Kathleen McKenna Napoli Papers,
1917-1979.
Various political documentation, including related correspondence, typescript speeches and statements by Arthur Griffith in relation to various political issues in the Dáil, 1919-1922; Correspondence and papers relating to various political figures such as Michael Collins, Erskine Childers, Art O’Brien, Diarmuid Ó hÉigeartaigh and Éámon de Valera, 1921-1923; Typescript of brief outline by Kathleen McKenna Napoli of the history of meetings and prorogations of Dáil Éireann from 1919 to 1922, [1979?], Kathleen McKenna- Napoli photographic collection, 1921-1931.
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| Notes: | Kathleen McKenna Napoli was born in 1897 in Oldcastle, County Meath. Her family were strong Nationalists with a circle of friends that included Arthur Griffith and Douglas Hyde. She played a prominent role in the War of Independence and in the early years of the Free state. In 1921 she acted as secretary to Arthur Griffith, head of the Irish Delegation, during treaty negotiations in London. She also served as private secretary to Desmond Fitzgerald, Kevin O’Higgins and William Cosgrave. She was a regular contributor to the Irish Independent and Irish Times throughout her life. She died on 22 March 1988. Physical description: 111 folders & 1 phase box. more |
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Draft of letter to Eamon de Valera, in Washington, by Arthur Griffith referring to supression by British Post Office of a cablegram from de Valera to Griffith, and also referring to pledges of loyalty to the Republic by Irish municipal authorities,
[1919-1920?].
| In Collection: | Kathleen McKenna Napoli Papers, 1917-1979 |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item (1 page). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 22,736
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |