Eire Society of Boston Records, [18--]-[ongoing].

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Eire Society of Boston Records, [18--]-[ongoing].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/32482243

Composed of official records of the society, such as meeting minutes, correspondence, programs, publications, and financial records. In addition there are clippings, scrapbooks, and some photographs which relate to the society and its activities. Some of the material concerns Irish and Irish American political figures. While most of the material dates from the period after 1937, there are also some other collected items from the 19th Century pertaining to the Irish and Irish Americans.

ca. 21 linear ft. (46 boxes)

Boston College. John J. Burns Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7342251

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