Context: Niall Montgomery Papers.

Niall Montgomery Papers.

Niall Montgomery (1915-1987), was an architect, artist, poet and literary critic. This collection contains papers relating to his literary criticism, articles, lectures and talks, German, Greek, Irish and French translations as well as his theatrical and poetic works.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator:	Montgomery, Niall, 1915-1987
Contributors:	Montgomery, James, 1870-1943
Format:	Manuscript
Language:	English
Subjects:	Montgomery, Niall, > 1915-1987 Montgomery, James, > 1870-1943
Notes:	[Biographical or Historical information]. Physical description: 29 boxes. more
Arrangement:	Fonds I. Literature, 1927-1986. II. Architecture, 1935-1942.
Published / Created:	ca. 1927-1987.

Niall Montgomery Papers.

I. James Joyce Criticisms & Literature, 1927-1986.
- Reviews of James Joyce Publications, 1955-1978.
- Typescripts, copies, notes and correspondence related to Niall Montgomery’s article ‘Joyeux Quic...
- Examination of 'Finnegans Wake' 'The Pervigilium Phoenicis', 1953-1964.
- 'The Voice of Shem', 1961-1978.
- James Joyce and Music 'Seashell Ebb Music Wayriver She Flows', 1969-1971.
- Programme Note for 'Ulysses in Nighttown', 1971.
- Joyce and Women, 1981-1982.
- Radio Teilifís Éireann 'Finnegans Wake' Recording, 1961.
- Radio Teilifís Éireann Ulysses Reading, 1964-1972.
- A Dramatic Representation by Patrick Bedford entitled 'Is this the Great James Joyce?', 1964-1974.
- Dublin Theatre Festival, 1964.
- Bloomsday, 1964.
- International James Joyce Symposiums, 1967-1983.
- James Joyce Centenary, 1982.
- James Joyce Exhibition, Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, 1950.
- James Joyce Lectures, 1955-1961.
- Two James Joyce Essays by Joseph Prescott, 1956, 1962.
- Articles from 'The Analyst' Periodical, 1956-1964.
- Frtiz Senn 'A Wake Newslitter', 1963-1965.
- James Joyce articles by Fritz Senn, 1980, 1986.
- James Joyce Correspondence, 1956-1986.
- James Joyce Notes, 1951-1956.
- James Joyce Newspaper Clippings.
II. Marcel Proust and James Joyce Studies, 1950-1986.
- "The Ephemeral Ecstasy of Proust and Joyce", 1985-1987.
- 'Proust/Joyce: Contrasts, Analogies', 1982-1984.
- 'Proust and Joyce, a lecture', 1962.
- 'An Unpublished Dialogue by Marcel Proust', 1942.
- An Essay by Kathleen Hill entitled "Finding His Story: the Emergence of the Artist Hero in Fiction".
- Correspondence relating to Marcel Proust and James Joyce, 1962-1986.
- Proust and Joyce Excerpts.
- Writing Styles and Techniques of Marcel Proust and James Joyce.
- Proust and Joyce Notes.
- Miscellaneous Notes, 1981-1985.
- Newspaper Clippings, 1981-1985.
III. Samuel Beckett, 1947-1984.
- Correspondence with Samuel Beckett, 1947-1984
- 'No Symbols Where None Intended', 1953.
- Correspondence relating to Samuel Beckett and 'No Symbols Where None Intended', 1953-1972.
- Material relating to Samuel Beckett , 1953-1982.
IV. Essays & Articles, 1927-1986.
- Early Essays, 1927-1935.
- An essay on Seán Ó Faoláin by Niall Montgomery, undated.
- "Who's Who Anyway?" Essays on well-known Irish figures, undated [ca. 1930s].
- Essays about Frank O'Connor, undated [ca. 1932].
- "Short Very Cutting", undated.
- 'An Irishman’s Diary', 1941.
- "The Stilly Night" by Barbara Bell-Blood, 1969.
- 'Farewells Hardly Count', a dedication to Denis Devlin 1960, 1971.
- 'Le Déjeuner Sur Malherbe. Homage to Charles Baudelaire', 1970.
- Memorials for Brian O'Nolan, 1939-1986.
- "Is Just Like Bavaria...essays on Joyce, Beckett, Proust, etc." , 1971.
- ‘Dublin 1972: After Reading ‘My Dublin Year’’, 1971-1972.
- "A Dragons Will", 1972.
- 'Dublin or Nothing', 1973.
- Article for the 'Christian Order' called 'Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam’, 1976.
- "Reiselied", 1978.
- Essay, correspondence and newspaper clippings relating to an essay written in French about Éamon de...
- "On a Huge Hill", 1984-1985.
- 'A.J. Leventhal 1896-1979: Dublin Scholar: wit and man of letters.' Edited by Eoin O’Brien, 1984
- A story entitled "Unaffected...?', 1986.
- Jazz Music, 1935-1946.
- 'Head or Harp', 1967.
- Music programmes and newspaper clippings, 1968-1983.
- Jacques Rivière's articles published in La Nouvelle Revue Française, 1913-1922.
- Miscellaneous Articles, 1981-1982.
V. Cruiskeen Lawn Articles, 1941-1958.
- Cruiskeen Lawn Articles, 1947 Jan-Apr.
- Cruiskeen Lawn Articles, 1947 May-Jun.
- Cruiskeen Lawn Articles, 1947 Jul-Sept.
- Cruiskeen Lawn Articles, 1947 Oct-Dec
- Cruiskeen Lawn Articles, 1948 Jan-Mar
- Cruiskeen Lawn Articles, 1948 Apr-May
- Cruiskeen Lawn Articles, 1948 Jun-Aug
- Cruiskeen Lawn Articles, 1948 Sept-Dec
- Cruiskeen Lawn Articles, 1949 Jan-Mar
- Cruiskeen Lawn Articles, 1949 Apr-Jul
- Cruiskeen Lawn Articles, 1949 Aug-Dec
- Cruiskeen Lawn Articles, 1950 Jan-Nov
- Cruiskeen Lawn Articles, 1951-1952
- Cruiskeen Lawn Articles, 1953
- Cruiskeen Lawn Articles, 1954-1955
- Articles and a letter from Brian O'Nolan requesting Cruiskeen Lawn material, 1956
- Cruiskeen Lawn Articles, 1957-1958
VI. Rosemary Lane Articles, 1964 & 1969.
- Newspaper clippings of Rosemary Lane's 'Libertines' articles, 1964.
- Correspondence with Brian O'Nolan and editor of 'The Irish Times' regarding Rosemary Lane's 'The Lib...
- Further correspondence with the editors of 'The Irish Times' regarding Rosemary Lane's 'The Libertin...
- Photocopies of Rosemary Lane's newspaper columns, 1964, Jan-Mar.
- Photocopies of Rosemary Lane's newspaper columns, 1964, Sep-Dec.
- Typescripts of Rosemary Lane's newspaper columns, 1961, 1964, Jan-Mar.
- Typescripts of Rosemary Lane's newspaper columns, 1964, Aug-Oct.
- Typescripts of Rosemary Lane's newspaper columns, 1964, Nov.
- Rosemary Lane's article ‘Cocktails, Liqueurs and Whatever You’re having Yourself’, 1969
VII. Letters to the Editors, 1940-1986.
- Letters to the Editors, 1940-1954.
- Letters to the Editors, 1959-1960.
- Letters to the Editors, 1962, 1965.
- Letters to the Editors, 1966.
- Letters to the Editors, 1967.
- Letters to the Editors, 1968.
- Letters to the Editors, 1969.
- Letters to the Editors, 1970.
- Letters to the Editors, 1971
- Letters to the Editors, 1974.
- Letters to the Editors, 1986.
VIII. Reviews, 1933-1977.
- Material relating to Niall Montgomery's review of the play 'The Scatterin’ by James McKenna, 1960.
- Material relating to Niall Montgomery's review of 'Felo de Se' by Aidan Higgins, 1961.
- Typescript and newspaper cutting of the Niall Montgomery's review of 'The Spinoza of Market Street' ...
- Niall Montgomery's review of Vivian Mercier's 'The Irish Comic Tradition', 1963.
- Review of 'André Chénier: His Life and Work, 1762-1794' by Francis Scarfe, 1965.
- 'Stories and Plays' by Flann O'Brien, 1976
- Composer Roger Doyle's "Thalia", 1978.
- Roger Rosenblatt's 'Back of the Book' article from 'The New Republic' , 1974-1975.
- 'The Greenbacks of Erin' by Niall Montgomery, 1974.
- Niall Montgomery's review of James Coleman’s exhibition at the David Hendriks Gallery, 1975.
- Conceptual Art, 1966-1977.
- Material relating to Niall Montgomery's article "Old Gold" inspired by the film 'Gold Diggers of 193...
- Review entitled ‘Abstract Art: The Paintings of Miro and Klee’, 1942.
- 'Film' by Rudolf Arnheim, 1933.
IX. Lectures, Talks and Readings, 1958-1972.
- Material relating to a talk on public administration Montgomery presented for the Printing Industry ...
- Dublin University Modern Languages Society's Inaugural address on Samuel Beckett, 1960-1961.
- Readings from two novels by Flann O'Brien, 1972, March.
- "Bird Lives! (D’Alembert, Go Home!)", a talk by Niall Montgomery for the University College Dublin...
