A collection of medical and personal papers relating to the adult life and career of Sir Peter Freyer (1851-1921), covering a period of 50 years, with a few additional items. The collection accumulated and was preserved by Peter Freyer during his lifetime and by his family thereafter. It is made up of medical and official records, letters, newspaper cuttings, photographs, memorabilia and copies of Freyer's published writings. The collection contains approximately 660 items. The collection is in a good physical condition.
"Handwritten rough draft of song from Mr Johnny McFadden, ""Síos air a dún aobhinn""."
"Handwritten rough draft of song from Mr Johnny McFadden, ""Síos air a dún aobhinn""."
"Handwritten fair copy and rough draft of song from John Boyle and his sister, originally written by Sean Coisidhe, ""Sios aig an Chlocán a buaileadh an cheád dhloch air""."
"Handwritten fair copy and rough draft of song from John Boyle and his sister, originally written by Sean Coisidhe, ""Sios aig an Chlocán a buaileadh an cheád dhloch air""."
"Handwritten draft of song beginning ""Sios a sageac a chuir me eolas"", by Mrs. Murphy."
15 images on negative and contact sheets.
Portrait of Siobhán Nee, sean-nós singer, sitting in an armchair in her kitchen.
Pictures of Seán Bán Breathnach speaking into a microphone in front of a sign that says “Plearacha Conamara”.
Portrait of Peadar Tommy, sean-nós singer, standing in his garden. Cis Mháirtín Chumuin, sitting her in kitchen.
Photographs of Miriam Allen.