Handwritten draft of novel in two notebooks including chapters one, two and three of book two. The first chapter of book two begins: ‘“I’m sorry… This’ll have to do. I’ll bring you back something...”’. Contains amendments in ink. Handwritten heading on the cover of the first volume reads ‘Book 2’. One sheet of the first notebook is loose and the back cover is missing. The cover of the second volume states the following: ‘Manuscript Constancy a Novel by Kate O’Brien. Book Two Chapters I, II & III’. In addition, there is a sticker with the address of Mary O’Neill at 24A Steele’s Road, Hampstead, London NW3 4RE. Unpaginated.
Sans titreThis sub-series contains material relating to Kate O'Brien's novel, Without My Cloak, published in 1931.
Sans titreThis sub-series contains drafts of poems written by Kate O'Brien.
Sans titreFile containing mostly letters in English, French and Italian relating to the family of William Monsell, Baron of Emly, including a letter from Monsell’s father-in-law, the Comte de Martigny [30 November 1857], and a letter from Monsell to his wife Berthe (28 June 1880) to be opened on his death. Also includes information from the Handbook of the Court, Peerage, and House of Commons on Monsell. In addition, a cover note to Kate O’Brien [from her friend, Mary Hanley] referring to the enclosure of some letters, noting ‘I found the famous letter carefully put away in my “Emly” letter wallet. Also one written by Berthe’s father…’ (11 May 1960). The document contains the family crest of the Monsell (Monesale) family of Tervoe on the reverse.
Sans titreNotebook containing handwritten research notes including references to sources and notes on canals in southern Ireland and The Limerick Navigation. Also includes appointments and shopping list. Unpaginated. One page is loose.
Sans titreThis sub-series contains Kate O'Brien's contracts with publishers and some related correspondence.
Sans titrePoem entitled After the Ball written by Frances Condell under her own name.
Sans titrePoem entitled Confirmation Day written by Frances Condell under her own name.
Sans titreCopies of a poem entitled Exile in a Bar/ Exile Sitting in a Bar written by Frances Condell under her own name.
Sans titreCopies of a poem entitled Neighbourliness written by Frances Condell under her own name.
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