Historical Collections Online
Search our Historical Collections Online, a sample of 10,000 artefacts from the National Museum of Ireland’s Historical, Military and Easter Week Collections, published as part of the Decade of Commemorations.
commemorative medal / Cardinal Terence Cooke / de Valera, 1969
Commemorative medal of Cardinal Terence Cooke D.D., Archbishop of New York, 1969. On the reverse 'Ordained Dec 1st 1945, Consecrated Dec 13th 1965, Elevated April 30 1969'.
lithograph / Mongomery Light Guard
Colour lithograph of an officer of the Montgomery Light Guard of New York. To the Montgomery Light Guard of New York this plate is most respectfully dedicated by Huddy and Duval. From Life and Onstone by A. Holfy. Lithograph by P.S. Duvall, Philadelphia.
knapsack / 69th Regiment, New York Volunteers, c.1890s
One of two knapsacks of the 69th Regiment, New York Volunteers, c.1890s. Frame separate. Wooden frame, black tarpaulin covering, leather straps, iron buckle fastenings. 69 painted on front in white paint, signatures in ink.
cap / 69th Regiment, New York Volunteers, Veteran Corp, c.1870s
Cap, 69th Regiment, New York Volunteers, Veteran Corp, c.1870s. Dark blue felt military cap with a leather peak and metal thread embroidered emblem "69 VC" at centre front. The cap has a leather head band and is lined with black silk or satin. Maker's gold stamp is at the crown.
photograph / 69th Regiment, 1890
Photograph: group in front of Headquarters, 69th Regiment c.1890. Framed.
certificate / Thomas Clarke
Certificate of the appointment of Thomas J. Clarke to the rank of Regimental Adjutant in the 2nd Infantry, Irish Volunteers, New York, 1st January 1906. Signed by John P. Scanlon, Assistant Adjutant -General, and M.F. O'Rourke, Aide-de Camp. John P. Scanlon was a former officer of the 69th...
magazine / 'Ireland', July 1916
Copy of 'Ireland' July 1, 1916. Irish-American publication. Volume 1, No. 26. Published by Ireland Publishing Co., Inc., 8 West 40th Street, New York. 5 cents a copy. With titles - Toryism on Trial, Reactionaries Preparing Trouble for Mr. Lloyd George, The Murder of the Editors, Basis of Attempt...resource / Col. Patrick Kelly, Fighting 69th
Col. Patrick Kelly of the Fighting 69th. Article re ex Tuam Herald, 1.11.1980.
political cartoon / Liberty Enlightening the World, 1883
Political cartoon, Supplement from the Weekly Freeman, 16 June 1883. Titled 'Liberty Enlightening the World', Colossal Statue to be Erected in New York Harbour. With image of the Statue of Liberty.
programme / Gaelic Musical Festival, New York, 1925
A programme for the Gaelic Musical Festival at the College of the City of New York, Sunday, 1st February, 1925. A series of Folklore Festivals dedicated tot he memory of Victor Herbert. Featuring "Dark Rosaleen" by Anna Frances Levins.
engraving / Colonel Michael Corcoran
Colonel Michael Corcoran, of the 69th Regiment, New York. Engraved and published by J.C. Buttre at 48 Franklin Street, New York. Framed, size A4.
photograph / 69th Regiment
Photograph of the cover of a Programme of 69th Regiment songs by Harrigan and Hart - 'The Gallant Sixty-Ninth' sung by Miss Kitty O'Neil, and 'Cadet Corps'.
photograph / 69th Regiment, c. 1870
Photograph of the 69th Regiment, c. 1870. Group of officers of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, N.Y.S.M. Photograph by Richmond at 17 Union Square, New York.
print / 69th Regiment
Poster print with text on the history of the 69th Regiment, National Guard, State of New York, and Uniforms, c.1869 to 1884. Framed.
print / 69th Regiment returning from Bull Run
69th Regiment returning from Bull Run, framed. Reception by the people of New York of the 69th Regiment, N.Y.S.M., on its return from the seat of war in Virginia, escorted by the 7th New York Regiment. From Illustration, No. 199.
drawing / 69th Regiment, 1853
69th Regiment, 1st Division, 4th Brigade (Line Officers), in 1853. Colour print. By Otto Botticher, New York, 1853.drawing / Colonel Michael Corcoran
Prints & Drawings: Colour print of Colonel Michael Corcoran, 69th regiment. With text 'Commanding the Sixty-Ninth (Irish) Regiment N.Y.S.M. Captured by the rebels at the Battle of Bull Run, and incarcerated in prison like a common felon'. Harp symbol with 'Erin go Bragh' underneath all. Framed,...
reproduction / Headquarters of the Fenian Brotherhood at New York , 1866
The head-quarters of the Fenian Brotherhood at New York, 17th Street, Union Square, New York. Fenian Brotherhood at New York, photostat of illustration from an American journal, probably Harper's Weekly, 1866 or 1867. See HH:1949.46.
print / Fenian Headquarters, 1856
Fenian headquarters, New York, 1856. Photostat of illustration from a book Everett House, Union Square, N.Y., 1856. The house shown next door to this building was, in 1866, Fenian Headquarters in New York. See HH:1949.41.