The papers of John B. Collins, 1913-1976, (bulk 1918-1935).

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The papers of John B. Collins, 1913-1976, (bulk 1918-1935).

This collection reflects John B. Collin's participation in the Irish Independence movement and various Catholic organizations in Pittsburgh from 1913 to 1976. It consists of five series. The first contains material related to the organizations with which Collins was affiliated or interested. The second includes material dealing with Eamon de Valera. The third series contains material regarding the 1935 controversy over the showing of motion pictures on Sundays. The fourth series consists of various correspondence. The fifth series contains miscellaneous materials and memorabilia.

2 cubic ft. (2 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7590101

University of Pittsburgh

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Lynch, John, 1917-....

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Knights of Columbus.

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Catholic Church

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Abbey Theatre

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De Valera, Éamon 1882-1975

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O'Mahoney, Joseph C. (Joseph Christopher), 1884-1962

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Cecilian Society.

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Collins, John, 1811-1874

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Long time Pittsburgh resident John B. Collins was an active member of the city's Irish Catholic community. A strong supporter of the struggle for an independent Irish Republic, Mr. Collins was an active member of the Pittsburgh chapters of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic (AARIR) and the Friends of Irish Freedom (FOIF) during the 1920s and 1930s. A supporter of Eamon de Valera's pro-republican Fianna Fìl Party, Collins helped arrange the leader's 1927 and 1930 ...

Williams, C. H. (Christopher Harris), 1798-1857

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Irish Independence Club.

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American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic

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Biographical History 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 th...

Catholic League for Social Justice.

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Holy name society

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