Edward Fitzgerald Descriptive List (ref. PR79)

LIST OF ITEMS AND DESCRIPTIONS

Section I: Items dated 1905 to 1912

Reference:

PR79/1

Date:

25 Mar 1905

Title: Level:

Photograph of Russian mine exploded by HMS Hogue

item

Extent:

1 sheet

Scope and Content: Black and white image by unknown photographer showing a sea explosion created by the detonation of an underwater mine. The image shows the explosion with the mountainous shore near Wei Hai Wei, China, visible in the background. HMS Hogue is not visible in the photograph.

Reference:

PR79/2

Date:

3 July 1909

Title: Level:

Commemorative image of Rev. Thomas Alphonsus O’Callaghan

item

Extent:

1 sheet

Scope and Content: Reproduced photograph of Rev. Thomas A. O'Callaghan, Bishop of Cork, published in the Cork Weekly Examiner and Weekly Herald Pictorial Supplement. The image is surrounded by line drawing illustrations of the Vatican City, Cork North Cathedral, and Cork city coat of arms. The photograph is credited to Elliott and Fry of Baker Street, London.

Reference:

PR79/3

Date:

c.1909

Title: Level:

Text of prayer titled ‘ My Crucifix’

item

Extent:

1 sheet

Scope and Content: Typescript prayer, signed E. Fitzgerald, Petty Officer, HMS Aquarius. Handwritten note remarks: 'worn in the left packet of cholera belt'.

Reference:

PR79/4

Date:

25 Jan 1912

Title: Level:

Post Office Telegram message to Edward Fitzgerald

item

Extent:

1 sheet

Scope and Content: Manuscript telegram message from Kate to Edward Fitzgerald announcing birth of daughter Mary.

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