Robert Brennan Papers.
Papers of Robert Brennan; Literary papers, including typescript drafts of Brennan’s novel ‘The Midnight Manuscripts’, correspondence from Padraic Pearce, Ernest Blythe, Rosamond Jacob and Thomas MacGeevy and related documentation, 1904-1962; Papers relating to Brennan’s early political activities in County Wexford, notably his involvement with Sinn Féin in 1909 and his participation in the Easter Rising in Enniscorthy, 1909-1917; Documentation relating to Brennan’s political career in the years following his release from prison, includes Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil election material and documentation relating to his work as a diplomat in the United States, 1918-1945; Documentation relating to Brennan’s appointment and work as Director of Radio Éireann, 1947-1948; Papers relating to the family of Brennan, includes memoriam cards and family correspondence, 1920-1979; Correspondence between Robert Brennan and M. MacDonald of ‘The Irish Digest’, 1953; Photographs collected by Brennan and Brennan family photographs, 1917-1958; Books, printings and miscellaneous papers, 1891-1963.
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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English Irish Some text in Irish. |
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| Notes: | Physical description: 3 boxes & 1 phase box. |
| Arrangement: | Fonds I. Literary papers, 1904-1962, II. Political activism and career, 1909-1917, Political activism and career, 1918-1945, Directorship of Radio Éireann, 1947-1948, Family papers, 1920-1979, VI. Correspondence between Robert Brennan and M. MacDonald of ‘The Irish Digest’ concerning Maeve Brennan’s writings and her association with ‘The New Yorker’ magazine, 1953, VIII. Photographs collected by Robert Brennan, 1917-1958, VIII. Brennan family photographs, IX. Books and printings, ca. 1914-1956, X. Miscellaneous papers, 1891-1963. |
X. Miscellaneous Papers,
1891-1963.
| In Collection: | Robert Brennan Papers. |
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| Description: | Miscellaneous papers of author, journalist, republican and diplomat Robert Brennan. Includes some correspondence (largely Christmas cards sent to Brennan from amongst other Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh, Frank Aiken and Eamon de Valera), theatre and recital programmes compiled by Brennan, documentation of religious interest and newscuttings relating to his career, taken from Irish and U.S. newspapers. |
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| Extent: | 5 folders. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Call Number: |
MS 49,686/44-48
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act 2000, this collection remains in copyright. It is necessary to obtain the express permission of the copyright owner before reproducing any material from this collection. |
| Corporate Author: | Abbey Theatre Longford Productions Theatre Royal, Wexford Dublin Gate Theatre |