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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| 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. more |
| 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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XI.viii. Documentation relating to government policy toward the development of the weaving industry in Ireland,
1946.
| In Collection: | Muriel Gahan Papers, 1930-1994. |
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| Description: | Included is an undated copy letter, addressed to an unnamed editor, written on behalf of the [Conor Magee Trust] concerning the Trust's work in promoting the homespun industry in Co. Donegal. The letter also outlines concerns at the Department of Land's directives to support hand weaving industries using machine spun yarn. Also included is a letter from the Gaeltacht Services division in the Department of Lands, written in responce to an [Irish Homespun Society] memorandum, concerning the Department's policy toward rural weavers and spinners. |
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| Extent: | 4 pages. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Call Number: |
MS 49,806/102
(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: | Ireland. Dept. of Lands. Gaeltacht Services Irish Homespun Society Conor Magee Trust |