Consignment received August 2023, 1901 - 1985

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Class 1

Content Summary:

This consignment comprises letters, poems and cards, as well as newsletters and certificates, relating to the involvement of Fodla MacKeown (nee Qulligan) and Frank MacKeown in the Irish republican movement, 1901-1985. Many letters in this collection were sent by Frank MacKeown, first Secretary of the Irish National Association, to his 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 the Irish Republican Army (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 IRA. Letters highlight Fodla's involvement, describing her as the 'Chief in the Irish Republican cause' and identifying her as member of Sinn Fein and Cumann na mBan.

Subjects:

Politics and government
Active citizenship and representative democracy
Literature

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