William O'Brien (1881-1968) Papers,

1898-1969.

These papers are of seminal importance to the history of the Labour movement in Ireland, and in particular, the contribution of James Connolly during the period 1898-1916. Labour leader William O'Brien collected a vast amount of material relating, not just to his own extensive involvement in the movement spanning five decades, but also the correspondence and papers of his comrades and associates. There is extensive material in this collection relating to the activities of the left in Dublin from 1898 onwards, including papers pertaining to the Irish Socialist Republican Party of Ireland, founded by James Connolly in 1898, and the Irish Citizen Army, founded by Jack White and James Larkin in 1913. O'Brien collected considerable material relating to the 1913 Lockout and the 1916 Rising, the two most seminal events of his political life, including a vast collection of primary documents consisting of letters, organisational material and propaganda. Papers pertaining to the publication of the Worker's Republic newspaper, edited by James Connolly, and extensive correspondence pertaining to Connolly's endeavours in the United States from 1903-1910, personal letters between Connolly and his wife, and letters between Connolly and his American comrades, are of particular value to researchers. There are also considerable papers covering O'Brien's own involvement in the Labour movement following the Easter Rising, through the turbulence of the War of Independence and the Civil War that followed.

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Main Creator: O'Brien, William, 1881-1968
Contributors: Connolly, James, 1868-1916
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Notes:Letters and papers of William O'Brien, 1898-1969.

Physical description: 182 folders.

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Letter from Joseph J. Hearne, California, to William O'Brien thanking him for a copy of Volume Two of 'Devoy's Post Bag', praising the publication, speaking of his family and the current political situation in the United States and also including a photograph of himself, his mother and "Margaret" ,

1953 Jul. 12.
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In Collection: William O'Brien (1881-1968) Papers, 1898-1969
Description:Hearne writes of the publication "You should be proud to have contributed to history, the very innermost thoughts of the many patriotic Irishmen who dedicated their intellects, their fortunes, and their lives, to the cause of Irish freedom. This labor of love on your part, and that of your associate Mr Ryan, will go down in history as a great mine of information to those seeking the light.".
Main Creator: Hearne, Joseph J.
Language:English
Extent:1 item (2 pages and photograph).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 13,961/3/61 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.