John Redmond Papers,
1878-1918.
John Redmond (1856-1918), Irish nationalist, Chairman of the Irish Parliamentary Party. The papers mostly consist of correspondence with colleagues, acquaintances and the general public on topics of contemporary interest, on appointments to various positions, and on party political matters.
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Format: | Manuscript |
Language: | English |
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Notes: | Family papers within collection cover period from 1748 to 1889. Physical description: 28 boxes. more |
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Correspondence between John O’Callaghan, Secretary of the United Irish League of America and John Redmond,
1903-1904.
In Collection: | John Redmond Papers, 1878-1918. |
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Description: | MS 15,213/5: Correspondence concerns the progress of Conor O’Kelly’s mission in America, the Land Bill, Clan na Gael’s efforts to disrupt support for the United Irish League in America, O’Callaghan’s financial struggle, Charles Devlin’s meeting in Boston and enclosed copies of correspondence from John Finerty and T.B. Fitzpatrick. Also includes correspondence that makes reference to a book by John Blake who commanded the Irish brigade on the Boer side during the Transvaal War, Parnell’s monument and William O’Brien’s resignation from the Irish Parliamentary Party. MS 15,213/6: Correspondence regarding Redmond joining the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Irish Parliamentary Party’s delegation to America, T.C. Harrington’s attitude to the Lord Mayor’s election in Dublin, Conor O’Kelly’s visit to United States, arrangements for the National Convention, O’Callaghan urging Redmond to take an opportunity to meet Charles Taylor in London. Correspondence also refers to various meetings in Boston and Philadelphia, and John Howard Parnell’s insinuations regarding the Parnell monument. |
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Language: | English |
Extent: | 2 folders (40 items). |
Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 15,213/5-6
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Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |