Irish Ephemera Collection
SPEC.RARE.CMS.0393
Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections
1.33 Cubic feet
1893-2004
The Irish Ephemera Collection is comprised of materials related Irish poetry, literature and theater, some of which are influenced by Irish nationalism. Materials are dated 1893-2009.
(1) 5" letter document box; (1) oversize flat box; (1) flat box
English
Arrangement of Materials
The materials are arranged alphabetically.
Acquisitions Information
Accession No. RARE.2014.0011: Purchase, 2014 May; Accession No. RARE.2014.0013: Purchase, 2014 May; Accession No. RARE.2015.0027: Purchase, 2015 June; Accession No. RARE.2019.0039: Purchase, 2016 January
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], Irish Ephemera Collection, SPEC.RARE.CMS.0393, Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, Ohio State University
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for use, but may be used in the Thompson Library Special Collections reading room only.
Use of Materials
Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright, and are made available for research and educational purposes. In general, the OSU Libraries do not own the copyright for materials from our collections and cannot grant copyright permissions for these materials. The user is responsible for making a final determination of copyright status. If copyright protection applies, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exceptions to the law. Works in the public domain are not protected by copyright and do not require permission to use.
Processing Information
Processed by: Zoe MacLeod, 2017 January; finding aid written by: Zoe MacLeod, 2017 January; Courtney Bishop, 2019 February.
Historical Note
In the 19th century, Irish poetry and literature began to be written predominantly in English, rather than Irish, as English became the main language of Ireland. A theme that appeared in Irish literature in the 19th century was Irish nationalism, and more specifically, the Irish Home Rule Movement, which was the the main political movement of Irish nationalism from 1870 to the end of World War I. The movement advocated for the self-government of Ireland. The works of many Irish writers, such as Sean O'Casey and Seamus Heaney, were influenced by Irish nationalism.
Scope and Contents
The Irish Ephemera Collection is comprised of materials related to Irish poetry, literature and theater, some of which are influenced by Irish nationalism. The materials include sheet music for Irish songs, Ulster Unionist Council leaflets, programs for productions of plays written by Sean O'Casey, poems by Seamus Heaney, and promotional materials from Irish publishers and for Irish authors, such as James Joyce. The materials date between the late nineteenth century and 2009.
Heaney, Seamus, 1939-2013
Joyce, James, 1882-1941
O'Casey, Sean, 1880-1964
Ulster Unionist Council.
Irish literature
Irish Poetry
Music--Ireland
Nationalism--Ireland
Sheet music
Theater--Ireland
The American premiere of Sean O'Casey's "Within the Gates" at the National Theatre
1
20
1934
Bowen (Elizabeth) signed reproduction of a portrait
1
45
undated
Cuala Press, fifteen items of ephemera
1
22
1913-1944
Cuala Press hand colored Christmas card
1
25
undated
The English Stage Company presents "Cock-A-Doodle Dandy" by Sean O'Casey program
1
21
1959
"Happy as Larry" by Donagh MacDonagh program
1
39
undated
Heaney (Seamus) "The Child That's Due"
2
16
1999
Heaney (Seamus) "A Drink of Water"
2
12
1979
Heaney (Seamus) "The Four Elements"
2
14
1991
Heaney (Seamus) "The Harvest Bow"
3
1
1996
Heaney (Seamus) "Land"
2
13
1971
Heaney (Seamus) "Requiem for the Croppies"
3
1
1996
Heaney (Seamus) "Stern"
2
15
2004
"If I Knew That Ireland was Free" sheet music, lyrics by Kate Elinore and Billy Tracy, music by Sam Williams
2
10
1919
"I'll Be Back in Deal Old Dublin, the Day That Ireland's Free" sheet music, words and music by Francis X. Foley and Jerry Maloney
2
7
1920
The Interplayers presents "The Silver Tassie" by Sean O'Casey, directed by Al Saxe
1
18
1949 July 21
Irish Unionist Alliance: Programme of Proceedings: Great Anti-Home Rule Demonstartion
1
5
1893 April 22
Joyce (James), extracts of press notices for
Ulysses
1
31
undated
Joyce (James), flyer for publication of "Our Examinations..."
