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• Photocopy of an article by Colm Kerrigan, ‘Temperance and the Irish in West Ham’, 'Essex Journal', Spring 1982, pp 20-3.
• Photocopy of an article by Colm Kerrigan, ‘Father Mathew and teetotalism in London, 1843’, 'London Journal', 11, No. 2 (1985), pp 107-114. With a copy of the article transcribed by Fr. Nessan. Typescript, 13 pp.
• Cutting of an article by James A. Whelan titled ‘When Fr. Mathew toured America’, 'Evening Echo', 2 Jan. 1980.

• Cutting of an article by Fr. Nessan titled ‘Much-loved Holy Trinity and the Cork Capuchins’, 'Cork Examiner', 26 Mar. 1982. The article provides an illustrated history of the church.
• Copy article titled ‘Father Mathew’s Church / Blessing of a new Bell’, 'Cork Examiner', 27 Apr. 1896. An annotation by Fr. Nessan notes that Humphrey O’Donovan, the bell’s donor, died on 7 May 1904 aged 49 years. Typescript, 3 pp.
• Copy article titled ‘Opening and blessing of the sanctuary extension in Holy Trinity Church’, 'Cork Examiner', 20 Apr. 1906. Typescript, 4 pp.
• Timeline of important events in the history of Holy Trinity, Church, Cork. The timeline refers to important architectural extensions and embellishments to the church. Typescript, 1 p.
• Photocopy of a booklet commemorating the re-opening and blessing of Holy Trinity Church following its interior renovation. 28 Nov. 1982. The booklet provides a short ‘historical retrospect’ in relation to the church. Copy print, 2 pp.

• Letter from M. Holland to Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. referring to an article in the 'Cork Examiner' on the Botanic Gardens in Cork. He writes ‘It is a pity a more detailed history has not been written as the cemetery contains many most interesting monuments of historical interest to Cork people’. 18 July 1930. Manuscript, 1 p.
• Note re the ‘New Cemetery’ (St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Cork) established by Fr. Mathew. It reads ‘To put a stop to the loathsome custom of exposing the dead poor in coffins outside their miserable dwellings until alms sufficient to meet the expenses of their burial were laid on the lids of the coffins I set apart a portion of the Cemetery for the free internment of the destitute’. Typescript, 1 p.
• Cutting of an article by Fr. Nessan Shaw OFM Cap. titled ‘Why Fr. Mathew bought the burial ground?’, 'Cork Examiner', 8 Dec. 1981. The article refers to the purchase of St. Joseph’s Cemetery (part of the Botanic Gardens) in 1830. Fr. Nessan notes that it ‘became the first public cemetery in Cork’. Clipping, 1 p.
• Cutting of an article by William Howitt titled ‘Memoir of Father Mathew’ published in 'The People’s Journal', 1847. The article has an engraving of Fr. Mathew by H. Anelay dated 15 Aug. 1846. The article refers to the establishment of St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Cork by Fr. Mathew. It reads ‘Fr. Mathew purchased the Botanic Gardens, and allowing them to retain their former agreeable walks and statuary, the best specimens of the native genius of Hogan, he converted them into a cemetery, not for Catholics alone, but for members of every other Christian denomination. To the poor burial is allowed gratis, and the moderate fees derived from others are all devoted to charity’. With typescript copy extracts from the article. Printed and typescript, 11 pp.
• Copy clipping of an article by Richard I. Henchion on St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Cork, 'Holly Bough', Dec. 1986. The article refers to the history of the cemetery and graveyard inscriptions. Clipping, 2 pp.
• Cutting of an article by Charlie Wilkins titled ‘Botanical Gardens of Lilliput’ referring to the history of St. Joseph’s Cemetery (formerly the Botanical Gardens) established by Fr. Theobald Mathew in 1830. 'Cork Examiner', 9 Jan. 1997.
• Photocopy from Sr. Evelyn Bolster, 'A history of the Diocese of Cork / from the Penal Era to the Famine' (Cork: Tower Books, 1989), pp 278-9. The extract refers to Fr. Mathew’s role in establishing St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Copy print, 2 pp.

