Finding aid databases

Letter from Thomas A McMonagle, Federation of American Societies for Irish Independence, to the Taoiseach, John A Costello, Dublin, Ireland, 30 March 1948, enclosing a resolution on the subject of political prisoners. 'Therefore, be it resolved, that we hereby petition those who are responsible, to forthwith cease this unlawful, and in many cases, inhuman detention of said Irish Nationals'. The headed paper lists the Federation's Committee members, for example, 'Recording Secretary, Miss Bertha Heppard, Irish Musical Association; Financial Secretary, Miss Evelyn S Mooney, Anti-Partition of Ireland League'.

s 11443

letter

Copy letter from Maire, Bean Ui Bhrolchain, Dublin, to the President, 12 April 1949, requesting the release of political prisoners. 'Perhaps some form of joy might be brought into the lives of those, who on Easter Monday will be faoi ghlas [imprisoned] in Eire - all prisoners poor souls. Your own kind Christian heart will suggest what form the joy will take'.

s 11443

letter

Copy letter to Miss Louie Bennett, Secretary, Irish Women Workers' Union, Dublin, signature unclear, 27 August 1942, acknowledging receipt of her letter on the subject of butter supply. The letter states that the matter will receive attention.

s 11762A

letter

Letter from Sean Forde, Private Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, to the Secretary, Department of the Taoiseach, 10 October 1942, regarding a communication addressed to the Taoiseach by the Secretary of the Irish Women Workers' Union on the subject of butter supplies. The letter states that rationing is to be introduced in Dublin.

s 11762A

letter

Newsclipping from the 'Irish Independent', 22 June 1948, containing an article entitled 'Minister on need for better milk'. This article refers to a statement which was made by the Minister for Health, Dr Browne, at the sixth annual meeting of the Irish Housewives' Association. 'The Minister said that his Department was investigating the possibility of using sterile containers for delivering milk and providing sterilised meals for children at central depots. It was hoped to consult shopkeepers with a view to attaining a higher standard of cleanliness in handling food generally'. The article also highlights the content of the Association's annual report. 'Among the specific suggestions made in the report to improve the status of women, the Association put forward: Equal pay for equal work, no dismissal of women on marriage, modification of the law of inheritance and improvement in conditions of work and pay of nurses and domestic servants'.

s 11762C/1

newsclipping

employment; health; agriculture

Newsclipping from the 'Irish Times', 20 January 1953, containing an article entitled 'Preparing for Milk Strike'. This article refers to a strike announcement which was issued by the Irish Federation of Milk Producers. The Irish Housewives' Association urged the milk suppliers to re-consider their 'anti-social decision to deprive Cork and Dublin of milk, and, instead, support us in demanding an immediate public inquiry into milk prices'.

s 11762D

newsclipping

health; agriculture

Telegram from Louie Bennett, Secretary, Irish Women Workers' Union, to the Taoiseach, 20 January 1953, urging an immediate public enquiry into milk prices in order to avert the planned stoppage of supplies to Dublin and Cork.

s 11762D

telegram

Copy letter marked 'urgent' to the Secretary, Department of Agriculture, from M O'Muimhneachain, 22 January 1953, stating that the Taoiseach has received a telegram from Miss Louie Bennett, Secretary, Irish Women Workers' Union, on the subject of the milk strike. 'Irish Women Workers' Union urge immediate public enquiry to avert stoppage of milk supplies'. M O'Muimhneachain asks the Department of Agriculture to respond accordingly.

s 11762D

letter

Preliminary Report on work undertaken for unemployed members of the IWWU [Irish Women Worker's Union] Torch and Distaff Guild, 31 December 1941. The Guild's activities and fund-raising events included the provision of grocery vouchers, vegetables, oatmeal, fuel, and outdoor work. '23 garments were sent to victims of bombing in Dublin and Belfast. The material was given by Miss Bennett ... In addition to the friends and helpers already mentioned and many others, our thanks are due to Mrs Hill for constant help with cutting out in the workshop, Mrs Manning for help with the jam making, Mrs Neill-Watson for vegetable marrows'.

s 11952

report

Newsclipping from the 'Irish Times', 9 October 1942, containing an article entitled 'Progressive Year: Mount Street Club's Work'. The article refers to a report which was read at the Mount Street Club's annual meeting in the Mansion House, Dublin. Amongst other activities, it outlines the work undertaken by the Torch and Distaff Guild of the Irish Women Worker's Union. 'The Report read by Miss HS Chenevix, stated that during the year 1185 vouchers were sold, enabling members to get 3s worth of groceries for 2s'.

s 11952

newsclipping

unions; charities