- An untitled talk by Niall Montgomery about Irish writers, undated.
- Correspondence and notes relating to Niall Montgomery's translation of 'Corpus Tibullianum' by Albiu...
X. Constantine P. Curran's essays and notebooks, 1959 & 1963.
- "The First Night of the Playboy", 1963.
- "Arthur Robinson's Xmas Cake", undated.
- James Joyce Essays, undated.
- Notebook containing writings on James Joyce and Richard Ellman, undated, ca. 1960s.
- A notebook entitled "Joyce and Contemporaries", undated, [ca. 1950s-1960s].
- Notebook with essays on various "contemporaries" such as Arthur Griffith, Sarah Purser, Evie Hone an...
- Notes and article by C.P. Curran on Georgian Architecture, ca 1950.
- A Letter from Elizabeth Solterer to Niall Montgomery, 1979.
XI. German Studies.
- German translations of the plays 'The True Deirdre' and 'The Winter Man', 1986.
- German Essays, 1986.
- Notes on German verbs and translations, ca. 1977-1987.
XII. Greek Studies.
- Correspondence with the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies, 1978-1987.
- A paper entitled "The Mind of Plotinus" for the Triennial Conference, Oxford, 1981, Aug.
- "Ego Patricius", 1978.
- Quotes about Horace "As a Love Poet", undated, [ca. 1960s-1970s].
- Photocopied pages of "Ubertino Pusculo, Constantinoplis (ed. A. Pertusi)", undated.
- "The Abortive Paradigm: a structural device in the Odyssey" by John Dillon, undated.
- Plays in English by Aristophanes, 1965.
- The Journal of Hellenic Studies Volume CVII, 1987.
- Material relating to the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies, 1986-1987.
- Various material including an invitation from the Royal Irish Academy to Professor N. Rudd’s disco...
- Niall Montgomery's notes for his Greek Studies , 1978.
XIII. Philosophy Notes, 1953-1985.
- Philosophy Notes, A & B, 1975-1985.
- Philosophy Notes, C & E, 1977-1985.
- Philosophy Notes, H & F, 1977-1985.
- Philosophy Notes for Yann Gaillard and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. 1970-1985.
- Philosophy Notes for Immanuel Kant, Heinrich von Kleist and Michael Kelly, 1974-1984.
- Philosophy Notes, L-O, 1980-1985.
- Newspaper clippings and notes for Palto, Plotinus and Phil, 1953-1984.
- Philosophy Notes and newspaper clippings alphabetically listed under the letters R,T & V, 1975-1985.
- Newspaper clippings and notes for Jules Romains, Cardinal-Duke of Richelieu, George Santayana, Stend...
- Reviews from 'The Times Literary Supplement', 1980-1985.
XIV. Translation of Gobineau's 'Renaissance'.
- Correspondence relating to Niall Montgomery's attempt to locate an English translation of Arthur Gob...
- Typescripts entitled "Rome June 1500" and "La Renaissance: Savonarola", undated, [ca. 1971-1972].
XV. Gaelic Translations.
- Correspondence with Liam O'Brien and Brian Coffey, 1935-1962.
- Translations of French poetry into Irish, undated [ca. 1930s-1940s].
XVI. French Literary Studies, 1978, 1980-1981.
XVII. Other Literary Material, 1962-1978.
XVIII. Plays and Theatre Material, 1936-1987.
- "An t-Orolaiste", 1936.
- "A Blind Man’s Ditch" and "The Heroic Cage": Proposed set designs, 1957-1958.
- Correspondence relating to the Abbey theatre & other Dublin Playhouses, 1958-1959.
- "Job: A Mime with Chanting and Dancing", 1960, 1967.
- Correspondence with Literary Agents, 1985-1986.
- Correspondence with the Library of Congress Washington, 1985-1986.
- "The Real Deirdre" correspondence, 1986-1987.
- Sketches and Drawings for "The Real Deirdre", ca. 1957-1958.
- Newspaper clippings, notes & programmes relating to "The Real Deirdre", 1957-1986.
- Scripts for "The Real Deirdre - a play in Two Acts" by Niall Montgomery, 1966-1986.
- Correspondence with the Source Theatre Company, 1983-1985.
- Material relating to the production of "The Winter Man" in the National Theatre in Washington, 1981,...
- An early version of "The Winter Man – a play for the theatre", 1955.
- Copies of "The Winter Man – a play for the theatre", 1985-1986.
- Various material relating to "The Winter Man", 1981.
- Drawings of a proposed set, characters & scenes for "The Winter Man", 1955.
- Photographs of the theatre production of "The Winter Man", ca. 1985.
- "Gallows Humour" by Jack Richardson, directed by Joseph Strick and set designed by Niall Montgomery,...
- Correspondence relating to "Gallows Humour", 1965.
