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Manuscript, "Stepping Stones," by J.J. O'Kelly, 1939 December 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 70
Identifier: MSE/IR1030-70

Scope and Contents

Contains a draft of J.J. O'Kelly's 1939 pamphlet, "Stepping Stones," initially given as a speech to commemorate the four Mountjoy Martyrs at Cork City Hall on 9 December 1939. Discusses the revolutionary period in Ireland as well as Anglo-Irish relations since the Treaty. Additionally discusses Britain's partitions in other countries, with increasingly antisemitic comments towards the end of the speech. The draft is marked up with instructions for the printer.

Dates

  • Creation: 1939 December 9

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository

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