1
32
undated
Joyce (James), original prospectus and order form for
Ulysses
1
46
1921
Joyce (James), original prospectus for The Bodley Head edition of
Ulysses
1
29
undated
Joyce (James), original prospectus for the Czech edition of
Ulysses
1
28
undated
Joyce (James), original prospectus for the French edition of
Ulysses
1
27
1929
Joyce (James), subscription form for the first German edition of
Ulysses
1
30
undated
Joyce (James), subscription form for the special edition of
Ulysses from The Odyssey Press
1
26
1932
Labor Salute to Sean O'Casey program
1
19
1980 March 25
"Let Him Rest in Sweet Erin with Emmet and Tone" sheet music, words and music by Thomas O'Dowd
2
9
1920
"Let's Have Freedome for Ireland Now" sheet music, words and music by Leo F. Fagan
2
8
1920
"May Home Rule Now Be In Store" sheet music
2
4
1921
O'Casey (Sean), "Oak Leaves and Lavender" program
1
38
1947 May
O'Casey (Sean) photograph
1
40
undated
O'Casey (Sean) "Within the Gates" program
1
37
undated
"Old Erin My Childhood Home" sheet music, words and music by E. A. Heaney
2
5
1914
"The Orange, the White, and the Green: The Song of Erin's Flag" sheet music, words and music by Thomas O'Dowd
2
6
1919
"Since Home Rule's Come to Ireland" sheet music, words and music by Jamie Kelly and Frank Mullane
2
3
1914
"Strike a Blow for Independence" sheet music, words by Gus Troxler, music by A. I. McKenzie
2
2
1919
"There Will Never Be a League of Nations Without Ireland" sheet music, lyrics by Marcus Henry, music by Reymond Walker
2
1
1920
Ulster Unionist Council leaflet: "America and Ireland: What American Protestants Say"
1
7
circa 1920
Ulster Unionist Council leaflet: "America and the Irish Question"
1
3
1920
Ulster Unionist Council leaflet: "A Baseless Charge. 'Intolerance' and 'Generosity.' The Official Facts"
1
11
circa 1919
Ulster Unionist Council leaflet: "Economics of Home Rule. Ireland's Revenue. Two-Thirds from Ulster!"
1
10
circa 1920
Ulster Unionist Council leaflet: "Has Ireland Been Robbed by England?"
1
4
circa 1919
Ulster Unionist Council leaflet: "Ireland and the Union. How She Has Prospered"
1
12
circa 1919
Ulster Unionist Council leaflet: "Irish Safeguards! How Little They Are Worth"
1
9
circa 1920
Ulster Unionist Council leaflet: "Is Ireland Over Taxed? Her Privileged Position. Comparison with Great Britain"
1
13
circa 1919
Ulster Unionist Council leaflet: "Some Facts About the Union, and the Irish Parliament"
1
17
circa 1918
Ulster Unionist Council leaflet: "Ulster and Great Britain"
1
16
circa 1918
Ulster Unionist Council leaflet: "Ulster and Conscription"
1
15
circa 1918
Ulster Unionist Council leaflet: "Ulster and Germany"
1
6
circa 1918
Ulster Unionist Council leaflet: "Ulster and Home Rule"
1
2
circa 1920
Ulster Unionist Council leaflet: "Ulster and Ireland: Some Useful Facts"
1
8
circa 1920
Ulster Unionist Council leaflet: "Ulster and War Work. The King's Message"
1
14
circa 1918
Ulster Unionist Council leaflet: "Ulster and The War"
1
1
circa 1918
"When Ireland is Free, Acushla Machree" sheet music, words by M.T. Bailey, music by Wm. Bredell Orr
2
11
1919
Yeats (Susan "Lily") hand-colored Christmas card inscribed to her cousin Edwin
1
24
undated
Yeats (Susan "Lily") hand-colored Christmas cards inscribed to her cousin Grace
1
23
undated