Context: Letter from Dr. Robert Collis to Christy Brown, upon the subject of writing a play together for the Abbey [Theatre], the launch of his book in Nigeria and seeing Christy's family,

Letter from Dr. Robert Collis to Christy Brown, upon the subject of writing a play together for the Abbey [Theatre], the launch of his book in Nigeria and seeing Christy's family,

1970 August 11.

Bibliographic Details
Main Creator:	Collis, Robert, 1900-1975
Contributors:	Brown, Christy, 1932-1981
Summary:	Dr. Robert Collis also expresses his concern for Christy's health, "I'm a bit worried about the alcohol, which I know is your escape, but which might be too much for you as it was Brendan Behan".
In collection:	Christy Brown Papers, 1932-2005
Format:	Manuscript
Language:	English
Subjects:	Brown, Christy, > 1932-1981 > Correspondence
Notes:	Physical description: 1 item (1 sheet airmail paper).
Arrangement:	Item

Christy Brown Papers, 1932-2005.

I. Christy Brown's books, 1935-1994.
II. Christy Brown's artwork, 1955-1965
III. Photographs of Christy Brown, his friends and family, 1944-1998.
IV. Literary typescripts and drafts by Christy Brown, 1954-1982.
V. Poetry by Christy Brown, 1951-1971.
- V.I. Unpublished poetry by Christy Brown to Katriona Maguire [Delahunt], 1951-1964.
- V.II. Other unpublished poetry by Christy Brown, 1953-1971.
VI. Personal memorabilia, 1932-1989.
VII. Documents of family interest, 1950-2000.
VIII. Letters to Katriona Delahunt from Christy Brown, 1945-1981.
IX. Family letters, notes and greeting cards, 1961-1982.
X. Letters from Beth Moore to Christy Brown, 1955-1971.
XI. Letters from Bob Colllis and Katriona Delahunt to Christy Brown and Beth Moore, 1950-1970.
- XI.I. Letters from Robert Collis to Christy Brown and Beth Moore, 1950-1970.
- XI.II. Personal letters from Katriona Maguire née Delahunt to Christy Brown, 1964-1970.
XII. Letters relating to literary and publishing matters, 1961-1982.
XIII. Letters and documents relating to the film 'My Left Foot', 1989-1990.
XIV. Letters to Christy Brown and family regarding legal, financial and royalty matters, 1954-1989.
- XIV.I. Letters to Christy Brown from Collis & Ward Solicitors concerning legal and financial matters...
- XIV.II. Letters from various banks, corporations and broadcasters concerning royalties, financial an...
XV. Letters to Christy Brown, mainly from female correspondents,
XVI. Miscellaneous letters, fan mail, documents, theatre programmes, magazines and photocopied mater...
XVII. Newspaper cuttings and material acquired by the Christy Brown Estate, 1913-2001.
XVIII. Additional copy papers, concerning Christy Brown, 1945-2005.

Letter from Dr. Robert Collis to Christy Brown, upon the subject of writing a play together for the Abbey [Theatre], the launch of his book in Nigeria and seeing Christy's family,

1970 August 11.

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection:	Christy Brown Papers, 1932-2005
Description:	Dr. Robert Collis also expresses his concern for Christy's health, "I'm a bit worried about the alcohol, which I know is your escape, but which might be too much for you as it was Brendan Behan".
Main Creator:	Collis, Robert, 1900-1975
Language:	English
Extent:	1 item (1 sheet airmail paper).
Format:	Manuscript
Call Number:	MS 49,739/11/1/8 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:	Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.