The collection consists of correspondence, dated 1912-1916, and memoranda during Birrell's period of office as Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1907-1916. Some photographs of, and relating to, Birrell during and shortly after that period, were added.
Dates
- Creation: 1907-1918
Extent
0.66 Linear metres (6 physical shelfmarks)
Language of Materials
- English
Conditions Governing Access
Papers formerly Dep. c. 299-303 with restricted access. Restrictions removed Sept. 2002.
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 7033, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Eng. c. 7033-7037; MS. Photogr. 43
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 11870; 11901
Abstract
Correspondence of Augustine Birrell (1850-1933) as Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1907-1916.
Biographical / Historical
Augustine Birrell (1850-1933) was a Liberal politician and an author. He held the post of Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1907-1916, resigning after the 1916 Easter Rising. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Papers deposited by Mr. J.C. Medley, 1969; given by his executors, 2002. Photographs donated by Susie Medley, 2015.
Subject
- Title
- Catalogue of the papers of Augustine Birrell as Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1907-16
- Status
- Published
- Date
- 2004
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- Conversion to EAD supported by the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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