Máirín Cregan Papers (2010),

1931-1982.

Additional papers of the children's writer, dramatist and scriptwriter Máirín Cregan (1891-1975), covering the years 1931 to 1961. The papers consist for the most part of letters relating to her play 'Hunger Strike' (its production and publication) and the illustration, publication and translation of her children's book 'Old John'. Included are letters from Lady Gregory, Dorothy Macardle, Daniel Corkery, Jack B. Yeats and the publisher M. H. Gill. Also included are newscuttings containing reviews and a programme for an Irish language production of 'Sean Eoin'.

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Main Creator: Cregan, Máirín, 1891-1975
Contributors: Gill, M. H.
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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Cregan, Máirín > Correspondence
English drama > Irish authors > 20th century
Notes:Department of Manuscripts, National Library of Ireland. There are further Máirín Cregan papers held in the Department of Manuscripts (MS 46,791 – MS 46,799).

Physical description: 7 folders.

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Arrangement:Fonds

Letters to author Máirín Cregan, concerning social, financial and political matters,

1927-1955.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Máirín Cregan Papers (2010), 1931-1982
Description:Letters to playwright and children's author Máirín Cregan from assorted friends and associates, concerning social, political and financial matters. Included is a letter from historian Fr. John H. Cullen, of Hobart, Tasmania, in which he refers to the political situation in Tasmania and Ireland, Marian King, written from Ashford, Co. Wicklow, regarding a meeting with Cregan, Dorothy Macardle, concerning Cregan's radio interview in which she discussed Sean MacDermott and from an employee in the National City Bank, concerning Cregan's royalties from book sales in the U.S.
Included is a letter from Cullen to Cregan's husband Dr. James Ryan on his election as a TD in 1927.
Main Creator: Cullen, John H. (John Hugh)
Language:English
Extent:9 pages.
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 50,423/5 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act 2000, parts of this collection remains in copyright. It is necessary to obtain the express permission of the copyright owner before reproducing any material from this collection.