Byrne, John

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John Byrne was born circa 1866 on a small farm 25 miles south of Dublin near Asford, Wicklow County, Ireland. In 1906 Byrne moved to Los Angeles, California and became instrumental in helping to fund the Irish nationalist movement. Friends of Irish Freedom (FOIF) emerged in California in 1916, becoming the state's primary Irish American organization. Its main purpose was to gain independence for Ireland. John Byrne was the Secretary-Treasurer of the Southern California chapter of the FOIF and worked to promote the cause by writing letters and distributing pamphlets. When the FOIF of California merged with Eamon De Valera's newly founded American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic (AARIR), Byrne became the Secretary-Treasurer of the Los Angeles chapter. Although returning only once to Ireland, John Byrne devoted his life to the Irish nationalist cause.

From the guide to the John Byrne Collection, 1886-1987, (San José State University Library, Special Collections & Archives)
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creatorOf MANDEVILLE PRESS PAPERS. Vol. XXIII C (ff. ). Letters sent to Peter Scupham and John Mole from publishers, companies and organisations: Agenda -Country Life.includes:ff. 1-4 William Cookson, editor, 'Agenda' Magazine & Editions: Agenda; magazine a... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XCIV (ff. 391). 10 Feb.-Mar. 1820.George IV of England: Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Liverpool: 1820-1827.includes:f. 1 Robert Saunders Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville: Correspondence with the 2nd Earl of Liverpool: 1808-1826. f.... British Library
referencedIn United States Sanitary Commission records. Army and Navy Claim Agency archives, 1861-1870 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf John Byrne Collection, 1886-1987 San José State University. Library. Special Collections & Archives
referencedIn Vol. CLXXXVI (ff. 257). 7 June-9 July 1824.includes:f. 1 Lancelot Baugh Allen, Southwark Police Magistrate: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1824, 1825.f. 9 George Canning, Prime Minister: Letters to Sir R. Peel: 1815, 1824.f. 11 William Judge ... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XCI (ff. 454). 17 Oct. -Nov. 1817.includes:ff. 1, 228 Peter Carleton, Rector of Killyleagh: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1817-1823.ff. 3, 269 William Gore, Joint-Chairman, Commissioners of Stamps, Ireland: Correspondence with Sir R. Pee... British Library
referencedIn Fonds d'archives du collège des Irlandais de Paris Centre culturel irlandais (Paris). Service des ressourcesdocumentaires
referencedIn Records of the Adjutant General's Office. 1762 - 1984. Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Volunteer Organizations During the Spanish-American War. 1899 - 1927. Compiled military service record of John Byrne, documenting service in the 1st U. S. Volunteer Cavalry (Rough Riders) during the Spanish American War. National Archives at Washington, D.C
referencedIn Vol. XCIII (ff. 394). 22 Dec. 1819-9 Feb. 1820.George IV of England: Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Liverpool: 1820-1827.includes:ff. 1, 19, 26, 27, 30, 32 Marcus Crosbie: Correspondence with the 2nd Earl of Liverpool: 1812-1819. f. 5 ... British Library
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