Archive Record
Metadata
Collection |
Francis B. Gallagher Papers. Fenian Brotherhood Records |
Object ID |
MC014 |
Object Type |
Manuscript |
Title |
Francis B. Gallagher collection of Fenian Brotherhood records, 1862-1870 |
Creator |
Gallagher, Francis B. |
Scope & Content |
One (1) document case Material relating to the Fenian Brotherhood, c. 1857-1870. Includes Correspondence, circular letters and administrative material. See Finding Aid The Fenian Brotherhood, the American branch of the Irish Revolutionary Brotherhood, was established in 1858 with the goal of establishing an independent Ireland. As well as raising money and gathering arms to send back to Ireland, the Fenians also engaged in military activity against the British, leading two failed invasions of Canada. Factionalism within the organization led to the Brotherhood's decline by the 1880s. This collection primarily contains the correspondence of Francis B. Gallagher, a Fenian Senator and district treasurer from Buffalo, NY with other senior Fenian officials. Also included are some administrative records, including circular letters, finance reports, and meeting minutes. The papers document the Brotherhood's activities, including its failed invasion of Canada, as well as the internal divisions that led to the organization's demise. |
Extent of Description |
1 box, 0.4 linear ft. |
People |
Callinen, Michael J. Clingen, William. Dart, William A. Dougherty, W. E. (William Edgeworth). Gallagher, Francis B. Gibbons, James, 1834-1921. Keenan, Patrick. Lavan, Thomas. Longuemare, Charles, Jr. McLeod, Alex. McCloud, Richard. Munger, George G. (George Goudry), 1828-1895. Murphy, Michael C. O'Brien, John C. O'Day, Patrick. O'Neill, John, General, 1834-1878. O'Sullivan, Dennis. Renihan, F. Roberts, William R. (Randal). Scroggs, Gustavus Adolphus. Spear, S. P., General. Timon, John, Bishop, 1797-1867. Walsh, P. F. Wilkeson, John. |
Subjects |
Buffalo (N.Y.) Canada. Canada--History--Fenian invasions, 1866-1870. Circular letters. Correspondence. Fenian Brotherhood. Fenians. Financial records. Irish Americans--Societies, etc. Irish nationalism. Minute books. Philadelphia (Pa.) Ridgeway, Battle of--Ridgeway, Ont., 1866. Telegrams. |
Access Conditions |
This collection is open to researchers. . |
Finding Aids |
To view a full finding aid, click here *Materials in this collection have been digitized and can be viewed at the Digital Library @ Villanova University |
Dates of Creation |
1862-1870 |