Muriel Gahan Papers,
1930-1994.
Papers of Muriel Gahan, reflecting her work as a promoter of traditional crafts in Ireland and role in the establishment of The Country Shop, Country Workers Ltd., the Irish Homespun Society and Country Markets Ltd. The collection also sheds light of her active involvement in further organisations such as the Royal Dublin Society, the Irish Countrywomen's Association, Foras Éireann, Macra na Tuaithe, the Crafts Council of Ireland and the credit union movement. Also included are papers of Blanaid O'Reilly, concerning the work of the Conor Magee Trust which provided financial support for weavers in the Donegal Gaeltacht and with whom Gahan collaborated as an I.H.S. member.
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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | The Muriel Gahan contains two folders of papers which are not currently available for consultation (NFC 183). These papers will be reviewed in 2045. Associated Materials: National Photograph Archive, National Library of Ireland. An album of photographs from the Muriel Gahan is held in the National Photograph Archive, Physical description: 6 boxes. more |
| Arrangement: | Fonds I. The Country Shop and Country Workers Ltd. II. Irish Homespun Society. III. Royal Dublin Society. IV. Irish Countrywomen's Association. V. Crafts Council of Ireland. VI. Additional Organisations. VII. Writings on Irish crafts. VIII. Other Papers. IX. Photographs. X. Printings. XI. Blanaid O' Reilly Papers. |
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II.vi. Documentation relating to the Irish Homespun Society's exhibitions and demonstrations,
1938-1942.
| In Collection: | Muriel Gahan Papers, 1930-1994. |
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| Description: | Typescript documents relating to I.H.S. demonstrations and exhibitions, with particular reference to their contribution to the Royal Dublin Society's Spring Show. Included is a list exhibitors who participated in the 1938-9 Spring Shows and the minutes of a meeting held in the aftermath of the 1938 Show. Also included are lists of demonstrators at unspecified craft events from 1940 to 1942 and a notice regarding an I.H.S. 'Traditional Ireland' exhibition for which the Mansion House, Dublin was the proposed venue. |
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| Extent: | 9 pages. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Call Number: |
MS 49,806/22
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act 2000, this collection remains in copyright. It is necessary to obtain the express permission of the copyright owner before reproducing any material from this collection. |
| Corporate Author: | Irish Homespun Society |