Frank Thornton

Frank Thornton Ball (15 January 192116 March 2013), professionally known as Frank Thornton, was an English actor. He was best known for playing Captain Peacock in the TV sitcom ''Are You Being Served?'' and its sequel ''Grace & Favour'' (''Are You Being Served? Again!'') and as Herbert "Truly" Truelove in TV sitcom ''Last of the Summer Wine''. Provided by Wikipedia

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A letter, from Frank Thornton, to the Military Service Pension's Board, testifying to James Kirwan's service during the War of Independence, 1937 January 13.
Main Creator:
Thornton, Frank, 1891-1965
Language:
English
In collection:
James Kirwan collection, 1921-ca.1937
Published / Created
1937 January 13.
Notes
The typed letter is addressed to the Secretary, Milit...
A letter, from Frank Thornton, to the Military Service Pension's Board, testifying to James Kirwan's service during the War of Independence,

Account of I.R.A. intelligence during the Anglo-Irish War 1940?
Main Creator:
Thornton, Frank, 1891-1965
Language:
English
Published / Created
1940?
Notes
Physical description: 1 typescript copy (24 sheets)
 

Copy of TLS from Frank Thornton to Séan T. Ceallaigh, 1965 February 25.
Main Creator:
Thornton, Frank, 1891-1965
Language:
English
Published / Created
1965 February 25.
Notes
Physical description: 2 sheets.
 

Telegramme from Frank Thornton, Dublin, to Tom Crofts, Cork, asking him to congratulate Florence O'Donoghue on a "terrific job", 1958 June 16.
Main Creator:
Thornton, Frank, 1891-1965
Language:
English
In collection:
Florence O'Donoghue Papers.
Published / Created
1958 June 16.
Notes
Address in pencil on verso. Physical description: 1...
Telegramme from Frank Thornton, Dublin, to Tom Crofts, Cork, asking him to congratulate Florence O'Donoghue on a "terrific job",

Letter from "Pat", Frank Thornton and Liam Pedlar sending greetings to Joseph McGarrity, 1927 Oct. 14.
Main Creator:
Thornton, Frank, 1891-1965
Language:
English
In collection:
Joseph McGarrity Papers, 1789-1971
Published / Created
1927 Oct. 14.
Notes
Physical description: 1 item (1 page).
Letter from "Pat", Frank Thornton and Liam Pedlar sending greetings to Joseph McGarrity,

Circular bulletin from Clann na nGaedheal regarding the National Executive, 1935 Oct. 24.
Main Creator:
Clann na nGaedheal (Pre-Truce I.R.A.)
Language:
English
In collection:
Florence O'Donoghue Papers.
Published / Created
1935 Oct. 24.
Notes
Physical description: 1 item (4 pages).
Contributors:
“...Thornton, Frank, 1891-1965...”

Letter from Diarmuid Lynch, Tracton, Ballyfeard, Co. Cork, to Frank Thornton, 12 Dawson St., Dublin, offering to return galley proofs and noting Seán MacEntee's recollection of the location of the tricolour on the General Post Office, 1946 Nov. 14.
Main Creator:
Lynch, Diarmuid, 1878-1950
Language:
English
In collection:
John Redmond Papers, 1878-1918.
Published / Created
1946 Nov. 14.
Notes
Physical description: 1 item (1 page).
Contributors:
“...Thornton, Frank, 1891-1965...”
Letter from Diarmuid Lynch, Tracton, Ballyfeard, Co. Cork, to Frank Thornton, 12 Dawson St., Dublin, offering to return galley proofs and noting Seán MacEntee's recollection of the location of the tricolour on the General Post Office,

Letter from Diarmuid Lynch, Tracton, Ballyfeard, Co. Cork, to Frank Thornton, New Ireland Association, Dawson St., Dublin, asking at what point the tricolour was flown over the Imperial Hotel during the Easter Rising, 1946 Aug. 31.
Main Creator:
Lynch, Diarmuid, 1878-1950
Language:
English
In collection:
John Redmond Papers, 1878-1918.
Published / Created
1946 Aug. 31.
Notes
Physical description: 1 item (1 page).
Contributors:
“...Thornton, Frank, 1891-1965...”
Letter from Diarmuid Lynch, Tracton, Ballyfeard, Co. Cork, to Frank Thornton, New Ireland Association, Dawson St., Dublin, asking at what point the tricolour was flown over the Imperial Hotel during the Easter Rising,

