Context: Letter from Christy Brown to Katriona Maguire, discussing the show about his life which was put together by young priests, stating it should have been a tribute to his mother Bridget, Dr. Robert Collis and Katriona, for all their help and support,

Letter from Christy Brown to Katriona Maguire, discussing the show about his life which was put together by young priests, stating it should have been a tribute to his mother Bridget, Dr. Robert Collis and Katriona, for all their help and support,

1962 October 19.

In letter Christy claims his mother, Dr. Robert Collis and Katriona made his life worthwhile and that she "certainly lit a candle when I was already cursing darkness."

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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator:	Brown, Christy, 1932-1981
Contributors:	Delahunt, Katriona
Format:	Manuscript
Language:	English
Subjects:	Brown, Christy, > 1932-1981 > Correspondence Brown, Bridget, > d. 1968 Collis, Robert, > 1900-1975 Delahunt, Katriona > Correspondence
Notes:	Typescript. Physical description: 1 item (1 page). more
Arrangement:	Item

Christy Brown Papers, 1932-2005.

I. Christy Brown's books, 1935-1994.
II. Christy Brown's artwork, 1955-1965
III. Photographs of Christy Brown, his friends and family, 1944-1998.
IV. Literary typescripts and drafts by Christy Brown, 1954-1982.
V. Poetry by Christy Brown, 1951-1971.
- V.I. Unpublished poetry by Christy Brown to Katriona Maguire [Delahunt], 1951-1964.
- V.II. Other unpublished poetry by Christy Brown, 1953-1971.
VI. Personal memorabilia, 1932-1989.
VII. Documents of family interest, 1950-2000.
VIII. Letters to Katriona Delahunt from Christy Brown, 1945-1981.
IX. Family letters, notes and greeting cards, 1961-1982.
X. Letters from Beth Moore to Christy Brown, 1955-1971.
XI. Letters from Bob Colllis and Katriona Delahunt to Christy Brown and Beth Moore, 1950-1970.
- XI.I. Letters from Robert Collis to Christy Brown and Beth Moore, 1950-1970.
- XI.II. Personal letters from Katriona Maguire née Delahunt to Christy Brown, 1964-1970.
XII. Letters relating to literary and publishing matters, 1961-1982.
XIII. Letters and documents relating to the film 'My Left Foot', 1989-1990.
XIV. Letters to Christy Brown and family regarding legal, financial and royalty matters, 1954-1989.
- XIV.I. Letters to Christy Brown from Collis & Ward Solicitors concerning legal and financial matters...
- XIV.II. Letters from various banks, corporations and broadcasters concerning royalties, financial an...
XV. Letters to Christy Brown, mainly from female correspondents,
XVI. Miscellaneous letters, fan mail, documents, theatre programmes, magazines and photocopied mater...
XVII. Newspaper cuttings and material acquired by the Christy Brown Estate, 1913-2001.
XVIII. Additional copy papers, concerning Christy Brown, 1945-2005.

Letter from Christy Brown to Katriona Maguire, discussing the show about his life which was put together by young priests, stating it should have been a tribute to his mother Bridget, Dr. Robert Collis and Katriona, for all their help and support,

1962 October 19.

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection:	Christy Brown Papers, 1932-2005
Description:	In letter Christy claims his mother, Dr. Robert Collis and Katriona made his life worthwhile and that she "certainly lit a candle when I was already cursing darkness."
Main Creator:	Brown, Christy, 1932-1981
Language:	English
Extent:	1 item (1 page).
Format:	Manuscript
Call Number:	MS 49,739/8/17 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:	Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.