Drafts of articles by Primo Basso (1926-2010), Heinrich Böll (1917-1985), Gertrud Lendorff, Laura Bernacchioni and Pieter Otten titled ‘Ireland as seen by …’. The texts are dated to 1974 and are published in 'The Capuchin Annual' (1975).
A postcard print of a cartoon image imploring the United States President to support the cause of Irish freedom. The artist’s initials are given as ‘H.O’N’.
A pamphlet in the republican interest referring to the economic aspects of Ireland’s struggle for independence. Published by the ‘Irish Financial Relations Committee’, Mansion House, Dublin.
Photographic prints compiled for an article by James C. Brindley titled ‘Ireland’s Geological Past’, published in 'The Capuchin Annual' (1974), pp 174-186. The file includes images of geological structures, maps and line drawings used to illustrate the text.
A proof copy of a petition (with signatures) to present Ireland’s claims before an ‘impartial non-British Tribunal’ of nations. The accompanying letter stresses the need to present such claims immediately as ‘if such reference were postponed to a date after the end of the war it would be too late to avert the dangers that are now imminent’. With a copy of names of individuals (with professions and addresses) endorsing such a presentment to an international tribunal.
Recollections of the 1916 Rising by Nicholas Laffan titled ‘Ireland’s War of Independence / Easter Week 1916’. It is noted that Laffan was a Captain in G Company, 1st Battalion, Dublin Brigade, Irish Volunteers. With a cover letter from Laffan to Fr. Henry Anglin OFM Cap. stating that this article ‘has not appeared in any paper’. He also states that he is an old member of the Third Order of St. Francis (Merchants’ Quay) having joined in April 1904 (66 years ago)’.
A pamphlet by William Joseph Marie Alois Maloney (b. 1881), ‘M.D., Late Captain of the British Army’, referring to the Irish Question. Published in New York by The American Press.