This collection of documents relating to Douglas Hyde comprises of Hyde's memoir and a collection of postcards. Hyde's memoir is in four parts, composed at various periods in 1918-19, mostly when he was ill and confined to bed. It looks back on various aspects of his career in the Irish language movement. The first part of the memoir is 9 pages long and in it Hyde writes of the politicisation of the Gaelic League and his subsequent resignation as President. Part 2 has 44 pages and discusses the Irish Language movement and the resignation of 'Sceilg', the columnist J. J. O'Kelly, at the 'Freeman's Journal'. Part 3 is 21 pages long and in it Hyde discusses the politicisation of the Coiste Gnóha or Executive Committee, the nature of this committee, and the gradual weakening of his own position. Part 4 is 19 pages long and recalls Hyde's first encounter with Thomas O'Neill Russell in 1877, O'Neill Russell's bitter attack on Michael Logan, editor of the American newspaper 'An Gaodhal', on points of grammar, his argumentative personality and his general lack of a sense of proportion. A collection of illustrated postcards with some miscellaneous items, in two sections: 1) Douglas Hyde: Some 60 items, mainly of correspondence, mostly illustrated postcards, in a variety of languages, dated mainly 1895-1938. The majority of items were sent to Hyde by scholars, students, Irish language activists, colleagues and friends in Ireland, the UK, US and continental Europe. Also included are two illustrated postcards sent by Hyde to Mrs Ethel Chance, Birmingham, a family friend, from San Francisco in February 1906. 2) Liam de Róiste: Some 30 postcards, mainly dated 1911-12, relating to his work as Secretary of Coláiste na Mumhan, the Irish College in Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh (Ballingeary), Co. Cork.

Postcard from Diarmuid Ua Laoghaire to Liam de Róiste sending apologies for not seeing Hyde before he left and about money he is sending to Mícheál ua Murchadh.

Postcard from unknown sender to Douglas Hyde concerning hiking trip on mountains.

Envelope from unknown sender to Douglas Hyde featuring: list / note-taking / grammar.

Envelope from unknown sender to Douglas Hyde featuring a list / note-taking.

Postcard from Treasa Nic Eoin to Liam de Róiste sending apologies for not writing sooner and testimonies.

Postcard from Pádraig Ó Dalaigh to Liam de Róiste concerning receipt of a letter.

Postcard from Domhnall Ó Baoighill to Liam de Róiste requesting a college programme.

Postcard from Neilí Ní Bhriain to Douglas Hyde: she is grateful for letter and news.

Postcard from Maolsheachlainn Mac Branáin to Douglas Hyde about: best wishes for Christmas and he is welcome to stay with him in the priest's house.

Postcard from 'Beirt Fhear' (Séamas Ó Dubhghaill) to 'An Craoibhín' (Douglas Hyde) giving an account of how he is doing.

Postcard from Úna Ní Fhaircheallaigh to Douglas Hyde about her return and her delight in the island they traveled by car.

Postcard from Walter Conway to Douglas Hyde thanking him for his card, informing of his sister's death and wishes.

Postcard from Seán Ua Ceallaigh to Douglas Hyde about: book publishing.

Postcard from Eibhlín Nic Coill [Eleanor Hull] to Douglas Hyde about arranging a dinner for Hyde whilst in London.

Postcard from Tadhg Ó Séaghdha to unknown recipient concerning assisting Fianna Fáil, asking for news from the executive committee, and talking about papers.

Postcard from Séamus Ó Caomhánaigh to Douglas Hyde about the writing of the réamhrá for Lia Fáil and asking for a copy of 'Bheal-oideas' (the journal Béaloideas).

Postcard from Neilí Ní Bhriain to Douglas Hyde concerning safe arrival, regret that he didn't have a great trip but hopes they will see one another again soon.

Postcard from Seaghán Ua Liongáin to Liam de Róiste concerning Coláiste na Mumhan’s programme and particulars of town.

Postcard from Diarmuid Ua Laoghaire to Liam de Róiste concerning his availability.

Postcard from Máire Nic Cáin to Liam de Róiste sending on her address and asking after him and wife.

Postcard from Conchubhar Ua Laoghaire to Liam de Róiste reminding him about voting and informing him of candidates.

Postcard from G. Léhmacher to Douglas Hyde about: poetry and Irish literature.

Postcard from Proinsias Ó Súilleabháin to Liam de Róiste about: leaflets about the Germans.