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Papers of Augustine Birrell as Chief Secretary for Ireland

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The collection consists of correspondence, dated 1912-1916, and memoranda during Birrell's period of office as Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1907-1916. Some photographs of, and relating to, Birrell during and shortly after that period, were added.

Dates

  • Creation: 1907-1918

Extent

0.66 Linear metres (6 physical shelfmarks)

Language of Materials

  • English

Conditions Governing Access

Papers formerly Dep. c. 299-303 with restricted access. Restrictions removed Sept. 2002.

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 7033, fols. 1-2].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Eng. c. 7033-7037; MS. Photogr. 43

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 11870; 11901

Abstract

Correspondence of Augustine Birrell (1850-1933) as Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1907-1916.

Biographical / Historical

Augustine Birrell (1850-1933) was a Liberal politician and an author. He held the post of Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1907-1916, resigning after the 1916 Easter Rising. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Papers deposited by Mr. J.C. Medley, 1969; given by his executors, 2002. Photographs donated by Susie Medley, 2015.

Related Materials

See also the papers of Sir Matthew Nathan, Under Secretary for Ireland 1914-1916 (MSS. Nathan 1-671), including letters from Birrell (MS. Nathan 449).

Title
Catalogue of the papers of Augustine Birrell as Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1907-16
Status
Published
Date
2004
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
Conversion to EAD supported by the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
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