Diary of William O'Brien for the year 1939, with additional material,
1905-1963.
Contains William O'Brien's diary for 1939 with entries relating to the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union, labour disputes, and personal accounts by O'Brien of historical events. The diary also contains later annotations including an obituary for Rev. Robert Malcom Gwynn (1877-1962).
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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Physical description: 1 volume (ca. 400 pages). |
| Arrangement: | Item |
| Access: | Item is damaged, handle with care. |
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Diary of William O'Brien for the year 1939, with additional material,
1905-1963.
| In Collection: | William O'Brien (1881-1968) Papers, 1898-1969 |
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| Description: | Contains William O'Brien's diary for 1939 with entries relating to the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union, labour disputes, and personal accounts by O'Brien of historical events. The diary also contains later annotations including an obituary for Rev. Robert Malcom Gwynn (1877-1962). Twelve additional items include memos on Thomas Clarke, Francis Sheehy-Skeffington, the labour movement in 1920, incomplete copy letter signed by Malcolm McColl regarding F.R. Higgins, Seumas O'Sullivan, Mario Esposito and others. Also includes a pamphlet featuring images of Bloody Sunday 1913, the front page of 'The Daily Mirror' Sept. 4 1913, and copy of form given to employees to sign relinquishing their membership of any union. Also contains a election campaign leaflet featuring O'Brien's and the Labour Party's election manifesto (June, 1937). |
| Main Creator: | |
| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 volume (ca. 400 pages). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Call Number: |
MS 16,287
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Access Conditions: | Item is damaged, handle with care. |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |