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O'Faoláin, Seán, 1900-1991

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1900 - 1991

Biography

One of the most influential figures in 20th-century Irish culture. A short-story writer of international repute, he was also a leading commentator and critic.

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

O'Faolain, Sean, 1936 - 1939

 File
Identifier: 1988.012.1.332
Scope and Contents

Transcriptions of a letter from Mrs. Foden to O'Faolain and letter from Russell to O'Faolain. O'Faolain's extensive handwritten notes on Yeats.

Dates: 1936 - 1939

Yeats, Elizabeth, 1929-07-10

 File
Identifier: 1988.012.1.330
Scope and Contents

Elizabeth Yeats writes, in part: "I was greatly interested in your article "Four Irish Generatioins"...."

Dates: 1929-07-10

Yeats, Jack B., 1930 - 1956

 File
Identifier: 1988.012.1.330
Scope and Contents

Two letters from Yeats to O'Faolain [Yeats's signature has been cut out from both letters], and exchange between Yeats and Ellmann. Includes exhibit brochure and posthumous exhibit catalog.

Dates: 1930 - 1956

Yeats, Lily, 1930 - 1946

 File
Identifier: 1988.012.1.330
Scope and Contents

Includes Lily Yeats's letter to O'Faolain regarding a variety of topics relating to family members. Postcards to Ellmann offer information regarding Cuala Press, death of her sister Elizabeth; arrangement for she and Ellmann to meet.

Dates: 1930 - 1946