The file comprises the following editions of this nationalist newspaper published from offices at 12 D’Olier Street, Dublin: 19 June 1915 (Vol. 1, No. 1)-22 Apr. 1916 (Vol. 1, No. 45). The file lacks nos. 3, 14-17, 19-20. There are multiple copies of several editions. 'Nationality' was closely associated with the Irish Volunteers and with some of the leading figures of the republican movement including Seán MacDiarmada.
'Nationality' was edited by Arthur Griffith from offices at 6 Harcourt Street, Dublin. The file contains the following issues:
25 Aug. 1917, Vol. 1, No. 28 (new series)
20 Sept. 1919, Vol. 3, No. 32 (new series)
The file comprises the following editions: 6 July 1922. (no. 1) – 16 July 1922. (no. 7); 29 July (no. 11) – 5 Aug. 1922 (no. 12). These were styled the ‘war news’ editions. The editor of 'Nationality' was Sean T. O’Kelly. The newspaper of the same name was suppressed after the 1916 Rising, but was published for a couple of years later in Belfast. These first seven issues of the weekly paper cover all the hostilities during this early Civil War period, including the shooting of Cathal Brugha. The file includes multiple copies of some editions.
A collection of broadly nationalist newspapers and broadsheets. The sub-series includes cultural, Irish language and labour publications. The sub-series also contains contemporary newspapers reporting on the 1916 Rising and the major events of the War of Independence.
Letters re industrial dispute between the Dublin Radio Branch and Radio Eireann and +McQuaid’s unsuccessful mediation in same.
A copy of ‘National monuments, Ireland / Historical & descriptive notes with ground plans, elevations, sections and details of the ecclesiastical remains at Creevelea Abbey, Co. Leitrim / (extract from 82nd annual report of Commissioners of Public works in Ireland)’. Printed by the Office of Public Works in Dublin.
A copy of National monuments / a concise guide to ancient Irish structures / for the use of all interested in the preservation and recording of the remains of the past in Ireland / issued by the Office of Public Works’ (Dublin: Stationery Office, [c.1946]).
Correspondence from the Central Bank of Ireland to South Presentation Convent regarding national loans certificates numbers 30830 and 49305.
Correspondence from the W. & R. Morrogh Stockbrokers to South Presentation Convent regarding national loans certificate number 46548.
A copy of a pamphlet titled ‘National Literary Society of Ireland / List of members 1914-1915’ (Dublin, printed by Corrigan and Wilson [for the National Literary Society], 1915).