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Table of Contents

Summary Information .................................................................................................................................... 3

Administrative Information ............................................................................................................................ 4

Historical Note ............................................................................................................................................... 5

Scope and Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 5

Arrangement ................................................................................................................................................... 6

Collection Inventory ....................................................................................................................................... 7

I: National office ......................................................................................................................................... 7

II: California .............................................................................................................................................. 34

III: Connecticut .......................................................................................................................................... 34

IV: Florida ................................................................................................................................................. 35

V: Illinois ................................................................................................................................................... 35

VI: Indiana ................................................................................................................................................. 35

VII: Maryland ............................................................................................................................................ 35

VIII: Massachusetts ................................................................................................................................... 36

IX: Michigan ............................................................................................................................................. 58

X: Minnesota ............................................................................................................................................. 61

XI: New Jersey .......................................................................................................................................... 61

XII: New York .......................................................................................................................................... 62

XIII: Ohio .................................................................................................................................................. 70

XIV: Pennsylvania ..................................................................................................................................... 91

XV: Rhode Island ...................................................................................................................................... 97

XVI: South Carolina ................................................................................................................................. 97

XVII: Virginia ........................................................................................................................................... 97

XVIII: Washington, DC .......................................................................................................................... 100

XIX: Wisconsin ....................................................................................................................................... 100

XX: Ancient Order of Hibernians materials ........................................................................................... 100

XXI: Related publications and materials ................................................................................................ 101

Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Records MS.2006.057

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Summary Information

Creator: Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians

Title: Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians records

Collection Identifier: MS.2006.057

Date [inclusive]: 1836-2014

Physical Description 54 Linear Feet (54 boxes)

Language of theMaterial:

English

Abstract: This collection contains correspondence, annual reports, meetingminutes, convention proceedings and programs, financial records,ritual books, and constitutions. Also included are newspaper clippings,ephemera, photographs, and artifacts such as awards.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, Box number, Folder number, Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Records,MS.2006.057, John J. Burns Library, Boston College.


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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Processed by Lily Connolly in 2014. This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace.

Restrictions on access

Processed accessions are open for research, with the exception of financial records and personnelrecords (including membership lists), which are closed.

Provenance

Gift of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, 2007-2012. Additional materials were given by JudyCoyne, 2009; Sheila Lynch, 2009; Rose Ann Rabatoy, 2010-2014; Mary Ryan, 2006-2010; CarolSheyer, 2013; Dorothy Weldon, 2013; Sue Lauster, 2014; Clara Joyce, 2014; and Susanna Carroll,2013.

Restrictions on use

Copyright has been retained by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians.


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Historical Note

The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) was founded in 1836 in the United States as a movement ofIrish Catholics in opposition to the growing atmosphere of anti-Catholicism in the United States. TheAOH had the support of women but due to the secretive nature of the original group the women werenot allowed to join and were mostly ignored. The women decided to form their own group. Originallythe "Daughters of Erin," the group was founded in 1894 in Omaha, Nebraska. The name was changed in1906 to the Ladies Auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and again in 1984 to the Ladies AncientOrder of Hibernians (LAOH).

The LAOH mission statement reads "While practicing friendship, unity and Christian charity, we willwork to strengthen our Roman Catholic faith, our country and our communities; and perpetuate thereligion, history, culture and traditions of our Irish heritage." Their constitution outlines the goals ofpromoting not only friendship, unity, and Catholic charity but also assisting the people of Ireland inestablishing an Irish Republic that includes all thirty-two counties. The events, meeting minutes andvarious other items in this collection of the LAOH reflect these values and goals.

Members of LAOH must meet certain qualifications of membership. All LAOH members must bepracticing Roman Catholic women age sixteen or older, Irish by birth or descent, and a mother of anLAOH member or the wife or mother of an AOH member or the mother of a Junior Hibernian. LAOHhas divisions and junior divisions in twenty-seven states across the United States. Each state has a varietyof divisions with division leaders as well as a state board. The state boards report to the national boardwhich oversees all the LAOH divisions.

Listed below are the years in which divisions included in this collection were chartered:

Massachusetts: 1959; Pennsylvania: 1924; Ohio: 1904; New York: 1911; Virginia: 1971; Maryland:1913; Connecticut: 1921; New Jersey: 1916; Michigan: 1969

SOURCE

Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, "www.ladiesaoh.com." Last modified 2015. Accessed July 26,2015. http://www.ladiesaoh.com

Scope and Contents

This collection contains correspondence, meeting minutes and convention information from the LAOH.The bulk of the records come from the national office, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York,and Michigan, with lesser amounts from other state divisions. Newspaper clippings and photographsincluded are from all of the aforementioned offices as are awards and other LAOH-related artifacts.Financial records and annual reports are from the central office.


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Arrangement

This collection is arranged in twenty-one series: I. National office, II. California, III. Connecticut, IV.Florida, V. Illinois, VI. Indiana, VII. Maryland, VIII. Massachusetts, IX.Michigan, X. Minnesota, XI.New Jersey, XII. New York, XIII. Ohio, XIV. Pennsylvania, XV. Rhode Island, XVI. South Carolina,XVII. Virginia, XVIII. Washington, DC, XIX. Wisconsin, XX. Ancient Order of Hibernians; XXI.Related publications and materials.


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Collection Inventory

Series I: National office, 1862-2014

Subseries A: General files, 1909-2006, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of materials from the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernian's national office and is dividedinto six subseries. Items of interest in this series consist of an LAOH constitution printed in 1919, the LAOHRitual Manual from 1916 and the Odes or a new Ritual Manual from 1909. Included in this series are nationalconstitutions and bylaws, degree work and officer's information, ritual manuals, charter applications, historicalinformation, and blank forms.

Subseries 1: National constitutions and bylaws, 1919-1998

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of the original LAOH constitution and bylaws that were amended at conventions, thenrecorded and reproduced.

LAOH official constitution, 1931 box 1 folder 1






Amendments to the LAOH national constitution, 1962 box 1 folder 7


LAOH official constitution, 1985 box 1 folder 9-10


LAOH official constitution, 1998 box 1 folder 12-13


LAOH official constitution, 1994-1996 box 1 folder 15



LAOH official constitution, revised and amended, 1996-1998 box 1 folder 18

Subseries 2: Degree work and officer information, undated


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Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of copies of degree work manuals, duties of officers and installation of officers'information. The degree manual describes the different degrees attainable by LAOH members and how to goabout obtaining them. The duties of national officers information explains what is expected of the members whohold various LAOH national offices. The installation of officers information describes how to properly installnew officers to the national board of officers.

Degree work manual, undated box 1 folder 19

Duties of national officers, undated box 1 folder 20

National installation of officers, undated box 1 folder 21

Subseries 3: Ritual manuals, 1909-1998, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains updated ritual manuals. The manuals describe the rituals of LAOH that are to beobserved at conventions, and meetings. They include a seating floor plan, order in which meetings should beconducted, and proper wording of the LAOH mottos for various officers to recite.

National ritual manual, 1916 box 1 folder 22

National ritual manual, 1949 box 1 folder 23

National ritual manual, 1976 box 1 folder 24-25



National ritual manual, undated box 1 folder 33-34

Odes for new ritual, 1909 box 1 folder 35-36

Subseries 4: Charter applications, 1913-1991

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of original charter applications submitted to the national office. The applications arefrom both states and individual divisions requesting an LAOH division in their state or area.

Charter applications, 1929-1941 box 28 folder 1

VA charter applications, 1981-1991 box 1 folder 37

CA-NJ charter applications, 1913-1974 box 1 folder 38

NY-VA charter applications, 1945-1973 box 1 folder 39

Subseries 5: Historical information, 1946-2006, undated


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Scope and Contents

This subseries contains information regarding the history of LAOH. The information consists of lists of pastnational presidents, summaries of the start of LAOH on a national level, and its spread throughout the UnitedStates.

Historical information, 1986 box 1 folder 40

National history, 1994 box 1 folder 41

LAOH history handbook, 2006 box 1 folder 42

History of the ancient order, undated box 1 folder 43

Historical information, undated box 1 folder 44

LAOH historical information, 1946-1951 box 1 folder 45

LAOH history, 1986, 1994 box 1 folder 46

History of the Irish race, 1997, 2002 box 1 folder 47

Hibernian history (includes disc), 2006 box 1 folder 48

AOH and LAOH national history, 2000-2002 box 1 folder 49

LAOH history, 1985 box 1 folder 50

Subseries 6: Blank forms, 1984, 1994, 2004, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of blank forms. The blank forms include blank charter applications, jewelry orders,templates for reports, and blank supply order forms.

Blank forms: applications and reports, undated box 1 folder 51

Blank forms: application and reports templates, undated box 1 folder 52

Blank convention information sheets, undated box 1 folder 53

LAOH blank jewelry forms, 1994 box 1 folder 54

Jewelry form, 1984 box 1 folder 55

LAOH blank supplies and jewelry catalog, undated box 1 folder 56

Blank forms, undated box 1 folder 57

Blank form: missions and charities, circa 2004 box 44 folder 1

Subseries B: Conference and meetings, 1933-2014

Scope and Contents

This series contains materials pertaining to LAOH national biennial conventions and national board meetings.This material includes proceedings and program books from conventions and program books from dinners,dances, and anniversary celebrations. This series is divided into five subseries. Included in this series are records


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of proceedings of national conventions, nation convention programs and information, LAOH anniversarycelebrations, testimonial dinners and dances, and event books.

Subseries 1: Records of proceedings of national conventions, 1933-2014

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of records of proceedings from national conventions. LAOH conventions began as one-day events and then turned into three-day affairs. The entire proceedings of conventions, be it one or three daysof meetings, masses, and discussions, were compiled and bound and can be found in this subseries.

Record of proceedings, 81st biennial convention, 1982 box 1 folder 58

Record of proceedings, 80th biennial convention, 1980 box 1 folder 59










Record of proceedings, 62nd biennial convention, 1941 box 2 folder 7

Record of proceedings, 63rd biennial convention, 1946 box 2 folder 8













Record of proceedings, 86th biennial convention, 1992


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box 2 folder 21

Record of proceedings, 83rd biennial convention, 1986 box 2 folder 22-23












Record of proceedings, 94th biennial convention, 2008 box 3 folder 6-7

Proceedings of the constitutional convention, 82nd biennialconvention, 2008

box 3 folder 8




Record of proceedings, 95th biennial convention, 2010-2012 box 44 folder 56


Subseries 2: National convention program books and information, 1950-2010

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of convention program books and information relevant to national conventions. Theconvention program books include LAOH conventions as well as LAOH and AOH combined conventions.

71st convention program book, 1962 box 3 folder 12

72nd convention program book, 1964 box 3 folder 13

75th convention program book, 1970 box 3 folder 14

78th convention program book and missalette, 1976 box 3 folder 15



83rd biennial convention program, 1986 box 3 folder 18


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67th biennial convention banquet, 1954 box 3 folder 20



88th AOH and LAOH biennial convention program book,1996

box 3 folder 23


box 3 folder 24

91st AOH and LAOH biennial convention program book,2002

box 3 folder 25


box 3 folder 26

92nd AOH and LAOH biennial convention program book,2004

box 3 folder 27

91st AOH and LAOH biennial convention installationbanquet, 2002

box 3 folder 28

AOH and LAOH convention program book, 2009 box 3 folder 29



box 3 folder 31

93rd AOH and LAOH biennial convention program book,2006

box 3 folder 32

83rd AOH and LAOH biennial convention program book,1986

box 3 folder 33

85th AOH and LAOH biennial convention souvenir book,1990

box 3 folder 34


box 3 folder 35


box 3 folder 36

AOH and LAOH national convention on-site program, 1996 box 3 folder 37


box 3 folder 38

91st AOH and LAOH biennial convention program book,2002

box 3 folder 39

90th AOH and LAOH biennial convention, inaugural banquet,2000

box 4 folder 1

91st AOH and LAOH biennial convention program and Irishnight program, 2002

box 4 folder 2


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93rd AOH and LAOH biennial convention program andopening liturgy, 2006

box 4 folder 3


box 4 folder 4

LAOH national convention Catholic Action report, 2000 box 4 folder 5

85th AOH and LAOH biennial convention, 1990 box 4 folder 6

93rd AOH and LAOH biennial convention program, 2006 box 4 folder 7

94th AOH and LAOH biennial convention program, 2008 box 4 folder 8

Bibliography of AOH and LAOH conventions, 1979 box 4 folder 9

86th AOH and LAOH convention, 100th anniversary, 1992 box 4 folder 10

95th national AOH and LAOH convention, 2010 box 4 folder 11

National convention information and reports, 2006 box 4 folder 12

Subseries 3: LAOH anniversary celebrations, 1936-1994

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of program books and information from various national anniversary celebrations. Thissubseries includes program books, invitations, and tickets.

AOH in America centennial anniversary, 1936 box 28 folder 2

LAOH 100th anniversary information and correspondence,1994

box 4 folder 13-15

AOH 150th anniversary celebration program book, 1986 box 4 folder 16

LAOH centennial celebration program book, 1994 box 4 folder 17-18

LAOH centennial celebration, 1994 box 4 folder 19

LAOH centennial celebration program book, 1994 box 4 folder 20

Program and Invitation to LAOH 100th anniversarycelebration, 1994

box 4 folder 21-22

LAOH invitations to AOH 150th anniversary celebration,1986

box 4 folder 23

AOH centennial anniversary celebration, 1936 box 4 folder 24

Subseries 4: Testimonial dinners, dances, 1965-2013

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of programs from various testimonial dinners for LAOH and AOH members. Thedinners and dances are held in honor of the national president or another honored member of LAOH and AOH.

1st annual friends of Fianna Fail dinner, 1985 box 4 folder 25


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National president's dinner: Dorothy Flaherety Weldon, 2007 box 4 folder 26-29

National president's dinner: John P. Connolly, 1981 box 4 folder 30-31

National president's dinner: Joe Roche, 1985 box 4 folder 32-34

National president's dinner: John J. Meehan, 2007 box 4 folder 35

National president's dinner: Seamus Boyle, 2009 box 4 folder 36

National president's dinner: Michael J. Coogan Sr., 1989 box 4 folder 37

National president's dinner: Ned McGinley, 2003 box 4 folder 38

Testimonial dinner honoring Mary Ryan, 2009 box 4 folder 41

Testimonial weekend mass honoring Elenore Grimley, 2003 box 4 folder 39

Testimonial dinner honoring Sheila M. Clifford, 1987 box 4 folder 40

Testimonial dinner honoring Mary Paglione, 1998 box 4 folder 42-43

Testimonial dinner honoring Dolores Ellen Voelker, 1992 box 4 folder 44

Testimonial dinner honoring LAOH President Mary TonitaLeathem, 2005

box 4 folder 45-46

Testimonial dinner honoring National President GeorgeClough Jr., 2005

box 4 folder 47

Testimonial dinner honoring National President NicholasMurphy, 1987

box 4 folder 48

Testimonial dinner honoring National President Edward J.Wallace, 1997

box 4 folder 49

Testimonial dinner dance honoring William J. McEnry, 1965 box 4 folder 50

Testimonial dinner and mass honoring Elenore Grimley, 2003 box 4 folder 51

Testimonial weekend honoring National President MaryDolan, 2001

box 4 folder 52

Testimonial mass honoring National President Peggy Cooney,2000

box 4 folder 53-54

Testimonial dinner and mass honoring National PresidentMaureen Kavanagh Shelton, November 2, 2013

box 44 folder 58

Subseries 5: Other events, 1976-2007

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of ad books from events attended by LAOH members but not held by LAOH members.An item of interest in this subseries is the ad book from the Irish American Center Annual Awards Dinnerhonoring Ireland's President Mary Robinson.

Intrinsically Irish 29th annual mission festival, 1989 box 5 folder 1

American Irish bicentennial committee, 1976 box 5 folder 2


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March for Life annual report, 2007 box 5 folder 3

Irish Immigration Center annual awards dinner honoring MaryRobinson, 1996

box 5 folder 4

Edentubber 50th anniversary commemorative book, 2007 box 5 folder 5

Irish-American Unity Conference, 2004 box 28 folder 3

Subseries C: Treasurer's annual reports, 1942-2006

Scope and Contents

This series consists of the annual reports from each state and division with an LAOH division. Each statesends state-wide and individual division annual reports to the national treasurer. The reports contain financialinformation from each LAOH division for the national treasurer to compile and track. The majority of the reportsin this series are from Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Annual reports: NY, 2002 box 5 folder 6-17

Annual reports: Washington D.C., 2003 box 5 folder 18

Annual reports: PA, 2003 box 5 folder 19-22

Annual reports, 2004 box 5 folder 23-24

Annual reports: MA, 2004 box 5 folder 25



Annual reports: NJ, 2004 box 6 folder 3


Annual reports: CA, 2004 box 6 folder 6

Annual reports: MD, 2004 box 6 folder 7

Annual reports: VA, 2004 box 6 folder 8

Annual reports: MI, MT, 2004 box 6 folder 9

Annual reports, 2004 box 6 folder 10

Annual reports: OH, 2004 box 6 folder 11


Annual reports: MT, 2002 box 6 folder 13



Annual reports: MD, 2002 box 6 folder 16

Annual reports: MO, 2002 box 6 folder 17



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Annual reports: MN, 2002 box 6 folder 19

Annual reports: OH, 2002 box 6 folder 20-21

Annual reports: NC, 2002 box 6 folder 22


Annual reports: MA, 2002 box 6 folder 25-26


Annual reports: CT, 2002 box 7 folder 1

Annual reports: FL, 2002 box 7 folder 2



Annual reports: VA, CT, 2003 box 7 folder 9





Annual reports: NJ, 2001 box 7 folder 17-18

Annual reports: MO, 2001 box 7 folder 19

Annual reports: MN, MI, 2001 box 7 folder 20

Annual reports: NC, 2001 box 7 folder 21

Annual reports: MT,SC, 2001 box 7 folder 22

Annual reports: OH, 2001 box 7 folder 23


Annual reports: MD, DC, 2001 box 7 folder 25






Annual reports: NJ, 2003 box 8 folder 3-4


Annual reports: MI, MN, 2003 box 8 folder 6



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Annual reports: CT, 2001 box 8 folder 12

Annual reports: MA Essex County, 2001 box 8 folder 13

Annual reports: MA Middlesex County, 2001 box 8 folder 14

Annual reports: MA Rockland and Springfield, 2001 box 8 folder 15

Annual reports: MA Worcester, 2001 box 8 folder 16






Annual reports: MA Worcester and Springfield, 2000 box 9 folder 2

Annual reports: MA Rockland, 1998, 2001 box 9 folder 3

Annual reports: MA Essex, Middlesex, 2000 box 9 folder 4

Annual reports: NY Queens County, 1985-2006 box 9 folder 5

Annual reports: MA Essex County, 1990 box 9 folder 6











Annual reports: MA, 1999-2000 box 9 folder 18






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Annual reports: Plymouth, MA, 1986-1996 box 9 folder 32


Annual reports: MA, 1989-1991, 1996, 1999 box 9 folder 34






Annual reports workshop information, 1998 box 9 folder 40

Annual reports: VA, 1986-1990 box 9 folder 41


Annual reports: VA, 1981, 1984-1985 box 9 folder 43




Subseries D: Financial records, 1939-2005

Scope and Contents

This series consists of information related to the finances of the national branch of LAOH. This series includesbank statements, tax and IRS information, treasurer reports, cancelled checks and vouchers, and receipts anddisbursements. This series is divided into five subseries based on the type of financial information.

Conditions Governing Access

Financial records are closed.

Subseries 1: Bank statements, 1989-2003


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Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of LAOH bank statements from various banks with LAOH accounts. The bankstatements include deposit information, account information, and computer reports.

Bank statements, 1998 July-2000 May box 10 folder 1

PNC bank statements, 2003 box 10 folder 2

Treasurer bank statements and secretary information,2000-2002

box 10 folder 3

Bank statements and registers, 2000 July-December box 10 folder 4

Financial information, 1991 June-1993 September box 10 folder 5

Bank deposit information, 1989-1991 box 10 folder 6

Bank statements, 1989-1991 box 10 folder 7

Bank deposit records, 1991-1993 box 10 folder 8

Treasurer bank statements and secretary information, 2002 box 10 folder 9

Sheila Lynch bank information, 2001 box 10 folder 10

Deposits and computer reports, 1998-2000 box 10 folder 11-13

Deposits, 2000 July-2000 August box 10 folder 14

Subseries 2: Tax and IRS information, 1997-2005

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of LAOH tax information and IRS correspondence. Included in this subseries are parentand subsidiary accounts lists, IRS correspondence, and tax returns.

Parent and subsidiary accounts lists, 1999 box 10 folder 15

Parent and subsidiary accounts lists, 1998, 1999, 2001 box 10 folder 16

Parent and subsidiary organization account numbers, 2003 box 10 folder 17

IRS-LAOH correspondence, 1999 box 10 folder 18

Tax returns, 1997-2002 box 10 folder 19

Application for tax extension and income tax form, 1998,2000

box 10 folder 20

IRS information, 1999 box 10 folder 21

Copy of tax exemption forms, 2000 box 10 folder 22

Prepared tax returns, 2002-2003 box 10 folder 23

Tax statement of accounts, 2002 box 10 folder 24

Tax returns, 2005 box 10 folder 25


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Subseries 3: Treasurer's reports, 1993-2005

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of financial reports from the national treasurer. Included in this subseries are reports,duties of the treasurer, and other miscellaneous financial information from the treasurer.

Treasurer's reports, 1993-1995 box 10 folder 26-28

Duties of treasurer and miscellaneous, 2005 box 10 folder 29

Quarterly treasurer's reports, 1993 March 7-1993 April 22 box 10 folder 30

National treasurer: miscellaneous records, 2002 box 10 folder 31

Sheila Lynch, financial reports, 2000-2002 box 10 folder 32

National treasurer's reports, disbursements, and receipts,2002-2004

box 28 folder 4

LAOH and AOH financial records, 1994 box 10 folder 33

Subseries 4: Cancelled checks and vouchers, 1981-2002

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of copies of cancelled and voided checks and Treasurer's vouchers. The vouchers andchecks all pertain to the finances of the LAOH national office.

Cancelled checks, 1998 July-2000 December box 10 folder 34

Check receipts, cancelled checks, 1981-1989 box 10 folder 35

Treasurer vouchers and check copies, 2000 August-2001October

box 10 folder 36

Treasurer vouchers and check copies, 2001 October-2002 June box 10 folder 37

Vouchers, 1989-1991 box 11 folder 1

Cancelled checks, 1998 July-2000 December box 11 folder 2

Original voucher payments, 2000 July-2000 December box 11 folder 3

Original voucher payments, 1998 August-2000 June box 11 folder 4-5

Subseries 5: Receipts and disbursements, 1939-2005

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of ledgers and books containing receipts and disbursements.

Receipts and disbursements ledger, 1976-1978 box 28 folder 5




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Receipts, 2004-2005 box 11 folder 6

Receipt book, 1988-1991 box 11 folder 7

Receipts, 1992-1994 box 11 folder 8

Supplies receipts, 1998 September 30-2000 July 20 box 11 folder 9

Disbursements, 1992 August 24-1994 June 16 box 11 folder 10

Receipt books, 1990-1992, 1994, 1996-1997, 2000 box 44 folder 2-6

Subseries E: Correspondence, 1952-2010, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of correspondence to and from the national LAOH office. Included in this series arereports, correspondence about meetings and/or conventions, mailings to LAOH members, advocacy letters,correspondence to National Officers and State Presidents, and general correspondence. This series is divided intosix subseries based on correspondence type.

Subseries 1: Reports, committee, and project information, 1977-2009, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consist of reports mailed to LAOH members, correspondence related to these reports, andcommittee and project information. Included in this subseries are reports from the Catholic Action Committee,Project St. Patrick, Columban Fathers, and LAOH missions and charities.

Hibernian gifts and Project St. Patrick (Catholic Action), 2004 box 11 folder 11

Project St. Patrick, 2000 box 11 folder 12

Catholic Action reports, 1990, 1996-1997, 2003-2005 box 11 folder 13

Annual reports information and mailings, 1988, 1990,1994-1995, 1998

box 11 folder 14

Miscellaneous national reports, 1990, 1997, 2002 box 11 folder 15

Missions and charities, 1987-1988, 1990, 1998, 2004, undated box 11 folder 16

Catholic Action and Project St. Patrick, 1986-1987, undated box 11 folder 17

Missions and charities, 1986-1987, 1991-1992 box 11 folder 18

Project St. Patrick donation information, 2001 box 11 folder 19

National LAOH charity information, 1977-1979, 1981,2008-2010

box 11 folder 20

Correspondence to missions and charities officers, 2009 box 11 folder 21

Project St. Patrick, undated box 11 folder 22

Reports, 1996, 2000, 2004 box 11 folder 23

Annual financial report instructions, 2009 box 11 folder 24


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National board donations, 1980 box 11 folder 25

Project St. Patrick, 2004, undated box 11 folder 26

Catholic Action and March for Life, 1996, 2000-2003 box 11 folder 27

Catholic Action, 2004 box 11 folder 28

Jewelry and 500 club reports, 2006, undated box 11 folder 29

VA Catholic Action reports, 1982-1989 box 11 folder 30

VA Catholic Action reports, 1991-1994 box 11 folder 31

VA The Columban Fathers reports, 1992-1996, undated box 11 folder 32

Columban Fathers blank forms, undated box 11 folder 32A

National charities and missions, 2006-2008, undated box 11 folder 33

Catholic Action report, 1985 box 28 folder 8

Subseries 2: Conventions and meetings, 1985-2006

Scope and Contents

This subseries contain correspondence concerning conventions and national board meetings. The conventioncorrespondence refers to the 83rd through 94th biennial national conventions.

92nd national convention correspondence, 2004 box 11 folder 34

93rd national biennial convention correspondence, 2006 box 11 folder 35

94th biennial national convention correspondence, 2005 box 11 folder 36

AOH 150th anniversary celebration mailings, 1986 box 11 folder 37

Interim national board meeting reports, 1985 box 11 folder 38

National convention reports, 1998 box 11 folder 39

83rd national convention information, 1985-1986 box 11 folder 40

Email and fax regarding convention, 2002 box 11 folder 41

84th and 92nd biennial conventions correspondence, 1988,2004

box 11 folder 42

89th biennial convention correspondence, 1998 box 11 folder 43

85th biennial national convention correspondence, 1990 box 11 folder 44

Interim board meetings, 1993, 2003 box 11 folder 45

92nd biennial convention resolutions, 2004 box 11 folder 46

88th biennial convention correspondence and reports, 1996 box 11 folder 47

86th biennial convention correspondence, 1992 box 11 folder 48

87th biennial convention reports, 1994 box 11 folder 49


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Subseries 3: Mailings, 1952-2010, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of information mailed to all LAOH members and officers. Mailings include nationalprayers and hymns, fliers for special events, pro-life information, and Irish news.

Miscellaneous mailings, 1993, undated box 11 folder 50

Miscellaneous mailings, 1992, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2009,undated

box 11 folder 51

National prayers, hymns, 2009, undated box 11 folder 52

Pro-life mailings (chairman letters included), 1990 box 11 folder 53

Special events mailings, 1986, 1996 box 11 folder 54

Pro-life mailings and March for Life, 1987-1988, 1990-1991,1998-1999, 2005

box 11 folder 55

Mailings: donation requests, 2010, undated box 11 folder 56

Irish newsletters, 1998, undated box 11 folder 57

Mailings, 1952, 1985-1986 box 11 folder 58

Rose of Tralee pageant mailings, 1995-1996 box 11 folder 59

LAOH testimonial dinner mailings, 1996 box 11 folder 60

Miscellaneous mailings, 1988-1998 box 11 folder 61

Miscellaneous mailings, 2002, 2004, undated box 11 folder 62

Miscellaneous information, 1991, 2002, 2004, undated box 11 folder 63

"LAOH National Board News", March 2007 box 44 folder 7

Subseries 4: Advocacy letters, 1981-2010, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains letters pertaining to issues for which LAOH advocates. This subseries includes advocacyfor political prisoners in Northern Ireland and letters to send to Congress and the Senate urging them to passcertain legislation.

Irish advocacy and information, 2010, undated box 11 folder 64

Gerry Adams' address to national committee, 1994 box 28 folder 9

Irish advocacy letters, 1995 box 11 folder 65

Email: Ireland information, 1993 box 11 folder 66

Northern Ireland POWs writing campaign, 1992, undated box 11 folder 67

Email correspondence: freedom for all Ireland, 2007 box 11 folder 68

Write to political prisoners campaign, 1992


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box 11 folder 69

Mailings regarding Ireland, 1986, 1990, undated box 11 folder 70

Ireland information and pamphlets, 1988 box 11 folder 71

Irish advocacy mailings, 1981, 1992, 2005, undated box 11 folder 72

Letter to contact congress and senate, 1985, 1990 box 11 folder 73

Northern Ireland advocacy letters and information, 1985,1990-1991

box 11 folder 74

Joe Doherty advocacy letters, 1991 box 11 folder 75

Miscellaneous advocacy letters, 1996, 1998, 2004 box 11 folder 76

JFK award nominations, undated box 11 folder 77

JFK memorial award, 1996 box 11 folder 78

Subseries 5: Correspondence to national officers and state presidents,1980-2010, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of correspondence directed to only national officers or state presidents. Included in thissubseries are letters regarding national conventions, national board meetings, and information that needs to bedistributed to be compiled and distributed to all of LAOH.

Correspondence to LAOH members from national president,1980, 1982

box 28 folder 10

Correspondence to national officers and state presidents,1992-1995, 2000-2006

box 11 folder 79

Letters to all members, 1985-1987, undated box 11 folder 80

Junior division correspondence, 2005 box 11 folder 81

Correspondence to national officers and state presidents, 2002,2004, undated

box 11 folder 82

Correspondence to national officers and state presidents,1985-1987

box 11 folder 83

Correspondence to national officers and state presidents,1990-1993, undated

box 11 folder 84

Correspondence to national officers and state presidents, 1985,1992, 2005-2007

box 11 folder 85

Correspondence to national officers and state presidents,1980-1992, 2001-2010

box 11 folder 86

Subseries 6: General correspondence, 1962-2006, undated


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Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of miscellaneous correspondence. Included in this subseries are cards, postcards, andpersonal letters.

Letter regarding national constitution, 1996 box 11 folder 87

Miscellaneous national correspondence, 1980-1982, 1992,1998, 2004

box 11 folder 88

Boys Town letter and information, 1988 box 11 folder 89

Summer update letter, 1985 box 28 folder 11

Personal letter and medallion, undated box 12 folder 1

Mary Ryan correspondence, 1993-1995 box 12 folder 2

Letters, cards, 1994-1996, undated box 12 folder 3

Postcards, undated box 12 folder 4

Miscellaneous national correspondence, 1962, undated box 12 folder 5

Miscellaneous national correspondence, 1986-1992 box 12 folder 6

Miscellaneous national correspondence, 1994-1996 box 12 folder 7

Miscellaneous national correspondence, 1997-1998, 2004,2006

box 12 folder 8

Subseries F: Irish essay contest, 1951-2009, undated (1980-2009)

Scope and Contents

This series consists of essays, judging information, and correspondence related to the national Irish essay contest.

National essay contest, PA, 1985-1992 box 12 folder 9-14

National essay contest and correspondence, VA, 1991-1992 box 12 folder 15

National essay contest, PA, 1992-1993 box 12 folder 16

National essay contest essays, PA, 1993-1996 box 12 folder 17-18



National essay contest pictures, PA, 1998-1999 box 12 folder 21-22


National essay contest, 1998-1999 box 12 folder 25


Irish immigration essays, 1999-2000 box 12 folder 27



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Winning essays, PA, 2001-2002 box 12 folder 29


"Irish-American Fire and Police" essays, 2002-2003 box 12 folder 31-32


"Irish at Gettysburg" essays, 2002-2003 box 12 folder 34

"Irish in the Civil War" essays, 2003-2004 box 12 folder 35

"Jeanie Johnson" essays, 2003-2004 box 12 folder 36




"The Molly Maguires" essays, 2004-2005 box 12 folder 40

Historical essay contest, 2006-2007 box 12 folder 41


National essay contest essays, 2006-2007 box 12 folder 43-44

"Irish Investors" essays, 2006-2007 box 12 folder 45


"Irish at Gettysburg" essays, 2002-2003 box 12 folder 47

"Irish in the Civil War", 2003-2004 box 12 folder 48

Irish writing contest, 2007-2008 box 12 folder 49

National essay contest correspondence, 1995-1998 box 12 folder 50-52

National essay contest information, 2000-2001 box 12 folder 53

National essay contest judging information, 2001-2006 box 12 folder 54

Miscellaneous national essay contest information, 2001-2003 box 12 folder 55

National essay contest correspondence, 2003-2006 box 12 folder 56

National essay contest committee report, 2002 box 12 folder 57

National essay contest fliers and information, 2003-2004 box 12 folder 58

National essay contest information, 2005-2006 box 12 folder 59-60


National essay contest information and financials, undated box 13 folder 2

National essay contest certificates, undated box 13 folder 3

National essay contest information, PA, 1997-1998 box 13 folder 4

National essay contest correspondence, PA, 1998-2001 box 13 folder 5-6


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National essay contest contestants, certificates, PA, 1996-1997 box 13 folder 7-8

National essay contest information, 1951 box 13 folder 9

National essay contest correspondence, 1987-1999 box 13 folder 10

National essay contest correspondence, 1993-1995 box 13 folder 11-12


Essay contest handbooks, 2000-2001, 2005-2006 box 13 folder 14

Subseries G: Records, 1985-2012

Scope and Contents

This series contains records of national LAOH office. Included in this series are meeting minutes, directories, andmembership information. Items of interest in this series are the directories that detail the names, addresses, andphone numbers of all LAOH members. Also included are Missions and Charities records by state.

Subseries 1: Meeting minutes, 1985-2007

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains records of national interim board meeting minutes. The minutes detail occurrences in themeetings, motions passed or suggested, who attended, and items discussed.

Interim board meeting, 1985 box 13 folder 15

Interim board meeting reports, 1985 box 13 folder 16

Interim board meeting information, 2005 box 13 folder 17

Interim board meeting, 2007 box 13 folder 18

Subseries 2: National secretary directories, 2004-2006

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains the national LAOH members directory. Included in this subseries is a list of LAOHmember names, addresses, and phone numbers.

National directory, 2004-2006 box 13 folder 19-20

National directory, PA, 2004-2005 box 13 folder 21


Subseries 3: Membership information, 1992-1998

Scope and Contents

This subseries includes membership information about national officers and junior divisions. Included in thissubseries are junior division applications and officer information provided by Sheila Lynch.

National board members, 1996-1998 box 13 folder 24


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National board members, 2002 box 13 folder 25

Junior division applications, undated box 13 folder 26

Sheila Lynch, officer information, 1982-1986 box 13 folder 27

National board members, 1992-1994 box 13 folder 28

Subseries 4: Miscellaneous, 1985-2003

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains information about the Statue of Liberty and Irish History Cultural programs.

Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 1985 box 13 folder 29

Irish history and cultural programs information, 2000-2003 box 13 folder 30

Subseries 5: Missions and charities records, 1998-2012

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains national board missions and charities records as well as state records. LAOH has a long-standing relationship with the Columban Fathers and Columban Sisters through missions and charities work.

National board missions and charities records, 2005-2011 box 44 folder 8

State donation records, 2005-2008, 2011-2012 box 44 folder 9

California missions and charities records, 1999-2011 box 44 folder 10

Colorado missions and charities records, 2008-2011 box 44 folder 11

Connecticut missions and charities records, 1999-2010 box 44 folder 12

Delaware missions and charities records, 2008-2011 box 44 folder 13

District of Columbia missions and charities records,2000-2001

box 44 folder 14

Florida missions and charities records, 1998-2012 box 44 folder 15

Georgia missions and charities records, 2000-2010 box 44 folder 16

Illinois missions and charities records, 1999-2011 box 44 folder 17

Indiana missions and charities records, 1999-2012 box 44 folder 18

Kentucky missions and charities records, 2000-2012 box 44 folder 19

Louisiana missions and charities records, 2008-2010 box 44 folder 20

Maryland missions and charities records, 2000-2010 box 44 folder 21

Massachusetts missions and charities records, 2000-2010 box 44 folder 22

Michigan missions and charities records, 1999-2000 box 44 folder 23

Minnesota missions and charities records, 2000-2010 box 44 folder 24


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Missouri missions and charities records, 1999-2012 box 44 folder 25

Montana missions and charities, 1999-2010 box 44 folder 26

Nebraska missions and charities records, 2008-2011 box 44 folder 27

New Hampshire missions and charities records, 1999-2010 box 44 folder 28

New Jersey missions and charities records, 2001-2012 box 44 folder 29

New York missions and charities records, 1999-2011 box 44 folder 30

North Carolina missions and charities records, 2004-2011 box 44 folder 31

Ohio missions and charities records, 1998-2012 box 44 folder 32

Oregon missions and charities records, 2004-2006 box 44 folder 33

Pennsylvania missions and charities records, 1998-2011 box 44 folder 34-36

Rhode Island missions and charities records, 1998-2011 box 44 folder 37

South Carolina missions and charities records, 1998-2011 box 44 folder 38

Texas missions and charities records, 2000-2004 box 44 folder 39

Virginia missions and charities records, 1999-2011 box 44 folder 40

Wisconsin missions and charities records, 2002-2004 box 44 folder 41

Subseries H: Notre Dame Hibernian scholarship information, 1952-1992

Scope and Contents

This series contains information about the University of Notre Dame scholarship which is funded by LAOH.Included in this series are meeting minutes, correspondence, and financial information.

Newsletters and mailings, 1952-1992 box 13 folder 31

Notre Dame trip weekend, 1968-1970 box 13 folder 32

Scholarship recognition weekend, 1992 box 13 folder 33

Newsletters, pamphlets, 1978, 1984 box 13 folder 34

Correspondence, 1980-1985 box 13 folder 35

Miscellaneous information, 1979, 1985 box 13 folder 36

Meeting minutes, 1977-1978 box 13 folder 37

Financial information, 1979-1982 box 13 folder 38

Correspondence, 1979-1984 box 13 folder 39


Subseries I: Artifacts, 1862-2014, undated


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Scope and Contents

This series contains LAOH artifacts such as photographs, awards, and convention paraphernalia. Items of interestin this series are LAOH pins from 1862 and pictures of officers. This series is divided into seven subseries byartifact type.

Subseries 1: Photographs, 1946-2010, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries includes various national LAOH related pictures. Included in this subseries are pictures ofNational President Dorothy Weldon, LAOH monuments, and various events.

Annual banquet pictures, 1946 box 13 folder 40

Notre Dame, 1985 box 13 folder 41

LAOH Washington D.C., undated box 13 folder 42

LAOH monument, 1993 box 13 folder 43-44

Miscellaneous photos, 1967-1967, 2005 box 13 folder 45

National President Dorothy Weldon and AOH members,2006-2008

box 28 folder 14-15

National President Dorothy Weldon and LAOH officers,2006-2008

box 28 folder 16

National President Dorothy Weldon, 2006-2008 box 30 folder 1

Dorothy Weldon and AOH members, 2006-2008 box 30 folder 2

National President Dorothy Weldon and LAOH members,2006-2008

box 30 folder 3

Subseries 2: Awards, 2010, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains AOH and LAOH awards and certificates.

Thomas Kennedy Eagle Scout LAOH Award, 2010 box 13 folder 46

Framed, blank certificate, undated box 28 folder 17

Merit award and AOH medallion, undated box 30 folder 4

Subseries 3: Bags and pouches, 1986-2010, undated

Scope and Contents

This series contains pouches, bags, and koozies from national conventions.

National convention pouch, 1986 box 30 folder 5



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National convention bag, 2006 box 30 folder 9


Beer koozie and pouch, 2009 box 30 folder 11

LAOH tote bag, undated box 30 folder 12


National convention pouches, 2006 box 30 folder 14



LAOH koozies, 2009 box 30 folder 17

Subseries 4: Lanyards, pins, and ribbons, 1862-2005, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of various pins, lanyards, and ribbons from the LAOH national office. Included areLAOH officer's sashes, various LAOH, AOH and Irish pins, nametags on lanyards, re-election pins, and nationalconvention lanyards.

Irish and American flag colored ribbons, undated box 30 folder 18

National convention ribbons, 1968-1980 box 30 folder 19

Lanyards and flag for Rita McDonough, 2005 box 31 folder 1

Dorothy Weldon nametags, 2004, undated box 31 folder 2

Small LAOH pins, 1862, undated box 31 folder 3

Dorothy Weldon nametags and lanyards, undated box 31 folder 4

National treasurer sash, undated box 31 folder 5-6

Lanyards, undated box 31 folder 7

Election and re-election pins and necklaces, undated box 31 folder 8

Mary Ryan nametags, undated box 31 folder 9

Pins and ribbon, undated box 31 folder 10

Miscellaneous pins, undated box 31 folder 11

Pins: conventions and miscellaneous, undated box 31 folder 12

Re-election and election pins, undated box 31 folder 13

Unlabeled sash, undated box 31 folder 14

Subseries 5: Medallions, 1956-2000, undatedLadies Ancient Order of Hibernians Records MS.2006.057

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Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of officers medals, commemorative, and anniversary medallions.

AOH 150th anniversary medallion, 1986 box 32 folder 1

St. Patrick's Day commemorative medal, undated box 32 folder 2

Convention medallions, 1956-2000, undated box 32 folder 3

LAOH officers medals, undated box 32 folder 4-5

Subseries 6: Charters, 1896-2008

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains charters for Toland, Connecticut (1896); Bridgeport, Connecticut (1911); Bronx, NewYork (1937); Norwalk, Connecticut (1960); and Bozeman, Montana (1996);

Toland, Connecticut charter, 1896

Physical Location: This charter is kept with oversizedmaterials in the Burns Library: Level 1 / Unit 5 / Aisle 14 /Bay 1 / Shelf 1

Physical Description26"(h) x 19" (w)

box 54 folder 1

Bridgeport, Connecticut charter, 1911


Physical Description24" (h) x 20" (w)

box 54 folder 2

Bronx, New York charter, 1937



box 54 folder 3

Norwalk, Connecticut charter, 1960



box 54 folder 4

Bozeman, Montana charter, 1996


box 54 folder 5


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Physical Description2 Linear Feet24" (h) x 18" (w)Physical Description24" (h) x 18" (w)

Jefferson County (Louisville, KY) and Bucks County(Doylestown, PA) charters, 1978, 2008

box 54 folder 11

Subseries 7: Other, 1896-2014, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains LAOH artifacts that do not fit into the other subseries. Included in this subseries aremugs, DVDs, and posters.

AOH 150th anniversary vessel, 1986 box 31

Voting posters, 2006 box 32 folder 6

Pro-life materials, 1993, 2009 box 32 folder 7

Prayer cards, undated box 32 folder 8

Edentubber Martyrs' 50th anniversary DVD and T-shirt, 2007 box 32 folder 9

Prayer cards and bookmarks, 2008 box 32 folder 10

Hand painted wine glass, undated box 32

Ned McGinley testimonial dinner coffee mug, 2005 box 32

Clock and Irish blessing for Dorothy Weldon, 2006-2008 box 32

Mary Ray: Leprecolleen Award, undated box 32

LAOH small coffee mug, undated box 32

LAOH charter, 1896 box 32

86th biennial national convention mug, 1992 box 31

Portrait of Pat Finucane by Robert Ballagh, framed andnumbered, circa 2010

Physical Location: Level 1 / Unit 5 / Aisle 14 / Bay 1 / Shelf1

Biographical / Historical

Gift from the AOH to the LAOH for donation to the2013 Christmas appeal

Easter Rising replica tin print, 2014

Physical Location: Level 1 / Unit 5 / Aisle 14 / Bay 1 / Shelf1

Physical DescriptionFolder (20"x 24")

box 54 folder 6


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Biographical / Historical

Gift from the AOH to the LAOH for donation to the2014 Christmas appeal

Portrait of Patrick Finucane, by Robert Ballagh, limitededition print 27/30, 2013

box 54 folder 12

Series II: California, 1974, 1984, 2009

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of California LAOH information. Included in this subseries are event programs and financialrecords.

6th annual Irish cultural festival and Celtic games, 1984 box 27 folder 74

87th biennial state convention, 2009 box 27 folder 75

CA financial records, 1974 box 27 folder 76

Series III: Connecticut, 1911-2011, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of LAOH information from the Connecticut divisions. This series includes general information,financial information, event programs, and artifacts. This series is divided into four subseries.

Subseries A: General information, 1934-2011

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of information about officers and meeting minutes.

Officer information, 2009-2011 box 27 folder 57

CT meeting minutes book, 1934-1943 box 27 folder 58

Subseries B: Financial information, 2001-2008

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of financial reports. Included in this subseries are annual reports and financial informationfrom the Norwalk division.

CT annual reports, 2001 box 27 folder 59

Norwalk division: financial records, 2008 box 27 folder 60

CT annual reports, 2002 box 27 folder 61

Subseries C: Events, 1987-2007


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Scope and Contents

This subseries consist of programs from events such as anniversary celebrations and convention banquets.

CT state convention banquet, 2007 box 27 folder 62

CT testimonial dinner for Sheila Clifford, 1987 box 27 folder 63

CT Xavier High School 50th jubilee celebration, 2004 box 27 folder 64

Subseries D: Artifacts, 1911, 1960, undated

AOH and LAOH pins, undated box 36 folder 19

object hurlingstick 1

LAOH hurling sticks, undated

object hurlingstick 2

Series IV: Florida, 1980-2007

Florida division No. 1 LAOH fashion show, 1980 box 27 folder 86

Florida Hibernian, 2007 box 53 folder 2

Series V: Illinois, undated

Chicago pin, undated box 36 folder 22

Series VI: Indiana, undated

Indiana Notre Dame plaque to LAOH for the undergraduatescholarship, undated

box 36 folder 34

Series VII: Maryland, 1984-2009, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of LAOH information from the Maryland state office. Included in this series are event programbooks and artifacts related to Maryland LAOH. Items of interest in this series are the panoramic photographs. Thisseries is divided into three subseries.

Subseries A: Events, 1984-2009

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of programs from LAOH events such as biennial state convention, St. Patrick's Dayparades, and anniversaries.

53rd biennial state convention, 2009 box 27 folder 50

LAOH 90th biennial convention, 2000 box 27 folder 51

Division No. 14 75th anniversary, 1986 box 27 folder 52


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Irish fest, 2004 box 27 folder 53

St. Patrick's Day parade, 1986-1989 box 27 folder 54-55

24th annual mission festival, 1984 box 27 folder 56

Subseries B: Correspondence, 2006

"Erin's Echo" LAOH Maryland newsletter, November - January2006

box 53 folder 1

Subseries C: Artifacts, 2009, undated

MD panoramic photographs, undated box 30 folder 31-32

Flower pins, 2009 box 36 folder 18

Series VIII: Massachusetts, 1910-2012

Subseries A: General files, 1910-2006

Scope and Contents

This series consists of constitutions, bylaws, and historical information about the Massachusetts division ofLAOH. Included in this series are updated versions of constitutions and bylaws for Massachusetts. This series isdivided into three subseries: Constitutions, Updated state bylaws, and Historical information.

Subseries 1: Constitutions and bylaws, 1952-2006

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of Massachusetts constitutions. Included in this subseries are an Essex Countyconstitution and a list of the duties and responsibilities of officers.

Constitution, Essex County, 1984 box 13 folder 47

MA constitution, 1952 box 13 folder 48

MA constitution, officers' duties and responsibilities, 1985,1991, 2006

box 13 folder 49

National constitutions, 1974-1998 box 44 folder 42

Subseries 2: Updated state bylaws, 1952-2005, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of various versions of Massachusetts bylaws. Included in this subseries are updatedversions of the bylaws.

MA state bylaws, 1979, 1991, 1993 box 13 folder 50

MA state bylaws, 2001, 2005 box 13 folder 51

MA state bylaws report, 1991


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box 13 folder 52

MA state bylaws, 1984 box 13 folder 53

MA state bylaws and officers duties, 1987 box 13 folder 54

MA state bylaws division 2 Rockland, 1969 box 13 folder 55

MA state bylaws, 1984 box 13 folder 56-57

MA state bylaws, 1987 box 13 folder 58-59


MA state bylaws, undated box 13 folder 61


MA state bylaws, 1991, 2001 box 13 folder 63


Proposed changes to MA state bylaws, 1993 box 13 folder 65



Subseries 3: Historical information, 1910-2006

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains information regarding the history of LAOH in Massachusetts.

MA historical information, 1989, 2006 box 13 folder 67

MA historical information, 1910, 1942 box 13 folder 68

MA historical information, 2001 box 44 folder 44

Subseries B: Conferences and meetings, 1919-2012

Scope and Contents

This series consists of convention proceedings, convention information, state board meetings, and state boardmeeting minutes. An item of interest in this series is the proceedings of the 12th biennial state convention in 1919.This series is divided into three subseries that are based on the content of the material.

Subseries 1: Conventions, 1919-2012 (1989-2009)

Scope and Contents

This subseries consist of the proceedings of Massachusetts conventions, information about conventions, andprogram books from conventions.

Proceedings of the 86th biennial state convention, 1991 box 13 folder 69



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86th biennial state convention committee reports, 1991 box 13 folder 71

85th biennial state convention proceedings, 1989 box 13 folder 72


Proceedings of the 93rd biennial state convention, 2005 box 13 folder 74


95th MA state convention, 2009 box 13 folder 76

91st biennial state convention, 2001 box 13 folder 77

MA state convention, 1939 box 13 folder 78


Credentials for and proceedings of the 93rd biennial stateconvention, 2005

box 14 folder 2

91st biennial state convention information, 2001 box 14 folder 3

89th biennial state convention information and credentials,1997

box 14 folder 4

Credentials for the 93rd biennial state convention, 2005 box 14 folder 5


Miscellaneous convention information, 1996-2005 box 14 folder 7

88th biennial state convention information, 1995 box 14 folder 8


Biennial conventions information and correspondence,1989-1993

box 14 folder 10

86th biennial state convention credentials, 1991 box 14 folder 11

86th biennial state convention committee reports, 1991 box 14 folder 12

Proceedings of the 56th Essex County convention, 2007 box 14 folder 13


Proceedings of the 56th Essex County convention, 2007 box 14 folder 15


91st biennial convention, 2001 box 14 folder 17


87th biennial convention, 1993 box 14 folder 19





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91st biennial convention, 2001 box 14 folder 23


Convention, 1979 box 14 folder 25

Proceedings of the 94th biennial convention, 2007 box 14 folder 26




95th state convention, 2009 box 14 folder 30

92nd biennial state convention, 2003 box 14 folder 31









Essex County convention, 2003 box 14 folder 40






82nd biennial state convention, 1983 box 14 folder 46



Proceedings of the 56th biennial Essex County convention,2007

box 14 folder 49

Proceedings of the 57th biennial Essex County convention,2009

box 14 folder 50

Proceedings of state conventions, 1964, 1966, 1973 box 14 folder 51




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82nd biennial MA state board convention, 1983 box 14 folder 58






State convention, 1939 box 15 folder 6

Convention information, 1958 box 15 folder 7


State convention, 1962 box 15 folder 9

Conventions, 1968, 1970, 1972 box 15 folder 10

Conventions information, 1975 box 15 folder 11



Convention reports, 1979, 1984 box 15 folder 14


Biennial state convention, 1985 box 15 folder 16

83rd national convention: MA information, 1986 box 15 folder 17



87th biennial state convention reports, 1993 box 15 folder 20


MA convention, updated bylaws, 1999 box 15 folder 22


National convention, MA information, 2002, 2004 box 15 folder 24

93rd state convention, 2005 box 15 folder 25


Sheila Lynch convention credentials, 2007 box 15 folder 27


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Essex County conventions, 1993, 2001, 2007 box 15 folder 28



National convention, MA blank forms, 2000 box 15 folder 31


85th biennial state convention proceedings, 1989 box 15 folder 33

86th biennial Massachusetts convention, 1991 box 15 folder 34

Proceedings of the 31st biennial MA convention, 1958 box 28 folder 18

86th biennial Massachusetts convention, 1991 box 15 folder 35

Proceeding of the 53rd biennial Essex County boardconvention, 2001

box 15 folder 36

Convention and committee information, 1991 box 15 folder 37

Essex County convention information, 1993 box 15 folder 38

Middlesex County biennial convention, 2001 box 15 folder 39

93rd biennial MA convention, 2007 box 15 folder 40

91st biennial state board convention information, 2001 box 15 folder 41

80th biennial MA state board convention, 1979 box 15 folder 42

State convention minutes, 1981 box 15 folder 43

87th biennial MA state board convention, undated box 15 folder 44


Middlesex County convention, 1985 box 15 folder 46

Proceedings of the 94th biennial national convention, 2008 box 44 folder 45-46

Proceedings of the 95th biennial national convention, 2010 box 44 folder 47

National convention materials, 2004, 2010, 2012 box 44 folder 48-50

Proceedings of the 93rd biennial state convention, 2005 box 45 folder 1-2

Proceedings of the 94th biennial state convention, May 5,2007

box 45 folder 3

95th biennial state convention, 2009 box 45 folder 4-5

Subseries 2: State board meetings and events, 1954-2004

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of information from state board meetings. Included in this subseries are meeting ledgersand dues ledgers.

Special bylaw review meeting, 2001


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box 15 folder 47

MA state board meetings, 1990, 1995, 1997 box 15 folder 48

Essex County board meetings, 1954-1956, 1960 box 15 folder 49

State board meeting, 2004 box 15 folder 50

State board meetings, 2000-2001 box 15 folder 51

State board meetings, 1958-1960, 1985 box 15 folder 52

State board meeting information, 2001 box 15 folder 53

Interim state board meeting, 2001 box 15 folder 54

State board meeting, 2002-2004 box 15 folder 55-61

State board meeting, Holyoke division 18, 2004 box 15 folder 62

MA meeting information ledger, 1987-1988, 1998 box 28 folder 19

Meeting notes, 1988-2002 box 28 folder 20

Meeting and dues ledger, 1986-1995 box 29 folder 1


Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of minutes of various state board meetings. Included in the minutes is a list of officerspresent, a description of how the meeting proceeded, any issues discussed, and decisions made.

State board meeting minutes, 1995 box 15 folder 63

State board meeting minutes, 2005-2008 box 15 folder 64


State board meeting minutes, 1990-1992, 1999 box 15 folder 66

Essex County board meeting minutes, 2003, 2007 box 15 folder 67



State board meeting minutes, 1987-1989, 1990, 1992 box 15 folder 70


State board meeting minutes, 1991-1993 box 15 folder 72-80

Minutes of the 89th biennial state convention, 1997 box 15 folder 81


State board meeting minutes, 1984, 1987-1988, 1991-1992 box 15 folder 83


Miscellaneous meeting information, 2000 box 15 folder 85


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State board meeting minutes, 1992, 1994, 1995 box 16 folder 1



State board meeting minutes, 1998, 2001 box 16 folder 4

State board meeting minutes, 2001-2002 box 16 folder 5-6


Essex County meeting minutes, 2002-2004 box 16 folder 8


Marlborough division meeting minutes, 1979-1987 box 45 folder 7

Subseries C: Events, 1947-2011, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of various program books and information from anniversary celebrations, banquets, dances,St. Patrick's Day celebrations, and Irish-related gatherings. Items of interest in this subseries are the Lawrence,Lynn, and Salem, Massachusetts 100th Anniversary celebration programs and the Massachusetts State BoardSesquicentennial Banquet and Dance. This series is divided into four subseries based on event type.

Subseries 1: Anniversary celebrations, 1947-2006, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of event programs from anniversaries celebrated by the Massachusetts LAOH. Itemsof interest are Lawrence, Lynn, and Salem's 100th Anniversary celebrations as well as the state board's 150thAnniversary Banquet and Worcester's Centennial celebration.

Salem's 100th anniversary, 2006 box 16 folder 9

Worcester centennial celebration, 1997 box 16 folder 10

Rockland 95th anniversary banquet and dance, undated box 16 folder 11

Salem's 100th anniversary celebration (AOH), 2002 box 16 folder 12-13

150th anniversary of AOH in America, Salem, 1986 box 16 folder 14-15

Salem LAOH 100th anniversary celebration, 2006 box 16 folder 16

Salem's 100th anniversary celebration (AOH), 2002 box 16 folder 17

Lawrence LAOH 100th anniversary, 2004 box 16 folder 18

Salem's 100th anniversary celebration (AOH), 2002 box 16 folder 19

Marlboro's 125th anniversary banquet, 2000 box 16 folder 20

Haverhill 40th anniversary banquet, 1947 box 16 folder 21

State board 150th anniversary banquet and dance, 1988 box 16 folder 22

Salem 90th anniversary celebration, 1996


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box 16 folder 23

Lynn 100th anniversary, 1996 box 16 folder 24

Commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the 1916 EasterUprising, 1991

box 16 folder 25

Boston unit, Irish Northern Aid committee 26th anniversary,1996

box 16 folder 26

Boston unit, Irish Northern Aid committee 23rd anniversary,1993

box 16 folder 27

Lawrence LAOH 100th anniversary, 2004 box 16 folder 28

Commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the 1916 EasterUprising, 1991

box 16 folder 29

Subseries 2: Banquets and dances, 1957-2009, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of programs from Massachusetts LAOH banquets and dances. Included in this subseriesare Massachusetts annual banquets, Northern Irish Aid banquets, and holiday banquets.

