University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois I-Mark

The items in the Digital Collections of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library contain materials which represent or depict sensitive topics or were written from perspectives using outdated or biased language. The Library condemns discrimination and hatred on any grounds. As a research library that supports the mission and values of this land grant institution, it is incumbent upon the University Library to preserve, describe, and provide access to materials to accurately document our past, support learning about it, and effect change in the present. In accordance with the American Library Association’s Freedom to Read statement, we do not censor our materials or prevent patrons from accessing them.

If you have questions regarding this statement or any content in the Library’s digital collections, please contact digitalcollections@lists.illinois.edu

American Library Association’s Freedom to Read Statement

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at the University Library

Letter from Eugene O'Curry to Whitley Stokes, September 24, 1856

Permalink

https://digital.library.illinois.edu/items/12ef0480-1ce7-013c-47d9-02d0d7bfd6e4-3
No Copyright - United States (RightsStatements.org)

This item is in the public domain.

Descriptive Information

Title
Letter from Eugene O'Curry to Whitley Stokes, September 24, 1856
Creator
O'Curry, Eugene, 1796-1862  
Date
1856-09-24  
Description
One Celtic poem titled, "Donnall Oge (Young Donnall)," written by Irish philologist Eugene O'Curry and addressed to Irish lawyer Whitley Stokes. O'Curry's verses are interspersed with stanzas from the original poem "Donnall Oge: Grief of a Girl's Heart." Poem contains corrections and notes written in the margins by O'Curry. The poem is accompanied by a note to Stokes, stating that he has only a distant memory of the song, and hopes that someone else may set the verses right.
Extent
1 leaf, 2 pages
Dimensions
29.5 x 22.6 cm
Language
English
Subject
  • O'Curry, Eugene, 1796-1862  
  • Stokes, Whitley, 1830-1909  
Genre Subject
  • Lyric poetry  
  • Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 2: Visual and Literary Works
Box Number
6
Folder Number
80
Folder Title
Donnall Oge (Young Donnall), written by Eugene O'Curry to Whitley Stokes, 1856
Container
MSS 00003: Series 2: Visual and Literary Works; Box 6, Folder 80: "Donnall Oge (Young Donnall)," written by Eugene O'Curry to Whitley Stokes, 1856
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Rights Description
This item is in the public domain.
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
Repository
Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Type
Text  
Identifier
00003_006_080_01
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Eugene O'Curry to Whitley Stokes, September 24, 1856
CreatorO'Curry, Eugene, 1796-1862  
Date1856-09-24  
DescriptionOne Celtic poem titled, "Donnall Oge (Young Donnall)," written by Irish philologist Eugene O'Curry and addressed to Irish lawyer Whitley Stokes. O'Curry's verses are interspersed with stanzas from the original poem "Donnall Oge: Grief of a Girl's Heart." Poem contains corrections and notes written in the margins by O'Curry. The poem is accompanied by a note to Stokes, stating that he has only a distant memory of the song, and hopes that someone else may set the verses right.
Extent1 leaf, 2 pages
Dimensions29.5 x 22.6 cm
LanguageEnglish
Subject
  • O'Curry, Eugene, 1796-1862  
  • Stokes, Whitley, 1830-1909  
Genre Subject
  • Lyric poetry  
  • Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 2: Visual and Literary Works
Box Number6
Folder Number80
Folder TitleDonnall Oge (Young Donnall), written by Eugene O'Curry to Whitley Stokes, 1856
ContainerMSS 00003: Series 2: Visual and Literary Works; Box 6, Folder 80: "Donnall Oge (Young Donnall)," written by Eugene O'Curry to Whitley Stokes, 1856
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Rights DescriptionThis item is in the public domain.
Acquisition InformationPurchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
RepositoryRare Book & Manuscript Library
TypeText  
Identifier00003_006_080_01
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

Download Options

  Zip of Original Files…   Zip of JPEGs PDF
00003_006_080_01-001.tif
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
00003_006_080_01-002.tif
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
00003_006_080_01-003.tif
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
00003_006_080_01-004.tif
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
00003_006_080_01-005.tif
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
Email Curator About This Item
for questions and to provide feedback.