Creator:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Dates:
1920-1935 — 1920
Type/Formats:
Collection — Text — Letter — Registers (lists) — Minutes (records)
Contributors:
Harrington, Leanne — University College, Dublin. Student Centre
Abstract:
This collection comprises the papers and correspondence of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee. The Committee was formed to raise funds to create a memorial to Kevin Barry (20 January 1902–1 November 1920). Barry, a medical student at University College Dublin, was executed for his part in an... [ … ]
Dates:
1927-12-04-1928-03 — 1927-12-04
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Loose sheet featuring manuscript notes on decisions made by the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee relating to the adoption of an unspecified report by the committee and the election of members to the committee for the period 4 December 1927–19 March 1928. The reverse of the page also features a list... [ … ]
Date:
1927
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Manuscript notes on decisions made by the committee at a meeting held in Earlsfort Terrace on 13 March [1927 or 1928]. The notes discuss attempts to obtain permission to erect a water font in University Church or to hold an annual memorial mass for Kevin Barry. It also refers to suggestions to... [ … ]
Dates:
1920-11-1926-12 — 1920-11
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Loose sheet of manuscript notes on the members of and decisions made by the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee for the period November 1920–December 1926. The page contains brief dated entries for individual meetings which refer to decisions made and the names of members elected to the committee. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Loose page featuring rough manuscript minutes of a meeting of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee, 14 November [1934]. The minutes refer to a statement made by O’Rahilly relating to money owed to Clarke Studios. [ … ]
Dates:
1934-01-08-1934-03-01 — 1934-01-08
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Minutes of a meeting of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee. The minutes refer to the proposed acceptance of subscriptions from people who do not and have never attended University College Dublin and the proposed date for the unveiling ceremony. The meeting was adjourned and resumed on the 15th... [ … ]
Dates:
1934-04-27-1934-07-23 — 1934-04-27
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
The minutes concern payment due to the Clarke studio, the date of the unveiling ceremony and the decision to publish a photograph of the stained glass window in the college magazine Comhthrom Feinne. The minutes were signed by Desmond Bell, chairman, 23 July 1934, and feature manuscript annotations. […] [ … ]
Dates:
1933-11-10-1934-01-02 — 1933-11-10
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Minutes refer to the exhibition of black and white designs for the panels of the stained glass window along with comments and suggested changes made by the Memorial Committee. The minutes were signed by Desmond E. Bell, chairman, 2 January 1934. [ … ]
Dates:
1934-03-01-1934-04-27 — 1934-03-01
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Minutes refer to the question of whether to accept subscriptions from political parties and the likelihood that the stained glass window would not be completed for the intended Saint Patrick's Day unveiling. Signed by Desmond Bell, 27 April 1934. [ … ]
Dates:
1934-01-02-1934-01-08 — 1934-01-02
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Minutes pertain to a discussion on whether the committee should accept financial assistance from the public following a letter published in the Irish Press from Joseph J. O' Donoghue IV of New York concerning the Kevin Barry Memorial. Mr O' Donoghue also sent $100 to be given to the Memorial Fund in... [ … ]
Dates:
1934-07-23-1934-10-11 — 1934-07-23
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Document contains the minutes of a meeting of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee and was signed by Desmond C. Bell, chairman of the committee on 11 October 1934. The minutes refer primarily to proposed alterations to the window and payment due to Harry Clarke Stained Glass Limited. [ … ]
Dates:
1934-10-11-1934-11-14 — 1934-10-11
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Brief minutes of a meeting of the committee, signed by Kevin Mangan, chairman of the committee, 14 November 1934.
Dates:
1932-11-03-1932-12-21 — 1932-11-03
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Minutes relate to a draft sketch of the plans for the proposed memorial window, a circular appealing for funds and the departure of Tadhg O'Neill from the committee. The minutes were signed by Ua Rathghaille, chairman, 21 December 1932. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
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.
Dates:
1932-07-18-1932-08-25 — 1932-07-18
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Minutes refer to the committee’s success in obtaining permission from the UCD Governing Body for the erection of a stained glass window and agreement with the Harry Clarke Studio on the cost of the project. The minutes were signed by Tadhg O’Neill, President R.C. [Students' Representative... [ … ]
Dates:
1930-02-1930-05 — 1930-02
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Manuscript minutes of several meetings of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee for the session 1930. The minutes feature the names of the individuals present at the meetings and pertain to the co-option of new members to the committee, the form the memorial could take and possible courses of action to... [ … ]
Dates:
1932-05-24-1932-07-18 — 1932-05-24
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
The minutes of the meeting pertain to a discussion on whether the scheme outlined in the 1929–30 Report should be adhered to and the possibility of deferring payment for the window and suspending the collection of funds until the permission of the Governing Body has been obtained. The minutes were... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Rough manuscript notes on a small envelope concerning the minutes of Kevin Barry Memorial Committee meetings.
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Loose sheet features manuscript notes on recent co-optees to the committee along with a list of witnesses, a note on the work of the committee and a brief agenda for their next meeting.
Dates:
1932-10-18-1932-11-03 — 1932-10-18
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
The minutes of the meeting record initial discussions on the design of the panels for the stained glass window. The minutes were signed by Tadhg O'Neill, chairman, on 3 November 1932.
