Molly Flannery Woods papers, 1897-1952 (bulk 1918-1952).

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Molly Flannery Woods papers, 1897-1952 (bulk 1918-1952).

http://hdl.handle.net/2345/1133

The papers document the political and personal activities of Molly Flannery Woods. It includes correspondence, manuscripts, and scrapbooks. Much of the material relates to the nationalism and Woods' service with Cumann na mBan. Correspondents include: Maire Comerford, Sean Etchingham (the writer "Patsy Patrick"), Maud Gonne MacBride, Liam Mellows, Josie Smith, and Thomas Woods. The collection also contains materials related to the life and execution of Liam Mellows.

1.5 linear feet (5 boxes).

Boston College. John J. Burns Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7376233

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Gonne, Maud, 1866-1953

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Edith Maud Gonne was born on December 21, 1866 in Tongham, England, the eldest daughter of Captain Thomas Gonne and Edith Frith Gonne, née Cook. In 1882, she accompanied her father to Dublin where he died in 1886. Maud Gonne then briefly attempted to become an actress, before contracting tuberculosis and seeking treatment in France. There, she began a relationship with Lucien Millevoye, eventually having two children with him. During the 1890s, Gonne traveled extensively throughout England, Wale...

Cumann na mBan

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Cumann na mBan was founded in Dublin in April 1914 as a women's auxiliary to the Irish Volunteers. Branches, which pledged to the Constitution of the organization, were formed throughout the country and were directed by the Provisional Committee. Among its responsibilities, the organization worked toward arming the men of the Irish Volunteers and creating propaganda to support the cause of Irish independence. During the 1916 Easter Rising, many members played a role in the rebellion, though thos...

Comerford, Maire

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Mellows, Liam

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Etchingham, Sean.

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Woods, Thomas, 1815-1905

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Epithet: contributor to the magazine 'Bentley's Miscellany' British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000439.0x000302 Epithet: of Sloane MS 4036 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001295.0x0000fb Epithet: of Barnham, county Suffolk British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000...

Smith, Josie.

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Resident of Adrian, Michigan. From the description of Josie Smith papers, 1887-1898. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34422373 ...