Edmund Downey Political Papers,
1904-1941.
Papers of the author and newspaper editor Edmund Downey of Waterford, largely relating his involvement in republican politics in Ireland and his association with Sinn Féin and subsequently Fianna Fáil. Included are letters to Downey from Éamon De Valera, Robert Brennan, Dorothy Macardle, Seán Lemass, Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh, Frank Ryan and Padraic Colum. Also included are papers relating to the local administration of the Sinn Féin Election Fund in Waterford, dating from the General Election campaign of 1918, documentation concerning Downey's work as editor of 'The Waterford News' and political leaflets and sketches relating to the national movement.
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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Physical description: 19 folders. Physical description: I. Letters to Edmund Downey. II. Financial Papers relating to Sinn Féin. III. Other Papers and Printings. more |
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I.ii. Letters and postcards to Edmund Downey from Morley Roberts, concerning social and family matters,
1912-1931.
| In Collection: | Edmund Downey Political Papers, 1904-1941. |
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| Description: | Letters sent to the newspaper editor and writer Edmund Downey, of Waterford, from Morley Roberts, written from London, Malvern and South Molton, Devon. Roberts refers in passing to social and family matters and makes fleeting reference to political developments in Ireland and Britain. Included is a manuscript copy of a ballad titled 'Waterford on Suir', signed by Roberts. |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 29 items. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 50,301/2
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |