Postcard from Patrick McCartan to [Joseph McGarrity] stating "you have covered yourself with glory this blessed day",

1912 January 12.

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Main Creator: McCartan, Patrick, 1878-1963
Contributors: McGarrity, Joseph, 1874-1940
Summary:The Abbey Theatre went on its first American tour in 1911-12. During the tour performances of Synge's 'The Playboy of the Western World' provoked disturbances in various cities and in Philadelphia the entire cast was arrested and charged with indecency at the instigation of the local Clan-na-Gael organiser Joseph McGarrity. The case was subsequently dismissed.
In collection: Joseph McGarrity Papers, 1789-1971
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Notes:Address on postcard: "Mr Garrity / Who had the Abbey / Players arrested in / Philadelphia / 144 N 3d U. S. A". Ddressed from "Dublin".

Physical description: 1 item (2 pages).

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Postcard from Patrick McCartan to [Joseph McGarrity] stating "you have covered yourself with glory this blessed day",

1912 January 12.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Joseph McGarrity Papers, 1789-1971
Description:The Abbey Theatre went on its first American tour in 1911-12. During the tour performances of Synge's 'The Playboy of the Western World' provoked disturbances in various cities and in Philadelphia the entire cast was arrested and charged with indecency at the instigation of the local Clan-na-Gael organiser Joseph McGarrity. The case was subsequently dismissed.
Main Creator: McCartan, Patrick, 1878-1963
Language:English
Extent:1 item (2 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 17,457/164 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.