- Proposed set designs for "Gallows Humour", 1965.
- The Irish Life Drama Competition, 1967.
- "Liberation – A Passion Play" by Niall Montgomery, 1975.
- Correspondence relating to "Poor Silly Bitch", 1971-1977.
- Typescript of "Poor Silly Bitch", 1971.
- "King Charles’s Head: Parnell, uncrowned; a play in two acts about Parnell and Davitt", [undated].
- Charles Stuart Parnell Notes and newspaper clippings, 1986-1987.
- Society of Irish Playwright’s Writers’ Workshop, 1984.
- Correspondence with the Dramatist’s Guild of America, 1985-1988.
- "Beau Délire", undated.
- A drawing for a stage play "Living in the Past", undated.
- "The Number 18 Tram", undated.
- Various Play and theatre Material, 1956-1986.
XIX. Poetry, 1933-1987.
- Niall Montgomery’s Collected Verse entitled "Terminal", ca. 1937-1984.
- Working Copy of "Terminal", ca. 1936-1980.
- 'Eyewash', 1936.
- 'Blinds Somewhere Draw the Blinds', 1936, 1971.
- ‘Poor Silly Bitch’, ca. 1937.
- 'It’s Warmer Down Below', 1939. 1972
- 'Philomel’s Wake', 1940.
- 'The Obscure Enemy', 1940-1963.
- 'Statement', 1946.
- ‘Mirror – Soliloquy from a play’, 1955-1968.
- ‘Spring Worm’, 1956, 1963.
- 'Hunting Horns' & 'Cor de Chasse', 1957, 1959.
- ‘Christmas 1966’, 1966.
- ‘Pious Ejaculation’, 1968.
- ‘Prospect, Symmetry’ , 1970-1971.
- ‘Love’s Old Suite’, 1969.
- 'Shut the Bloody Front Door', 1971.
- ‘Phoney’, 1972.
- ‘Now I Lay Me’, ca. 1972.
- ‘Enjambement’, 1976.
- "Dog Watches", 1978.
- 'Hälfte des Lebens’ by Hölderlin & translated by Niall Montgomery, 1979-1980.
- "Evening Devotions", 1979-1982.
- ‘Private Parting (from the Irish)’, 1957-1985.
- "Night" or "Polite Fission", 1980, 1987.
- ‘400 Atmosphère’/ "400 ATM", 1985.
- "Giorgione", 1981-1987.
- 'Swing Tides of March This Time Darling', 1949.
- "War", ca. 1930s-1940s.
- "Ikonomy", [undated].
- 'King, Saint, Holy Madman – Elegy from a Heroic Play’, undated.
- Reviews of ‘The Lace Curtain’ ed. Michael Smith, 1971-1972.
- Niall Montgomery’s “Schedule of Verse”, 1957-1980.
- Icarus, Contemporary Poetry and Prose & New World Writing, 1936-1957.
- 'The Lace Curtain', 1971, 1974.
- Correspondence with publishers, broadcasters & editors relating to Niall Montgomery’s Poetry, 1937...
- Correspondence with Michael Smith 1973-1986.
- Correspondence relating to Niall Montgomery’s proposed book of verse and poetry recording, 1975-19...
- Correspondence with Michael Davitt of INNTI , 1980-1985.
- Times Literary Supplement Cheltenham Literature Festival Poetry Competition, 1986.
- Correspondence with Susan Howe of WBAI Radio Station, 1975-1976.
- Correspondence with the Poetry Society of America, 1981-1983.
- The Poetry Society of America Newsletters, 1980-1981.
- The Poetry Society of America Bulletins, 1980-1981.
- A poem by the United Arts Club dedicated to James Montgomery , 1935.
- Poems by other authors, ca. 1930s-1940s.
- Correspondence relating to Niall Montgomery’s Poetry Readings, 1971-1972.
- Correspondence relating to Peacock Theatre Readings, 1972.
- Correspondence relating to Niall Montgomery’s ‘Programme, Music…?’, 1972-1977.
- Niall Montgomery’s “Programme, Music…?”, five pieces of poetry (one scored) presented at the...
- Montgomery’s “Programme, Music” sent to Jack and Máire Sweeney, 1972.
- Press Cuttings for Niall Montgomery’s Poetry Reading at the Peacock Theatre, 1972.
XX. Arts, Film & Culture, 1939-1986.
- Review of 'The Irish Exhibition of Living Art' for RTÉ, 1945.
- Irish Exhibition of Living Art, 1959-1979.
- Irish Exhibition of Living Art, 1971.
- "High Contracting Parties", 1973.
- Irish Exhibition of Living Art, 1974-1975.
- Irish Exhibition of Living Art, 1977-1978.
- Irish Exhibition of Living Art, 1982.