MA LAOH 146th and 154th annual banquet and dance, 1984,1992

box 16 folder 30

12th annual Irish Northern Aid banquet, 1992 box 16 folder 31

MA LAOH 158th annual banquet and dance, 1996 box 16 folder 32


Watertown Christmas dinners, 2003-2006 box 16 folder 34

1st annual chaplains dinner, Essex County, 1957 box 16 folder 35


19th and 23rd annual Irish Northern Aid banquets, 1990, 1995 box 16 folder 37

MA Sate board biennial banquet, 2002 box 16 folder 38

17th annual Irish Northern Aid banquet, 1987 box 16 folder 39

MA citizens for life gala dinner dance, 1987 box 16 folder 40

MA state board sesquicentennial banquet and dance, 1986 box 16 folder 41

Marlborough banquet menu, undated box 16 folder 42

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Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of programs from St. Patrick's Day parades, dinners, dances, and breakfasts held byLAOH divisions around Massachusetts. An item of interest in this subseries is the Holyoke, Massachusettsparade DVD.

10th anniversary Worcester County St. Patrick's Day parade,1992

box 16 folder 43

Holyoke St. Patrick's Day parade, 2006, 2009 box 16 folder 44

Holyoke St. Patrick's Day parade DVD, 2007 box 29 folder 2

St. Patrick's Day dinner dance, 2009 box 16 folder 45

Holyoke 56th St. Patrick's Day parade, 2007 box 16 folder 46

102nd-104th annual dinner and St. Patrick's Day celebration,1959-1961

box 16 folder 47

108th and 109th annual St. Patrick's banquet and dance,2002-2003

box 16 folder 48

114th annual St. Patrick's Day banquet and dance, 2008 box 16 folder 49

Lowell's 26th annual St. Patrick's Irish culture week, 2009 box 16 folder 50

Lynn's 95th annual St. Patrick's Day banquet and dance, 1988 box 16 folder 51

111th and 113th annual dinner and St. Patrick's Daycelebration, 1968, 1970

box 16 folder 52

LAOH and AOH 26th annual St. Patrick's Day dinner dance,2006

box 16 folder 53

29th and 30th annual St. Patrick's Day dinner dance,2009-2010

box 16 folder 54

Lowell's 26th anniversary St. Patrick's Day Irish culture week,2009

box 16 folder 55

Subseries 4: Irish-related gatherings, 1958-2011, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of programs from LAOH events that are Irish-related, such as annual Irish festivals.

Marlboro 3rd and 4th annual Irish festival, 1985-1986 box 16 folder 56

Fitchburg's 4th annual Irish festival, 1984 box 16 folder 57

Marlboro's 2nd annual crafts fair, 1984 box 16 folder 58

Marlboro's 3rd annual Irish festival, 1985 box 16 folder 59

Irish festival, Stonehill College, 1992 box 16 folder 60

Guide to the New England Irish, 1987 box 16 folder 61

AOH and LAOH hometown reception, Salem, 1958 box 16 folder 62


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Lowell offering performance, 1994 box 16 folder 63

Mass programs and materials, 1991, 1995, 1996, 2003,undated

box 16 folder 64

Watertown LAOH events, 2004-2005 box 16 folder 65

New home week, Salem, MA, 2008 box 16 folder 66

"Echoes of Erin" 36th tour of North America, 2008 box 16 folder 67

Event fliers and programs, 1991-2011 box 45 folder 8

Subseries D: Financial records, 1949-2008, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of the financial records of the Massachusetts State office. Included in this series are bankrecords, reports and audits, dues and vouchers, and bills. Items of interest are the dues ledgers and Massachusettsannual report from 1949. This series is divided into four subseries based on the type of financial records.

Subseries 1: Bank information, 1996-1999

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of correspondence between Massachusetts LAOH and various banks in Massachusettsregarding LAOH accounts and account activity. Included in this subseries is correspondence with theGeorgetown Peabody Cooperative Bank, Fleet Bank, and North Shore Bank.

Georgetown Peabody Cooperative Bank, 1995-1996 box 17 folder 1-2

Fleet Bank, 1999 box 17 folder 3

North Shore Bank letters, 1996-1998 box 17 folder 4-6

Subseries 2: Financial reports and audits, 1949-2008

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of annual, audit, and Massachusetts state treasurer's reports and miscellaneous financialinformation. Included in this subseries are state board audits, auditor's report of the state treasurer, andMiddlesex annual reports.

Virginia Connolly state treasurer information, 1995, 1997,undated

box 17 folder 7

MA annual reports, 1949, 1990 box 17 folder 8

Auditor's report of state treasurer, 1977-1979 box 17 folder 9

Auditor's report, 1985-1989 box 17 folder 10

State board audit, 1997, 1998, 2002 box 17 folder 11

State board audit, 1997 box 17 folder 12

Financial report, 1994 box 17 folder 13


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Treasurer's report, 1983, 1997 box 17 folder 14

Financial report, 2001 box 17 folder 15

Treasurer's report, 1997-2000 box 17 folder 16

Financial information, 1994 box 17 folder 17


Financial information, 1999-2001, 2005 box 17 folder 19

Treasurer's report, 1995-1997 box 17 folder 20

Middlesex annual report, 2006 box 17 folder 21

Financial reports, 1981-1983 box 17 folder 22

Financial information, 2003, 2008 box 17 folder 23

Treasurer's reports and Catholic Action reports, 1992-1997 box 45 folder 9

Subseries 3: Dues and vouchers, 1970-1997, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of dues ledgers, travelling information, and vouchers.

Dues ledger, division 18 Salem, 1983-1994 box 29 folder 3

Dues ledger, 1970-1991 box 29 folder 4

Dues ledger, 1977-1994 box 29 folder 5

Dues book, 1974-1991 box 29 folder 6

Travelling and dues information, 1985-1988, undated box 17 folder 24

MA state dues ledger, 1979-1981 box 17 folder 25

MA LAOH vouchers, 1991 box 17 folder 26


Subseries 4: Bills and expenditures, 1983-2005, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of copies of checks, information on Massachusetts LAOH expenditures, andmiscellaneous bills.

Bills, expenditures, 1989, 1996, undated box 17 folder 27

Miscellaneous bills and financial information, 1995-1995,1999

box 17 folder 28

Copies of checks for LAOH and AOH convention, 2005 box 17 folder 29

Expenditures, 1983-1999 box 17 folder 30


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Subseries E: Membership records, 1946-2009, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consist of all Massachusetts information pertaining to membership and state or national officers.Included in this series are membership lists, applications for membership, roll call from meetings, officer lists, andinformation on individual divisions. An item of interest in this series is the Essex County divisions' bylaws datingback to 1946. This series is divided into six subseries based on the nature of the membership information.

Subseries 1: National directories, 2004-2007

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains the national LAOH members directory. Included in this subseries is a list of LAOHmember names, addresses, and phone numbers.


Subseries 2: Membership lists, 1960-2005, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of lists of member's names, phone numbers, and addresses of Massachusetts LAOH.Included in this subseries are lists from all of Massachusetts and lists from individual divisions.

Members list, Framingham division 6, 1988 box 17 folder 31

Miscellaneous members list and information, 1989-2002 box 17 folder 32

Membership list, Salem division 18, 1991-2001, undated box 17 folder 33

Miscellaneous members list and information, 1992, undated box 17 folder 34

MA membership list, 1990, 1999, undated box 17 folder 35

Membership list, 2005, undated box 17 folder 36

Membership lists, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989 box 17 folder 37

Membership list, Rockland, 1990 box 17 folder 38

Membership list, Salem division 18, 1960-1987 box 29 folder 7

Membership ledger, undated box 29 folder 8

Marlborough membership records, 1981-1986 box 45 folder 15

Framingham membership records, 1998 box 45 folder 16

Subseries 3: Membership applications, 1952-2001, undated


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Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of both individual applications for membership to divisions of Massachusetts LAOH andcity's or town's charter applications to start a division of LAOH.

Applications for membership, undated box 17 folder 39

Application for membership, 1971-1972, 1975-1984 box 17 folder 40

Blank membership applications, undated box 17 folder 41

Application for membership, 1962 box 17 folder 42


Application for membership, 1956, 1958-1960 box 17 folder 44

Application for membership, 1989-1992 box 17 folder 45


Application for charter, 1987 box 17 folder 47

Application for membership, 1965-2000 box 17 folder 48

Application for membership, 1952, 1955-1957, 1959 box 17 folder 49

Subseries 4: Roll call, 1971-2005, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of roll call books from state and division meetings. Included in these books are lists ofmembers and officers, both national and state, who were present at meetings.

Roll call book, 1975-1980 box 17 folder 50

Roll call, 1997 box 17 folder 51



Roll call LAOH MA state board meeting, 2005, undated box 17 folder 54

Marlborough attendance rolls, 1981-1985 box 45 folder 17

Subseries 5: Officers lists, 1952-2009, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of lists of state board officers, division, county , and national officers. Included in thissubseries are officer lists by division and committee member lists.

MA state board and division presidents, 1984, undated box 17 folder 55

State and national board officers list, 1992-1993, 2000-2003 box 17 folder 56

Essex County board members and convention participants,1987-1989

box 17 folder 57


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Officers lists, 1952-2003, undated box 17 folder 58

Division officers list, 1995-1996 box 17 folder 59

County and state officers list, 1984-2009, undated box 17 folder 60

State board and committee members, 1985-1999 box 17 folder 61

State board officers, 1987-2006 box 17 folder 62

Committee members list, 1991-2009, undated box 17 folder 63

List of officers by division, 1979-1985 box 17 folder 64

National and state board officers information, 2005-2008,undated

box 17 folder 65

Essex County board members, 1985-1993 box 17 folder 66-67

Essex County board officers, 1985-1987, undated box 17 folder 68

County officers information, 1992 box 29 folder 9

MA officer information, undated box 29 folder 10

National officers list, 2008 box 45 folder 18-19

State officers list, 1991-1993 box 45 folder 20

Subseries 6: Division information, 1946-2008, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of historical information about individual divisions including deceased members, lifemembership award recipients, and county bylaws.

Blank MA state life membership awards, undated box 17 folder 69

MA state board awards, 1999, 2003-2004 box 17 folder 70

Division officers and convention delegates, 2006-2008 box 17 folder 71

Essex County bylaws, 1984 box 17 folder 72

Division information, 1985-1987 box 17 folder 73

Division information, Marlboro, 1999-2000 box 17 folder 74

MA division history, undated box 17 folder 75

Deceased members by division, 1994 box 17 folder 76

MA Rose of Tralee festival information, 1993-1995, undated box 17 folder 77

Division information, undated box 17 folder 78

Deceased members, 1966-1982 box 17 folder 79

Division information, blank forms, undated box 17 folder 80

LAOH in AOH division 21 questionnaire, undated box 17 folder 81


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LAOH division 21 blank scholarship applications, undated box 17 folder 82

State bylaws (MA), undated box 17 folder 83

Miscellaneous MA division information, undated box 17 folder 84

Salem, MA division information, 2002, undated box 17 folder 85

MA Rose of Tralee contest information, undated box 29 folder 11

Essex County bylaws, 1946 box 29 folder 12

LAOH statement (MA), undated box 29 folder 13

Subgroup F: Correspondence, 1933-2012, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of Massachusetts correspondence. Included in this series are reports, correspondencewithin the state to all members, correspondence with officers, correspondence to specific officers, advocacycorrespondence, and fliers, cards, and notes. Items of interest in this series are the advocacy correspondence,personal notes, and cards. This series is divided into eight subseries based on the type of correspondence.

Subseries 1: LAOH reports, 1952-2007, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of mailed Massachusetts reports. Included in this subseries are division reports sent to thenational and state board.

Division reports to national and state board, 2004-2005,undated

box 17 folder 86

Correspondence: reports, 1987-2005 box 17 folder 87-90

Correspondence: reports, undated box 17 folder 91

Division reports to national and state board, 1988-2001 box 17 folder 92-93

MA LAOH reports, 1990-2002 box 18 folder 1

MA LAOH reports, 1952-1956, undated box 18 folder 2

MA LAOH reports, 1985-1987 box 18 folder 3

Reports, 1983, 1986, 2000-2001, undated box 18 folder 4

Reports, 2005, 2007 box 18 folder 5

Subseries 2: Correspondence to all MA LAOH members, 1952-2011, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of correspondence and mailings sent to all members of Massachusetts LAOH. Includedin this subseries are letters sent to LAOH members nationwide and letters to Massachusetts LAOH members.

Correspondence to all MA LAOH members, 1976, 2001-2007,undated

box 18 folder 6


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Correspondence to all MA LAOH members, 1987-2000 box 18 folder 7-9

Correspondence to all MA LAOH members, 1994-2004,undated

box 18 folder 10

Correspondence to all MA LAOH members, 1952-1988 box 18 folder 11


box 18 folder 12


Miscellaneous letters to all MA LAOH members, 1957-2002,undated

box 18 folder 14


box 18 folder 15

Correspondence to all MA LAOH members, 1979-2010 box 18 folder 16-18

Correspondence to all MA LAOH members, 1984 box 29 folder 14


Subseries 3: Correspondence to all MA LAOH officers, 1952-2009, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of correspondence to and from Massachusetts LAOH officers. Included in this subseriesare letters from Massachusetts officers to their division and to the National board as well as letters sent only todivision and state officers.

Mailings to county officers, 2002 box 18 folder 19

Letters to officers, division and state, 1952-1987, undated box 18 folder 20

Letters to officers, division and state, 1991-2003 box 18 folder 21

MA LAOH officers, 1979-1995 box 18 folder 22

MA LAOH officers, 2000-2009, undated box 18 folder 23-24

MA LAOH officers, undated box 18 folder 25

MA LAOH officers, 2003-2005 box 18 folder 26

MA LAOH officers, 1987-2001 box 18 folder 27-30

State officers, 1991-2008, undated box 45 folder 22

Subseries 4: Correspondence to a specific officer, 1957-2010, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of letters sent to specific LAOH or AOH officers. Included in this subseries are letterssent to Jackie Lamprey, Mary Dolan, Mary Ryan, Sheila Lynch, and Joan O'Brien.

MA LAOH and AOH, 1987-1997 box 18 folder 31


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MA to national presidents, 1988-1994 box 18 folder 32

Letter to MA LAOH president, 1988-2004 box 18 folder 33

Letter to MA state board President Jackie Lamprey,1989-1991

box 18 folder 34

Letter to MA state President Mary Dolan, 1987-1995, undated box 18 folder 35

Letters to Mary Ryan, 1988, 1994 box 18 folder 36

Letters to Jackie Lamprey, 1986-1991 box 18 folder 37

Letters to state Vice President Mary Dolan, 1985-1987,undated

box 18 folder 38

Letters to state President Sheila Lynch, 1991-2007, undated box 18 folder 40

Letters to state President Sheila Lynch, 1985-1987 box 18 folder 41

Letters to Mary Waters, 1957, undated box 18 folder 42

Letters to state President Joan O'Brien, 1989-2008, undated box 18 folder 43

Correspondence to national presidents, 1991-2010 box 45 folder 23

Correspondence to state president, 1991-2008 box 45 folder 24

Subseries 5: LAOH-related advocacy correspondence, 1933-2006, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of advocacy related correspondence such as pro-life mailings, letter to staterepresentatives, and Irish advocacy information.

Pro-life and MCFL, 1987-2002, undated box 18 folder 44

Letter to state representatives, 1992-1996, undated box 18 folder 45

Advocacy correspondence, 1992-1994, undated box 18 folder 46

Essay contest and advocacy, 1985-1994, undated box 18 folder 47

Irish writing contest, 1999-2000, undated box 18 folder 48

Pro-life and MCFL, 1982-2006, undated box 18 folder 49

Ireland advocacy, 1986-2005, undated box 18 folder 50

LAOH-related correspondence, 2000-2005, undated box 18 folder 51

LAOH-related correspondence, 1933-1998, undated box 18 folder 52-53

Advocacy and charitable projects correspondence, 1991-2006,undated

box 45 folder 25

Subseries 6: Notes and cards, 1957-2010, undated


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Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of personal notes and cards sent to and/or from LAOH members.

Cards, 1988-1998, undated box 18 folder 54-55

Miscellaneous handwritten notes, 1987-2005 box 18 folder 56

Cards, 1957, undated box 18 folder 57

Miscellaneous handwritten notes and cards, 1994, undated box 18 folder 58

Miscellaneous handwritten notes, undated box 18 folder 59

General correspondence, 1980-2010, undated box 45 folder 26-27

Subseries 7: Fliers, 1979-2012, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of fliers and mailed newsletters for LAOH and AOH events.

LAOH and AOH fliers, undated box 18 folder 60

LAOH and AOH fliers, 1980-2006 box 18 folder 61

Fliers, 1984-2002, undated box 19 folder 1

Newsletters, 1979-2009 box 19 folder 2

Fliers, 2001-2010 box 19 folder 3


Fliers, 1981-1987, undated box 19 folder 5


National convention flier, 1986 box 29 folder 15

National Hibernian Digest, 1991-2012 box 45 folder 28-30

Subseries 8: Other, 1979-2009, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of miscellaneous mailed items such as correspondence to and from non-LAOH andAOH-related parties, prayers, poems, and song books.

LAOH Irish song books, undated box 19 folder 7

Mary Ryan song books, undated box 19 folder 8

Correspondence: LAOH and non-LAOH and AOH-relatedparties, 1992-1998

box 19 folder 9

Miscellaneous correspondence, 1979-2009, undated box 19 folder 10

Miscellaneous LAOH and non-LAOH information,1991-1998, undated

box 19 folder 11


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LAOH and non-LAOH and AOH-related parties, 2000-2006,undated

box 19 folder 12

Correspondence: LAOH and non-LAOH and AOH-relatedparties, 1987-1991

box 19 folder 13

Miscellaneous letters to all MA LAOH members, undated box 19 folder 14

Prayers and poems, 1981, undated box 19 folder 15

Irish poems, songs, prayers, 1986, 1989, undated box 19 folder 16

Mary Ryan LAOH DVDs, 2008, undated box 29 folder 16

Subseries G: Irish essay contest, 1997-2011

Scope and Contents

This series consists of essays, judging information, and correspondence related to the national Irish essay contest.

Essay contest correspondence, 1997-2008 box 45 folder 31

Essay contest submissions, 2008-2011 box 45 folder 32-34

Subseries H: Scrapbook materials, 1960-2009, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of scrapbooks, photos, and newspaper clippings. Items of interest in this series are MaryRyan's four detailed scrapbooks. This series is divided into three subseries based on the material type.

