General nationalist material, 1920 - 1944
Scope and Contents
This series includes Molly Wood's application for a military service pension for her service with Cumann na mBan and other work for the Republican movement. Letters of reference are also included with the application. The letters of support were written by Maud Gonne MacBride, Phyllis Ryan, Sheila Humphreys, Mary Childers, Robert Briscoe, Joe O'Reilly, and others. Materials related to the Nationalist's cause include newspaper clippings, two signed copies of Charlotte Despard's "Song for Liberty" and copies of the last letters written by Joe McKelvie and Liam Mellows before their executions. The series also includes a cardboard card that rested on Liam Mellow's coffin, while his body lay in state. The card was given to Woods by Mellow's mother shortly before his burial.
Dates
- Creation: 1920 - 1944
Creator
- From the Collection: Woods, Molly Flannery (1875-1952) (Person)
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
Full Extent
From the Series: 1.75 Linear Feet (2 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
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