Dates:
1914-1918 — 1914
Type/Formats:
Collection — Text — Letter — Diaries — Registers (lists)
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
Gleeson, Francis A., Father — Dowling, Noelle
Abstract:
A collection of papers belonging to Fr. Francis A. Gleeson relating to his time as Catholic Military Chaplain to the 2nd Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers during World War I. The papers include diaries detailing life at the front and religious activities, Brigade Rolls listing mainly Roman Catholic... [ … ]
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
Contributor:
Kevin Barry Memorial Committee
Abstract:
Manuscript draft Irish translation of the circular letter appealing for subscriptions to the Kevin Barry Memorial Fund. The draft also features a list of likely subscribers, including names and short addresses. [ … ]
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
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.