III.i. Typescript draft of 'My War Time Mission in Washington' by Robert Brennan,
ca. 1958.
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| Summary: | Annotated typescript draft of Robert Brennan's memoir, which recalls his diplomatic posting in Washington from 1934 to 1947 and relates to his efforts to secure support for Irish neutrality during World War II. |
| In collection: | Robert Brennan Additional Papers. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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| Notes: | Alternative title 'Ireland's Neutrality in the Second World War' crossed out on page 1 of text. Autograph title page reads 'My War Time Mission in Washington'. Brennan's memoir was serialised in the 'Irish Press' from April to May 1958 and later published as 'Ireland Standing Firm, My Wartime Mission in Washington and Eamon De Valera, A Memoir' (University College Dublin Press, 2002). Robert Brennan was appointed Secretary to the Irish Legation in Washington in 1934 and Irish Minister to Washington from 1938 to 1947. Physical description: 137 pages. more |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds |
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MS 49,753/12 |
Manuscripts Reading Room |
Manuscripts |
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