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Fenian Brotherhood Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A0481

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

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

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

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