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
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... [ … ]
Dates:
1932-12-1933-07 — 1932-12
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
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. [ … ]
Dates:
1932-08-25-1932-09-30 — 1932-08-25
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
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.
Dates:
1932-09-23-1932-10-18 — 1932-09-23
Type/Formats:
Text — Minutes (records)
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
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. [ … ]
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
Contributor:
Bourke, John V.
Abstract:
Typed draft letter from Bourke, Students’ Representative Council, to an unspecified recipient, [possibly I.F. McInerney or I.F. Tierney?] concerning statements made in the Irish Independent newspaper and requesting that the recipient refrain from commenting on the memorial until the committee... [ … ]
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. — 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. — Corcoran, Timothy Joseph, 1872-1943
Abstract:
Manuscript letter from Dr T. Corcoran, Convent of Mercy, St Mary's, Nenagh, to Bourke responding to Bourke’s letter of 27 August 1932. Corcoran will be unable to occupy the position of joint honorary treasurer on the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — McLoughlin, Edward P., Professor
Abstract:
Brief manuscript letter from E.P. McLoughlin, Olney, Ailesbury Road, Dublin, addressed to Bourke outlining his hope that the memorial window will be a worthy tribute to the memory of Kevin Barry.
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee — Corcoran, Timothy Joseph, 1872-1943
Abstract:
Note from Dr T. Corcoran, Department of Education, University College Dublin, confirming his attendance at the memorial mass and the unveiling ceremony.
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee — Aiken, Frank, 1898-1983
Abstract:
Typed, unsigned note from the Minister for Defence, [Frank Aiken], confirming his intention to attend the unveiling of the Kevin Barry Memorial.
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:
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
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Fine Gael. Cumann Chaomhghín Ó h-Iugín
Abstract:
Letter from de Riva The O'Phelan of Decies, secretary of Cumann Chaomhghín Ó h-Iugín, Fine Gael, UCD, Merrion Square, Dublin, addressed to the secretary of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee urging the committee to refrain from accepting subscriptions from political organisations or units. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee — Wilson, Katherine Anna Gifford, 1875-1957
Abstract:
Note from Mrs Gifford-Wilson, 49 Philipsburg Avenue, Dublin, confirming her attendance at the unveiling ceremony.
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. — Keogh Brothers Ltd., photographers
Abstract:
Manuscript letter from B.M. Keogh of Keogh Brothers Limited, 124 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, expressing their desire to contribute to the fund by offering to publish and sell 300-500 memoriam cards and to donate the proceeds to the Kevin Barry Memorial Fund. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — O'Reilly, Eugene L.
Abstract:
Brief manuscript letter from Eugene L. O'Reilly, secretary of the committee of the UCD Cumann of Fianna Fáil, 49 Dartmouth Square, Leeson Park, Dublin, to Bourke enclosing a cheque for ten guineas as a subscription to the Kevin Barry Memorial Fund. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee — Queen's University of Belfast. Students' Representative Council
Abstract:
Brief letter from the President of the Students' Representative Council of Queen's University, Belfast, declining an invitation to the unveiling ceremony of the Kevin Barry Memorial.
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Kent, John — Bell, Desmond E.
Abstract:
Brief typed letter from John Kent, private secretary to W.T. Cosgrave, Beechpark, Templeogue, enclosing a cheque for one guinea as Cosgrave's subscription to the fund for the erection of the memorial window. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Keogh Brothers Ltd., photographers
Abstract:
Letter from Bourke to B.M. Keogh, 124 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, concerning Keogh’s offer to print memoriam cards in connection with the Kevin Barry Memorial.
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Corcoran, Timothy Joseph, 1872-1943
Abstract:
Unsigned letter from Bourke, An Cumann Iománuidheachta, University College Dublin, to Dr T. Corcoran requesting a list of any graduates who may be likely to subscribe to the memorial fund.
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — O'Neill, Tadhg
Abstract:
Letter from Tadhg O Neill, 1 Montpellier Terrace, Wellington Road, Cork, to Bourke concerning a report in the Irish Press that Joseph J. O' Donoghue IV – "(another one of the uncrowned kings)" - had subscribed $100 to the Kevin Barry Memorial Fund. "As far as I remember it was intended that... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — O'Rahilly, Richard, 1903-1984
Abstract:
Manuscript letter from Ua Rathghaille, 40 Herbert Park, Dublin, to Bourke enclosing a cheque to refund Bourke for expenses relating to the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee.
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. — Corcoran, Timothy Joseph, 1872-1943
Abstract:
Manuscript letter from Dr T. Corcoran, Leeson Street, Dublin, to Bourke concerning the provision of a list of UCD graduates who would be sent circulars soliciting donations to the fund for the Kevin Barry memorial, along with suggestions on how the committee should identify possible recipients of... [ … ]
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... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Ó Cashlaigh, Cormac
Abstract:
Brief manuscript letter from Cormac Ó Cashlaigh, University College Dublin, presumably to Bourke. In Irish.
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee — Barry, Vincent Christopher
Abstract:
Manuscript letter from Vincent C. Barry, University College Galway, responding to questions posed to him regarding the trusteeship of the Kevin Barry Memorial Fund.