• Cutting of an article by Fr. Nessan titled ‘Today is the Birthday of Fr. Mathew’, 'Evening Echo', 10 Oct. 1977. The article refers to the early life and education of Fr. Mathew.
• An article by Fr. Nessan titled ‘Early life of Fr. Mathew before the Temperance Campaign’. The article appears to be draft for the piece published in the 'Evening Echo' in Oct. 1977. Typescript, 3 pp.
• An article by Fr. Nessan titled ‘Pastoral work of Fr. Mathew in Cork, 1814-1838’. With a cutting of the article as it appeared in the 'Evening Echo', 10 Apr. 1970. The article was titled ‘Temperance successes outshone magnificent pastoral work of Fr. Theobald Mathew’. Typescript and cutting, 4 pp.
• Cutting of an article by Fr. Nessan titled ‘The Making of a Great Apostle’ published in 'The Father Mathew Record', Vol. 47, No. 10 (Oct. 1954), p. 6.
• Copy flier and poster from Cork City and County Archives titled The Sacred Cause of Temperance reporting speeches by Lord Morpeth, the Governor of New South Wales, and the Most Rev. Nicholas Wiseman referring to the work of Fr. Theobald Mathew. The poster is titled Important Letter from the Mayor of Limerick to the Rev. Theobald Mathew, 24 Sept. 1839. Copy print, 2 pp.
• A biographical article on Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC written by Fr. Nessan for a publication titled 'International Capuchin Figures'. Typescript, 8 pp.

• Cutting of an article by Fr. Nessan titled ‘Political difficulties of Fr. Mathew’s Association’, 'Irish Press', 10 Apr. 1970.
• An article by Fr. Nessan titled ‘Dublin Castle and the Temperance Movement’. An annotation affirms that this was published in the 'Evening Echo' in 1982. Typescript, 5 pp.
• An article by Fr. Nessan titled ‘Political difficulties of Fr. Theobald Mathew’. This article was published in the 'Irish Press', 10 Apr. 1979. Typescript, 4 pp.
• An article by Fr. Nessan titled ‘Temperance and toleration / Father Mathew’s formula for national unity’. The article was published in 'The Pioneer' (Apr. 1985), pp 26-8. Typescript, 5 pp.
• Photocopy of an article on the ‘Great Temperance Rally at Cork’, 'The Father Mathew Record', Mar. 1926, pp 71-5. Copy print, 5 pp.
• Newspaper cutting of a letter from Peter Scott titled ‘Fr. Mathew and the North’. The author responds to a recently-published article by Fr. Nessan.
• An article by Fr. Nessan on the Total Abstinence Society founded in Cork on 10 Apr. 1838. The article was submitted to the 'Cork Examiner' in Apr. 1988 but was unpublished. Typescript, 3 pp.
• Copy extracts from the State Paper Office referring to the legality of holding meetings of Temperance Societies. 13-14 Mar. 1840. Typescript, 1 p.
• Outline for a lecture by Fr. Nessan on the Cork Total Abstinence Society founded by Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC. An annotation suggests that the lecture was given at a Pioneer Seminar in Cork on 24 Sept. 1988. Typescript, 9 pp.
• Copies of reviews by Fr. Nessan and Pat O’Keeffe of 'Father Mathew and the Irish Temperance Movement, 1838-1849' by Colm Kerrigan (Cork, 1992). Typescript and cutting, 4 pp.
• Extracts from the Income and Expenditure Account Book of the Cork Temperance Society, 1 Jan. 1848-31 Dec. 1848. Typescript, 2 pp.

