About the Joseph T. Lawless family papers
This collection consists of the papers of Joseph T. Lawless. Materials span 1918-1963 and include personal and professional correspondence, newspaper clippings, newsletter bulletins, and a photograph. Materials mostly pertain to Irish nationalism and Irish Americans affiliated with the Friends of Irish Freedom organization. Correspondence to and from Joseph T. Lawless span 1918-1924 and discuss the push for an Independent Irish Republic and support from within the United States.
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- Letter to Daniel C. O'Flaherty from Frank P. Walsh, Dec 4, 1919 This letter discusses a portion of the situation regarding the bonds, as well as, information regarding Virginia.
- Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from John J. Splain, Aug 27, 1919 This letter from John J Splain, FOIF vice president in Connecticut, writes concerning published works and the recognition of De Valera's visit to Virginia.
- Letter to Daniel T. O'Connell from James Sexton, Nov 26, 1919 This letter is the response of answers from James Sexton regarding the Labor Party and Ireland.
- Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel C. O'Flaherty, Oct 24, 1919 This letter discusses Daniel C. O'Flaherty's career, as well as concerns regarding branches in Virginia
- Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel C. O'Flaherty, Nov 27, 1919 This letter is in discussion of the printing and distributing of the Bonds prospectuses and subscription certificates.
- Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel C. O'Flaherty, Aug 6, 1919 This is a letter regarding the work to get Senator Reed to speak at one of the Friends of Irish Freedom meetings.
- Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel T. O'Connell, September 2, 1919 Daniel T. O'Connell is replying to Joseph T. Lawless regarding communication with the National Secretaries office, and an individual named Mr. Jones.
- Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel T. O'Connell, Sept 8, 1919 This letter is speaking in regard to the documents sent to the States Senate Committee. Daniel T. O'Connell informs Lawless of the late arrival of his letter, but will be providing it for other documents.
- Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel T. O'Connell, Nov 29, 1919 This letter discusses mention of a document sent to James Sexton (British Labor Party)
- Letter to James Sexton from Daniel T. O'Connell, Nov 26, 1919 This letter asks James Sexton questions regarding motives for Ireland in the Labor Party.
- Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from James K McGuire, Sept 30, 1919 This letter is a rough draft list of the tour dates and locations for Eamon De Valera in the south. This letter also asks Lawless for advice and communication regarding best decisions to make for connecting in the South.