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Ireland

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 165 Collections and/or Records:

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Relation of Affairs in Ireland

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4371
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An anonymous account of the wars in Ireland during 1646-1647 written in the form of a letter, but unsigned. On fo. 1 are two seventeenth-century notes, the former of which reads: 'E. of C. advertisement of Ireland 1647'.

Dates: 1647 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Richard Bourke, 6th Earl of Mayo: Papers

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7490
Scope and Contents The collection consists mainly of official papers from the last phase of Mayo's political career. The papers cover most aspects of policy-making and execution: military, diplomatic and security matters, economic policy, transport and communications, agriculture, famine relief and health, the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh to India during 1869 and 1870, and Mayo's assassination. Some papers also provide insights into the working relationships amongst officials and amongst members of the...
Dates: 1868-1872
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Round Table Studies and Study Group private publications: The Irish Question, 1914

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEL 8/6
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes notes, texts and correspondence on literary works by LSA, including: a work by LSA on economics, "The Awakening"; LSA's memoirs, "My Political Life", including the unpublished fourth volume (which LSA died before he could complete); "A Balanced Economy"; a collection of addresses and lectures by LSA, "Loose Leaves"; "The Life of Joseph Chamberlain"; articles, books and pamphlets, many by LSA or with contributions and annotations by him.

Dates: 1914
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Sketch Book

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6298
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A series of drawings in watercolour, sepia and pen-and-ink of views in Great Britain and Ireland, 32 folios. The drawings are of locations in Ireland, Scotland, the Lake District, Cambridge and Fen Ditton, and Alderley Park (possibly in Cheshire).

Dates: 1798-1799
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Skreen Church of Ireland, Skreen More, Sligo, Ireland, undated

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Reference Code: GBR/1058/STO/6/1
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Faded, black and white photograph of the exterior of Skreen Church and graveyard with 2 unidentified figures in the graveyard. Size: 11x8cm.

Dates: undated
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Speeches, 1905-10-26 - 1906-11-27

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/BRDW I Press 10
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Cuttings of WSC’s speeches on Liberal Party, Chinese Labour, Ireland, Free Trade; articles on General Election and heckling at overcrowded meetings.

Dates: 1905-10-26 - 1906-11-27
Conditions Governing Access: Available as digital surrogates only, to protect the fragile original.
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Speeches, 1906-10-12 - 1908-04-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/BRDW I Press 12
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Cuttings of WSC’s speeches on election campaign tour, on Liberal Party, Education, Female Suffrage, Colonial Affairs, Ireland; photos of WSC speaking; article by H G Wells supporting WSC.

Dates: 1906-10-12 - 1908-04-21
Conditions Governing Access: Available as digital surrogates only, to protect the fragile original.
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Speeches, 1908-04-03 - 1909-12-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/BRDW I Press 17
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Cuttings of WSC’s speeches in Dundee [Scotland]: issues of Ireland, Licensing Bill, Coal Crisis, Trade Unions and Unemployment, Fiscal policy, reform of House of Lords.

Dates: 1908-04-03 - 1909-12-06
Conditions Governing Access: Available as digital surrogates only, to protect the fragile original.
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Speeches, 1918-12-15 - 1922-12-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/BRDW I Press 21 A
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Cuttings of articles on WSC’s speeches on Britain’s peace terms, Female Suffrage, Russia and Socialism, Irish Question; photos of WSC at polo matches with CSC.

Dates: 1918-12-15 - 1922-12-01
Conditions Governing Access: Available as digital surrogates only, to protect the fragile original.
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Standish Hayes O'Grady: Papers

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6472-6568
Scope and Contents

Poems, songs, verse, stories, historical notes, mainly concerning Ireland and of Irish origin.

Dates: 1701-1900 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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The Case against Home Rule, 1912-02 - 1912-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEL 1/2/24
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Press cuttings of articles by LSA written for the Morning Post against Home Rule for Ireland, with proofs and a copy of a pamphlet consisting of the collected articles.

