Éamonn Duggan Papers,
1913-1968.
Papers of Éámonn Duggan, 1913-1968; Documents relating to the Irish Volunteers and the Easter Rising, comprised mainly of Correspondence between Éámonn Duggan and his fiancé May Kavanagh written during the course of the Rising, 1914-1936; Documents relating to Duggan’s political career with Sinn Féin and Cumann na nGaedheal, includes ephemera collected by Duggan at public and state events he attended and his appointment diary, 1917-1936; Photographs relating to Éamonn Duggan’s political career and his family, 1913-1934; Humorous cartoons and sketches produced by Éámonn Duggan, undated; Personal and private papers of Éámonn Duggan, his wife May Duggan and their son Gerard Duggan, included is documentation relating to Duggan’s legal practice, personal letters and school reports, 1910-1968; Printings and other papers, includes books owned by the Duggan family and additional papers compiled by Éámonn Duggan and his wife May, 1916-1936.
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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Physical description: 4 boxes. |
| Arrangement: | Fonds I. Irish Volunteers and the Easter Rising. II. Political career with Sinn Féin and Cumann na nGaedhael. III. Photographs and sketches. IV. Personal and family papers. V. Printings. VI. Other Papers. |
Letter from May Kavanagh to her fiancé Éamonn Duggan, written during his detention in Lewes Prison,
1917 Apr. 9.
| In Collection: | Éamonn Duggan Papers, 1913-1968. |
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| Description: | Kavanagh writes of commemorative events in Dublin held to mark the first anniversary of the Easter Rising, notably an event in Glasnevin cemetery at which the O’Rahilly’s and Sean Connolly’s graves covered with flowers. She refers to her collecting newspapers and copies of 'The Catholic Bulletin’ for him and having kept the two military passes issued to her during the Rising. She writes of her own recollections of calling to see Sinead de Valera having been sent home from work during the Easter Rising. Also included is a note to Duggan from his sister Cissie Duggan, in which she refers to a legal action which is causing her anxiety. |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item (4 pages). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 49,835/3/20
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act 2000, this manuscript item remains in copyright. It is necessary to obtain the express permission of the copyright owner before reproducing this item. |