Subseries 1: Mary Ryan's scrapbooks, 2002-2008

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of four large Massachusetts scrapbooks put together by Mary Ryan. They are dividedinto multiple sections and include pictures, newspaper clippings, and other information.

Scrapbook, 2002 box 33



Scrapbook, 2006-2008 box 34

Subseries 2: Photographs and Audiovisual, 1966-2006, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of photographs taken in Massachusetts or by Massachusetts LAOH members. Included inthis subseries are pictures of an Irish museum, pictures taken by Sheila Lynch, and pictures of a junior division.

Junior division meeting and Irish step dancing photos, 1970,2006

box 19 folder 17


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Irish Museum pictures, undated box 19 folder 18-19

Irish Museum pictures and pro-life, undated box 19 folder 20

AOH famine memorial pictures, undated box 19 folder 21

Church and shrine pictures, 1970 box 19 folder 22

Sheila Lynch: photographs, 1966-2001, undated box 19 folder 23

Clinton and Watertown, MA, undated box 19 folder 24

Junior division photos, undated box 19 folder 25

MA photos, 1970, 2006 box 19 folder 26

MA photos, undated box 19 folder 27

Sheila Lynch photos, 2002, undated box 19 folder 28-30

Photos, 1974, undated box 45 folder 36

"Cuimhneamh Reflections" DVD, undated box 45 folder 37

Subseries 3: Newspaper clippings, 1960-2009, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of newspaper clippings of relevant articles about Massachusetts LAOH and nationalLAOH and AOH events and people.

Newspaper clippings, undated box 19 folder 31

Newspaper clippings, 1981-2007 box 19 folder 32

Newspaper clippings, 1985-1991, undated box 19 folder 33




Newspaper clippings, 1988 box 19 folder 37


Newspaper clippings, undated box 19 folder 39

Newspaper clippings, 1960, 1996 box 19 folder 40


Newspaper clippings, Ireland-related, 1988 box 29 folder 18



Subseries I: Artifacts, 1943-2011, undated


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Scope and Contents

This series consists of Massachusetts LAOH artifacts such as awards and convention paraphernalia. Items ofinterest in this series are the Mary Ryan awards and various Massachusetts election and re-election pins. Thisseries is divided into seven subseries based on the type of artifact.

Subseries 1: Magnets, pouches, and pins, 1983-2008, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of magnets, pouches, and pins collected from Massachusetts conventions, events,election, and re-election campaigns.

LAOH magnets, 1991, undated box 19 folder 41

Boston LAOH and AOH convention, 2006 box 29 folder 20

MA AOH and LAOH Boston pin, 1994 box 29 folder 21

911, Clinton and Watertown, MA pins, 1988-1999, undated box 29 folder 22

National convention pouch (MA member), 2008 box 34 folder 3

Sheila Lynch nametags and ribbons, 1983-2004 box 35 folder 1

Miscellaneous LAOH and AOH pins and magnets, undated box 35 folder 2

Miscellaneous MA pins, undated box 35 folder 3

Subseries 2: Awards and plaques, 1987-2006

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of awards received by Mary Ryan, former Massachusetts state LAOH president.

Appreciation award: state President Mary Ryan plaque, 1995 box 34

Mary Ryan Hibernian of the year plaque, 1987 box 34

Mary Ryan certificates and pictures, 1988-2006 box 19 folder 42

Subseries 3: Events, 1943-2006, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of stickers, mugs, lanyards, ribbons, and other miscellaneous artifacts compiled byMassachusetts LAOH members.

LAOH and AOH stickers, undated box 19 folder 43

Miscellaneous MA artifacts, undated box 19 folder 44

Jackie Lamprey, State Secretary ruler, 1985 box 19 folder 45

Tickets and invitations, 1943-2002, undated box 19 folder 46

Irish blessing bookmark, 1999 box 19 folder 47


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Miscellaneous mini colored ribbons and safety pins, undated box 19 folder 48

Salem, MA 100th anniversary prayer cards, 2006 box 29 folder 23

Joan O'Brien lanyards and nametags, undated box 29 folder 24

LAOH division 6 flag, undated box 32 folder 11

MA citizens for life pennant, undated box 34 folder 1

LAOH division 18 bowling dish, undated box 34 folder 2

Miscellaneous LAOH materials, undated box 35 folder 4

Subseries 4: Realia, 1979, undated

Scope and Contents

Thus subseries contains a framed charter and "Irish memories" poster.

Framed charter, 1979 box 46

"Irish memories" poster, undated box 46

Subseries 5: Lanyards, pins, and ribbons, undated

Scope and Contents

The subseries contains LAOH sashes and nametags.

LAOH sashes, undated box 46

Mary Ryan nametags, undated box 46

Subseries 6: Medallions, 2011

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains an AOH anniversary medallion from 2011.

AOH 175th anniversary medallion, 2011 box 46

Subseries 7: Audiovisual materials, 2005, 2007, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains Irish-related DVDs

"Missionaries of the People" DVD, undated box 46

"Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade" DVD, 2007 box 46

"Pray the Rosary with Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton,CSC", 2005

box 46

Series IX: Michigan, 1977-2013Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Records MS.2006.057

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Scope and Contents

This series consists of files from the Michigan state LAOH office. Included in this series are constitutions andbylaws, and rituals.

Subseries 1: Constitutions and bylaws, 1998, 2007, undated

Scope and Contents


Constitutions, 1998, undated box 53 folder 3

State bylaws, 2007 box 53 folder 4

Subseries 2: Ritual books, 1976-1998

Scope and Contents


LAOH ritual books, 1976-1998 box 53 folder 5


Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of Michigan state LAOH history, shared Irish history, and general LAOH history.

Historical information, 1977-2009, undated box 53 folder 6

Subseries B: Conferences and meetings, 1988-2003, 2013

Scope and Contents

This series consists of recording of proceedings and happenings at Michigan state conventions and meetings.Included in this series are convention proceedings, convention programs and information, meeting minutes, andconvention and meeting reports.

Subseries 1: Conventions, 1988-2002

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of proceedings of convention, information from conventions, and convention programs.


LAOH national convention reports, 1988-2002 box 53 folder 8


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Subseries 2: Meeting minutes, 2000, 2003, 2013

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of minutes from various Michigan state meetings. Included in this series are meetingminutes from state board meetings and state meetings.


Fagan division meeting minutes, 2013 box 53 folder 10

Subseries C: Financial records, 1980-1996

Scope and Contents

This series consists of Michigan state financial information.

Financial expenditures, 1990-1992 box 53 folder 11

Financial records, 1980-1996 box 53 folder 12

Subseries D: Membership records, 1988-2000

Scope and Contents

This series consist of all Michigan information pertaining to membership and state or national officers.

National officers list, 1988-2000 box 53 folder 13


Scope and Contents

This series consists of correspondence from, to, and with LAOH Michigan members and officers.

Subseries 1: Correspondence of a specific officer, 1978-2007

Scope and Contents

This subseries includes correspondence to a specific officer, including the Michigan state president, theMichigan state secretary and the Michigan state historian.

State board president correspondence, 2002-2006 box 53 folder 14

Michigan historian correspondence, 1978-2007 box 53 folder 15

State secretary correspondence, 2001-2007 box 53 folder 16

Subseries 2: General correspondence, 1978-2013, undated

Michigan state board correspondence, 1978-2013, undated box 53 folder 17

General correspondence, 1979-2013 box 53 folder 18


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Michigan correspondence, 2007 box 27 folder 83

Subseries F: Irish essay contest, 1977-2013, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of information, essays, and correspondence regarding the Michigan state and national Irishessay contest.

Essay contest certificates and checks, 1990-2005 box 53 folder 19

Correspondence from Irish essay contest, 1977-2009, undated box 53 folder 20

Essays, 1987-2011 box 53 folder 21-25


Guidelines, 1981-2013 box 53 folder 27

Judging material, 1995-2011 box 53 folder 28

Essay contest winners list, 1982-2009 box 53 folder 29

Subseries G: Scrapbook materials, 1984, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of photos and newspaper clippings.

Scrapbook materials, 1984, undated box 53 folder 30

Series X: Minnesota, 1923-1949

Minnesota state convention pins and card, 1923-1925 box 36 folder 23

Minnesota Irish and Irish-American celebration day, 1949 box 30 folder 34

Series XI: New Jersey, 1952-2009, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of information from the New Jersey LAOH office. This series is divided into two subseries.

Subseries A: Events, 1952-2009

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of programs from New Jersey state LAOH events. Included in this subseries are biennialconvention programs and the Celtic Women celebration.

73rd biennial convention banquet and dance, 1968 box 27 folder 65




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NJ state board celebrates Celtic women, 2009 box 27 folder 68

NJ state board celebrates Celtic women, 2009 box 27 folder 69

NJ state board biennial convention, 2009 box 27 folder 70

Subseries B: Miscellaneous, 1952-1968, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of letters, hymnals, news clippings, and medallions from the New Jersey state LAOHoffice.

NJ state board letter, undated box 27 folder 71

NJ hymnal, undated box 27 folder 72

NJ Irish News clippings, undated box 27 folder 73

Convention medallions, 1952-1968 box 36 folder 20

Series XII: New York, 1836-2014


Scope and Contents

This series consists of files from the New York state LAOH office. Included in this series are constitutions andbylaws, publications, and mass materials. Items of interest in this series are the New York/Ireland programs, fliers,tickets, and prayer cards from 1940. This series is divided into four subseries.

Subseries 1: Constitutions and bylaws, 2005

Scope and Contents


Constitution and bylaws division 1, 2005 box 25 folder 16

Subseries 2: Fliers, 1980-2010, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of fliers and newsletters about and published by New York's LAOH divisions. Includedin this subseries are various New York/Ireland programs and fliers.

Northern Ireland Aid Committee newsletter, 1992 box 25 folder 17

LAOH and Irish pamphlets, undated box 25 folder 18

Newsletters, 2009-2010, undated box 25 folder 19

IRE programs and fliers, 1993-2008, undated box 25 folder 20


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Ireland fliers and programs, undated box 25 folder 21

IRE programs and fliers, 1983-2009, undated box 25 folder 22

Programs and fliers, 2004-2010 box 25 folder 23


NY newsletter and Ireland-related letter, 1980, undated box 30 folder 23

Subseries 3: Mass materials, 1982-2009, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of prayer cards and mass programs from NY LAOH-sponsored masses.

AOH and LAOH mass materials, 2004-2008 box 25 folder 25

Letter and Mass materials, 2007-2009 box 25 folder 26

AOH mass for peace, 1996 box 25 folder 27

Mass cards for Lillian Fay and Mass of our Lady of Knock,1982, undated

box 25 folder 28

Subseries 4: Miscellaneous New York state information, 1940-2013, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of NY LAOH information from Rose Ann Rabatoy, annual reports, and other NY stateLAOH-related information.

Miscellaneous, 2001-2008, undated box 25 folder 29

Miscellaneous, 1982-1986, undated box 25 folder 30

Miscellaneous information on Ireland, 1994 box 25 folder 31

Rose Ann Rabatoy's copy of Paul Muldoon "Meeting theBritish", undated

box 25 folder 32

Annual state tax bill (NY), 2002 box 25 folder 33

Ticket and prayer cards, 1940, 1967 box 25 folder 34

Publication: "Seed Scattered and Sown", undated box 25 folder 35

Annual reports end of year worksheet, 2001 box 30 folder 24

General national files, 1994-1999 box 52 folder 15

General New York files, 1993, 2013 box 52 folder 38

Subseries B: Conferences and meetings, 1951-2009, undated


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Scope and Contents

This series consists of information and proceedings from state conventions as well as meeting minutes, reports,and events programs. Items of interest in this series are the proceedings of state conventions dating back to the1970s. This series is divided into three subseries.

Subseries 1: Convention information, 1952-2013

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of information, program books, and records of proceedings from NYS Conventions.Included in this subseries are program books from New York's LAOH and AOH sesquicentennial celebration.

93rd NYS convention, 2005 box 25 folder 36

56th biennial NYS convention, 2009 box 25 folder 37

92nd biennial NYS convention, 2003 box 25 folder 38

95th biennial NYS convention, 2009 box 25 folder 39

49th biennial NYS convention proceedings, 1995 box 25 folder 40




52nd biennial NYS convention proceedings, 2001 box 25 folder 44

51st biennial NYS convention proceedings, 1999 box 25 folder 45


53rd biennial NYS convention proceedings, 2003 box 25 folder 47











AOH and LAOH sesquicentennial celebration, 1986 box 25 folder 58

AOH and LAOH sesquicentennial celebration, 1986 box 25 folder 59


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41st biennial NYS convention proceedings, 1979 box 26 folder 1

42nd biennial NYS convention proceedings, 1981 box 26 folder 2

43rd biennial NYS convention proceedings, 1983 box 26 folder 3



AOH/LAOH biennial convention materials, 2013 box 52 folder 6

89th biennial AOH convention proceedings, 1998 box 52 folder 7

AOH New York state convention, 2003 box 52 folder 8

Subseries 2: Meeting minutes and reports, 1993-2007

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of meeting minutes and reports from NYS Board Meetings.

NY state meeting minutes, 2006-2007 box 26 folder 6


NYS reports, 2005-2007 box 26 folder 8

NY reports, 2003-2005 box 26 folder 9

Minutes and reports, 1993-1997 box 52 folder 16

Subseries 3: Events, 1951-2008, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of event program books. Included in this subseries are programs from dinners, dances,galas, and anniversary celebrations.

NY LAOH President's testimonial dinner, 2008 box 26 folder 10

NYS testimonial dinner, 2008 box 26 folder 11

NYS president dinner, 2008 box 26 folder 12

National president's dinner: NYS board, 1979 box 26 folder 13

Nassau County 8th annual Feis, 1980 box 26 folder 14

NYS board 150th anniversary memorial dinner dance, 1981 box 26 folder 15

NY Suffolk County board 50th anniversary, 1951 box 26 folder 16

AOH and LAOH NY event pamphlets, 2004, undated box 26 folder 17

Irish-American Heritage Museum newsletter, 2004 box 26 folder 18

Irish-Americans for the Statue of Liberty gala, 1986 box 26 folder 19


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150th anniversary and 66th national convention celebrations,1952, 1986

box 26 folder 20

Brochures and tickets, undated box 26 folder 21

Ireland's great hunger commemoration, 1998 box 26 folder 22

Rose Ann Rabatoy tickets, 2001-2002 box 26 folder 23


Scope and Contents

This series consists of various program books and information from anniversary celebrations, banquets, dances, St.Patrick's Day celebrations, and Irish-related gatherings.

LAOH/AOH event materials, 2008-2011, 2013, 2014 box 52 folder 1, 17,25, 30

Testimonial dinner for New York state president KathleenConway, November 22, 2008

box 52 folder 5

Mass materials, 1997-2013 box 52 folder 18

Funeral programs, 2013 box 52 folder 39

Irish cultural event materials, 1978-1987, 2014 box 52 folder 31, 40

Subseries D: Correspondence, 1836-2014, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of correspondence, mailings, letters, and cards from the LAOH division in New York.Included in this series is correspondence from Rose Ann Rabatoy and greeting cards. An item of interest in thisseries is a letter establishing AOH in New York dated 1836. This series is divided into four subseries.

Subseries 1: Correspondence and mailings, 1977-2014, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of general mailings and correspondence as well as correspondence and mailings to andfrom Queens County and Rose Ann Rabatoy.

Queens County correspondence and mailings, 2004 box 26 folder 24-31

Correspondence and mailings, 2007 box 26 folder 32

Correspondence and mailings, 2005-2007 box 26 folder 33-36

NY correspondence, 1989-1994 box 26 folder 37

Rose Ann Rabatoy correspondence, 1994-2009, undated box 26 folder 38

Correspondence to Rose Ann Rabatoy, 1977-2008, undated box 26 folder 39

AOH and LAOH jewelry catalog, NY mailing, undated box 26 folder 40

LAOH/AOH newsletter, 2014


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box 52 folder 3

National materials, 2012-2013, undated box 52 folder 9-10

Schenectady chapter materials, 2012-2013 box 52 folder 13

General correspondence, 2012 box 52 folder 19

Subseries 2: Newsletters, 1997-2014

Scope and Contents

This subseries includes LAOH and AOH newsletters as well as newsletters from other Irish organizations.

AOH newsletter, 2000, 2013-2014 box 52 folder 11, 32

LAOH Schenectady newsletters, 2012-2014 box 52 folder 12, 20,26, 33

Non-LAOH newsletters, 1997, 2012-2013 box 52 folder 21, 41

Subseries 3: Letters, 1836-2014, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of letters to and from New York LAOH members, including Rose Ann Rabatoy.Included in this series is a letter dating 1836.

Rose Ann Rabatoy: regarding Irish heritage, 1983-1986 box 26 folder 41

Letter regarding anti-Irish article, 1986 box 26 folder 42

Letter from LAOH NY to Burns Library, 2011 box 26 folder 43

Letter regarding BC archives, undated box 26 folder 44

Letter in opposition to the Anglo-American extradition treaty,1986

box 30 folder 25

Letter establishing AOH in NY, 1836 box 30 folder 26

Correspondence of Rose Ann Rabatoy, 1984-2014, undated box 52 folder 23, 34

Non-LAOH Irish mailings, 2014 box 52 folder 2, 27

Magazines and pamphlets, 2013-2014 box 52 folder 28

Newsletters, 1983, 2013 box 52 folder 35

Church bulletins, 2013 box 52 folder 36

Subseries 4: Cards, 1967-2014, undated


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Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of greeting cards to and from Rose Ann Rabatoy. Included in this subseries are greetingcards from Ireland, cards for Christmas, and cards for St. Patrick's Day.

Rose Ann Rabatoy greeting cards, 1967, 1983, 2005-2011,undated

box 26 folder 45-47

Rose Ann Rabatoy greeting cards, 2001-2004 box 26 folder 48

Rose Ann Rabatoy greeting cards, 1991-1995 box 26 folder 49

Disconnected materials, 2012-2013 box 52 folder 14

Subseries E: Scrapbook materials, 2012-2014

Scope and Contents

This series consists of scrapbooks, photos, and newspaper clippings.

Newspaper clippings, 2013-2014 box 52 folder 4, 29,37

Photographs, 2012, undated box 52 folder 24

Subseries F: Artifacts, 1937-2009, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of awards, newspaper clippings, photographs, and convention paraphernalia from New YorkLAOH divisions. Included in this series are newspaper clippings from 1955 and artifacts from the 2009 New York2009 Biennial State Convention. This series is divided into seven subseries based on the type of artifacts.

Subseries 1: Realia, Undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries includes everyday artifacts

Membership dues book, undated box 52

Subseries 2: Medals, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries includes AOH officer medals.

"AOH Chairman, Irish Missions" medal, undated box 52

"AOH Division Organizer" medal, undated box 52

"AOH Division Corresponding Secretary" medal, undated box 52

"AOH Past President" medal, undated box 52

"AOH Sentinel" medal, undated box 52


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"AOH Vice President" medal, undated box 52

"AOH Recording Secy." medal, undated box 52

"AOH Division Chairman of Missions" medal, undated box 52

Subseries 3: Awards, 1972, 2007, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of awards recognizing New York LAOH members.