Dates: 1912-02 - 1912-03
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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The Case for Compulsory Service, 1915-03 - 1920-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEL 1/3/26
Scope and Contents Articles, notes, and reports on the campaign for compulsory National Service (Military Service or conscription), including: speech by Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Lee; memoranda by LSA on general principles and application of National Service, numbers available under compulsory service, the effects on national production, local conscription, rifle output and distribution, actual strength and requirements of the army, on Cabinet discussions of compulsory service, on the diplomatic situation in...
Dates: 1915-03 - 1920-03
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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The Curragh Crisis, 1914-03 - 1914-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEL 1/2/29
Scope and Contents Papers and correspondence on events in Ulster over the imposition of Home Rule in Ireland, March 1914, with correspondents including: Major Philip Howell, 4th Hussars, on events in the crisis, and the involvement of various individuals including Winston Churchill [First Lord of the Admiralty] and General Sir Arthur Paget [Commander-in-Chief, Ireland] (3); [?] Sir Max Aitken [later 1st Lord Beaverbrook]; H A Gwynne [editor of the Morning Post]; "H W" [Lieutenant-Colonel Henry...
Dates: 1914-03 - 1914-04
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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The Home Rule Crisis, 1910-11 - 1950-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEL 1/2/25
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Press cuttings and proofs of articles and letters by LSA for the Times and the Covenanter on Home Rule for Ireland, with annotated texts of speeches on the Home Rule bill, and a photograph of LSA with Sir Edward Carson, [?] 6th Lord Londonderry [earlier Lord Castlereagh], James Craig [later 1st Lord Craigavon and Percy Clive.

Also includes: letter from Sir Ulick Alexander, recalling a meeting with LSA in 1914.

Dates: 1910-11 - 1950-09
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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The Papers of Lord Gardiner

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/GARD
Scope and Contents

This collection reflects Lord Gardiner's involvement and interest in law reform and the justice system. There are many Law Commission reports as well as other printed papers. There is correspondence about rehabilitation of offenders, laws and acts, as well as source material for reports. The texts of a number of articles and speeches given by Lord Gardiner are here, including those during his time as Lord Chancellor. Official and press photographs are also included.

Dates: 1922 - 1988
Conditions Governing Access: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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The Papers of Sir Nicholas and Lady (Minna) O'Conor

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/OCON
Scope and Contents

Includes diaries, family and diplomatic correspondence of Sir Nicholas O'Conor; and diaries, personal and literary papers of Lady (Minna) O'Conor

Dates: 1785 - 1938
Conditions Governing Access: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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The self inspections of J. F., 1667 - 1671

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 1/32/A
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An early autobiography describing Flamsteed's youth and a visit to Ireland, written in May 1667, with an addition made after 1670.

Dates: 1667 - 1671
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Tidal observations of River Shannon, 1839 - 1841

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/502
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Daily tidal observations of the River Shannon at Meads Quay, Limerick, Mellon, Beogh Castle, Foynes Island, Tarbert and Kilrush, with small maps of the centres at Mellon, Beogh Castle, Foynes Island and Tarbert.

Dates: 1839 - 1841
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Tracts on Ireland

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4352
Scope and Contents Contents: (fo. 1) 'Discourse concerning the Affairs of Ireland' (printed 1650); (fo. 16v) title; (fo. 17) Latin couplets and scribblings; (fo. 17v) 'For the right honorab and my very good Lord Edward Lord Viscount Conway and Cann C Canningham' (c. 1690); (fo. 18) 'Relation of some Passages in the North of Ireland'; (fo. 37v) 'Memorandim quod...S W Arthur Chichester Colonell H O H Qui aime le honeur ne craine la morte'; (fo. 38) 'Right trusty and right entirely bloved'; (fo. 38v) scribblings;...
Dates: 1650 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Trade files: German Trade Agreement, 1933-04 - 1938-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEL 1/5/34
Scope and Contents Annotated papers, including: a print of notes exchanged between Sir John Simon [Foreign Secretary] and Leopold von Hoesch [German Ambassador to Britain] on commercial relations; issues of Hansard, including debates on trade agreements, the German agreement in particular, and also most-favoured-nation clauses; prints of the Anglo-German Exchange Agreements relating to commercial payments; print of an exchange of notes between Sean Lemass, Irish Minister for Industry and Commerce, and H R...
Dates: 1933-04 - 1938-07
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Transcript of interview: Dame Veronica Sutherland, 2005

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/DOHP 94
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The programme comprises transcripts of interviews with senior diplomats.

Dates: 2005
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Material in this collection is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue.
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Transcript of interview: David Snoxell, 2007

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/DOHP 111
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The programme comprises transcripts of interviews with senior diplomats.

Dates: 2007
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Material in this collection is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue.
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Transcript of interview: David Tatham, 2017

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/DOHP 161
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The programme comprises transcripts of interviews with senior diplomats.

Dates: 2017
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Material in this collection is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue.
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Transcript of interview: Sir Brian Donnelly, 2017

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/DOHP 170
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The programme comprises transcripts of interviews with senior diplomats.

Dates: 2017
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Material in this collection is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue.
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Transcript of interview: Sir Ivor Roberts, 2007

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/DOHP 108
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The programme comprises transcripts of interviews with senior diplomats.

Dates: 2007
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Material in this collection is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue.