Joseph T. Lawless Papers | Special Collections at Zach S. Henderson Library (Statesboro)

This collection consists of the papers of Joseph T. Lawless. Materials span 1918-1963 and include personal and professional correspondence, newspaper clippings, newsletter bulletins, and a photograph. Materials mostly pertain to Irish nationalism and Irish Americans affiliated with the Friends of Irish Freedom organization. Correspondence to and from Joseph T. Lawless span 1918-1924 and discuss the push for an Independent Irish Republic and support from within the United States.

Highlighted here is a selection of documents from 1919-1921 which shows Lawless' involvement with the Friends of Irish Freedom (FOIF) and his work advocating for the political independence of Ireland. More information about the Joseph T. Lawless papers can be found in the collection Finding Aid.

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Telegram to Joseph T. Lawless from James K. McGuire, Jan 27, 1919

James K. McGuire

Judge Joseph T. Lawless,

Norfolk

See Frank McGuire Flood Byrne and other friends Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News and send five delegates to Irish Race Convention Philada Feby twenty second.

James K. McGuire
Letter to James Sexton from Daniel T. O'Connell, Nov 26, 1919

Daniel T. O'Connell

This letter asks James Sexton questions regarding motives for Ireland in the Labor Party.
Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel T. O'Connell, Nov 29, 1919

Daniel T. O'Connell

This letter discusses mention of a document sent to James Sexton (British Labor Party).
Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel T. O'Connell, Sept 8, 1919

Daniel T. O'Connell

This letter is speaking in regard to the documents sent to the states Senate committee. Daniel T. O'Connell informs Lawless of the late arrival of his letter, but will be providing it for other documents.
Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel T. O'Connell, September 2, 1919

Daniel T. O'Connell

Daniel T. O'Connell is replying to Joseph T. Lawless regarding communication with the National Secretaries' office, and an individual named Mr. Jones.
Telegram to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel T. O'Connell, Aug 22, 1919

Daniel T. O'Connell

Honorable Joseph T. Lawless

Leaving for Richmond this morning for conference Golden and O'Flaherty will stay Murphy hotel returning Washington tonight.

Daniel T. O'Connell
Telegram to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel T. O'Connell, Sep 3, 1919

Daniel T. O'Connell

Hon Joseph T. Lawless

Former Circuit Court Judge Norfolk Va Judge wishes statement from you incorporated in permanent record of committee hearing rush same for delivery Saturday

OConnell
Telegram to Joseph T. Lawless from David T. O'Connell, Aug 27, 1919

David T. O'Connell

Judge Joseph T. Lawless

Hotel Jefferson Richmond Va

Accept congratulations for splendid leadership you displayed in aiding branch to give to President De Valera a welcome that will attend alteration of civilized world and arouse the great south to the justice of Ireland's cause

David T O'Connell Director Irish National Bureau
Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel C. O'Flaherty, Aug 6, 1919

Daniel C. O'Flaherty

This is a letter regarding the work to get Senator Reed to speak at one of the Friends of Irish Freedom meetings.
Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel C. O'Flaherty, Nov 27, 1919

Daniel C. O'Flaherty

This letter is in discussion of the printing and distributing of the bonds prospectuses and subscription certificates.
Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel C. O'Flaherty, Oct 24, 1919

Daniel C. O'Flaherty

This letter discusses Daniel C. O'Flaherty's career, as well as concerns regarding branches in Virginia
Telegram to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel C. O'Flaherty, Aug 9, 1919

Daniel C. O'Flaherty

Hon Joseph T. Lawless

Raleigh Hotel Washington D.C. on account of trains rather meet you in Washington Answer

D.C. O'Flaherty
Newspaper Clipping from Richmond News Leader Aug 26, 1919

The Home Paper

Richmond Newspaper article titled "Irish President will Address Mass Meeting in Auditorium following Busy Day, Aug 26"
Letter to Daniel T. O'Connell from James Sexton, Nov 26, 1919

James Sexton

This letter is the response of answers from James Sexton regarding the Labor Party and Ireland.
Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from John J. Splain, Aug 27, 1919

John J. Splain

This letter from John J. Splain, FOIF vice president in Connecticut, writes concerning published works and the recognition of De Valera's visit to Virginia.
Letter to Daniel C. O'Flaherty from Frank P. Walsh, Dec 4, 1919

Frank P. Walsh

This letter discusses a portion of the situation regarding the bonds, as well as information regarding Virginia.
Telegram to Joseph T. Lawless from Thomas A Williams, Aug 23, 1919

Thomas A. Williams

Judge J T Lawless

Your wire O'Flaherty not in two glad Norfolk has good representation approximate amount needed from Norfolk fifteen hundred

Thomas A Williams

Chairman Finance Committee