Loretta Clarke Murray collection of women in revolutionary Ireland

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Loretta Clarke Murray collection of women in revolutionary Ireland

1893-2008

https://findingaids.bc.edu/repositories/2/resources/254

This collection includes papers and artifacts of women and organizations involved in the fight for Irish independence. A majority belonged to Máire Gill and relate to her work with Cumann na mBan, a women’s Irish republican organization, as well as her work with Cuala Press and the women’s sport of camogie. Additionally, there are materials relating to women’s suffrage. Of note are a banner made by Maud Gonne and a journal of Margaret Skinnider’s involvement in the 1916 Easter Rising.

30.5 Linear Feet (31 containers)

eng, Latn

Boston College. John J. Burns Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 11674526

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