Research relating to Father Mathew
- IE CA FM RES/4/4/19
- File
- c.1970-1990
Part of Irish Capuchin Archives
• An article by Fr. Nessan titled ‘Landmarks of Father Mathew’ giving short histories of the Botanic Gardens, Holy Trinity Church, the Father Mathew Tower, the Father Mathew Statue on St. Patrick’s Street, Cork, and Father Mathew Hall in Cork. Typescript, 2 pp.
• Note by Fr. Nessan on the history of the Father Mathew Statue on St. Patrick’s Street, Cork. An annotation suggests that the article was intended to be published in the 'Cork Examiner'. Typescript, 3 pp.
• Copybook containing extracts of research on the life of Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC by Fr. Nessan. The copybook contains references and notes from the account book of the Capuchin Friary in Cork, the 'Cork Examiner' and other sources. Manuscript, 120 pp.
• Notes and acetate sheets for an illustrated talk by Fr. Nessan on the life and temperance campaign of Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC. Typescript, 30 pp.
• Index to published (journal and newspaper) articles on Father Mathew compiled by Fr. Nessan. The index is thematically arranged with headings such as ‘his early life’, ‘pastoral work’, ‘total abstinence movement’, and ‘Father Mathew in America’. Typescript, 19 pp.