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Guide to the Allen Family Papers, 1867 AIS.1977.14

1867

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Title
Papers of the Allen family, 1867, Allen family papers, 1867
Creator
Subject
Allen family, Allen, William P. (William Philip) , d. 1867, Fenians--Biography, Irish question, Great Britain--History--19th century, Manchester (England)--History, Salford (Greater Manchester, England)--History
Description
This collection consists of original letters from William Philip Allen to his family in Ireland, as well as letters to his family from supporters. The collection also includes a few: newsclips and handbill containing the poem, "God Save Ireland", composed by T. D. Sullivan, written to commemorate the "Manchester Martyrs". Photocopy and microfilm versions of the collection are also available., Papers of the Allen family, 1867, AIS 1977:14, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh., Collection is also available in repository on microfilm., Received from the Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, May 14, 1977., William Philip Allen was executed November 23, 1867, in England for his participation in the Fenian Rebellion of 1867. The goal of this revolutionary rebellion was to establish an Irish republic. He was arrested and executed for his participation in the prison van rescue of fellow Fenians on September 18, 1867. The rescue was thwarted but not before the constable in charge of the van was killed. The would-be Fenian rescuers became known as the "Manchester Martyrs" Bitter public feeling was aroused in Ireland by their conviction on what many regarded as weak evidence., Finding aid Available in repository and on Internet; Item level control; http://digital.library.pitt.edu/cgi-bin/f/findaid/findaid-idx?type=simple;c=ascead;view=text;subview=outline;didno=US-PPiU-ais197714
Publisher
Contributor
Allen family., University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1867
Type
Collection
Format
Identifier
pitt:US-PPiU-ais197714, oclc: ocm30805411, pitt: US-PPiU-ais197714
Source
Language
eng
Relation
http://digital.library.pitt.edu/cgi-bin/f/findaid/findaid-idx?type=simple;c=ascead;view=text;subview=outline;didno=US-PPiU-ais197714, pdcp_noharvest
Coverage
Great Britain, Manchester (England), Salford (Greater Manchester, England)
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