Descriptive List of the Personal Archive of Diarmaid L. Fawsitt
PR81/1/1 Early Period, Cork and New York (1905-1918)
Reference: PR81/1/1/B/03/09
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Reference: PR81/1/1/B/04/03
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(1913-1914; 1966)
13 April 1962
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MS. Notes by Diarmaid Fawsitt quoting passages from the memoirs of Liam de Roiste on the history of the volunteers in Cork
TS. Letter from M.S. Chambers, Chief Reporter, The Irish Times, Dublin, to B.J. Fawsitt, Esq., 11 Eglinton Terrace, Donnybrook, Dublin
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Extent: 2 pages
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Extent: 1 page
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Scope and Content: A series of short notes taken from an unpublished version of Liam de Roiste’s memoirs. Fawsitt also acknowledges other sources including J.J. Walsh’s work, ‘Recollections of a Rebel’ as published in 1944. Quotes from de Roiste’s memoirs refer to the origins of the Irish volunteers: ‘ “that it was the Ulster Volunteer Movement gave the opportunity for the formation of the Irish volunteers is beyond dispute” ‘. Critical of English government in allowing the Ulster volunteers to form an illegal armed opposition to Home Rule.
Scope and Content: Letter returning a magazine to Mr Fawsitt that he had loaned to the Irish Times. Chambers confirms that the paper has written a short story and intends to print this story soon. The magazine referred to is no longer enclosed.
Reference: PR81/1/1/B/04/04
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16 July 1962
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TS. Letter from Michael Rooney, Irish Independent, Dublin, to His Honour Judge Diarmuid Fawsitt (Diarmaid Fawsitt), Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire
Reference: PR81/1/1/B/04
Date: 1931, 1962-1966
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Extent: 1 page
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Scope and Content: Letter concerning a visit by Fawsitt to Rooney’s offices, Rooney regrets he was not present when Fawsitt visited. Invites Fawsitt to call on him. Hopes Fawsitt has returned well from his world trip.
Correspondence between Diarmaid Fawsitt and members of the Irish press in Dublin including The Irish Times and the Irish Independent
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Extent: 10 items
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Scope and Content: Letters from various newspaper correspondents to Diarmaid Fawsitt in connection with the period of the war of independence and civil war. Includes letters from the Irish Times and other mainly Dublin based newspapers.
Reference: PR81/1/1/B/04/05
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27 August 1962
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TS. Letter from Michael Rooney, Irish Independent, Dublin, to His Honour Judge Diarmuid Fawsitt (Diarmaid Fawsitt), Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire
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Extent: 1 page
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Reference: PR81/1/1/B/04/01
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Scope and Content: Letter confirming receipt of articles sent by Fawsitt to Rooney, concerning his experience abroad. Rooney promises to take a look at these.
20 April 1931
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Postcard memo from B. Clancy, Manager, The Irish Advertising and Publishing Co., 28 South Frederick Street, Dublin, to Diarmuid Fawcitt (Diarmaid Fawsitt), Esq., B.L., St Petroc, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
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Extent: 1 card
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Scope and Content: Note from Clancy to Fawsitt regarding the length of article Fawsitt is evidently writing for Clancy. Clancy requests if Fawsitt can fill 18 pages of text rather than 6 pages.
Reference: PR81/1/1/B/04/06
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16 February 1963
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Payment request from John O’Riordan, Director and Manager, Independent Newspaper Ltd., Independent House, 90 Middle Abbey Street Dublin, to His Honour Judge Diarmuid Fawsitt (Diarmaid Fawsitt), Royal Marine Hotel
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Extent: 1 page
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Reference: PR81/1/1/B/04/02
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Scope and Content: Request for payment of £30.0.0 for account due, evidently subscription to the Independent newspaper.
22 May 1931
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Postcard memo from B. Clancy, The Irish Advertising and Publishing Co., 28 South Frederick Street, Dublin, to Diarmuid Fawcitt (Diarmaid Fawsitt, St Petroc, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin)
Reference: PR81/1/1/B/04/07
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Extent: 1 card
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22 April 1966
Scope and Content: Note from Clancy to Fawsitt forwarding letters in connection with Irish trade per agreement made between Irish Comm. Press Ltd and I.A.& P. Co. Ltd. Letters referred to are no longer enclosed.
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TS. Letter from M. Sullivan, The Irish Press, Irish Press House, O’Connell Street, Dublin, to Mr D. Fawsitt (Diarmaid Fawsitt), Talbot Lodge, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
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Extent: 2 pages
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Scope and Content: Circular letter enclosing blank anniversary notice form and advising Fawsitt of timescales for publication of any memorial or anniversary notices.
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