Papers of the Joyce family of Glenosheen, Co. Limerick,

1945-1936.

The papers and letters mainly cover personal and literary matters. There are letters and brief notes from Celtic scholars and other well known people, such as Kuno Meyer, Douglas Hyde, Count Plunkett, Erskine Childers, George Russell, Maurice Moore, George Sigerson, Brinsley MacNamara, William Smith O'Brien and A.P. Graves. Many of these notes were written to William B. Joyce on National Literary Society business. Smith O'Brien writes about his travels on the continent.

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Main Creator: Joyce family, of Glenosheen
Contributors: National Literary Society of Ireland
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Notes:Many of the letters have pencilled notes identifying the writers.

The Joyce family of Glenosheen had several distinguished members, most well-known being the brothers Patrick Weston, educationalist, historian, linguist, translator and collector of folk music; and Robert Dwyer, who was a medical doctor, but is best known as a writer, poet and song lyricist. Their nephew William B. Joyce was active in the National Literary Society.

Physical description: 3 folders (79 items).

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Letter from George Sigerson to a member of the Joyce family,

1920 Nov. 8.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Papers of the Joyce family of Glenosheen, Co. Limerick, 1945-1936
Description:The letter is written from 3 Clare Street [Dublin] to a 'Mr. Joyce' (probably William B. Joyce) and concerns arrangements for a lecture. He suggests other people who might give talks also.
Main Creator: Sigerson, George 1836-1925
Language:English
Extent:1 item.
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 50,484/60 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.
Corporate Author:National Literary Society of Ireland