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Boston College collection of Weekly Freeman cartoons, 1884

 Series

Dates

  • Creation: 1884

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Color lithograph broadsheets, distributed as supplements to the Weekly Freeman, including political cartoons and portraits of political figures. The cartoons comment on nationalist issues, and prominently feature Erin, a personification of Ireland in the guise of a young woman, and Pat, a personification of the Irish people in the guise of a young man. The portraits mainly include ministers of parliament, as well as memorials to those killed in politicized incidents.

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.25 Linear Feet (2 containers)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861