Postcard from Patrick McCartan to [Joseph McGarrity] stating "you have covered yourself with glory this blessed day",
1912 January 12.
The Abbey Theatre went on its first American tour in 1911-12. During the tour performances of Synge's 'The Playboy of the Western World' provoked disturbances in various cities and in Philadelphia the entire cast was arrested and charged with indecency at the instigation of the local Clan-na-Gael organiser Joseph McGarrity. The case was subsequently dismissed.
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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Address on postcard: "Mr Garrity / Who had the Abbey / Players arrested in / Philadelphia / 144 N 3d U. S. A". Ddressed from "Dublin". Physical description: 1 item (2 pages). more |
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Postcard from Patrick McCartan to [Joseph McGarrity] stating "you have covered yourself with glory this blessed day",
1912 January 12.
| In Collection: | Joseph McGarrity Papers, 1789-1971 |
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| Description: | The Abbey Theatre went on its first American tour in 1911-12. During the tour performances of Synge's 'The Playboy of the Western World' provoked disturbances in various cities and in Philadelphia the entire cast was arrested and charged with indecency at the instigation of the local Clan-na-Gael organiser Joseph McGarrity. The case was subsequently dismissed. |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item (2 pages). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Call Number: |
MS 17,457/164
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |