Daniel O'Connell collection
Dates
- Creation: 1817 - 1975
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1817 - 1843
Scope and Contents
Includes letters of O'Connell and a resolution in his hand. Also includes publications and an engraving of O'Connell. There is also a membership card of the Loyal National Repeal Association of Ireland.
Creator
- O'Connell, Daniel, 1775-1847 (Person)
Restrictions on access
Collection is 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 Note
Irish politician. Daniel O'Connell was born in County Kerry and educated in France. He was admitted to the bar and became a leader in the movement for Catholic emancipation. O'Connell was elected to Parliament, and in 1841 became lord mayor of Dublin. Known as "The Liberator" he fought for repeal of the union between Britain and Ireland.
Extent
.25 Linear Feet (1 container )
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of J. Harry Lynch and the Pearce Family in 1995.
Source
- Bromsen, Maury A. (Person)
- Lynch, J. Harry (Person)
- Title
- Daniel O'Connell Collection
- Subtitle
- 1817-1975 (bulk 1817-1843)
- Status
- Marc Only
- Date
- 2017
- Description rules
- Appm
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 United States
617-552-4861
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