• An article by Fr. Nessan titled ‘Notes on intemperance in Ireland (1838-1850) / Synopsis’. Typescript, 40 pp.
• Photocopy of an article by Ignatius Murphy, ‘Father Mathew / Apostle of Temperance, in South-West Clare’, 'The Other Clare', Vol. 9 (Apr. 1985), pp 5-12.
• Photocopy of an article by Colm Kerrigan titled ‘Father Mathew in Limerick’, 'North Munster Antiquarian Journal', xxvii (1985), pp 62-9.
• Cutting of an article by Fr. Patrick Hickey titled ‘Faction fighters and temperance men’, 'Cork Examiner', 15 Oct. 1988.
• Cutting of an article by Fr. Nessan titled ‘When Cork sowed the seeds of a temperance revolution’, 'Evening Echo', 9 Apr. 1977. With draft typescript copy of the article. Typescript and cutting, 6 pp.
• Copy cutting from the 'Cork Examiner' of an article titled ‘Origin of the Cork Temperance Association Society by one who took part in the formation’. Fr. Nessan remarks that this interview was published before 1890. Copy cutting, 6 pp.
• Photocopy of an article by Colm Kerrigan, ‘Father Mathew in Ardmore’, 'The Ardmore Journal' (c.1982), pp 22-3.
• Photocopy of an article by Colm Kerrigan, ‘The social impact of the Irish Temperance Movement, 1839-1845’, 'Irish Economic and Social History', XIV (1987), pp 20-38.
• Letter from Professor John Quinn to Fr. Pádraig Ó Cuill OFM Cap. enclosing a copy of his review of Colm Kerrigan’s 'Father Mathew and the Irish Temperance Movement', 1838-1849 (Cork University Press, 1992) in the 'Catholic Historical Review'. The letter is dated 20 Sept. 1993. Typescript, 5 pp.
• Photocopy of an article by Professor John Quinn, ‘“The Nation’s Guest?”: The battle between Catholics and Abolitionists to manage Father Mathew’s American Tour, 1849-1851’, 'United States Catholic Historian', Vo. 22, No. 3, Ireland and America: Religion, Politics and Social Movements (Summer 2004), pp 19-40.
• Photocopy of an extract from article by Ignatius Murphy on the ‘Ennis Temperance Society, 1835-1839’, pp 88-100. Copy printed, 2 pp.
• Notes and articles by Fr. Nessan giving a ‘general and brief account of the Cork Total Abstinence Society from 1838’. Typescript, 42 pp.
• Cutting of an article by Fr. Nessan titled ‘Some forgotten aspects of Father Mathew’s temperance crusade’, 'Evening Echo', 8 Apr. 1982. With draft typescript of the article. Typescript and cuttings, 15 pp.

