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Includes: 4 floppy discs containing images from the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, several books of stamps with science-related images that were forwarded to Mulvihill by An Post, a book from An Post, entitles Postage Stamps of Ireland (Dublin, 1992), which features the artwork of Irish stamps since the foundation of the state and 3 floppy discs forwarded to Mulvihill by the Commissioners of Irish Lights. They contain images of the lighthouse at Spit Bank in county Cork.

11 monochrome photographs of The River Gods, which are wax reproductions of stone carvings on Irish stone bridges. Various photographs of landscapes and buildings, including a portrait of Michael Faraday (1791-1867), Trinity College Dublin and the Burren district in county Clare. Symbolic artwork is also included within the file as well as notes, invoices and annotated research material.

Includes: 1 box labelled ‘People A-J’, 1 box labelled ‘People K-Z’, 1 box labelled ‘Topics A-E’, 1 box labelled ‘Topics F-Z’, 1 box labelled ‘Pix, Maps, Misc. Topics etc’. 1 unlabelled box. Smaller in size and containing headed cards with no further information.

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Includes: correspondence from the Heritage Council Of Ireland to WITS rejecting an application to publish the second volume of the book in 2006, and contracts between WITS and the authors of various chapters to Volume 2 of the work. Annotated research material, as well as the foreword to the original book, written by Mary Robinson. Also, a letter from MJP Scannell to Mulvihill (18 Aug. 1996), enclosing research material and other pertinent information.

The committee was set up in 1990 to encourage schoolgirls to opt for science subjects and to investigate impediments and prejudices that affected these choices. Its aim was also to encourage girls to enter work or training in technology, engineering, physics and chemistry. Includes a sub-committee report for 1990-1991 and minutes from a sub-committee meeting (10 March 1992) regarding the possibility of publishing a book to further its overall aims in the education sector.

Irish language programme about the Shakleton Expedition to Antarctica.

Guest contributor is Matthew Parkes.

3 folders: contains press cuttings from various publications, including many of Mulvihill's An Irishwoman's Diary pieces in the Irish Times. Cuttings also cover her wide topics of interest around science, media and public relations. Cuttings also contain several obituaries and tributes following her death in 2015. There are also oversized items included within this series.

Research material covering the County of Cavan. Includes correspondence and information supplied to Mulvihill from Cavan County Museum, Carraig Craft Visitors Centre, the Life-Force Mill and details of gypsum mining in the county. There is also a floppy disc containing photographs of Cavan County Museum. The images were taken by Marcus Daly Photographs.

File includes 7 CD-ROMs containing images and illustrations from the book. There are also 4 photographs featuring images of bog body excavation and research in the midlands of Ireland. These are supplied by the National Museum of Ireland and date from 1998.

Guest contributor is Greg Ryan.

Treasurer’s Reports from March 1991, November 1992 and November 1993.

Includes: Monochrome photographs of botanic specimens and and growth in the Burren area of county Clare, a CD-ROM from the ESB Archives (Electricity Supply Board) with information on the Hydro-electric power plant at Ardnacrusha, a letter from Anita Hayes to Mulvihill (8 May 1997) supplying information about the Irish Seed Saver Association in Scariff, county Clare. Several returned questionnaires from various scientific and heritage institutions in the county.

A short file of personal correspondence that discusses matters of scientific inquiry. Also includes a personal diary that Mulvihill kept on a trip to the United States in 1980.

WITS organised a high-level scientific forum in December 2003. The guest speaker was Dr Gill Samuels, the director of science policy at Pfizer Global Research Laboratories. The forum recommended a range of measures to encourage women to enter into research and employment within the science and technology sector. This report shares the findings of the forum and the contributions of Dr Samuels.

Minutes and Reports from AGMs in 1992, 1993, 2003 and 2006. Includes the AGM Agenda from 2007.

Scientific and technological research on both Cork City and County. Includes: A letter from George Reynolds (22 March 2001), to Mulvihill, enclosing a chapter he wrote for the European Geologist Journal, about the Cork-born geologist, William Bowles. Information, correspondence and good quality postcards from Beamish & Crawford brewery in Cork city, information from Marathon International Petroleum Ireland about its work on the Kinsale oil and gas field and a floppy disc containing photographs of the Cork Powder Mills, forwarded by Cork County Council.