Recognition: Kathy Conway, 2007 box 26 folder 50

NY Awards: Rita Murphy, national president, 1972, undated box 26 folder 51

Subseries 4: Newspaper clippings, 1955-2003, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of original and photocopied news articles about NY LAOH and/or AOH. Included in thissubseries are clippings about Irish issues.


Newspaper clipping photocopies, 1986-2003, undated box 26 folder 53

Newspaper clipping, undated box 26 folder 54


Irish newspaper clippings, 1996-2000 box 30 folder 27


Old newspaper clippings, 1964 box 30 folder 29

Newspaper clipping, 1986 box 30 folder 30


Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of mostly undated photographs of New York LAOH events, members, and officers.

Photographs, undated box 26 folder 56-62

Photographs, 1987 box 27 folder 1

Photographs, undated box 27 folder 2

Photographs, 1997 box 27 folder 3

Photographs, undated box 27 folder 4

Photographs, 1997 box 27 folder 5-6

Photographs, undated box 27 folder 7-13


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Subseries 6: Pins, pouches, and convention materials, 2009, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of convention paraphernalia such as pins, pouches, and folders. Included in this subseriesare election and re-election pins and 2009 convention lanyards.

Carol Ann Carley pouch, NY state board, undated box 36 folder 9-10

Lanyard, convention pouch and ribbon, 2009, undated box 36 folder 11

95th biennial NYS convention folder, 2009 box 36 folder 12

NYS campaign pins, undated box 36 folder 13

Meg for NYS president pin, undated box 36 folder 14

Suffolk County and Killian's Bar magnet and pin, undated box 36 folder 15

Subseries 7: Miscellaneous, 2008, undated

Testimonial dinner card and pendant, 2008 box 36 folder 16

Commuter tickets, name badge, undated box 36 folder 17

NY state flag, undated box 37 folder 1

LAOH t-shirt, undated box 52

New York materials, 2012-2013 box 52 folder 22

Series XIII: Ohio, 1876-2012


Scope and Contents

This series consists of files pertaining to the Ohio state office such as bylaws, officer and historical information,as well as the state board president's files. Items of interest in this series are the state president's files dated 1923.This series is divided into eight subseries based on the nature of the materials.

Subseries 1: National constitutions and bylaws, 1921, 1935, 1948, 1974,1987-1999, undated

Scope and Contents


box 47 folder 1-3LAOH official constitution, 1921, 1935, 1948, 1974, 1998,undated

box 51 folder 1

Byalws, 1987-1999 box 47 folder 4


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Subseries 2: Ritual manuals, circa 1942, 1986, 1998

Scope and Contents


Ritual book, circa 1942, 1986, 1998 box 47 folder 5

Subseries 3: Bylaws and history, 1973-2001, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of updated versions of state bylaws.

Ohio state bylaws, 1986, undated box 21 folder 19

Ohio state bylaws, 1973-1999 box 21 folder 20

Ohio state bylaws, 1975-1979, undated box 21 folder 21

Hamilton County, Ohio history, 1996 box 47 folder 7

"History of Ireland", undated box 47 folder 8

Ohio state bylaws, 2001 box 51 folder 2

Subseries 4: Officers information, 1906-2011, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of Ohio State information regarding state, division, and national officers. Included in thissubseries is a list of officers dating back to 1906.

National and Ohio officers, 1979 box 21 folder 22

National and state board officers, 2002-2007, undated box 21 folder 23

National and Ohio state board members, 1979-1996 box 21 folder 24

National and Ohio officers, 1994-1998 box 21 folder 25

List of Ohio officers: state and national, 1988-2000, undated box 21 folder 26

National and Ohio state board officers, 1983-1997, undated box 21 folder 27-28

Ohio state president information, 1906-2007 box 21 folder 29

Ohio state board officers, 1989-2011 box 21 folder 30

Ohio state board members, 1999-2001 box 21 folder 31

Ohio and national LAOH officers, 1988-2007, undated box 21 folder 32

National and Ohio state officers, 1972-1998, undated box 21 folder 33-34

Ohio state board officers, 1987-1988 box 21 folder 35-37


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Ohio state division officers, 2003 box 21 folder 38

Quick reference guide, 2008-2010 box 51 folder 3


Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of Ohio state LAOH history, shared Irish history, and general LAOH history.

LAOH and Ohio historical information, 1986 box 21 folder 39

Ohio state history, 1999-2000 box 21 folder 40

Shared Irish history, 1997-2001 box 21 folder 41-42

LAOH Ohio history, 2009-2011 box 21 folder 43

Ohio state history, 2004-2006 box 21 folder 44

History of Reverend Monsignor Edward Flanagan, undated box 21 folder 45

LAOH historian's handbook, 2006 box 21 folder 46

Ohio state division histories, 2001-2005 box 21 folder 47

Subseries 6: Ohio state board presidents files, 1923-2002, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of Ohio LAOH-related information that was a part of the files of the state president.Included in this subseries are convention and event programs, division reports, and LAOH history.

81st biennial national convention, 1982 box 21 folder 48

80th biennial national convention, 1980 box 21 folder 49

National testimonial dinner, 1981 box 21 folder 50

82nd biennial national convention, 1984 box 21 folder 51

National headquarters proposal, 1985 box 21 folder 52

Irish-related pamphlets, undated box 21 folder 53

87th biennial national convention, 1994 box 21 folder 54

92st biennial national convention, 2002 box 21 folder 55

Official degree work of LAOH, undated box 21 folder 56

State, county, division reports, 1999-2002 box 21 folder 57

LAOH history, 2000 box 21 folder 58

AOH memorial dedication, 1985 box 21 folder 59

LAOH history, 1923 box 21 folder 60-62


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Subseries 7: Miscellaneous, 1985-2002, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of national life membership forms, blank forms, charter applications, and miscellaneousinformation about the Ohio state office.

Miscellaneous Ohio and Irish information, undated box 21 folder 63

National life membership (Ohio) and convention delegates,1988, undated

box 21 folder 64

Ohio blank forms, 2009, undated box 21 folder 65

Ohio charter applications, 1985, undated box 21 folder 66

Subseries 8: Blank forms, 2007-2008, 2010, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of blank forms. The blank forms include blank , jewelry orders, state history form, andapplication for charitable projects.

State history form, 2007-2008 box 51 folder 5

Application for charitable projects, 2010 box 51 folder 6

Order forms, undated box 51 folder 7

Subseries B: Conferences and meetings, 1948-2012, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of recording of proceedings and happenings at Ohio state conventions and meetings. Includedin this series are convention proceedings, convention programs and information, meeting minutes, and conventionand meeting reports. This series is divided into three subseries.

Subseries 1: Conventions proceedings and information, 1948-2004, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of proceedings of convention, information from conventions, and convention programs.Included in this series are meetings from conventions, convention credentials, and convention proceedings andagendas.

Ohio convention information, 1974-1993 box 21 folder 67

Ohio state convention information, 1977 box 21 folder 68

Minutes of the 60th Ohio state convention, 1975 box 21 folder 69

Ohio state convention information, 1973 box 21 folder 70

97th Ohio state convention information, 1989 box 21 folder 71

Ohio convention, 1988 box 21 folder 72


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National and Ohio state convention credentials, 1991, undated box 21 folder 73

Ohio state 66th biennial convention, 1987 box 21 folder 74

71st biennial Ohio state convention, 1997 box 21 folder 75

State convention agendas, 1983-1999, undated box 21 folder 76

State convention county president information, 1987-1989 box 21 folder 77

Ohio state board testimonial dinner for national president,1996

box 21 folder 78

136th annual St. Patrick's Day banquet, 2003 box 21 folder 79

Proceedings of the 66th biennail national convention, 1952 box 47 folder 9




National convention program, 2004 box 47 folder 13

Program for the 46th biennial state convention, May 1948 box 47 folder 14

Program for the 47th biennial state convention, June 1950 box 47 folder 15

Program for the 64th biennial state convention, 1983 box 47 folder 16

Program for the 69th biennial state convention, 1993 box 47 folder 17

Proceedings of the biennial national convention, 1958, 1960,1962, 1966

box 51 folder 8

Proceedings of the 81st biennial national convention, 1982 box 51 folder 9




Delegates to Ohio state convention, 1993-1997 box 51 folder 14

State convention proceedings, 2005 box 51 folder 15

Ohio state convention, 2005 box 51 folder 16

Ohio state convention, 2007 box 51 folder 17

Subseries 2: Meetings and minutes, 1971-2012, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of minutes from various Ohio state meetings. Included in this series are meeting minutesfrom state board meetings and state meetings.

Ohio board meetings, 1995-1999 box 21 folder 80

State board meeting minutes, 1978-1993


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box 21 folder 81

Ohio state meeting and minutes, 1977, undated box 21 folder 82

Ohio state meeting and minutes, 1971-1974 box 21 folder 83

Ohio state board meeting minutes, 1977 box 21 folder 84

Ohio state meeting and minutes, 1974-1975 box 21 folder 85

Ohio state meeting and minutes, 1979 box 21 folder 86

Ohio state board meeting information, 1979 box 21 folder 87

Ohio state board meeting minutes, 1985 box 22 folder 1-2

Ohio state board meeting, 1987 box 22 folder 3

Ohio state board meeting minutes, 1986 box 22 folder 4



Minutes of the Ohio state board meeting, 1983-1984 box 22 folder 7-9

Ohio state meeting and minutes, 1978-2001 box 22 folder 10-18

Ohio Brigid division board meeting minutes, 1996-2002 box 47 folder 18-19

State board meeting, 2001, 2003-2005 box 51 folder 13,18-22

Irish history committee meeting, 2012 box 51 folder 23

Election grievance meeting, 2008-2009 box 51 folder 24

Meeting minutes, 2010 box 51 folder 25

Subseries 3: Reports, 1978-2003, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of Ohio state reports. Included in this subseries are reports from the state board, reportsfrom missions and charities, reports from the Ohio state historian, and various other Ohio LAOH reports.

Ohio state missions and charities reports, 1980-1995 box 22 folder 19-20

Ohio state board reports, 1995 box 22 folder 21

Ohio state reports, 1996-1998 box 22 folder 22-24

Ohio state board reports, 1999-2001 box 22 folder 25-26

Ohio state board reports, 1978-1980 box 22 folder 27


Ohio state reports, 1985 box 22 folder 30



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Reports: junior divisions, 1986-2002 box 22 folder 34

Ohio vice president's reports, 1988-2003 box 22 folder 35

Ohio state historian reports, 2001-2003 box 22 folder 36

Our Lady of Knock Ohio report, undated box 22 folder 37

Ohio state history reports, 1980-1994, undated box 22 folder 38

State historian's report, 1985-1995 box 22 folder 39

Ohio state board meeting reports, 1988-1993 box 22 folder 40

Ohio reports, 1997-1999 box 22 folder 41-42

Ohio state historian reports, 1995-1997 box 22 folder 43

Ohio state historian reports, 1999, 2002 box 22 folder 44

Ohio state convention reports, 2003 box 22 folder 45

Ohio state board meeting reports, 1988-1998 box 22 folder 46

Ohio state board meeting reports, 1994 box 22 folder 47

Ohio state board meeting reports, 2000 box 22 folder 48

Ohio state board reports, 1993 box 22 folder 49


Ohio state president's office, national Catholic Action reports,1985

box 22 folder 51

Ohio state president's files, national convention reports, 1994 box 22 folder 52

National and Ohio state reports, 1989-1998, undated box 22 folder 53

Ohio annual reports, 1984-1997 box 22 folder 54

Ohio state president's files: reports, 2001-2003 box 22 folder 55

National board meetings and reports, 1981-1986 box 22 folder 56

State president's files: Ohio reports, 1983-1984 box 22 folder 57

Ohio state board reports, 1981-1983 box 22 folder 58

Ohio state president's reports, 1983 box 22 folder 59

Ohio state board meeting reports, 1991-1992, 1997-2002 box 47 folder 20-28

Ohio Brigid division state board meeting reports, 1991-2000 box 47 folder 29

Ohio Brigid division grievance committee proceedings, May1997

box 47 folder 30

Subseries C: Membership records, 1944-2012


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Scope and Contents

This series consist of all Ohio information pertaining to membership and state or national officers.

Subseries 1: Membership lists, 1993-2002, 2007-2009

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of lists of member's names, phone numbers, and addresses of Ohio LAOH. Included inthis subseries are lists from all of Ohio and lists from individual divisions.

Divisional membership lists, 1993-2002 box 48 folder 2

Ohio membership lists, 2007-2009 box 51 folder 26

Subseries 2: Membership applications, 1986-2004

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of both individual applications for membership to divisions of Ohio LAOH and city's ortown's charter applications to start a division of LAOH.

Membership applications, 1986-2004 box 48 folder 3

Subseries 3: Roll call, 1994-2012

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of roll call books from state and division meetings. Included in these books are lists ofmembers and officers, both national and state, who were present at meetings.

Ohio Brigid division attendance rolls, 1994-2012 box 48 folder 4

Subseries 4: Officer lists, 1944-2007

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of lists of state board officers, division, county, and national officers. Included in thissubseries are officer lists by division and committee member lists.

National officer lists, 1999-2006 box 48 folder 5

State officers lists, 1944-2007 box 48 folder 6

State board and officer lists, 1987-1990, 1997-1998,2001-2003

box 51 folder 27-28

Subseries D: Events, 1946, 1964-1982, 1998-2004


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Scope and Contents

This series consists of various program books and information from anniversary celebrations, banquets, dances, St.Patrick's Day celebrations, and Irish-related gatherings.

Subseries 1: Anniversary celebrations and testimonial dinners, 1992, 2003-2004

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of event programs from anniversaries celebrated by the Ohio LAOH.

LAOH & AOH anniversary events, 2003-2004 box 47 folder 31

Voelker testimonial dinner, 1992 box 47 folder 32

Subseries 2: Masses, 1999-2001

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of programs from memorial masses.

Memorial masses, 1999-2001 box 47 folder 33

Subseries 3: Irish-related events, 1946, 1988-2003

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of programs and fliers from Irish-related events, including St. Patrick's Day celebrationsand celtic festivals.

Facsimile of St. Patrick's day banquet dance program, 1946 box 47 folder 34

St. Patrick's Day celebrations, 1988-2002 box 47 folder 35

Celtic festivals, 1996-2002 box 47 folder 36

Ohio Brigid division event papers, 1993-2003 box 47 folder 37

Subseries 4: Irish Day, 1964-1982

Scope and Contents

This subseries consist of event programs for Irish Day in Ohio from 1964-1982.

Irish Day programs, 1964-1968, 1970, 1976, 1982 box 47 folder 38-46

Subseries E: Financial records, 1935-2004, undated


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Scope and Contents

This series consists of Ohio state financial information. Included in this series are donations to missions andcharities, missions and charities financial reports as well as financial correspondence. An item of interest in thisseries is the Ohio missions and charities reports dating back to 1935. This series is divided into four subseries.

Subseries 1: Financial reports and audits, 1989-2007

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of annual, audit, and Ohio state treasurer's reports and miscellaneous financialinformation.

Financial documents and receipts, 1989-2007 box 47 folder 47-49

Ohio Brigid division treasurer's reports, 1999-2002 box 47 folder 50

Ohio Brigid division ledgers, 1996-2006 box 48 folder 1

Subseries 2: Missions and charities donations, 1981-2000, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of information pertaining to donations made to the office of missions and charities.Donations are separated by which county or division made the donations.

Franklin and Hamilton Counties: missions and charitiesdonations, 1983-1997

box 23 folder 1

Ohio state board Office of missions and charities donations,1981-1997

box 23 folder 2-4

Summit County Office of missions and charities donations,1983-1997

box 23 folder 5

Jefferson County Office of missions and charities donations,1983-1997

box 23 folder 6

Divisions 5 and 10 Office of missions and charities donations,1984-1997

box 23 folder 7

Financial: missions and charities donations, 2000 box 23 folder 8

Financial: Ohio missions and charities donations, 1998-1999,undated

box 23 folder 9-10

Financial information: missions and charities donations,1995-1997

box 23 folder 11

Lucas and Mahoning Counties Office of missions andcharities, 1986-1997

box 23 folder 12

Montgomery County missions and charities donations,1983-1997

box 23 folder 13

National Office of missions and charities donations,1986-1995

box 23 folder 14


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Subseries 3: Missions and charities financial reports, 1935-2004, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of the office of missions and charities financial reports regarding donations,expenditures, etc.

Ohio financial reports, 1992-1994 box 23 folder 15

Ohio missions and charities reports, 1935-1978 box 23 folder 16

Financial reports, missions and charities, 1995-2002, undated box 23 folder 17

Missions and charities reports, 1993-2004 box 47 folder 51-52

Subseries 4: Financial correspondence, 1994-1999, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of correspondence financial correspondence from various Ohio LAOH divisions.

Financial correspondence, Ohio state board, 1994-1996 box 23 folder 18

Financial correspondence, Cuyahoga County #10, 1997-1999 box 23 folder 19

Financial correspondence, Franklin County, 1997-1999 box 23 folder 20

Financial correspondence, Hamilton County, 1997-1998 box 23 folder 21

Financial correspondence, Summit County, 1997-1999 box 23 folder 22

Financial correspondence, Ohio division 2, 1998-1999 box 23 folder 23

Financial correspondence, Montgomery County, 1997-1999 box 23 folder 24

Financial correspondence, Jefferson County, 1997-1999,undated

box 23 folder 25

Financial correspondence, Lucas County, 1997-1999 box 23 folder 26

Financial correspondence, Mahoning County, 1997-1999 box 23 folder 27

Subseries F: Irish essay contest, 1983-2012, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of information, essays, and correspondence regarding the Ohio state and national Irish essaycontest. Items of interest in this series are the copies of winning essays from the state and national level. Thisseries is divided into three subseries.

Subseries 1: Information, 1983-2012


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Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of information for the national state Irish essay contests. Included in this subseries arejudging criteria and a list of winners.


Irish essay contest information, 2004-2005 box 23 folder 29


Irish essay contest photos, 2002 box 23 folder 31

Ohio essay contest judging and winners, 2008-2009 box 23 folder 32

Diocesan youth convention, Irish writing contestadvertisement, 2010-2011

box 23 folder 33

Irish writing contest information, 2003-2009 box 23 folder 34


Irish essay contest, 2007-2012 box 51 folder 34

Subseries 2: Essays, 1993-2011, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of essays submitted for Irish essay contest. All essays are from Ohio, some are for thestate contest, and others are for the national contest. Included in this subseries are essays by topic and winningessays.