Typescript letter from Florence O'Donoghue, Loc Lein, Eglantine Park, Douglas Road, Cork, to F. J. Thornton, New Ireland Assurance Co. Ltd., 12 Dawson Street, Dublin, thanking him for his assistance in the work of the Bureau of Military History, 1947 Oct. 27.
Main Creator:
O'Donoghue, Florence, 1895-1967
Language:
English
In collection:
Florence O'Donoghue Papers.
Published / Created
1947 Oct. 27.
Notes
Physical description: 1 item (1 page).
Contributors:
“...Thornton, Frank, 1891-1965...”
Typescript letter from Florence O'Donoghue, Loc Lein, Eglantine Park, Douglas Road, Cork, to F. J. Thornton, New Ireland Assurance Co. Ltd., 12 Dawson Street, Dublin, thanking him for his assistance in the work of the Bureau of Military History,

Correspondence of Diarmuid Lynch with various individuals regarding the national flag, 1946-1948.
Main Creator:
Lynch, Diarmuid, 1878-1950
Language:
English
In collection:
Florence O'Donoghue Papers.
Published / Created
1946-1948.
Notes
Physical description: 1 folder (26 items).
Contributors:
“...Thornton, Frank, 1891-1965...”

Letters to and from Joseph McGarrity, 1927.
Main Creator:
McGarrity, Joseph, 1874-1940
Language:
English
In collection:
Joseph McGarrity Papers, 1789-1971
Published / Created
1927.
Notes
Physical description: 1 folder (10 items). Citations/...
Contributors:
“...Thornton, Frank, 1891-1965...”

Transcription of quotes made by members of Clann na Gaedheal, 1936 Jul. 29.
Main Creator:
Clann na nGaedheal (Pre-Truce I.R.A.)
Language:
English
In collection:
Florence O'Donoghue Papers.
Published / Created
1936 Jul. 29.
Notes
Physical description: 1 item (3 pages).
Contributors:
“...Thornton, Frank, 1891-1965...”
Transcription of quotes made by members of Clann na Gaedheal,

Biographical notes on Ó Ceallaigh, 1959-1967.
Main Creator:
Ó Ceallaigh, Seán T. (Seán Tomás), 1882-1966
Language:
English
In collection:
Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh Additional Papers, 1898-1981
Published / Created
1959-1967.
Notes
Physical description: 8 folders (312 items).
Contributors:
“...Thornton, Frank, 1891-1965...”

James Kirwan collection, 1921-ca.1937.
Main Creator:
Kirwan, James
Language:
English
Published / Created
1921-ca.1937.
Notes
Physical description: 29 items.

Typescript copy of an appeal addressed to President Woodrow Wilson and the Congress of the United States of America signed by Irish political prisoners held in English jails following the Easter Rising of 1916, 1917 June 18.
Main Creator:
Irish Volunteers
Language:
English
In collection:
Patrick McCartan Papers, 1912-1938
Published / Created
1917 June 18.
Notes
Physical description: 1 item (2 pages)
Contributors:
“...Thornton, Frank, 1891-1965...”
Typescript copy of an appeal addressed to President Woodrow Wilson and the Congress of the United States of America signed by Irish political prisoners held in English jails following the Easter Rising of 1916,

Typed copy of an appeal addressed to President Woodrow Wilson and the Congress of the United States of America signed by Irish political prisoners held in English jails following the Easter Rising of 1916, 1917 June 18.
Main Creator:
Irish Volunteers
Language:
English
In collection:
Patrick McCartan Papers, 1912-1938
Published / Created
1917 June 18.
Notes
Physical description: 1 item (2 pages)
Contributors:
“...Thornton, Frank, 1891-1965...”
Typed copy of an appeal addressed to President Woodrow Wilson and the Congress of the United States of America signed by Irish political prisoners held in English jails following the Easter Rising of 1916,

Copy of a handwritten appeal addressed to President Woodrow Wilson and the Congress of the United States of America signed by Irish political prisoners held in English jails following the Easter Rising of 1916, 1917 June 18.
Main Creator:
Irish Volunteers
Language:
English
In collection:
Patrick McCartan Papers, 1912-1938
Published / Created
1917 June 18.
Notes
Physical description: 1 item (1 page)
Contributors:
“...Thornton, Frank, 1891-1965...”
Copy of a handwritten appeal addressed to President Woodrow Wilson and the Congress of the United States of America signed by Irish political prisoners held in English jails following the Easter Rising of 1916,
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