Also, colour photographs of Mizen Head Footbridge, correspondence and information from Meitheal Mara, a group dedicated to the preservation of maritime heritage, a letter from Elizabeth Kearns (5 May 1998), to Mulvihill, informing her about an exhibition of historical radio equipment at Cork City Gaol during 1998 and correspondence from University College Cork about its Geological Museum on campus. Handwritten notes by Mulvihill the proposed structure of her chapter about County Cork.

Segments about WITS on Irish evening news (00'10'' - 01'20''). Mulvihill is part of a seperate programme package in the Irish language about the Young Scientists Exhibition, (05'50'' - 07'40'').

Guest contributor is Dr Brendan Dunford.

2 folders of research material pertaining to the scientific/technological aspects of County Derry. Includes returned questionnaires from various organisations, annotated notes on previously published material, enclosed original material from hydro-electricity generation on the River Roe near Limavady. Also material on Derry’s linen industry and its technological innovations. And the measuring or ‘triangulation’ of Lough Foyle.

Press release giving information on the launch of a career guidance CD for schools, featuring women role models with varied careers in science, engineering and technology. There are 2 different drafts of the press release within the file. Also an accompanying booklet.

Scéalta Ó Theach na mBocht, which translates as Stories from the Workhouse. The series contained 4 seperate chapters/episodes, but there are only 3 on this tape. Featuring Brendan Gleeson and Mick Lally, each episode is 40 minutes long. Mulvihill was interested in the scientific history of the Famine and was researching a book on the topic at the time of her death.

Radio documentary researched and presented by Mulvihill. Produced by Eoin Brady. Guests include Dorothy Cross and Tom Cross.

On 15-16 February 1993, the European Community Directorate General for Science Research and Development (DG XII) organised a workshop to assess the position of women working in science and technology research in Europe. This report is an outline of the workshop proceedings for WITS and for those who provided information on women in S&T research in Ireland for presentation to the workshop.

Radio documentary (2 episodes) researched and presented by Mulvihill. Produced by Eoin Brady. Guests include Cathy Fitzgerald, Paula Murphy, Lynn Parker and Iggy McGovern.

Material collated by Mulvihill about science and technology in Donegal. Includes a visitor’s handbook titled Glenveagh National Park; A Remote and Hauntingly Beautiful Wilderness (Government of Ireland, 1996). The book is annotated by Mulvihill. Also a pamphlet by Christopher Moriarty entitled The Reverend WS Green: Explorer and Fishery Scientist (RIA, 1995). Other material covers the Fintown Railway, diamond exploration in Donegal and Thomas Drummond, mathematician, inventor and Irish under-secretary from 1835-1840.

This conference was held in Dublin Castle and WITS cover the Plenary and Workshop Sessions of the event. The Proceedings present the papers of the speakers at the conference, the workshop reports and the recommendations stemming from the conference.

Includes: Equality for Women Measure Progress Report into the Directory (June 2004), papers relating to the launch of the Talent Bank Directory (12 March 2003), publicity campaign by Molecule Promotions to gain awareness of the Talent Bank (26 March 2003) and press cuttings that publicised the initiative.

Draft Report and Recommendations from an EGM held in Dun Laoghaire to seek members’ views on the future of the organisation and to consider if they wanted to continue as an organisation.

Radio documentary series examining the buildings and exhibits of the National History Museum in Dublin. Researched and presented by Mulvihill. Produced by Dave McHugh. Guest is Nigel Monaghan, Keeper of the Museum.

Research material on Nendrum Monastery, a Christian monastery on Mahee Island in Strangford Lough, the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in Holywood, medieval fish traps off the coast of the county and Harry Ferguson (1884-1960), a Down-born mechanic and inventor, noted for his role in the development of the modern agricultural tractor and its three point linkage system.

Also, handwritten notes by Mulvihill on the structure of the county Down chapter as well as research on Down County Museum, North Down Heritage centre and Castlewellen Forest Park.

The Directory gives the background information to over 150 women who are qualified to be called upon to actively participate on the Boards of State agencies, education bodies, local government and other decision making entities. WITS state that the Directory was compiled after an extensive exercise whereby individuals and organisations were encouraged to nominate individuals for inclusion. They represent expertise in the broad arena of science, engineering and technology. WITS also state that their experience is relevant to industrial development, social policy, health, environment, education and interaction with Europe.