Context: I. Christy Brown's books,

I. Christy Brown's books,

1935-1994.

Bibliographic Details
Main Creator:	Brown, Christy, 1932-1981
Contributors:	Brown, Seán, b.1939 Collis, Robert, 1900-1975 Connaughton, Shane, b. 1941 Sheridan, Jim, 1949- Jordan, Anthony J. Roseliep, Raymond, 1917-1983 Orwell, George, 1903-1950 Keane, John B., 1928-2002. Davies, Edward Hunter, b. 1936 MacManus, Anna, 1866-1902 Cronin, A. J. (Archibald Joseph), 1896-1981. Sartre, Jean-Paul, 1905-1980 Wood, Stanley Marshall, Rev. Francis Gilbert, Henry, b. 1868 Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott), 1896-1940 Williams, Gordon M., b.1934- Williams, Archibald, 1871-1934 Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933 Synge, J. M. (John Millington), 1871-1909. Drury, Allen, 1918-1998 Bouleau, Charles, 1906- Hambleton, Georgina Louise Detmar, Bernhard, 1885- Matthews, L. Harrison (Leonard Harrison) Annadale, Charles, 1843–1915 Keane, John B., 1928-2002 Rösler, Jo Hanns, 1899- more
Summary:	Books from Christy Brown's personal library, many with his signature and/or inscriptions, including his much-used English dictionary, also a copy of 'God's Second Door' (a handbook of the work of disabled artists including Christy Brown) extensively inscribed by Christy Brown, and various books presented to him by friends or otherwise acquired by him. Includes various editions (including translations) of Christy Brown's own books; plus the screenplay of 'My Left Foot' by Shane Connaughton and Jim Sheridan (1989) inscribed to Christy's brother Sean Brown by friends.
In collection:	Christy Brown Papers, 1932-2005
Format:	Manuscript
Language:	English
Subjects:	Brown, Christy, > 1932-1981
Notes:	'Christy Brown : the life that inspired My Left Foot' by Georgina Louise Hambleton was added to the Christy Brown Archive by the National Library of Ireland as it is thought to compliment the already existing collection. See Manuscripts Reading Room, (MS Ref 92). Physical description: 47 volumes. more
Arrangement:	Sub-fonds

Christy Brown Papers, 1932-2005.

I. Christy Brown's books, 1935-1994.
II. Christy Brown's artwork, 1955-1965
III. Photographs of Christy Brown, his friends and family, 1944-1998.
IV. Literary typescripts and drafts by Christy Brown, 1954-1982.
V. Poetry by Christy Brown, 1951-1971.
- V.I. Unpublished poetry by Christy Brown to Katriona Maguire [Delahunt], 1951-1964.
- V.II. Other unpublished poetry by Christy Brown, 1953-1971.
VI. Personal memorabilia, 1932-1989.
VII. Documents of family interest, 1950-2000.
VIII. Letters to Katriona Delahunt from Christy Brown, 1945-1981.
IX. Family letters, notes and greeting cards, 1961-1982.
X. Letters from Beth Moore to Christy Brown, 1955-1971.
XI. Letters from Bob Colllis and Katriona Delahunt to Christy Brown and Beth Moore, 1950-1970.
- XI.I. Letters from Robert Collis to Christy Brown and Beth Moore, 1950-1970.
- XI.II. Personal letters from Katriona Maguire née Delahunt to Christy Brown, 1964-1970.
XII. Letters relating to literary and publishing matters, 1961-1982.
XIII. Letters and documents relating to the film 'My Left Foot', 1989-1990.
XIV. Letters to Christy Brown and family regarding legal, financial and royalty matters, 1954-1989.
- XIV.I. Letters to Christy Brown from Collis & Ward Solicitors concerning legal and financial matters...
- XIV.II. Letters from various banks, corporations and broadcasters concerning royalties, financial an...
XV. Letters to Christy Brown, mainly from female correspondents,
XVI. Miscellaneous letters, fan mail, documents, theatre programmes, magazines and photocopied mater...
XVII. Newspaper cuttings and material acquired by the Christy Brown Estate, 1913-2001.
XVIII. Additional copy papers, concerning Christy Brown, 1945-2005.

I. Christy Brown's books,

1935-1994.

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection:	Christy Brown Papers, 1932-2005
Description:	Books from Christy Brown's personal library, many with his signature and/or inscriptions, including his much-used English dictionary, also a copy of 'God's Second Door' (a handbook of the work of disabled artists including Christy Brown) extensively inscribed by Christy Brown, and various books presented to him by friends or otherwise acquired by him. Includes various editions (including translations) of Christy Brown's own books; plus the screenplay of 'My Left Foot' by Shane Connaughton and Jim Sheridan (1989) inscribed to Christy's brother Sean Brown by friends.
Main Creator:	Brown, Christy, 1932-1981
Language:	English
Extent:	47 volumes.
Format:	Manuscript
Call Number:	MS 42,217 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:	Subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act 2000, the papers in this collection are in copyright. It is necessary to obtain the express permission of the copyright owner before reproducing any material from this collection.