• An article by D. Holland titled ‘Father Mathew / The Great Temperance Apostle described by an able writer who knew him intimately’. The preface states that article appeared in the 'Irish Catholic', 19 Aug. 1905. Typescript, 10 pp.
• A copy article by Justin McCarthy (1830-1912), the historian and politician, on Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC. The article appeared in the 'Catholic Times', 17 Oct. 1890. Typescript, 2 pp.
• Copy speech of J.F. Maguire MP, Lord Mayor, at the unveiling of the Statue of Father Mathew on St. Patrick’s Street, Cork, on 10 Oct. 1864. The speech is taken from the 'Cork Examiner', 10 Oct. 1864. Typescript, 4 pp.
• An article by Jeremiah Dowling titled ‘Father Mathew’, 'The New Ireland Review', Vol. X, (Nov. 1898), pp 140-8. Printed.
• Cutting of an article by Rev. M. Gallagher titled ‘Father Mathew’ published in 'The Irish Rosary' [c.1900]. Printed, 5 pp.
• Cutting of an article titled ‘Monument to the Memory of Father Mathew / Grand Moral Demonstration – Father Conaty’s Oration’. The article refers to the erection of a statue of Fr. Mathew in Salem, Massachusetts. The article includes an engraving of the statue. The Salem chapter of the Father Mathew Catholic Total Abstinence Society was organized in 1875 and purchased its headquarters, the Tucker estate, in 1896. A statue of Father Mathew was erected in 1887 in Salem in his honor. In 1916, the statue was moved from Central and Charter Street to its present location, the corner of Derby and Hawthorne Boulevard (also known as Bertram Park). Printed, 7 pp.
• An article by Davida Franklin, Loreto College, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin, titled ‘Father Theobald Mathew’. Typescript, 4 pp.
• Notes re the appointment of Provincial Ministers, Definitors, and Guardians of Irish Capuchins houses from 1836-57. The notes include numerous references to the appointment of Fr. Mathew as superior. In 1849 it was noted that Fr. Mathew was departing for the United States and appointed Fr. Francis Murphy OSFC as Vicar Provincial. In 1854, Fr. Mathew made an assignment of the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Cork, to Fr. Louis Reardon OSFC, Fr. Vincent McLeod OSFC and Fr. Bonaventure Buckley OSFC. Typescript, 4 pp.
• Copy inventory of items loaned to the Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald Park, Cork, by the Capuchins for purposes of an exhibition on the life of Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC. The items included Fr. Mathew’s missal, a tea pot, dinner plate and a cup decorated with temperance symbols, a trumpet used in Fr. Mathew’s band, temperance medals and pledge certificates, a cross made from a portion of Fr. Mathew’s confessional, and portions of wood from Fr. Mathew’s piano. 22 Feb. 1945. Typescript, 3 pp.
• Booklet for a Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving in honour and commemoration of the foundation of the first Mercy Convent on Rutland Street, Cork, on 6 July 1837. Reference is made to Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC assisting the Sisters in establishing a community in the city. July 1987. Typescript, 10 pp.

• Letter from James A. Clark, St. John’s Seminary, Brighton, Massachusetts, to Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap., requesting information on sources pertaining to Fr. Mathew’s temperance campaign in the United States. With a copy reply from Fr. Stanislaus giving an outline of the relevant sources extant in the Irish Capuchin Archives in Dublin. Fr. Stanislaus refers to James McKenna’s 'History of the temperance reformation in Ireland, England and Scotland'. He notes that McKenna 'recorded Fr. Mathew’s activities from 1838 to 1844. He died in Cork in 1846. This MS volume is at present in our Archives here in Dublin’. 19 Apr. 1953-17 June 1953. Typescript, 3 pp.
• Notes taken from 'The American Tour of Fr. Mathew' by James A. Clark. The extracts were compiled by Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. Manuscript, 1 p.
• Letters from Diarmuid O’Donovan, Crawford School of Art, to Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. re busts of Fr. Mathew executed by the sculptor, John Hogan. O’Donovan writes ‘Are your busts both marble? It has been suggested to me that one of yours is a plaster cast’. He also enquires whether the two low-relief masks in stone on either side of the west door of Holy Trinity Church are Hogan’s work. 11 Sept. 1954-16 Nov. 1954. Manuscript and typescript, 3 pp.
• List of errata in 'Father Theobald Mathew: Apostle of Temperance' by Rev. Patrick Rogers (1945). The list was compiled by Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. Manuscript, 1 p.
• Note by Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. re a lady named Mrs White from Commons’ Road in Cork who was a frequent visitor to Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC. Reference is also given to an entry in a 'Cork Directory' for 1844 which notes that Fr. Denis McLeod OSFC was resident in 41 Cove Street, Fr. George Brennan OSC in 42 Cove Street, Fr. Mathew at 7 Cove Street and Fr. J.P. O’Connell OSFC at 3 Blackamoor Lane. Manuscript, 1 p.
• Extracts from Rev. James Birmingham’s 'A memoir of the Very Rev. Theobald Mathew / with an account of the rise and progress of temperance in Ireland' (Dublin, 2nd edition, 1840). The extracts were compiled by Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. Typescript, 6 pp.

