William Brown Meloney collection of John Mitchel and John Purroy Mitchel materials, 1830-1942
Collection context
- Creator:
- Meloney, William Brown, 1877-1925
- Extent:
- 9 linear feet 20 manuscript boxes, 5 oversized boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Correspondence, manuscripts, documents, photographs, memorabilia and printed materials of John Mitchel, John Purroy Mitchel, and other members of the Mitchel and Purroy families. The collection concerns Irish nationalism, family matters, Purroy family business interests in Central America, the John Purroy Mitchel Memorial and William Brown Meloney's files relating to his research and writing of "The Story of John Purroy Mitchel" along with the manuscript and typescript drafts for this unpublished biography.
- Biographical / historical:
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John Mitchel, 1815-1875, the Irish Nationalist, his grandson, John Purroy Mitchel, 1879-1918 (A.B. Columbia, 1899) lawyer and Mayor of New York City, and other members of the Mitchel and Purroy families.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Librarian for Rare Books and Manuscripts.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); William Brown Meloney, Mitchel and Purroy papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu