Richard Dowden Papers Descriptive List

temperance society in England, Scotland and Wales, cost of drinking even one glass a day, temperance pledge. (1 item)

June 1837 Pamphlet advertising a book by John Windele with historical and descriptive notes of 'Cork and its Vicinity, Gougane Barra, Glengarriff and Killarney', for tourists. Printed by John Boltser, Patrick Street. (4pp)

nd List of books published and sold by W.Shaw, Printer and Stationer, 7 Bachelors Walk, Dublin including The Craftsman, Catholicus Verus, Clontarf a poem, etc. (1p)

nd Handbill for exhibition of 'Napoleon Breathing', mechanical figure at the City Mart, Patrick Street. (1 item)

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U140/K/3/033

Date:

1830s

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Scrapbook Page

Extent: 4 items Scope and Content: 24 Feb 1834 Horticultural Society, prospectus of First Show of Fruits and Flowers at the saloon of the Society of Arts, Patrick Street. (1p)

4 Jun 1834 As above, Second Show at McDonnell's great rooms, Imperial Hotel. (1p)

20 Jul 1835 Notice of meeting of Cork Anti-Slavery Society at Lloyds Hotel with John Burnett present. (1p)

nd Appeal for help for family with 8 young children in deep distress. From Rev. Archdeacon William Thompson, John Quarry, Charles Leslie, Wilson Newsom, JW Topp. (1p)

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U140/K/3/034

Date:

1830s

Level : file Title:

Scrapbook Page

Extent: 7 items Scope and Content:

18 Apr 1835 Handbill re. election, 'QUESTION. Why do you prefer the Whigs to the Tories, as Political Parties? ANSWER....'. Refers to Whig support for civil and religious liberty, general education, opposition to slavery, justice for Ireland, and Tory abuses. (1p)

nd Lyrics of song 'The Baron's Lament on the Downfall of Jobbing'. (1p)

12 Oct 1835 MS. note from [J . Hendrick], requesting attendance at meeting at committee room, Castle Street regarding arrangements for the opening of the People's Hall. (1p)

nd Handbill advertising 'The Champion' Weekly newspaper, orders by Brehon, 117 Old Georges Street Cork. (1p)

U140 Richard Dowden Papers Descriptive List

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