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- c. 1912-1921, 2007, 2010 and 2015 (Creation)
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33 items
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Biographical history
Thomas Noonan was born on 23 December 1891 and lived with his parents Michael and Catherine Noonan together with his four older sisters and two younger brothers at Ballyguy, Barrington’s Bridge, Limerick. Thomas was educated at Murroe National School and later spent three years as an apprentice at McBirney’s Drapery Emporium in Limerick city. He was engaged in clerical work until May 1914, when the prospect of better opportunities, together with the added spur of relatives already there, encouraged his emigration to Sydney, Australia. In September 1914, he enlisted as a private in the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force. Attached to the 13th Battalion, he spent periods of training in Australia and Egypt. In April 1915, Noonan was wounded in the landings at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula and was transferred to a military hospital in Cairo for treatment. In July, he was returned to front line duty in Gallipoli, where he was killed in action on 9 August 1915. He is buried at the 7th Field Ambulance Cemetery in Gallipoli.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated to the University of Limerick by Michael Noonan, nephew of Thomas Noonan, in two instalments on 28 May 2014 and 31 May 2019.
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Scope and content
Diary, letters, campaign medals and other memorabilia relating to Thomas Noonan's military service in the First World War and his death in Gallipoli in August 1915.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
All records have been retained except for two items not connected with Thomas Noonan, which have been returned to the donor.
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No accruals are expected.
System of arrangement
The material has been divided into four series covering Thomas Noonans family background, his military service, his death and the commemoration of his death. The second series has been further sub-divided by form. Within each series and sub-series, the material has been arranged chronologically by date.
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Conditions governing access
Unrestricted access to all items except P42/2/1/1, which is too fragile to be safely handled.
Conditions governing reproduction
Standard copyright regulations apply to all items. For photocopying or reproducing material, please consult with the staff.
Language of material
- Béarla
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Mostly paper documents in good or fragile condition.
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This description follows guidelines based on ISAD(G) 2nd edition (2000), Irish Guidelines for Archival Description (2009), National Council on Archives: Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names (1997) and EAP Guidance on Data Protection for Archive Services (2018).
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Archivist's note
Papers arranged and described by Kevin Russell in February 2015 under the supervision of Anna-Maria Hajba. Papers re-catalogued in June 2019 by Anna-Maria Hajba and revised in May 2021.