Charitable Irish Society records, 1737-2008; bulk: 1737-1938.

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Charitable Irish Society records, 1737-2008; bulk: 1737-1938.

1737-2008; bulk: 1737-1938

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The records of the Charitable Irish Society of Boston consist of the archives of the Society for the 200 years from its founding in 1737. Among the papers is the Society's earliest record book, 1737-1804, containing the constitution and by-laws, rules and orders, list of members, and miscellaneous financial transactions. Later volumes, 1804-1937, include minutes of monthly and annual meetings, committee reports, membership lists, memoirs of deceased members, and treasurer's accounts. (Cont.) There are 30 boxes of correspondence relating to Society functions, finances, meetings, and membership, together with printed notices, menus, transcripts of speeches, and copies of the Society's history. Other items of note include records of the Roman Catholic Youth's Society, 1831-1842; a collection of memorabilia; a manuscript Gaelic dictionary; reports and correspondence concerning the Society's interest in 19th and 20th century immigration to Massachusetts; the March 18, 1912 visit of President Taft to Boston; and information on prominent members such as Robert Auchmuty, Patrick A. Collins, James Michael Curley, Patrick Donohoe, John F. Fitzgerald, James McGee, Daniel Malcolm, Hugh O'Brien, John C. Park and Peter Pelham.

30 boxes and 30 v.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8292407

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Curley, James Michael, 1874-1958

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McGee, James V.

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Donohoe, Patrick, 1836-1901.

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Roman Catholic Youth's Society (Boston, Mass.)

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Malcolm, Daniel.

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Pelham, Peter, c. 1697-1751.

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Fitzgerald, John Francis, 1863-1950

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O'Brien, Hugh.

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Auchmuty, Robert, 1724-1788

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Collins, Patrick A. (Patrick Andrew), 1844-1905

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Patrick A. Collins was born on March 12, 1844, in Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland. After the death of his father he and his family immigrated to the United States in 1848 and settled in Chelsea, Massachusetts. With limited formal education, he worked his way up in the upholstery trade, became involved in union activities and began to study the law. He graduated from Harvard Law School and was admitted to the bar in 1871. In 1873, he married Mary E. Carey, and they had three children, Paul, Marie, a...

Park, John C. (John Cochran), -1889

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Taft, William Howard, 1857-1930

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William Howard Taft (1857-1930) was an American politician who served as U.S. President (1908-1912) and Chief Justitce of the Supreme Court (1921-1930). 1857 Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 15th 1878 Graduated from Yale University 1880 Graduated from Cincinnati Law School ...

Charitable Irish Society (Boston, Mass.)

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