Correspondence: Phyllis Ryan,

1970-1980.

Includes correspondence with Séamus Ó Coigligh, curator of Cork Public Museum, and Tim O’Sullivan, Lord Mayor of Cork, 1972, regarding items to be presented to the museum by Phyllis. Namely, two photographs of Ó Ceallaigh and Barry Egan, taken in Paris 1920-1921, and a silver rose bowl, which had originally been presented to her and Ó Ceallaigh by Thomas Dowdall on the occasion of their wedding. Letter from A.T. Lucas, Director of the National Museum of Ireland, 1970, stating that although the museum was ‘not the proper place for the preservation’ of historical items in her possession, they should be sent to ‘some building in state care’ and letters from P. Henchy, Director of the National Library of Ireland, 1970, regarding Seán T.’s papers and stating he will delighted to meet her when she calls with General Mulcahy. Also letters from Gearóid Mac Niocaill, History Dept., University College Galway, regarding Seán T.’s papers. Other topics mentioned are Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge, Phyllis’s retirement from the Dublin Rheumatism Clinic Association, résumé of Aodogan O’Rahilly, and postcard with general news from Phyllis [Gaffney], Cambridge.

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Notes:Includes letters in Irish.

Physical description: 23 items.

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Correspondence: Phyllis Ryan,

1970-1980.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: vtls000764920
Description:Includes correspondence with Séamus Ó Coigligh, curator of Cork Public Museum, and Tim O’Sullivan, Lord Mayor of Cork, 1972, regarding items to be presented to the museum by Phyllis. Namely, two photographs of Ó Ceallaigh and Barry Egan, taken in Paris 1920-1921, and a silver rose bowl, which had originally been presented to her and Ó Ceallaigh by Thomas Dowdall on the occasion of their wedding. Letter from A.T. Lucas, Director of the National Museum of Ireland, 1970, stating that although the museum was ‘not the proper place for the preservation’ of historical items in her possession, they should be sent to ‘some building in state care’ and letters from P. Henchy, Director of the National Library of Ireland, 1970, regarding Seán T.’s papers and stating he will delighted to meet her when she calls with General Mulcahy. Also letters from Gearóid Mac Niocaill, History Dept., University College Galway, regarding Seán T.’s papers. Other topics mentioned are Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge, Phyllis’s retirement from the Dublin Rheumatism Clinic Association, résumé of Aodogan O’Rahilly, and postcard with general news from Phyllis [Gaffney], Cambridge.
Extent:23 items.
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 48,450/10 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.