Muriel Gahan Papers,

1930-1994.

Papers of Muriel Gahan, reflecting her work as a promoter of traditional crafts in Ireland and role in the establishment of The Country Shop, Country Workers Ltd., the Irish Homespun Society and Country Markets Ltd. The collection also sheds light of her active involvement in further organisations such as the Royal Dublin Society, the Irish Countrywomen's Association, Foras Éireann, Macra na Tuaithe, the Crafts Council of Ireland and the credit union movement. Also included are papers of Blanaid O'Reilly, concerning the work of the Conor Magee Trust which provided financial support for weavers in the Donegal Gaeltacht and with whom Gahan collaborated as an I.H.S. member.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Gahan, Muriel, 1897-1995
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Notes:The Muriel Gahan contains two folders of papers which are not currently available for consultation (NFC 183). These papers will be reviewed in 2045.

Associated Materials: National Photograph Archive, National Library of Ireland. An album of photographs from the Muriel Gahan is held in the National Photograph Archive,

Physical description: 6 boxes.

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Arrangement:Fonds
I. The Country Shop and Country Workers Ltd. II. Irish Homespun Society. III. Royal Dublin Society. IV. Irish Countrywomen's Association. V. Crafts Council of Ireland. VI. Additional Organisations. VII. Writings on Irish crafts. VIII. Other Papers. IX. Photographs. X. Printings. XI. Blanaid O' Reilly Papers.
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III.iii. Documentation relating to the running of the Craftsmanship Scheme and Country Shows Scheme,

1953-1981.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Muriel Gahan Papers, 1930-1994.
Description:Papers relating to the Craftsmanship Scheme and its offshoot the Country Shows Scheme. Included are typescript reports on the Country Shows Scheme, signed by Muriel Gahan in her capacity as chair of Country Markets (1953-4 and 1965-6), Country Markets information leaftlets on the scheme (1966, 1974), related correspondence between V. S. Smith, R.D.S. registrar and Muriel Gahan (24 Nov. - 6 Dec. 1966), Country Markets notices on the Country Shows (1967-1978), proposals for amendments to the Craftsmanship Scheme as put forward by Gahan in November 1974, and a typescript notice titled 'The Local Organisation of the R.D.S. Craftsmanship Scheme' which outlines the requirements for holding a Scheme event (Jan 1981).
Main Creator: Royal Dublin Society
Extent:49 pages.
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 49,806/34 (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:Royal Dublin Society
Country Markets Ltd