- Irish Exhibition of Living Art, 1984-1985.
- Correspondence relating to Niall Montgomery’s Traffic Symbol Installation, 1975-1980.
- Oasis Exhibitions, 1975, 1982.
- Correspondence, plans and drawings for Niall Montgomery’s "Etchings Drawings Inventions" Exhibitio...
- Etchings, Drawings, Inventions’ Exhibition Photographs, ca. 1982.
- A Building Survey for an exhibition at 27 Abbey Street, Dublin 1, 1980.
- Symposium of Industrial Design, 1959.
- Exhibition of Priory Ceramics at Brown Thomas’s Little Theatre, 1960.
- British Colour Council Symposium, 1960.
- Scandinavian Design Group Visit, 1960-1962.
- Handicrafts Exhibitions and Trade Fairs, 1961-1962.
- Arts Council Material, 1962-1963.
- Patrick Pye’s Exhibition at the Richie Hendrick’s Gallery, 1963.
- Gerald Davis’ exhibition "Oil Paintings and Dallages" at the Molesworth Gallery, 1969.
- Niall Montgomery’s film "The High Contracting Parties", 1973-1974.
- Cultural Relations Committee, 1973-1975.
- Crafts Council Material, 1977-1978.
- Art Classes, 1972-1973.
- Correspondence with Ciarán MacGonigal of the Grafton Gallery, 1987.
- Various Exhibition programmes, 1967-1990.
- Sketches and Drawings by Niall Montgomery, 1958-1986.
- Collection of Christmas Cards designed by Niall Montgomery, 1939-1976.
- A large collection of etchings cut out of newspapers and magazines, [undated].
- Newspaper cuttings and ephemera material relating to the arts, ca. 1930s-1980s.
XXI. Dublin Citizens Committee, 1972-1973.
- Correspondence relating to the Dublin Citizens Committee, 1972.
- Newspaper clippings & cuttings, 1972-1973.
- Restoration of the Dublin City Council, 1973.
XXII. Architectural Reviews, 1938-1976.
- ‘Dublin 1660–1860 -A Social and Architectural History’ by Maurice Craig, 1952-1953.
- ‘The Art of Architecture’ by A.R. Richardson, 1938,1958-1959.
- ‘Notre-Dame’ of Paris and W. R. Lethaby’s ‘Architecture, Nature and Magic’, 1956.
- 'Housing and Home Management' 1961 revised edition by Dora S. Lewis, Jean O. Burns and Esther F. Seg...
- ‘The Urban Prospect’ by Lewis Mumford, 1968-1971.
- 'The Urban Prospect’ by Lewis Mumford, 1968.
- Reviews of ‘Concerning Architecture’ by John Summerson and ‘Charles Rennie Mackintosh’ by Ro...
- Exhibition at the National Library of Ireland on the Construction of National Libraries, 1973-1974.
- Central Dublin Traffic Plan, 'The Architects Journal', 1973.
- Sir James Richards’ Report Provision for the Arts, 1976.
XXIII. Articles, Talks & Lectures related to architecture, conservation & preservation 1940-1987.
- Letters to the editors, 1940-1963.
- The New Buildings of Dublin, 'The Architects’ Journal', 1947.
- 'The Architectural Press' correspondence regarding Montgomery’s role as contact in Ireland, Jun-Au...
- 'The Architectural Press' correspondence regarding Montgomery’s role as contact in Ireland, Aug-De...
- 'The Architectural Press' correspondence regarding Montgomery’s role as contact in Ireland , 1948.
- Letters to Editors of 'The Architects’ Journal', 1950-1952.
- Letters to Editors of 'The Architects’ Journal', 1954-1955
- Letters to Editors of 'The Architects’ Journal', 1958-1966.
- Correspondence with 'The Architectural Review' and 'The Architects’ Journal' regarding his letters...
- Correspondence with 'The Architectural Review' and 'The Architects’ Journal' regarding his letters...
- 'Letters from Dublin', 1950-1960.
- 'Dublin Newsletter', 1953.
- 'Report from Dublin', 'The Architects’ Journal', 1954.
- 'Dublin Letter', 1955.
- 'Dublin Letter', 1956.
- 'Dublin News', 1956-1957.
- 'Dublin Newsletter', 1957.
- 'Dublin Newsletter', 1958-1960.
- 'The Yearbook of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland', 1946-1950.
- 'Suitability of Premises and Personal fitness' (published in 'The Yearbook of the Royal Institute of...
- 'Le Corbusier', 1946-1953.
- 'The Trojan House', 1947-1949.
- 'Rebel Maisonry', 1950.
- Standard Specification and Handbook, 1948-1950.
- Standard Specification and Handbook, 1948-1950.
- 'Importance of Insulation in Houses', 1954
- 'Dublin Town Plan Exhibited', 1955.
- 'The New Dublin Town Plan', 1955-1956.
- Proposed Broadcasts Radio Éireann, 1955-1956.
- 'The Irish Architect and Contractor', 'P.S.' Column 1955-1956.
- 'The Irish Architect and Contractor', 'P.S.' Column, 1955-1956.
- McCairns Motors Ltd. for 'The Architects’ Journal', 1955-1956.
- Galway Cathedral, 1957.
- Church of Our Lady of the Assumption at Killyon, Co. Meath, Ireland, 1957.
- 108 Grafton Street Dublin, 1957-1958.
- Dunmore East Harbour, 1962.
- Dunmore East Harbour, 1962.
- Article on a Georgian Group Visit , 1962.
- ' A Dublin Briefcase', 1962.
- National Monuments, 1964.
- 'Landscape and Design', 1964-1972.
- 'Landscape and Design', 1967-1968.
- 'BUILD' - 'Irish Towns', 1965-1966.
- ‘Buy Irish—or Else!’, 1965-1966.
- ‘Buy Irish—or Else!’, 1965-1966.
- 'Dublin Corporation’s Dublin', 1968.
- Scale of Charges for Architects, 1965-1970.
- 'Build', Enniskerry, 1968.
- An Taisce Civic Offices, 1966-1969.
- Leeson Park residential Association, 1968-1970.
- Leeson Park Residential Association Planning Act, 1971-1972.
- Leeson Park Residential Association, 1973-1975.
- Oil Refinery, 1973.
- 'Conservation in the European Context', 1969-1970.
- Lower Castle Yard, 1969-1970.
- Blessington, 1969-1972.
- Material relating to the use of 1 Warick Terrace, Leeson Park Dublin as commercial space, 1969-1974.
- Conversion of the Marshalsea Barracks, Thomas St, 1970.
- Memorable Dublin Houses: a handy guide with illustrative anecdotes by Wilmot Harrison, 1971.
- 'Fire Prevention in Irish Hotels', 1971.
- 'High Above the Bank of Ireland-essays on Architecture, Conservation, People' 1971-1972.
- 'High Above the Bank of Ireland-essays on Architecture, Conservation, People', 1971-1972
- 'Notes on the Architecture Profession in E.E.C. Countries', 1971-1972
- Reports and Proposed European Economic Community Council Directives, 1971-1973
- Architects Registration Council of the United Kingdom and The European Economic Community, 1972
- Correspondence with The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, 1972.
- Federation of Danish Architects/Danse Arkitekters Landsforbund, 1972.
- ‘They Plan abolition of Dublin Bay’, 'Sunday Independent', 30 July 1972.
- The Living City, 1972-1974.
- Trinity College Dublin Arts Block, 1971-1973.
- Various papers regarding the Electricity Supply Board’s proposed developments of 29 and 30 Fitzwil...
- Ashbrook Tce: Papers relating to Montgomery’s opposition to the planning permission sought for Nos...
- Maurice Craig, 1973.
- Molesworth Street, 1973-1974.
- Michael Scott, 1974-1975.
- Correspondence with 'The Architectural Press', Barnes and Noble and Ballymaloe House in Cork and not...
- Correspondence related to Montgomery’s visit to Ugbrooke Park, 1952-1986.
- Correspondence with The International Union of Architects (UIA), 1987.
- ‘The Problem of a Life before Death: A Series of Six Papers on Architecture’, 1941-1946.
- ‘The Problem of a Life before Death: a Series of Six Papers on Architecture’, 1941-1946.
- 'That’ll all have to come down', the Architectural Association of Ireland, 1954-1955.
- 'Give us light and air: a talk on Renaissance Dublin', 1955.
- Dublin in the Fall, 1955.
- 'Towards a New Dublin', University College Dublin Architectural Society, 1955.
- 'Dublin and the Phoenix’, Manchester Society of Architects, 1955-1956.
- Talk for Radio Éireann Irish Towns, 1956.
- ‘The Town, the Fords, the Hurdles’, 1960.
- 'Topic at Ten', 1962.
- Georgian Dublin, 1964.
- Royal Institute of British Architects Conference, 1965-1966
- Royal Institute of British Architects Conference, 1966
- Royal Institute of British Architects Conference, 1966.
- Correspondence with Radio Telefís Éireann, British Broadcasting Corporation and The Building Centr...
- Correspondence with the Architect John Costello and Upper Leeson Street Residents Association, 1969.
- Correspondence with An Taisce, 1969-1970
- ‘Requiem for an Old Town’, 1966 at the Building Centre and ‘Dublin: in memoriam’, talk at th...
- A Talk on Georgian Dublin for the Thoracic Society, 1967.
- Essence of Dublin Today, 1968.
