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Shared box 4859

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Contains 5 Results:

Purdy, E. C. Photograph of George William Russell, signed by Russell, 1935 February 21

 File — Shared box: 4859, Folder: 1
Scope and Content Note From the Collection:

This collection documents the professional life and work of Irish writer George Russell, who published under the pseudonym "AE." It contains correspondence, manuscripts, artwork, and a photograph. The collection highlights Russell's relationship to other Irish authors through a letter to Rosamond Langbridge and a review of Katharine Tynan's Irish Poems. Also of interest is a photograph of Russell taken in America shortly before his death.

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Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1935 February 21

Photoreproduction of a pastel-and-charcoal portrait of Florence Nightingale, with a note, undated (creation), 1980 (note)

 File — Shared box: 4859
Scope and Contents

Includes both a handwritten note "To Professor Josephine Dolan, July 1980" and a longer typed note with a brief history of the Northwestern Hospital School of Nursing, where the work originally hung.

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research. Audiovisual items may be restricted depending on format, condition, and availability of playback equipment.

Dates: undated (creation), 1980 (note)

"Strange story of a lost letter" newspaper clipping, 1966 April 12

 File — Shared box: 4859, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Letter from Grace Gifford to her fiancé Joseph M. Plunkett, then recovering from surgery in a Dublin nursing home. With an envelope addressed to Joseph Plunkett, Miss Quinn's Nursing Home, 27 Mountjoy Sq, City, and postmarked April 22, two days before the Easter Rising. The full text of the letter reads: "Just to wish you goodnight! Had to get a car home. Damn, darling, if you see me at al tomorrow let it be morning or afternoon. I forgot to tell you that. Do you want any help moving your...
Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1966 April 12

Degree from the College of Holy Cross, 1939 June 24

 File — Shared box: 4859, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Series: Materials from Sweeney’s early life including monthly reports from St. Mary’s High School; College of Holy Cross rules and regulations; a letter of acceptance to the Society of Jesus; invitations and prayers cards for Sweeney’s ordination to the priesthood; passports; business cards and invitations; and news articles about Sweeney. This series also contains Sweeney’s diaries; a publications record; travel log; and a Cranwell Preparatory School Yearbook. In addition, this series contains...
Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research. One phonograph record has been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.

Dates: 1939 June 24

Honorary Degree from Boston College, 1987 May 19

 File — Shared box: 4859, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Series: Materials from Sweeney’s early life including monthly reports from St. Mary’s High School; College of Holy Cross rules and regulations; a letter of acceptance to the Society of Jesus; invitations and prayers cards for Sweeney’s ordination to the priesthood; passports; business cards and invitations; and news articles about Sweeney. This series also contains Sweeney’s diaries; a publications record; travel log; and a Cranwell Preparatory School Yearbook. In addition, this series contains...
Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research. One phonograph record has been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.

Dates: 1987 May 19