Edmund Downey Political Papers,
1904-1941.
Papers of the author and newspaper editor Edmund Downey of Waterford, largely relating his involvement in republican politics in Ireland and his association with Sinn Féin and subsequently Fianna Fáil. Included are letters to Downey from Éamon De Valera, Robert Brennan, Dorothy Macardle, Seán Lemass, Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh, Frank Ryan and Padraic Colum. Also included are papers relating to the local administration of the Sinn Féin Election Fund in Waterford, dating from the General Election campaign of 1918, documentation concerning Downey's work as editor of 'The Waterford News' and political leaflets and sketches relating to the national movement.
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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Physical description: 19 folders. Physical description: I. Letters to Edmund Downey. II. Financial Papers relating to Sinn Féin. III. Other Papers and Printings. more |
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III.ii. Political cartoons compiled by Edmund Downey,
1917.
| In Collection: | Edmund Downey Political Papers, 1904-1941. |
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| Description: | Pen and ink sketch of Éamonn De Valera, dated 1917. Annotations on the verso read 'A ''Lightning Caricature'' of Mr. Eamonn De Valera M.P. Sinn Fein Leader'. Signed by the artist, whose name may be C. G. Bowen. Signed pen and ink sketch of Andrew Bonar Law, dated 1917. The artist's initials may be C.G.B. |
| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 2 items. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 50,301/15
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |