Máirín Cregan Papers (2010),

1931-1982.

Additional papers of the children's writer, dramatist and scriptwriter Máirín Cregan (1891-1975), covering the years 1931 to 1961. The papers consist for the most part of letters relating to her play 'Hunger Strike' (its production and publication) and the illustration, publication and translation of her children's book 'Old John'. Included are letters from Lady Gregory, Dorothy Macardle, Daniel Corkery, Jack B. Yeats and the publisher M. H. Gill. Also included are newscuttings containing reviews and a programme for an Irish language production of 'Sean Eoin'.

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Main Creator: Cregan, Máirín, 1891-1975
Contributors: Gill, M. H.
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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Cregan, Máirín > Correspondence
English drama > Irish authors > 20th century
Notes:Department of Manuscripts, National Library of Ireland. There are further Máirín Cregan papers held in the Department of Manuscripts (MS 46,791 – MS 46,799).

Physical description: 7 folders.

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Arrangement:Fonds

Letters to Máirín Cregan concerning her writings,

1938-1957.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Máirín Cregan Papers (2010), 1931-1982
Description:Letters to playwright and children's author Máirín Cregan from various authors concerning her literary output. Included is an incomplete letter dated 23 December 1938 (authorship unclear), concerning her play 'Curlew's Call', from Maurice Walsh concerning her story 'A Quiet Class of Man', a letter from Seán S. Ó hÉigeartaigh of publishers Sáirséal agus Dill, concerning her story 'I am a Cake', and letter from B. Redmond, concerning her children's book 'Rathina'.
Main Creator: Walsh, Maurice, 1879-1964
Language:English
Extent:8 pages.
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 50,423/4 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act 2000, parts of this collection remains in copyright. It is necessary to obtain the express permission of the copyright owner before reproducing any material from this collection.
Corporate Author:Sáirséal agus Dill (Firm)