Authors, Irish -- 20th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Éilís Ní Dhuibhne Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSE/IR 1035
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of papers relating to the career of Éilís Ní Dhuibhne. The bulk of the collection is comprised of handwritten, typescript, and computer printout manuscripts in various stages of development for novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, and poems by the author, as well as related miscellany (including drawings and a video recording). Titles well-represented within the collection include the novels The Dancers Dancing, ...
Dates:
1966 - 2016; Majority of material found within 1979 - 2011
J.J. O'Kelly (Sceilg) Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSE/IR 1030
Scope and Contents
This collection primarily consists of the personal papers, letters, manuscripts, notes, and ephemera of John Joseph “J.J.” “Sceilg” O’Kelly in the years 1916-1948. Also included are Seán Óg O’Kelly’s notes and letters on various mid-century Irish labor disputes. Materials include letters, notes, speeches, drafts, manuscripts, typescripts, notebooks, booklets, short stories, ballads, poems, telegrams, letters of condolences, sympathy cards, mass cards, administrative minutes, administrative...
Dates:
1903 - 1971; Majority of material found within 1916 - 1948
Lord Dunsany Letters to Mrs. Wieland
Collection
Identifier: MSE/IR 1002
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of ten letters sent from Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany to a Mrs. Wieland, largely concerning advice and critiques of her poetry. Additionally discusses Dunsany’s opinions on the publishing world.
Dates:
1926 - 1951; Majority of material found within 1928 - 1933
Patrick McCabe Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSE/IR 2717
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the professional career of Irish writer Patrick McCabe. The majority of the collection consists of rough drafts of his drama, prose, and poetry, including some of his most popular works in film and literature, Breakfast on Pluto and The Butcher Boy. The collection also contains various ephemera and promotional materials for his published works. Also included are newspaper and magazine interviews, works of other writers,...
Dates:
1946-2013; Majority of material found in 1980-2010
Walter de la Mare Letters to Lord Dunsany
Collection
Identifier: MSE/IR 1003
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of eight letters sent from English poet Walter de la Mare to Edward Plunkett, Lord Dunsany.
Dates:
1923 - 1951