Guide to the Papers of Fodla and Frank MacKeown, 1901-1985

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 10752
Creator:
MacKeown, Fodla and MacKeown, Frank
Extent:
(1 ms box) + 1 digital carrier + 1 audiovisual carrier
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Fodla and Frank MacKeown, National Library of Australia, MS 10752, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
This collection comprises letters, poems and cards as well as newsletters and certificates relating to Fodla (nee Quilligan) and Frank MacKeown's involvement in Irish republican movement during 1901-1985. Many letters in this collection were sent by Francis (Frank) James MacKeown (1884-1944), the first Secretary of the Irish National Association, to Frank's wife, Fodla. There are letters from Darlinghurst Detention Barracks where Frank was jailed along with the Darlinghurst Seven members, who also sent Fodla poetry. Receipts relating to Daniel Noonan and Frank's burial support the idea that Fodla was working with Ravens Funeral Directors Service to funnel funds to IRA in Ireland. Official documents include Frank's arrest warrant, formal permission certificate for Fodla to visit him in detention as well as the McKeown's marriage certificate. Correspondence sent by others associated with Irish republican movement, including the Australian Aid for Ireland organisation and Cathal Goulding of the Irish Republican Arm (IRA). Letters highlight Fodla's involvement describing her as the 'Chief in the Irish Republican cause' and identify her as member of Sinn Fein and Cumann na mBan. Other items include four copies of 'Songbooks and recitations of Ireland', a music recording of 'The Soldier's song' on compact disc and vinyl, a black and white photograph of Fodla, a hand embroidered cloth bookmark and a gold Sinn Fein pin.
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Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn10018507).
Conditions Governing Use:
Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn10018507).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Fodla and Frank MacKeown, National Library of Australia, MS 10752, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact:
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