Fenian Brotherhood Papers
Scope and Contents
The Fenian Brotherhood Papers contain several speeches of John O’Keefe; a couple of publications of the Brotherhood; and a scrapbook that consists primarily of circulars, orders and correspondence of the Fenian Brotherhood.
Dates
- 1869-1922
Creator
- Fenian Brotherhood (Creator, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
For permission to publish, quote from, or reproduce material in this collection, please contact the Archives Reference Desk at archives@mohistory.org. Copyright restrictions may apply. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.
Historical Sketch
The Fenian Brotherhood was formed in the United States circa 1858 with its goal being the liberation of Ireland from English rule. The Fenians launched several unsuccessful raids into Canada (or British North America) from 1866 to 1871. John O’Keefe (or John O’Keeffe) was born in 1847 in Kilkenny, Ireland, and came to the United States as a boy. He served on the Union side during the Civil War, and became a captain in the regular army. He later fought as an officer in the 2nd Cavalry. He died January 25, 1923, in St. Louis.
Extent
0.5 Cubic Feet ( (1 box))
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The papers are arranged in three series: the John O’Keefe Speeches Series, the Fenian Brotherhood Scrapbook Series, and the Other Items Series.
Physical and Technical Requirements
There are no physical or technical restrictions.
Donor Information
Collection was purchased in 1941 from William Fleischman, grandson of John O’Keefe.
Digital Copies
The Fenian Brotherhood Papers were digitized by Jessica Smasal in 2012. The images may be viewed online by clicking the links beside each item in the inventory.
Processing Information
Processed by Dennis Northcott, July 2002.
Creator
- Fenian Brotherhood (Creator, Organization)
- O'Keefe, John, 1847-1923 (Creator, Person)
- Title
- Inventory of Fenian Brotherhood Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- EAD by Jaime Bourassa using ArchivesSpace
- Date
- 2017
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository