Deich scilling (ten shilling) commemorative coin, 1966
Scope and Contents
Consists of audio recordings of live Irish music, radio shows, and interviews with Irish musicians including Joe Burke, P.J. Kelly, and Tommy Shields. Collection also contains Irish-related ephemera including an Easter Rising commemorative coin (1966), an Irish banknote (1939), an Irish immigration themed U.S. postal stamp (1999), prayer cards (1916-1917), and sheet music.
Dates
- Creation: 1966
Creator
- From the Collection: Mullins, May (Mary Margaret), 1926-2012 (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in English and Irish.
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
The audio recordings are not available for playback due to format impermanence and have not been reformatted. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest; if possible, reformatting will be scheduled.
Historical note
Commemorative coin issued in Ireland in 1966 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (4 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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