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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IV.iv. Notebook, containing minutes of meetings relating to 'Ireland Day',
1964-1965.
| In Collection: | Muriel Gahan Papers, 1930-1994. |
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| Description: | Minutes of the meetings of a committee set up by the Irish Countrywomen's Association to organise an 'Ireland Day' event as part of the the 11th Triennial Conference of Associated Countrywomen of the World, which was held in Dublin in 1965. Minutes, which cover the period 21 Jan 1964 to 11 June 1965, record the various suggestions made by committee members for the 'Ireland Day' programme of events, music, venues and invitation list. |
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| Extent: | 1 volume. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 49,806/41
(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 County Councils' Officials' Association |