Copy letter sent by John V. Bourke to the Governing Body of University College Dublin regarding the findings of a commission established by the Students’ Representative Council to look into the history of the fund collected for the establishment of a memorial dedicated to Kevin Barry and submitting recommendations to the Governing Body regarding the erection of the memorial. The copy features minor manuscript annotations dated 12 November 1931.

Photocopy of a page from an article published in an issue of The National Student (March 1931) concerning the Kevin Barry Memorial. One paragraph on the page has been highlighted concerning the decision to dedicate the memorial solely to Kevin Barry.

Manuscript report of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee discussing the proposed memorial to be dedicated to Kevin Barry in University College Dublin, 14 October 1930. The report features a brief description of the history of the decision to create a memorial dedicated to Kevin Barry and the other students and graduates of University College Dublin who lost their lives during the struggle for independence. The report discusses the inception of the project and its development during the period 1920–30, beginning with a meeting of the Students’ Representative Council on 2 November 1920, in the immediate aftermath of the execution of Kevin Barry. It also refers to the finances of the memorial fund, the committee’s attempts at fund raising, members of the committee and the decision regarding what form the memorial should take. The report has been signed by the members of the committee including William P. Fay, Kevin Mangan, Patricia Browner, John V. Bourke and John Kent.

Minutes pertain to discussions held on the contents of the individual window panels and the financial position of the Kevin Barry Memorial. The minutes were signed by Ua Rathghaille, chairman.

Manuscript copy of the minutes of the meeting of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee held in the S.R.C. Room, University College Dublin on 3 November [1932]. The minutes pertain to discussions on a sketch for the design of the window and additional names to which the circular appealing for funds should be sent. The reverse of the sheet features the names and short addresses of the members of the committee, possibly to indicate who was present at the meeting.

Minutes pertain to decisions made by the committee on the design of the memorial window along with the financial situation of the memorial fund. The minutes were signed by Ua Rathghaille, chairman, on 15 July 1933.

Minutes pertain to the drafting of a circular appealing for subscriptions to the memorial fund, signed by Tadhg O’Neill, chairman, on 30 September 1932.

The minutes pertain to the selection of individuals to act as treasurers for the memorial committee and discussions relating to the design of the stained glass window. The minutes were signed by Tadhg O’ Neill, chairman, on 18 October 1932.

Report of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee for the year 1933. The report discusses the events involving the committee dating back to the Report of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee 1930, the formation of a new committee in 1932 featuring Sarsfield Hogan, Tadgh Forbes, Patrick Donovan, William P. Fay, Kevin Mangan, R.J. McHugh, Mac O'Rahilly and John V. Bourke. The report also discusses the decision to award the contract for the window to the Harry Clarke Stained Glass Studio and details the subjects chosen for each of the eight individual panels within the window.

Letter from Bourke to O'Rahilly concerning the proposed date for the unveiling ceremony for the stained glass window on 1 November 1934. The letter also refers to sending invitations and financing the ceremony.

Manuscript letter from Cearbhall Ua Dálaigh, "I.P. "[Irish Press] Office, to Bourke regarding Ua Dálaigh's own subscription to the fund. The letter also requests that the committee issue a fresh appeal to graduates through the press and inquires about the progress of the stained glass window.

Draft circular letter from the Kevin Barry Memorial Fund appealing for subscriptions from graduates of UCD. The letter features manuscript annotations and a brief background note on the fund and the project.

Draft circular letter from the Kevin Barry Memorial Fund appealing for subscriptions from graduates of UCD. The letter features minor manuscript corrections.

Draft circular to be sent to potential subscribers. The letter details the background of the project, the cost of the design of the stained glass window and appeals for subscriptions from graduates of UCD.

[Receipts for payment of school fees by Eugene O'Curry.]

Delivery docket receipt from Curtis and Company Printers of Dublin indicating that 500 circulars relating to the Kevin Barry Memorial have been delivered to Bourke.

Delivery docket from Curtis and Company Printers confirming the delivery of 200 circular letters for the Kevin Barry Memorial Fund.

Receipt from Curtis and Company Printers to Bourke for the payment of £2.5.0 for 200 circulars, printed in English and in Irish, relating to the Kevin Barry Memorial Fund.

Estimate of a quote from Curtis and Company Printers, Temple Lane, Dame Street, Dublin, for the printing of circulars relating to the memorial window. The verso of the letter states the standard conditions of estimate.

Letter from Curtis and Company Printers, Temple Lane, Dublin, to Bourke enclosing a statement and receipt for payment for the printing of circulars and envelopes relating to the Kevin Barry Memorial.