct 1979). All correspondence in this file is in Irish. Recommends articles and local people to speak to, and suggests minor updates to the map (16 Jan 1977). Letter enclosing detailed notes and stories on Gort na gCapall and Máguaird (the notes are paginated, 1 page in the sequence is not included in the archive). (2 Mar 1977). Letter responding to some specific queries Robinson had on An Réidh Bhig, Aill an Ára, Naomh Éanna, and other features (14 Nov 1977). Letter answering some specific queries on An Sraoilleán, An Clochán Bheag, and other features (2 Oct 1979). Undated notes making some corrections to the 1975 map, specifically on Aill an eala, Gob an chlochair, and others.
Small file of correspondence between Robinson and Professor Tomás Ó Máille. Copy letter from Robinson seeking Ó Máille's advice on a few points relating to placenames, including Aill an Ára, Iar Áirne, and others (Sep 1979). Handwritten reply from Ó Máille in Irish, enclosing notes (22 Jun 1980). Photocopy of 'Ára mar Áitainm' le T S Ó Máille (article in Irish).
Handwritten letter to Robinson from [ ] with handwritten notes in red ink on a typed list of Minor names and Major sites used on the map. 19 Apr [ ].
List handwritten by Robinson entitled 'Inismeain: Museum List', with placenames from the Aran map. Undated document.
Hand-drawn family tree of the Fitzpatricks from the early 18th century. In Robinson's handwriting, document undated. Corresponds to information on the back of one of the historical OS maps (P120/3/1/1/2)
Handwritten notes covering aspects of Eochaill, Eoghanacht, and the Digby family, Robinson's handwriting.
Four local business cards, for inclusion in the map.
Seven annotated copies of Robinson's 1975 map of Aran. Each map's annotations provides a distinct purpose. They add placenames, notes from Patrick King, ceathrú names taken from Colie Mhicilí Ó hÍarnáin, one map marks out divisions on Inis Meáin, one contains notes of local history about the Land League, one contains notes from Padraic O Flaherty, and one is described as 'Bóithríní in Cill Rónáin (Michael Gill)'. An annotated copy of the 1980 map of Aran specifies the names of quarters has been taken from 'Aran of the Saints' by J G Barry.
Typed list of names given both in English, and the corresponding Irish language name from the Name Books. Handwritten annotations throughout. The list is mainly the names of sites and townlands on Inis Meáin. Undated.
Tracings of sections of the 1975 map, with edits. One tracing includes letters and numbers, and is attached to a corresponding numbered list of Irish language placenames and sites on Inis Mór.
Handwritten draft letter, and copy typed final letter from Robinson to Patrick [ ] of The Residence, Fearann na Choirce. The letter thanks Patrick for his collection of placenames and stories, and comments on some specifically. (17 Mar 1977).
Photocopy of 'Drúchtíní Smaointe as Inismeáin - an cuma iad ann nó as?' by Úna Ní Choincheannainn and Úna Ní Meachair of Coláiste Chroí Mhuire, An Spidéal, January 1984. The piece (in Irish) includes a list of roads 'Bóithre agus Róidíní', and is attached to two pages Tim's handwritten notes.
Notebook entitled 'Placenames of Aran'. The notebook was found by John Waddell among J R W Goulden's Aran papers. It provides an Irish language list, and in some cases brief description of location. Undated. Photocopy of same document with notes from Robinson.
Loose sheet draft notes, mostly in Tim Robinson's handwriting. One page (in an unfamiliar hand) gives information on Ceann an Bhruth, Bóthar na Reilige, and other features. An acetate entitled Ainmeacha Áireacha cois na Farraige', from Bairbre Ní Fhloinn of the Folklore Department at UCD.
Handwritten letter from Áine [de Blácam] to Tim Robinson, on Inis Meáin knitting company headed paper, enclosing a photocopied section of his map, showing Inis Meáin, with handwritten notes on some of the roads. (18 Sep 1992).
Handwritten letter to Tim from Diarmuid O'Brien enclosing two photocopied aerial photographs of Inis Oírr, and asking for clarification relating to them. (23 Oct 1977).
Handwritten letter to Tim from Bríd Ó hEithir of Inis Oírr who has asked the local school children about some of the names of the sub-divisions on Inis Oírr. She encloses her information. (8 Feb 1980).
Letter from R Miller, Registrar of the Commissioners of Irish Lights clarifying the Service's spelling of the placename as Inisheer. (3 Mar 1980).
Handwritten letter to Tim from Mairéad Póil, enclosing a photocopied list of information on Inis Oírr placenames derived from local school children. The list is in Irish and is titled 'Logainmneacha Inis Oírr, Garranta, Buailteacha agus Craga'. (9 Dec 1986). A printed copy of the 1980 map of Aran, incorporating Póil's information on Inis Oírr coastal names.
Handwritten letter to Tim from Dónall [ ] of OS Office. The subject of the letter is the modern spelling of Inis Oírr. (22 Mar 1991).
Series of correspondence between Tim and Éamon Ó Tuathail containing a lively and detailed exchange of notes on placenames, Eoghanacht and Inis Oírr are discussed in notable detail, also the correct names of the currachmen who drowned off Mainistir c. 1907. Copies of some of the letters Tim wrote in response. (24 Feb 1992 - 19 Mar 1993).
Photocopied article from Éigse 1993, 'An t-Ainm Áite Inis Oírr'.
An offprint of Tomás Ó Broin's 'Inis Thiar: Naming and Misnaming', which was published in 1999 in the JGAHS. Accompanied by a letter from Professor Ó Broin, and a copy of Tim's reponse, in which they discuss the name Inis Oírr. (1999)
Typed list entitled 'Copy of Bualite Baile' that gives an ID, fields, their townland, and who owns them. Pagination begins at p 21. (8 Nov 2006).
Manuscript material on the creation and publication of 'Stones of Aran: Pilgrimage'. Early drafts show 'Stones of Aran' was originally intended as one book, to include a 'Preface' establishing the solitary and social sides, 'Itinerary' to cover the two coasts, 'Labyrinth' to cover the fields and paths, and a personal 'Postscript'. These drafts show the evolution of the idea, with 'Itinerary' becoming 'Pilgrimage', and the expansion of the project to become two 'Stones of Aran' books, 'Pilgrimage' published in 1986, and 'Labyrinth' published in 1995.
Manuscript material on the creation and publication of 'Mementoes of Mortality: The Cenotaphs and Funerary Cairns of Árainn, Inishmore, County Galway', Tim Robinson, with photographs by Gilbert Stucky.
Material relating to the commissioning and publication of J M Synge's 'The Aran Islands' by Penguin Classics. Tim Robinson wrote an introduction and notes on the piece.
Manuscript material on the creation and publication of 'Stones of Aran: Labyrinth'.