Ohio: national essay contest: "Viking Roles", 1995-1996 box 23 folder 35

Ohio: national essay contest: "Status of Women", 1995-1996 box 23 folder 36

Irish essay contest essays, 1994-1995 box 23 folder 37

Irish essay contest: "Irish in the American Revolution", 2008 box 23 folder 38

Irish essay contest: "Irish and Pop Culture", 2008 box 23 folder 39

Irish essay contest: "The Celtic Tiger and Horse Racing",2009

box 23 folder 40

Irish essay contest: "Hannah Sheehy-Skeffington", 2010 box 23 folder 41

Irish essay contest: "Irish Rebellion of 1916", 2010 box 23 folder 42

Irish essay contest essays, undated box 23 folder 43


Irish essay contest essays: "Irish Influence in America",undated

box 23 folder 45

Irish essay contest essays: "Irish Influence in America",undated

box 23 folder 46

Irish essay contest: "The Irish at Gettysburg", 2003 box 23 folder 47


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Irish essay contest essays: Ohio, 2002-2003 box 23 folder 48

Irish essay contest essays: "Bloody Sunday", 2004-2005 box 23 folder 49

Irish essay contest essays: "Jeanie Johnston", 2003-2004 box 23 folder 50

Irish essay contest essays, undated box 23 folder 51-52

Irish essay contest winners, 2006 box 23 folder 53



Irish essay contest essays: national winners from Ohio, 2002 box 23 folder 56

Irish essay contest essays: Ohio, undated box 23 folder 57


Winning essays: "Horseracing and Steeplechase", 2009 box 23 folder 59

Winning essays: "The Celtic Tiger", 2009 box 23 folder 60

Ohio essay contest: "The Fighting 69th: Then and Now",2010-2011

box 23 folder 61


Subseries 3: Correspondence to MA LAOH officers, 2001-2009

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of Ohio state correspondence about the Irish essay contest. Included in this subseries areletters to all LAOH members, fliers, and letters to state officers from the national level.

Ohio Irish essay contest correspondence, 2001-2003 box 24 folder 1

Ohio Irish essay contest correspondence, 2000-2007 box 24 folder 2

Irish essay contest correspondence, 2007-2009, undated box 24 folder 3

LAOH essay contest correspondence, 2008-2009 box 24 folder 4

Subseries G: Junior divisions, 1989-2002, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of information and publications about the Junior LAOH division in Ohio. Included in thisseries are directories from junior divisions, fliers, and newsletters. This series is divided into two subseries.

Subseries 1: Information, 1991-1996, undated


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Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of information and directories of Ohio Junior divisions. Included in this series are names,addresses, and phone numbers of members of Ohio LAOH Junior Divisions.

Junior division directory, 1991, undated box 24 folder 5

Ohio junior division information, undated box 24 folder 6

Junior division directory, 1994-1996 box 24 folder 7

Subseries 2: Publications, 1989-2002

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of flyers and newsletters published by Ohio LAOH Junior Divisions. Items of interest inthis series are the "Young Hibernian Voices" newsletters.

Junior division fliers, 1992-2002 box 24 folder 8

Junior divisions "Young Hibernian Voices", 1996-1997 box 24 folder 9

Publication "The Junior Banner", 1991 box 24 folder 10

Junior LAOH news: "Young Hibernian Voices", 1994-1995 box 24 folder 11

Junior division publications, 1993-1996 box 24 folder 12

Junior division "The Junior Banner", 1989-1990 box 30 folder 21

Subseries H: Publications, 1986-1998, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consist of fliers and newsletters published by Ohio LAOH members. Included in this series are "AllOhio Happenings" newsletters. This series is divided into two subseries.

Subseries 1: Newsletters, 1986-1998

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of Ohio LAOH published and mailed newsletters.

Ohio state newsletters, 1990-1998 box 24 folder 13

"All Ohio Happenings" newsletters, 1995-1997 box 24 folder 14

"All Ohio Happenings" newsletters, 1993-1995 box 24 folder 15

Ohio state newsletter, 1986 box 24 folder 16

Subseries 2: Fliers and newsletters, 1988-1997, undated


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Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of fliers published and mailed by and to Ohio LAOH members.

Ohio fliers, undated box 24 folder 17

Ohio fliers, 1988-1997, undated box 24 folder 18

Subseries I: Correspondence, 1946-2007, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of correspondence from, to, and with LAOH Ohio members and officers. Included in thisseries is correspondence with Ohio LAOH officers and members, correspondence from the state president's office,state historian's correspondence, and general state correspondence. This series is divided into seven subseriesbased on the type of correspondence.

Subseries 1: LAOH Reports, 1953-2002

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of mailed Ohio reports. Included in this subseries are division reports sent to the nationaland state board.

LAOH annual report, 1953-1956, 1992-2002 box 48 folder 7-14

Subseries 2: Correspondence with LAOH members and officers, 1973-2011,undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of correspondence and mailings sent to all members of Ohio LAOH. Included in thissubseries are letters sent to LAOH members nationwide and letters to Ohio LAOH members.

LAOH Ohio officers correspondence, 1986-2003 box 24 folder 19-20

Ohio correspondence to officers, 1973-1991 box 24 folder 21

Correspondence to Ohio LAOH members, 1975-1992,undated

box 24 folder 22

Ohio LAOH members correspondence, 1975-1992, undated box 24 folder 23

Ohio LAOH members correspondence, 1994-2002 box 24 folder 24

Ohio LAOH members correspondence, 1996-1999 box 24 folder 25-26

Ohio LAOH members correspondence, 1985-1993, undated box 24 folder 27

Ohio LAOH members correspondence, 2000 box 24 folder 28

Correspondence to all Ohio LAOH members, 1989-2002 box 48 folder 15

Official call letter, 59th Ohio state convention, 1973 box 48 folder 16

Our Lady of Knock division newsletters, 1999-2004 box 48 folder 17-18


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Ohio brigid division newsletters, 1987-1991, 1997-2002 box 48 folder 19-20

AOH division newsletters: St Patrick, 1999-2004 box 48 folder 21

Correspondence from national board, 2011 box 51 folder 29

Correspondence and reports, 2001-2003, 2007-2009 box 51 folder 30-31

Subseries 3: State president's correspondence, 1981-2003, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of the correspondence of the Ohio state president.

Ohio state president correspondence, 2003 box 24 folder 29

Ohio state president correspondence, 2000-2002, undated box 24 folder 30

Ohio state president correspondence, 1981-1983 box 24 folder 31






Ohio state president correspondence, 2000-2001, undated box 24 folder 37

State president correspondence, 1996-2002 box 48 folder 28

Subseries 4: State historians' correspondence, 1969-2007, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of the correspondence of the Ohio state historian.

Ohio state historian correspondence, 1995-1996 box 24 folder 38

Ohio state historian correspondence, 1997, undated box 24 folder 39




State historian correspondence, 1995-2007 box 24 folder 43



Ohio state historian correspondence, 1991-2005, undated box 24 folder 46

Irish historian correspondence, 1997-1998 box 24 folder 47


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State historian correspondence, 1969-1973, undated box 48 folder 22-27

State historian correspondence, 2007 box 51 folder 32

Subseries 5: Correspondence to a specific officer, 1989-2003, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of officers' correspondence, including the state secretary and the state missions andcharities chair.

Correspondence from state secretary, 1997-2002 box 48 folder 29

Correspondence of state missions and charities chair,1993-2003

box 48 folder 30

Correspondence of divisional missions and charities chair,1993-2002

box 48 folder 31

Correspondence to state board members, 1989-2002, undated box 48 folder 32

Ann Dollman correspondence, 2001-2003 box 51 folder 33

Subseries 6: General state correspondence, 1946-2004, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of correspondence sent to and from Ohio LAOH. An item of interest in this subseries isthe correspondence dating back to 1946.

Ohio state correspondence, 1980-1983 box 24 folder 48



Ohio state correspondence, undated box 24 folder 51


Ohio state correspondence, 1999 box 24 folder 53











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Ohio state correspondence, 1946-1999, undated box 25 folder 3


Ohio state correspondence, 1989-2004, undated box 48 folder 33

Subseries 7: Advertisement books, 1986-2007, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of correspondence from junior division, handwritten notes, and advocacycorrespondence.

Miscellaneous handwritten notes, 1993-2007 box 25 folder 5

Columban Fathers correspondence, 1999-2000 box 25 folder 6

Write to Prisoners campaign, 1992 box 25 folder 7

Junior division correspondence, 1992-1997 box 25 folder 8

Junior division correspondence, 1986-1991, undated box 25 folder 9

Junior division correspondence, 1998-2003 box 25 folder 10

Subseries J: Scrapbook materials, 1903-2000, 2007-2008, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of scrapbooks, photos, and newspaper clippings.

Subseries 1: Newspaper clippings, 1903-2000

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of newspaper clippings of relevant articles about Ohio LAOH and national LAOH andAOH events and people.

National Hibernian, 1929, 1957 box 48 folder 34, 37

Congressional record, proceedings of the 85th congress, 1958 box 48 folder 35

"Detention of Members of Unlawful Organizations ofIreland", undated

box 48 folder 36


Subseries 2: Photos and audiovisual, 1992, 1997, undated


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Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of photographs taken in Ohio or by Ohio LAOH members. Also included are audiovisualmaterials.

Photos, 1992, undated box 48 folder 39

Grievance committee audiotape, May 1997 box 48 folder 40

Subseries 3: Scrapbooks, 2007-2008, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of two large Ohio scrapbooks. They are divided into multiple sections and includepictures, newspaper clippings, and other information.

Brigid division scrapbook, undated box 49

Brigid division scrapbook, 2007-2008 box 49

Subseries K: Artifacts, 1876-2013, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of artifacts from the Ohio state office. Included in this series are photographs, newspaperclippings, awards, and officers lists. This series is divided into six subseries.

Subseries 1: Realia, 1894, 1938, 1966, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2010, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries includes artifacts and framed photos from LAOH Ohio and national events. Included aresouveniers from the 95th national convention.

"Dedication of the Irish Historic Marker," framed, 1996 box 50

Framed photo of Bridget McShane, first president, 1894 box 50

"St Brigid's Division Through the Year," framed exhibitintroduction, 2010

box 50

Framed photo of Rita McDonah, first president of St. Brigiddivision, 1966

box 50

"Annual Dinner Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Hotelnetherland Plaza Cincinnati, Ohio" photo, March 17, 1938

box 50

LAOH centennial plaque, 1994 box 50

AOH/LAOH 95th National Convention baseball hat, 2010 box 50

AOH/LAOH 95th National Convention polo shirt, 2010 box 50

AOH/LAOH 95th National Convention coffee mug, 2010 box 50

LAOH Ohio scrapbook, 1998 box 50


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Dues books, undated box 51

Subseries 2: Lanyards, pins, and ribbons, 1935, 1994, undated

Scope and Contents

This series includes ribbons, banners, and sashes.

"Prayer to Saint Brigid" ribbon, 1994 box 48 folder 41

LAOH ribbons, 1935, undated box 48 folder 42

St. Brigid's division 1 ribbon, undated box 48 folder 43

LAOH sashes and banners, undated box 51


Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of photographs mounted on foam board. The pictures are of LAOH Ohio members, AOHOhio members, and group pictures of officers.

Kathy Linton's pictures, 1985-2003, undated box 25 folder 11-12

Miscellaneous LAOH and AOH pictures (Gary Smith),1991-2007, undated

box 25 folder 13-14

AOH officers, undated box 35 folder 7

AOH member and Gary Smith, undated box 35 folder 8

Roger Weist and Dan McDonald, undated box 35 folder 9

Tom Jeffers and Ed McNeill, undated box 35 folder 10

LAOH Ohio state board members, labeled, 2005, undated box 35 folder 11

Ohio LAOH officers pictures, undated box 35 folder 12

LAOH Ohio state board members, 1997-1999, undated box 35 folder 13

Ohio LAOH pictures, undated box 35 folder 14-15

Ohio LAOH labeled pictures, undated box 35 folder 16-18

Ohio LAOH pictures, undated box 35 folder 19

Ohio LAOH labeled pictures, undated box 36 folder 1

Ohio LAOH pictures, undated box 36 folder 2

Mary O'Leary: Woman Hibernian of the Year, undated box 36 folder 3

Old Time photo: Ohio LAOH, undated box 36 folder 4

box 54 folder 7-10St. Brigid division history exhibit, 1946-2010

Physical Location: These posters are kept with oversizedmaterials in the Burns Library storage area in Unit 5.

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Physical Description2 large folders (23'x 31"), 2 medium folders (20"x 24"), 17letter-sized folders


Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of newspaper clippings, awards, lanyards, and officers lists mounted on foam board.

Newspaper clipping, 1990 box 25 folder 15

"K" Club Award, national convention in Ohio, 2010 box 30 folder 22

List of LAOH Ohio state presidents, 1906-2007 box 36 folder 5

List of Ohio AOH state presidents, 1876-2007 box 36 folder 6

Ohio state LAOH and AOH presidents sign, undated box 36 folder 7

Ohio lanyards, Greene County, undated box 36 folder 8

Subseries 5: Audio tapes, 2005-2007, 2011-2013, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries includes audiotapes of Ohio meetings.

State convention, 2005 box 51

State board meeting, 2006 box 51

State board meeting, April 22, 2006 box 51

State board meeting, October 14, 2006 box 51

Pre board meeting, April 14, 2007 box 51

State board meeting, October 2011 box 51

"LAOH", October 11, 2011 box 51

Joint meeting, December 15, 2011 box 51

"LAOH", April 21, 2012 box 51

"LAOH", October 12, 2012 box 51

State board meeting, October 27, 2012 box 51

State board meeting, April 27, 2013 box 51

Unlabeled, undated box 51

Subseries 6: Floppy discs, 1999-2001, 2007, undated


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Scope and Contents

This subseries includes floppy discs with LAOH Ohio records and reports.

Financial information, 1999-2001 box 51

LAOH year-end report, 2001 box 51

LAOH convention documents, 2007 box 51

State information, undated box 51

Unlabeled discs, undated box 51

Series XIV: Pennsylvania, 1894-2013


Scope and Contents

This series consists of files from the Pennsylvania state office such as constitutions and bylaws, historicalinformation, and division information. Items of interest in this series are the Pennsylvania constitution from1919, a letter from 1894, and Clearfield County Division history dating back to 1914. This series is dividedinto four subseries: Constitutions and bylaws, Historical information, Division information, and MiscellaneousPennsylvania LAOH information.

Subseries 1: Constitutions and bylaws, 1910-2003

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of Pennsylvania state constitutions as well as Pennsylvania state and county bylaws.

Pennsylvania state bylaws, 1993-1997 box 19 folder 49

Pennsylvania constitution and bylaws, 1919 box 19 folder 50

Allegheny County board bylaws, 2003 box 19 folder 51

Pennsylvania state bylaws, 1969 box 19 folder 52

Juvenile divisions bylaws, 1910 box 19 folder 53

Subseries 2: Historical information, 1894-2005, undated (2001-2005)

PA county history, 2001-2003 box 19 folder 54

PA county history, 2003-2005 box 19 folder 55

Historical information, undated box 19 folder 56

Historical letter, 1894 box 19 folder 57

Subseries 3: Division information, 1914-2005


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Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of history and information on LAOH in individual divisions in Pennsylvania. Included inthis subseries is information about the Maud Gonne and Clearfield County divisions.

Division history, Clearfield County, 1914-1999 box 19 folder 58

Division information, Maud Gonne division, 2002-2003 box 19 folder 59

Division information, Maud Gonne division, 1999-2000,undated

box 19 folder 60

Division information, Clearfield County, 1996-2001 box 19 folder 61

PA division history, 2001-2005 box 19 folder 62-65

Subseries 4: Miscellaneous information, 1985-2006, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of miscellaneous Pennsylvania LAOH information from the state office. Included inthis subseries is information about the Pennsylvania Claddagh Degree Team, Irish information, and familyinformation.

PA claddagh degree team, undated box 19 folder 66

Miscellaneous Irish and music items, undated box 19 folder 67

Peggy Flaherty funeral liturgy, 1998 box 19 folder 68

Memorial of the great famine history report, undated box 19 folder 69

PA newsletter, 2006 box 19 folder 70

Anglo-Irish agreement summary and speech, 1985 box 19 folder 71

PA claddagh degree team, undated box 19 folder 72

PA essay contest winners, 2002-2003 box 19 folder 73

Subseries B: Conventions and meetings, 1963-2013

Scope and Contents

This series consists of state convention and meeting information. Included in this series are proceedings frombiennial state conventions and meeting minutes. This series is divided into two subseries.

Subseries 1: State biennial conventions, 1963-2013



92nd and 93rd biennial conventions, 2004-2005 box 19 folder 77


94th biennial convention proceedings, 2007 box 19 folder 79


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95th biennial state convention advertisement books, 2009 box 20 folder 3




Meeting minutes and meeting reports, 1997-2001 box 20 folder 5-6

State board meetings, 2000-2001 box 20 folder 7

National Interim board meeting in PA, 2007 box 20 folder 8


Scope and Contents

This series consists of programs, fliers, and information from various LAOH sponsored and LAOH and AOHrelated events in Pennsylvania. Included in this series are programs from masses, annual events, and dinners.Items of interest are programs from the 10th anniversary of the hunger strike and the annual Maude Gonne fashionshows. This series is divided into two subseries.

Subseries 1: Masses, 1987-2005

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of programs from Pennsylvania-sponsored masses, mass celebrations, and annualLAOH-sponsored events. Included in this subseries are the Mass for St. Brigid, the mass honoring PeggyFlaherty, St Patrick's Day Communion Breakfast programs, Maude Gonne fashion show programs, andPennsylvania's annual Irish day.

Mass to honor Sister Peggy Flaherty, 2004 box 20 folder 9

PA state board: St. Brigid's mass, 1987-1992 box 20 folder 10

LAOH PA division 4 St. Patrick's Day mass and brunch,2002-2003

box 20 folder 11

Mass celebrations, 1991-1996 box 20 folder 12

Mass celebrations, PA, 2005 box 20 folder 13

Subseries 2: Annual events, 1986-2003


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Annual St. Patrick's Day communion breakfast, 1986-1990 box 20 folder 14

PA annual Irish Day, 1992, 1995 box 20 folder 15

St. Patrick's Day communion breakfast, 1991-1992 box 20 folder 16

6th and 7th annual Maud Gonne fashion show, 2002-2003 box 20 folder 17

3rd and 4th annual Maud Gonne fashion show, 1999-2000 box 20 folder 18

Subseries 3: Miscellaneous correspondence, 1984-2007

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of program from Pennslyvania LAOH events that are not masses and do not occurannually. Included in this subseries are the 1984 International Currach race, the 10th anniversary of the hungerstrike, and a JFK memorial brunch.


10th anniversary of the hunger strike, 1991 box 20 folder 20

JFK memorial breakfast, 1989 box 20 folder 21

Harvest of fashion luncheon and fashion show, 1989 box 20 folder 22

International currach race, 1984 box 20 folder 23

PA: national president's dinner, 2007 box 20 folder 24

Subseries D: Correspondence, 1989-2007, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of all correspondence to and from Pennsylvania LAOH. Included in this series are the Irishessay contest, advocacy, national officers, and Pennslyvania officers' correspondence. This series is divided intothree subseries.

Subseries 1: Irish essay contest, 1989-2003

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of correspondence about the Pennsylvanis and national Irish essay contest.

Irish essay contest, 2001-2003 box 20 folder 25-26



Subseries 2: Correspondence to and from Pennsylvania LAOH members andofficers, 1991-2003, undated

Correspondence to PA and national LAOH officers,2001-2003

box 20 folder 29


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Correspondence to PA and national officers, 2000 box 20 folder 30

Correspondence to PA and national officers, 1991-1999 box 20 folder 31

Correspondence to PA and national members, 1994-1995,undated

box 20 folder 32

Correspondence to PA and national members, 1999-2002 box 20 folder 33


Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of correspondence regarding advocacy and reports. Included in this subseries are cardsand notes.

