Collection: Thomas Francis Meagher Memorabilia

Scope and Content

Copies of letters, clippings, and other memorabilia concerning Brigadier General Thomas Francis Meagher, his family history, and Notre Dame's reception and possession of the Meagher sword and the Irish Brigade's flag; and four letters Meagher sent to Andrew O'Connell (1866-1867) with a document appointing O'Connell Justice of the Peace at Large for the Montana Territory. Also Meagher's U.S. Army regulation field officer's sword

Dates

Creation: 1863-1964.

Creator

Meagher, Thomas Francis, 1823-1867 (Person)

Language of Materials

English.

Background

Irish revolutionary sentenced to death in 1848. After escaping to the United States, he became editor of the Irish News. He served the Union in the Civil War as leader of the Irish Brigade. In 1865 he accepted the job of Territorial Secretary of Montana and in 1866 served as Acting Territorial Governor.