- Hume Street Occupation Speech, ‘Speech from an Ancient Window’, 1969-1970.
- 'The Complicity of Architecture', 1970.
- Dublin University Engineering Society, 1971.
- Dublin Institute of Adult Education, 1971-1973.
- Second International Working Seminar for Practising Designers, 1972.
- Radio Teilifís Éireann, 'Tracing Europe', 1972.
- Lectures for the Trinity College Dublin Philosophical Society and An Taisce, 1972-1973.
- Radio Teilifís Éireann, ‘The Shape of Our Lives', 1972-1973.
- Various material related to the Liaison Committee of Architects of the Common Market, European Econo...
- Various material related to the Liaison Committee of Architects of the Common Market, European Econo...
- ‘Carlow–Aspects and Prospects’, 1973-1974
- ‘Carlow–Aspects and Prospects’, 1973-1974.
- The Institution of Engineers of Ireland, 1974.
- Lecture on the Dublin Planning Acts,, 1974.
- Architectural Association of Ireland, 1974-1976.
- “Skill, Experience, Common Sense- A New Architecture?” a paper submitted to the UIA XVI Congress...
- Metric system Forum, 1967-1968.
- Various newspaper clippings relating to Irish conservation, planning and development, 1965-1974.
- Various newspaper clippings relating to Irish conservation, planning and development, 1965-1974
- Kilkenny Workshop,
XXIV. Architecture Jobs and Projects, 1954-1987.
- 61, Dollymount Ave, 1954-1955.
- Brian O’Nolan, 81, Mount Merrion Ave, Blackrock and 10 Belmont Ave, Donnybrook, 1955-1960.
- 10 Belmont Avenue, 1956-1957.
- 10 Belmont Avenue, 1956-1960.
- Killiney View and Serpentine, 21 Waltersland Road, Stillorgan and Serpentine Terrace, 1959-1960.
- 21 Angelsea Avenue, 1987.
XXV. Job Applications & Curriculum Vitaes, 1935-1983.
- Niall Montgomery’s job applications, curriculum vitaes and other related material, 1935-1946.
- Various job applications, 1955-1974.
- Professorship of Architecture, University College Dublin, 1973.
- Lists of Projects and Work Schedules, 1974.
- Curriculum Vitaes for Niall Montgomery, 1976-1977.
- Two Paper Bound Curriculum Vitaes.
- Application for director of a study team for Arkisyst (World System for information on Architecture ...
- Application for director of a study team for Arkisyst (World System for information on Architecture ...
- Application for director of a study team for Arkisyst (World System for information on Architecture ...
- Application for director of a study team for Arkisyst (World System for information on Architecture ...
- Irish Architectural Archive Job Application, 1983.
- Job Advertisements, 1975.
XXVI. Personal Correspondence, ca 1929-1987.
- Donagh MacDonagh, 1932-1968.
- Niall Sheridan, 1935-1939.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, 1937-1939.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, 1940-1943.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, 1944-1948.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, 1950-1959.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, 1960-1964.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, 1967-1969.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, 1969.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, 1970-1971.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, 1972-1975.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, 1977.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, Jan-April 1978.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, May-Dec 1978.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, 1979-1980.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, 1981.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, 1982.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, 1983.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, 1984-1985.
- John Lincoln ‘Jack’ Sweeney and Máire MacNeill Sweeney, 1986-1987.
- Dylan Thomas .
- James Johnson Sweeney, 1940-1953.
- Denis Devlin, 1937-1955.
- Denis Devlin, 1959-1961.
- Brian Coffey, 1963-1966.
- Mary Salmon, 1960-1973.
- Lynette [née Roberts] Rhys, 1939-1954.
- William ‘Bill’ Saroyan, 1940-1969.
- Constantine Peter Curran, 1941-1967.
- Constantine Peter Curran, 1947-1968.
- Constantine Peter Curran, 1972.
- Oliver St. Gogarty, 1943.
- Brian O'Nolan, 1946-1946.
- Brian O'Nolan, 1959.
- Brian O'Nolan, 1970.
- Ruth and John Boland, 1946-1949.
- Ruth and John P.Boland, 1950-1973.
- A.J. Leventhal, 1967-1978.
- A.J. Leventhal, 1979.
- A.J. Leventhal, 1983.
- Edwin O'Connor, 1953-1955.
- Edwin O'Connor, 1956-1966.
- Edwin O'Connor, 1968-1969.
- David Donovan Coyle, 1948-1961.
- Isolde Ustinov, 1945-1963.
- Nina Anson, 1956-1958.
- Eilis McDowell, 1957-1985.
- Eilis McDowell, 1966-1981.
- Gerard Smyth, 1970-1971.
- Jean-Loup Drubigny, 1973.