Reports, 1995-2003 box 20 folder 34

Advocacy, 2000-2001, undated box 20 folder 35

Cards and handwritten notes, 2003, undated box 20 folder 36

PA correspondence, 2002-2007, undated box 20 folder 37

Miscellaneous correspondence, 1999-2000, undated box 20 folder 38

Subseries E: Scrapbook materials, 1985-2009, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of scrapbooks, photographs, and newspaper clippings. Included in this series is informationregarding events and happenings of Pennsylvanis LAOH. Items of interest in this series are pictures andnewspaper clippings in scrapbook form. This series is divided into three subseries.

Subseries 1: Scrapbooks, 1985-2000

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of photographs and news clippings on scrapbook pages. Included in this subseries arepictures from Clearfield County and pictures from LAOH/AOH events in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania LAOH scrapbook: state conventions, 1997-1998 box 29 folder 25

Scrapbook: Clearfield County photos, 2000 box 20 folder 39

Scrapbook 1: PA news clippings, 1985-1989 box 20 folder 40

Scrapbook 1: PA news clippings, 1985-1999 box 20 folder 41-42


Scrapbook 2: PA news clippings, 1985-1999 box 29 folder 27-28


Scrapbook 3: PA photos, 1985-1999 box 20 folder 44-47

Scrapbook 3: AOH, LAOH events, 1985 box 20 folder 48-50


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Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of pictures from Pennsylvania state meetings, LAOH events, and state conventions. Alsoincluded in this subseries are pictures from a junior division meeting and Dorothy Weldon as marshal in a St.Patrick's Day parade.

LAOH and AOH meetings, undated box 20 folder 52-55

Pennsylvania state pictures, 1989 box 20 folder 56-58

Pennsylvania state photographs, 1990 box 20 folder 59-61

LAOH events, undated box 20 folder 62-67

Pennsylvania state photographs, 1986 box 20 folder 68

Pennsylvania state photographs, 1991-1992 box 20 folder 69

Pennsylvania state convention photos, 1996 box 20 folder 70-72

Pennsylvania state convention photos, 1996 box 21 folder 1-9

Pennsylvania junior divisions photos, 2006 box 21 folder 10

St. Patrick's Day Marshal Dorothy Weldon, undated box 29 folder 29

Subseries 3: Newspaper clippings, 1987-2009

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of newspaper clippings relevant to Pennsylvania LAOH and AOH members and events.


Pennsylvania newsletters and news clippings, 1987-1999 box 21 folder 11

Pennsylvania newspaper clippings, 1987-1999 box 21 folder 12-14

Subseries F: Artifacts, 1952-2009

Scope and Contents

This series consists of artifacts from Pennsylvania state LAOH. Included in this series are awards and conventionparaphernalia. This series is divided into two subseries.

Subseries 1: Awards, 1952-2009

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of awards and medals presented to Pennsylvania state LAOH members.

Thank you award: Pennsylvania state convention, 2009 box 21 folder 15


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Citation presented to Pennsylvania LAOH state board, 1995 box 21 folder 16

Pennsylvania medals, 1952 box 35 folder 6

Subseries 2: Convention materials, 2009

Pennsylvania state convention magnet, 2009 box 21 folder 17-18

Pennsylvania state convention pouch, 2009 box 35 folder 5

Series XV: Rhode Island, 1928, 1968, 2009-2010, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of LAOH information from divisions in Rhode Island. Included in this subseries arehistorical information, St. Patrick's Day Parade programs, awards, and a pin.

Nuns of the battlefield information, 1928 box 27 folder 77

53rd annual St. Patrick's Day parade, 2009 box 27 folder 78

54th annual St. Patrick's Day parade, 2010 box 27 folder 79

Appreciation award to Providence County LAOH, 1968 box 30 folder 33

Newport, RI pin, undated box 36 folder 21

Series XVI: South Carolina, 2009

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of information from divisions in South Carolina. Included in this subseries are stateconvention programs and convention patches.


SC state convention patch, 2009 box 27 folder 82

Series XVII: Virginia, 1862-2006, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of the LAOH files from Virginia. Included in this series are bylaws and historical information,state board meetings and events, state conventions, financial information, and correspondence. Items of interest inthis series are news clippings from 1914 and information on the Virginia Irish Brigade at Fredericksburg in 1862.This series is divided into seven subseries.

Subseries A: Bylaws and history, 1905-2006, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of updated versions of Virginia bylaws as well as historical information. Included in thissubseries are membership and officers lists.

VA state bylaws, 2001 box 27 folder 14


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VA state bylaws, 1982 box 27 folder 15

VA state bylaws and information, 1991, undated box 27 folder 16

LAOH and VA LAOH history, 1982-2001, undated box 27 folder 17

National and VA membership lists and officers:, 1905-2006,undated

box 27 folder 18

Subseries B: State board meetings, 1982-2003, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of minutes from Virginia state board meetings as well as programs from LAOH events.Included in this subseries are programs from the Virginia Division No. 1's twentieth anniversary and programsfrom Virginia's Annual Gaelic masses.

VA state board meeting minutes, 1996-1999 box 27 folder 19

VA state board meeting minutes, 1991-1995 box 27 folder 20

VA state board meetings, 1982-2003 box 27 folder 21

VA division No. 1 20th anniversary, 1991 box 27 folder 22

Our Lady of Knock mass, 1986, undated box 27 folder 23

VA miscellaneous events and information, 1994, undated box 27 folder 24

VA annual Gaelic mass, 1982-1997 box 27 folder 25

Subseries C: State conventions, 1981-1999, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of state convention information. Included in this subseries is information about tri-stateconventions and biennial state conventions.

VA state conventions, 1993-1999, undated box 27 folder 26

VA state convention, 1991 box 27 folder 27

Tri-state convention correspondence, 1985 box 27 folder 28

State conventions, 1987-1989 box 27 folder 29

VA 11th biennial state convention, 1997 box 27 folder 30

VA state convention information, 1981-1983, undated box 27 folder 31

VA: tri-state convention, 1983 box 27 folder 32

Subseries D: Financial information, 1981-2004


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Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of financial information from the Virginia state board. Included in this subseries areVirginia state treasurer reports.

VA state financial information, 1991-2003 box 27 folder 33

VA state treasurer's reports, 1991-2004 box 27 folder 34

VA financial information, 1981-1994 box 27 folder 35


Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of cards, letters and correspondence to and from Virginia LAOH members. Included in thissubseries are letters from Virginia's Norfolk Division.

VA cards, 1991-1993, undated box 27 folder 36

VA Norfolk division letters, 1981-1984, undated box 27 folder 37

VA correspondence, 1987-1993 box 27 folder 38

VA correspondence, 1994-2003, undated box 27 folder 39

VA state correspondence, 1980-1985 box 27 folder 40

Subseries F: News, 1914-2004, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of newspaper clippings about Virginia and Virginia Divisions of LAOH and AOH.

VA newspaper clippings, paper, 1914-1995, undated box 27 folder 41

VA newsletters, 1991-2004 box 27 folder 42

VA newspaper clippings, 1985 box 27 folder 43

VA state news, 1988-1993, undated box 27 folder 44

Subseries G: Miscellaneous, 1862-1995, undated

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of awards, fliers, pins, and other miscellaneous Virginia LAOH items.

VA awards, 1987-1995 box 27 folder 45

Blank forms, undated box 27 folder 46

VA fliers, undated box 27 folder 47

VA Irish brigade at Fredericksburg, 1862 box 27 folder 48

Elenore Grimley pin, undated box 27 folder 49


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Series XVIII: Washington, DC, undated

DC miscellaneous papers, undated box 27 folder 84

Series XIX: Wisconsin, 1991

Milwaukee Irish festival, 1991 box 27 folder 85

Series XX: Ancient Order of Hibernians materials, 1909-2007

Subseries A: AOH information, 1971-2004

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of historical information about AOH and AOH constitutions.

AOH extracts, 1985 box 36 folder 24

AOH information, 1990-1996 box 36 folder 25

AOH constitution, 1971 box 36 folder 26

AOH correspondence, 2004 box 36 folder 27

AOH constitution, 1971 box 36 folder 28

Subseries B: Events, 1952, 1958-1964, 2002

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of AOH anniversary celebrations and convention proceedings.

Salem AOH 100th anniversary, 2002 box 36 folder 29-31

Salem AOH 100th anniversary ads, 2002 box 36 folder 32

66th national conventions proceedings, 1952 box 36 folder 33

AOH convention proceedings and manual, 1958-1964 box 36 folder 34

Subseries C: Financial information, 1925-2007

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of AOH dues books from Thomas Brecken, Daniel Whooley, and a financial ledger.

Thomas Brecken AOH dues, 1948-1953 box 36 folder 35

Thomas Brecken AOH dues, 1955-1959 box 36 folder 36

Daniel Whooley AOH dues, 1925 box 36 folder 37

AOH ledger: division 9: receipts and disbursements, 1987-2007 box 36 folder 38

Subseries D: Speeches and dedications, 1909, 1939, 1985Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Records MS.2006.057

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Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of dedication and conventions speeches given at AOH events by AOH members.


Indianapolis convention speech, 1939 box 36 folder 40

AOH monument dedication information, 1909 box 36 folder 41

Indiana AOH speech, 1939 box 36 folder 42

Subseries E: Artifacts, 1925-2005, undated

Scope and Contents

This series consists of AOH artifacts. Included in this series are patches, pins, awards, mugs, glasses, and ledgers.

Jack Ryan life membership plaque, undated box 36 folder 43

Jack Ryan division 16 MA framed certificate, undated box 36 folder 44

Mass cards, St. Patrick (AOH in Ireland), 1982 box 36 folder 45

AOH patch, undated box 36 folder 46

Large ledger, meeting minutes, CT, 1925-1933 box 37 folder 1

Framed certificate, Thomas Brecken, undated box 37 folder 2

Thomas Brecken Irishman of the year award, 1986 box 37

AOH constitution included with Brecken award, 1986 box 37 folder 3

AOH (PA) historian card, undated box 37 folder 4

Plymouth AOH hat (MS 2010-22), undated box 37

Ned McGinley national president's dinner mug (MS2006-57),2005

box 37

Ned McGinley national president's dinner beer glass,(MS2009-28), 2003

box 37

AOH pins, undated box 37 folder 5

LAOH division 16 sash (MS2006-57), undated box 37

AOH blue and green cap (MS 2006-57), undated box 37

Series XXI: Related publications and materials, 1847-2010

Subseries A: General information, 1847-2007, undated

Irish history, 1998-2002 box 38 folder 1

Marlboro voting information, 2004 box 38 folder 2

Non-LAOH information, 2007 box 38 folder 3


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God and Me book, 2006 box 38 folder 4

The Jeanie Johnson project, 1999 box 38 folder 5

Irish-American heritage, 1996-2003 box 38 folder 6

Miscellaneous information, 1990-2002, undated box 38 folder 7

Miscellaneous non-LAOH papers, 1847-2002, undated box 38 folder 8

Coupons, undated box 38 folder 9

Subseries B: Pamphlets, 1961-2010, undated

Miscellaneous pamphlets, 1992-2001, undated box 38 folder 10

Irish pamphlets, undated box 38 folder 11

Irish pamphlets, 2002-2009, undated box 38 folder 12

Irish-related pamphlets, undated box 38 folder 13

Miscellaneous Non-LAOH and AOH-related pamphlets,1986-2000, undated

box 38 folder 14

Miscellaneous Irish pamphlets, 2008-2009, undated box 38 folder 15

Miscellaneous Non-Irish-related pamphlets, 2006 box 38 folder 16

Ireland-related pamphlets, 1961-1975, undated box 38 folder 17

Ireland-related pamphlets, 1984-1986, undated box 38 folder 18

Miscellaneous pamphlets, 1993-2010, undated box 38 folder 19

Subseries C: Magazines, 1988-2007

New Hibernian Review vol. 6 no. 2, 2002 box 38 folder 20





Irish America Magazine, 2007 box 38 folder 25

Visit Northern Ireland, 2004 box 38 folder 26

The Vanderbilt Museum, undated box 38 folder 27

Irish America, 2007 box 38 folder 28

Irish Decorative Arts, 1990 box 38 folder 29

Irish Roots, 2007 box 38 folder 30

Ireland Magazine, 1988 box 38 folder 31


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The World of Hibernia, 1997 box 38 folder 32

Ireland Magazine vol. 51 no.1, 2002 box 38 folder 33

History Ireland vol. 11 no. 4, 2003 box 38 folder 34

History Ireland vol. 14 no.1, 2006 box 38 folder 35


Subseries D: News and reports, 1981-2010

Report: international panel Northern Ireland killings, 2006 box 38 folder 37

Kay's tavern bombings report, 2006 box 38 folder 38

Opera News, 1992 box 38 folder 39

Boston Irish Reporter, 2007 box 38 folder 40

Sun Sentinel, 1998 box 38 folder 41

CWA News vol. 60 no. 6, 2000 box 38 folder 42

Newsletter: The Albany Catholic Worker, 2009-2010 box 38 folder 43

Newsletter: Family Link vol. 16 no. 1, 2009 box 38 folder 44

The Irish Echo, 2008 box 38 folder 45






News clippings, 1998 box 38 folder 51

Tricentennial news, 1986 box 38 folder 52

Subseries E: Artifacts, 2008, undated

An Gorta Mor: famine remembrance pin, undated box 38 folder 52

Irish advocacy pins, undated box 38 folder 53

Framed "On this Day", undated box 39 folder 1

NYS flag, undated box 39 folder 2

Framed "Irish Prayer", undated box 39 folder 3

Roisin Dubh Irish pipe band hat (MS2010-22), undated box 39

Two Irish Club of Monroeville visors (MS2010-22), undated box 39

"For You" Claddah letter opener (MS2010-22), undated box 39


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Swizzle sticks, lanyard, "tropical trophy" (MS2010-22), undated box 39 folder 4

Giants tablecloth and pin (MS2010-22), 2008 box 39 folder 5

NY shopping bag (MS2010-22), undated box 39 folder 6

Four cloth flags: the four counties of Ireland (MS2010-22),undated

box 39

AOH/LAOH hurling sticks, undated

Physical Location: Two hurling sticks are stored withoversized items in the Burns Library: Level 1 / Unit 5 / Aisle14 / Bay 1 / Shelf 1

Physical Description3 linear feet, both stored in cloth bags

Series F: Books, 1954, undated

The Story of the Irish Race, undated box 40

The Committee: Political Assassinations in Northern Ireland,undated

box 40

Making of Modern Ireland: 1603-1923, undated box 40

Fag an Bealash: The Irish Contribution to America and inParticular to Western PA, undated

box 40

The Imagination of an Insurrection: Dublin, Easter 1916,undated

box 40

Nuns of the Battlefield, undated box 40

Nuns of the Battlefield, undated box 40

Ireland, undated box 40

Cuimhneachan: A Record of Ireland's Commemoration of the1916 Rising, undated

box 40

An Gorta Mor: A Primer on the Great Hunger in Ireland,undated

box 40

A Pictorial history of the Civil War Years, undated box 40

The Irish Voice: Summer Edition, 1954 box 40

Ireland: A Terrible Beauty, undated box 40

A Taste of Ireland in Food and Pictures, undated box 40

While the Music Lasts: My Life in Politics (William Bulger),undated

box 40

Easter Vigil and Other Poems, undated box 40

A Man of Faith, undated box 40

Autumn and Amber Light, undated box 40


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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception,undated

box 40

Irish Laws, undated box 40

Last Words, undated box 40

The Irish in the American Revolution, undated box 40

Irish Illuminated Manuscripts, undated box 40

The Book of Irish Curses, undated box 40

The Molly Maguires, undated box 40

The Life of St. Patrick, undated box 40

The Long Road to March, undated box 40

Paddy's Lament, undated box 40

The Joyce We Knew, undated box 40

Hibernians on the March, undated box 40

Ghosts of Kilmainham, undated box 40

Ghosts of Kilmainham, undated box 40

The Allied Irish Bank Collection, undated box 40

Series G: Newspapers, 1973-2010

National Hibernian Digest, 1973 September-October box 41


National Hibernian Digest, 1976 January-February box 41


National Hibernian Digest, 1976 November-December box 41


National Hibernian Digest, 1977 March-April box 41



National Hibernian Digest, 1978 May-June box 41







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Vignettes of American History, 1976 box 43

Catholic News, 1986 box 43

Irish Echo, 1986 box 43

The Observer, 1987 box 43

The Advocate, 1980 July 26 box 43

The Advocate, 1981 March 7 box 43

The Advocate, 1981 March 21 box 43

The Advocate, 1981 June 13 box 43



The Advocate, 1981 August 8 box 43



The Advocate, 1981 September 5 box 43

The Advocate, 1981 November 7 box 43

The Advocate, 1983 December 17 box 43

The Catholic Bulletin, 1981 April 17 box 43

The Catholic Bulletin, 1981 April 24 box 43

The Evening Sun, 1986 March 17 box 43

The Observer, 2008 October 31 box 43

Boston Irish Reporter, 2008 April box 43

Boston Irish Reporter, 2008 May box 43

Boston Irish Reporter, 2008 June box 43

Boston Irish Reporter, 2008 July box 43


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Irish Echo, 1986 October 4 box 43

The Daily Gazette, 1995 March 13 box 43

The Daily Gazette, 1995 March 14 box 43

Times Union, 1998 April 12 box 43

Times Union, 1998 January 19 box 43

Times Union, 2008 May 25 box 43

Times Union, 1995 March 14 box 43


Times Union, 1998 March 13 box 43





Times Union, 1994 February 2 box 43

Times Union, 1999 January 24 box 43

The Irish Times, 2003 October 22 box 43

The Irish Times, 2003 October 21 box 43

Irish Independent, 2003 October 24 box 43

Irish Independent, 2003 October 22 box 43

The Daily News, 1997 July 3 box 43

The Pennsylvania News, 2007 August 31 box 43

Newsletter (The Pride of Northern Ireland), 2004 November 15 box 43

Irish Voice, 1998 April 15-21 box 43

Irish Voice, 1995 March 15-21 box 43

Irish Voice, 1998 April 8-14 box 43

Irish Voice, 1994 September 21-27 box 43

Irish Echo, 1994 September 28-October 4 box 43

Irish Echo, 2007 August 29-September 4 box 43

The Evangelist, 1995 March 16 box 43

The Evangelist, 1998 April 16 box 43

WNY Catholic, 2000 November box 43

The Belfast Telegraph, 2003 October 24 box 43


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The Gaelic America, 1983 October 1 box 43

The Irish News, 2004 November 11 box 43

The Advocate, 1983 October 1 box 43

An Phoblacht, 2003 October 23 box 43

Buffalo Irish Times, 2002 October-November box 43

Buffalo Irish Times, 1997 December-1998 January box 43

Buffalo Irish Times, 1998 April-May box 43

The Irish Emigrant, 2010 March 15-21 box 43

The Irish Emigrant, 2010 August 23-29 box 43


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