Stephen O'Farrell scrapbook and diary: manuscript

Collection — Volume: 1

Identifier: MS-2018-016

Dates

Creation: 1942 - 1948

Scope and Contents

Wartime diary and scrapbook, apparently maintained by Irishman Stephen O'Farrell (Stiofan O Fearghail), based on cards and envelopes addressed to him. Contains newspaper clippings, photographs, postcards, drawings and over 150 pages of manuscript diary entries covering the period 1942-1946. Includes details of the compiler's service with Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil (Local Defense Force, or LDF), an account of events in Dublin on May 8, 1945 (the date of German capitulation), Irish elections and political campaigns, drawings of Irish Army and Navy insignia, and gardening. Laid in are some original letters, including one from Dr. Pat McCartan dated July 27, 1945, and a note from German ambassador E. Hempel, dated May 17, 1948. At front is a handwritten index to subjects.

Creator

O'Farrell, Stephen (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Restrictions on access

Open for research.

Restrictions on use

These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

Biographical / Historical

Irish Army Reservist. Stephen O'Farrell was an Irishman who maintained a diary and scrapbook of his experiences as an Army Reservist in Ireland during the Second World War.