- Gerald Davis, 1974.
- Mary Robinson, 1973-1975.
- Anne Yeats, 1975.
- Sean O'Faolain, 1973-1984.
- Stanley and Betty Sultan, 1969-1973.
- Roger Rosenblatt, 1968-1986.
- Claude Jacquet, 1981-1985.
- Richard Ellman, 1976-1986.
- John V. Kelleher, 1984-1986.
- David Berman, 1985-1986.
- Anthony Cronin and Peter Costello, 1986.
- Grant Applications, 1981-1985.
- Dublin City Manager, 1978.
- City Manager Correspondence, 1951-1954.
- City Manager Correspondence, 1968-1969.
- City Manager Correspondence, 1970-1975.
- City Manager Correspondence, 1976.
- City Manager Correspondence, 1977-1979.
- City Manager Correspondence, 1980-1983
- Miscellaneous Personal Correspondence, 1929-1958.
- Miscellaneous Personal Correspondence, 1968-1973.
- Miscellaneous Personal Correspondence, 1980-1987.
- Christmas Cards, 1945-1953.
- Booksellers, 1983-1985.
XXVII. Administrative Papers, 1955-1989.
- G.P.O Correspondence, 1955-1969.
- G.P.O Correspondence, 1970-1979.
- G.P.O Correspondence, 1980-1989.
- Hilton Edwards, 1968.
- Harvard/Johns Hopkins, 1985-1987.
- Paris/Washington Lectures, 1981-1985.
- 'The Irish Times', RTE, Radió Éireann and British Broadcasting Corporation, 1961-1972.
- 'The Architects’ Journal', 1951-1962.
- The Building Centre, Córas Tráchtála & Bord Fáilte, 1961-1968.
- Trinity College, University College Dublin, 1967-1972.
- Correspondence, fees and receipts relating to various lectures and articles, 1951-1967.
- File Index Key: Writing.
XXVIII. Obituaries for Niall Montgomery, 1987.
XXIX. Ethel Montgomery, ca. 1956-1976.
- Ethel Montgomery Correspondence, 1956-1970.
- Photographs.
- Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association, 1959-1960.
- Material related to Ethel Montgomery’s pension application, 1956-1960.
- Ethel Montgomery’s death and funeral, 1976.
- Ethel Montgomery’s Death , 1976.
XXX. James Montgomery Papers, 1884-1978.
- James Montgomery’s seal of appointment as Official Censor of Films, 1923.
- James Montgomery’s Autobiography, 1884-1973.
- James Montgomery’s Autobiography , 1884-1970.
- Arthur Griffith, 1922-1972.
- Correspondence of James Montgomery, 1913-1939.
- Correspondence of James Montgomery, 1940-1942.
- Letters from Grace Gifford, 1913.
- ‘All of the Pictures’ by Oliver St. Gogarty, 1933.
- A poem ‘George’s Quay (or The Forgetful Sailor)’, 1977-1978.
- ‘James Stephens, Translated from the French of Simone Téry’.
- Articles and Essays Part One, 1912-1941.
- Articles and Essays Part Two, 1912-1941.
- Planners and notebook, 1918-1942.
- Drawings by James Montgomery & various other material.
- Material related to James Montgomery’s retirement, 1940.
- Material relating to the death and funeral of James Montgomery, 1943.
XXXI. Other Papers, 1937-2005.
- Obituary for Miss Gertrude Conry, 1970.
- Election Registration Forms, 1937-1972.
- Christmas Card List, 1971-1972.
- Correspondence with T.R. Conway and The Chester Beatty Library, 1977-1978.
- Various pamphlets, booklets, publications and ephemera material, 1986-1988.
- Cookery Notes.
- Newspaper Clippings, 1959-1981.
- "Christine", 2003-2005.
- Miscellaneous Items, 1970-1980.
- Cassette Tapes for ‘The Real Deirdre’, 1986-1987.

Letters to the Editors,

1969.

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection:	Niall Montgomery Papers
Description:	Contains letters, mostly copies, from Niall Montgomery to the editors of various newspapers including 'The Irish Times', 'Irish Press' and 'Irish Independent'. Also contains a letter from Niall Montgomery to Kevin R. O'Sheil regarding his "Ulster Handbook" which Montgomery sent to 'The Irish Times'. Newspaper cuttings relating to the letters are also included. Some of the letters are written under the pseudonym "Rosemary Lane".
Main Creator:	Montgomery, Niall, 1915-1987
Language:	English
Extent:	1 folder (17 pages).
Format:	Manuscript
Call Number:	MS 50,118/7/7 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:	Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.
Corporate Author:	Irish Times, Ltd. (Dublin, Ireland) Irish Independent (Dublin, Ireland) Irish Press (Dublin, Ireland)