Ancient Order of Hibernians – Various Resources
(c. 1878–1999)
Description
The National Library of Ireland, founded in 1877, is the library of record for the Republic of Ireland. At present, there are 90+ unique entries that feature Ancient Order of Hibernians-centered (both Éire and American representation) for the organization both in content across their entire collection and can be found in various formats including books, correspondence, circular letters, delegate rosters, clerk lists, manuscripts, reception programs, subscription data along with other resources of note both in original or digitized form for wider usage potential. Famous figures connected to these resources include John Devoy, Padraic Fleming, John McLaughlin, and John Redmond among others. Included among the specific materials are a copy of the A.O.H. Constitution (1915), History of the AOH – Jas. Bergin (1910), “Listen to the Voice of Ireland! A.O.H. promotional leaflet (1919), St. Patrick’s Day Parade – New York memorabilia (1916), A.O.H. Manifesto (1910-11), Oath of the A.O.H. (1921-22), Coded Communication from the A.O.H. (1912), Documents by Colonel Maurice Moore – Irish National Volunteers (1914-1917), A Course of Lectures on Irish History – Thomas McAvoy (1915), Documents relating to the Irish Relief Fund (1916-17), Correspondence relating to the Irish National Aid Association and Volunteer Dependents’ Fund (1916), The Irish Party: Its Records and Achievements Booklet (1918), A.O.H. Membership Certificate (1920), Scrapbook (1914-17); The Hibernian – Official Journal of the A.O.H. (1915-1916), A.O.H. National Convention Information (1888-1990), Amalgamated Indices of History of AOH and Ladies’ Auxiliary – John O’Dea (1923), A.O.H. National President’s Dinner (1981), and many other items of note. Specific American connections include a Due Card – Montana (1904), Announcement Card – Meeting and Concert information for the A.O.H. NY County Board (1920), Grand Opera Meeting – A.O.H. NYC (1914); Address by Hon. James A. Farley, Chairman of the Board, Coca-Cola at the Biennial A.O.H. National Convention (1966), the Irish American Who’s Who (1984), Political Education Committee National Newsletter – Rockland Co. NY (undated). Other American locales represented include: Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus (OH), Indianapolis, Lawrence (MA), Minnesota, Montclair (NJ), Nebraska, Portland (OR), San Diego, Worcester (MA), etc.
Description adapted from the holding repository’s finding aid; it may describe the larger collection that contains the AOH/LAOH material.
The AOH does not hold these materials. Access, reproduction, and rights are governed by the holding repository under its own terms.