• Letter to Fr. Angelus Healy OFM Cap. from Sister M. Monica enclosing notes outlining Fr. Mathew’s involvement in bringing the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy to Birr, County Offaly in 1840. The letter is dated 31 Jan. 1941. Manuscript and typescript, 4 pp.
• Notes by Fr. Angelus Healy OFM Cap. re portraits of Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC. The principal source for the notes appears to be Walter G. Strickland’s 'A Dictionary of Irish Artists' (1913). The file includes references to the following:
Edward David Leahy (1797-1875). ‘He painted a portrait of Fr. Mathew in 1846. Held in the National Portrait Gallery’.
Daniel MacDonald (1821-1853). ‘He painted a portrait of Fr. Mathew and engraved it in mezzotint ….’.
Samuel West (b. about 1810, d. after 1867). ‘Portrait of Fr. Mathew, belonged to the late Sir James Mathew. It was engraved by W.O. Geller’.
Cutting from the 'Cork Examiner', 3 Nov. 1931, referring to a drawing of Fr. Mathew by George Cruikshank which had recently been sold at auction in Sotheby’s in London. A note attached to the drawing read: ‘This sketch was made before I became a pump myself. But I am happy to say that I have been a total abstainer for 26 years, up to this date, July 26th, 1873’.
[c.1915]. Manuscript and cutting, 8 pp.
• Letter from Fr. Angelus Healy OFM Cap. to Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. referring to Fr. Augustine Hayden’s contention in his 'Footprints of Father Mathew' that Fr. Mathew ‘resigned the office of Provincial Minister’. 19 Jan. 1948. Typescript, 1 p.

• Letters of Fr. Nessan Shaw OFM Cap. to Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. re James McKenna’s unpublished history of Fr. Mathew’s temperance movement. Fr. Nessan also refers to Fr. Mathew’s ancestry and genealogy and to work on his MA thesis. July 1939-Dec. 1939. Manuscript, 7 pp.
• Letters from J. Neiland, General Post Office, Waterford, to Fr. Nessan Shaw OFM Cap. enclosing ‘an old Police record of Father Mathew’s visits to Waterford’ in December 1839 and May 1840. 7 May 1937-28 Nov. 1938. Manuscript and typescript, 4 pp.
• Copybook containing notes by Fr. Nessan Shaw OFM Cap. on the history of temperance societies in Cork, Fr. Mathew’s role in organising the temperance movement, conditions for the poor in Ireland, and the onset of the famine. The notes appear to be derived from the surviving manuscripts of James McKenna, Fr. Mathew’s secretary. Manuscript, 44 pp.
• Copybook containing notes by Fr. Nessan Shaw OFM Cap. titled ‘Fr. Mathew – I. Franciscans / II. Spiritual life and priestly administration’. The notes refer to Fr. Mathew’s education, his spirituality, and the Capuchins in Ireland in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Includes references and notes from the account book of the Capuchin Friary in Cork from 1821 to 1857. Manuscript, 52 pp.
• Notes by Fr. Nessan Shaw OFM Cap. referring to the completion of Holy Trinity (Father Mathew Memorial) Church, Cork. The notes read ‘In consultation with Mr. George C. Ashlin … a competition was organized amongst architects of repute for a design which would be suitable for the completion of the Church. From the many entries received that of Mr. D.J. Coakley of Cork city was accepted … [as] being possible with the limits of their financial resources – fixed at £6,000. Mr. John Sisk, the successful Cork builder, was declared the contractor’. The Church spire was finally completed on 4 Aug. 1891. Typescript, 6 pp.
• Letter to Fr. Nessan Shaw OFM Cap. from Jim O’Brien, 12 St. Ann’s Park, Turners’ Cross, Cork, referring to his father’s temperance medal and to his father’s role in the Father Mathew Players in Cork in 1918. Manuscript, 1 p. [c.1985].