Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Mangan, Kevin
Abstract:
Letter from Kevin Mangan, Richmond Avenue, Milltown, to Bourke advising that he may not be able to attend the next meeting of the committee but stating his strong belief in choosing a theme or central idea to guide the selection of designs for the individual panels within the stained glass window. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Harry Clarke Studios — Simmonds, Charles B.
Abstract:
Letter from C.B. Simmonds, manager, Harry Clarke Stained Glass Limited, to Bourke, The National University, 49 Merrion Square. He will not be attending the unveiling ceremony but other representatives from the company will be present. He is arranging for the window to be draped and will give his... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — O'Rahilly, Richard, 1903-1984
Abstract:
Manuscript letter from Ua Rathghaille, 40 Herbert Park, Dublin, informing Bourke of his inability to attend a meeting of the committee and commenting on the suggestion that the committee should provide photographs of the stained glass window to subscribers. He feels this would be too costly. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Hayden, Mary, 1862-1942
Abstract:
Manuscript letter from Professor Mary Hayden, Windsor Road, concerning the selection of scenes to be depicted in the memorial window.
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Mangan, Kevin
Abstract:
Letter from Mangan, Richmond Avenue, Dublin, informing Bourke that he will be unable to attend the next meeting of the Committee and mentioning stained glass workers in Youghal who may be able to carry out the work on the memorial window. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Fay, William P.
Abstract:
Manuscript letter concerning a final report from the Kevin Barry Committee including the price estimate received for the stained glass window, attempts made to seek official approval from the Governing Body of University College Dublin, possible sites for the window and the history of the project. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Harry Clarke Studios — Simmonds, Charles B.
Abstract:
Letter from C.B. Simmonds, manager, Harry Clarke Stained Glass Limited, to Bourke concerning additional charges relating to the completion of the stained glass window and the cost of supplying two inscribed tablets to accompany it. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Harrington, John F., Dr.
Abstract:
Letter from Dr John F. Harrington, Andersonstown, Belfast, to Bourke concerning the attempt to contact former members of the 'H' Company First Battalion, Kevin Barry's former company, who were also fellow students, in order to request their presence at the unveiling ceremony. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Coffey, Denis Joseph
Abstract:
Brief manuscript letter from Denis J. Coffey, president of University College Dublin, to Bourke concerning the Kevin Barry stained glass window. He has just received Bourke’s letter but will be glad to see him about it. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Coffey, Denis Joseph
Abstract:
Letter from Bourke to Denis J. Coffey, president of University College Dublin, informing him that the stained glass window is ready and proposing that the official unveiling ceremony be held on 1 November 1934. The letter also discusses the cost of insuring the window. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee — Harrington, John F., Dr.
Abstract:
Manuscript letter from Dr John F. Harrington, Andersonstown, Belfast, to the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee discussing his attempts to gather people who attended college with Kevin Barry, who were also in the 'H' Company First Battalion of the Irish Volunteers, and requesting information about the... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Harrington, John F., Dr.
Abstract:
Typed letter from Bourke to Dr John F. Harrington, Andersonstown, Belfast, responding to his letter of 3 October 1934, concerning plans for the unveiling ceremony and the intention of the memorial committee to invite former comrades of Kevin Barry. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributor:
Bourke, John V.
Abstract:
Typescript letter from Bourke to members of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee requesting their attendance at a meeting in the Students’ Representative Council Room in University College Dublin on 23 March 1934. The letter includes an agenda for the meeting and informs the members that the... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Unaddressed draft manuscript letter requesting assistance in deciding the design of the stained glass window to be erected in the Council Chamber of University College Dublin and looking for suggestions for appropriate historical scenes in Irish history that could be included in the design. The... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Corcoran, Timothy Joseph, 1872-1943
Abstract:
Unsigned letter from Bourke, Students’ Representative Council, to Dr T. Corcoran extending an invitation to act as joint honorary treasurer, along with The O’Rahilly, of the Kevin Barry Memorial Fund. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — McLoughlin, Edward P., Professor
Abstract:
Letter from Bourke, Students’ Representative Council, to Professor E.P. McLoughlin extending an invitation to act as joint honorary treasurer of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee.
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Hogan, Sarsfield
Abstract:
Manuscript letter from Hogan, Department of Finance, Upper Merrion Street, Dublin, to Bourke concerning the proposed designs for the stained glass window and stating the matter may require further consideration. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee — O'Maille, M. J.
Abstract:
Brief manuscript letter from M.J. O'Maille, 106 Phibsboro' Road, Dublin, former schoolmate of Kevin Barry's in Belvedere College, to the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee enclosing a cheque as a contribution towards the erection of the memorial window. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Circular letter entitled 'The Kevin Barry Memorial Fund' containing a brief history of the memorial fund and a request for contributions and subscriptions. The letter is written both in English and in Irish and features the names of the members of the committee. The names of ex-committee members... [ … ]
Dates:
1930-11-1931-11 — 1930-11
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — University College, Dublin. Governing Body
Abstract:
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... [ … ]