Diary of Pierce McCan written in form of letters to his fiancée Josephine Ahearne, while he was detained in Gloucester Jail,

1918.

Written while Pierce McCan was detained in Gloucester Jail without charge from May 1918 to March 1919. He was not allowed to post the letters. He died in prison on 6th March 1919 from influenza. Josephine Ahearne married James McNeill in 1923.

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Main Creator: McCan, Pierce, 1882-1919
Contributors: McNeill, Josephine, 1895-1969
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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
McCan, Pierce, > 1882-1919 > Diaries
McCan, Pierce, > 1883-1919 > Imprisonment
Ireland > History > 1910-1921
Notes:Manuscript on several notepads with loose pages.

Physical description: 1 phase box (5 folders).

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Arrangement:Sub-fonds.
Access:Handle with care.
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Diary of Pierce McCan written in form of letters to his fiancée Josephine Ahearne, while he was detained in Gloucester Jail,

1918.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Papers of James McNeill and Josephine McNeill, 1918-1969.
Description:Written while Pierce McCan was detained in Gloucester Jail without charge from May 1918 to March 1919. He was not allowed to post the letters. He died in prison on 6th March 1919 from influenza. Josephine Ahearne married James McNeill in 1923.
Main Creator: McCan, Pierce, 1882-1919
Language:English
Extent:1 phase box (5 folders).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 49,804/1 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Access Conditions:Handle with care.
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.