Reference code
IE CA CP/3/42
Title
Prologue to Revolution
Date(s)
- c.1945 (Creation)
Level of description
Subseries
Extent and medium
c.250 pp; typescript
Name of creator
(24 November 1900-26 July 1970)
Repository
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Scope and content
A bound folder containing two loose and disordered loose copies of an extensive typescript seemingly titled ‘Prologue to Revolution’. The author of the memoir is not stated. The text covers the events of the Irish Revolution from 1916 to 1921. Reference is made to Ernie O’Malley and other Irish republicans, and to the activities of various IRA units during the War of Independence.
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
The document has significant prior water damage. The end pages are very fragmentary. Very careful manual handling of the item is required.