Edmund Downey Political Papers,
1904-1941.
Papers of the author and newspaper editor Edmund Downey of Waterford, largely relating his involvement in republican politics in Ireland and his association with Sinn Féin and subsequently Fianna Fáil. Included are letters to Downey from Éamon De Valera, Robert Brennan, Dorothy Macardle, Seán Lemass, Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh, Frank Ryan and Padraic Colum. Also included are papers relating to the local administration of the Sinn Féin Election Fund in Waterford, dating from the General Election campaign of 1918, documentation concerning Downey's work as editor of 'The Waterford News' and political leaflets and sketches relating to the national movement.
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Format: | Manuscript |
Language: | English |
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Notes: | Physical description: 19 folders. Physical description: I. Letters to Edmund Downey. II. Financial Papers relating to Sinn Féin. III. Other Papers and Printings. more |
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II. Financial papers relating to Sinn Féin,
1918-1921.
In Collection: | Edmund Downey Political Papers, 1904-1941. |
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Description: | Papers relating to the financing of Sinn Féin, the National Purposes Fund of Dáil Éireann and Oglaigh na h-Éireann, compiled by newspaper editor and author Edmund Downey of Waterford. Contained are lists of Co. Waterford based subscribers to the Sinn Féin Election Fund, with some related correspondence, dated 1918 (folders 1-2), a receipt acknowledging Downey's donation to the National Purposes Fund, dated 1919 (folder 3) and a printed circular letter from the Commandant of the Waterford Brigade of Oglaigh na h-Éireann, requesting money to assist with arming the Volunteers in the area, dated 7 Oct. 1921 (folder 3). |
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Language: | English |
Extent: | 3 folders. |
Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 50,301/13
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |