Frank Durkan Papers
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Frank Durkan (1930-2006) was a New York-based Irish American attorney active in legal cases and human rights issues related to Northern Ireland. He was a central player on the U.S. end of the Northern Ireland Peace Process, particularly in his role as Chairman of the political pressure group Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA). The papers reflect those activities, including the granting of a visa to Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams in 1994, the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, and decommissioning efforts down to 2002 document his work as an attorney with O'Dwyer & Bernstien law firm in New York. Durkan was widely consulted on deportation and extradition cases involving Irish Americans living in the United States and the collection documents the defense efforts mounted on behalf of his clients, particularly between 1991 and 2001. The collection also contains material of a personal nature on topics of interest to Durkan, including the Great Famine in Ireland, shipwrecks of Irish coming to the Americas, his membership and activities in the Irish History Roundtable and a collection of his books, legal, history and sports-related. A small amount of audio visual material completes the collection.
Historical Note
Frank Durkan (1930-2006), a native of Co. Mayo, was a New York-based Irish American attorney active in legal cases and human rights issues related to Northern Ireland. He was a central player on the U.S. end of the Northern Ireland Peace Process, particularly in his role as Chairman of the political pressure group Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA). In addition, Durkan was widely consulted on deportation and extradition cases involving Irish Americans living in the United States; his papers document the defense efforts mounted on behalf of dozens of men, particularly between 1991 and 2001.
Francis Patrick Durkan was born in Bohola, Co. Mayo, Ireland on 13 August 1930, the second son of Bernard Durkan, a teacher, and Mary Rose O'Dwyer. He was educated at St. Nathy's in Ballaghadereen, Co. Mayo until emigrating (at age 17) to New York City in 1947, where two of his maternal uncles William and Paul O'Dwyer were already prominent members of municipal government and legal circles. Durkan earned his bachelor's degree from Columbia University in 1951 followed by a law degree from New York Law School in 1953. He worked for the family firm of O'Dwyer & Bernstien, starting as a clerk and rising to senior partner. During his distinguished law career, he represented cases of injury, negligence, and malpractice but became best known for his work defending Irish Americans in civil rights matters related to the conflict in Northern Ireland.
He succeeded in preventing the extradition of Desmond Mackin in 1981 – that decision is a landmark in the field of Extradition Law – and successfully defended the Fort Worth Five in 1973 and George Harrison in 1982 against charges of gun-running for the Provisional IRA. He was also consulted on several other important deportation, extradition, and Irish prisoner cases that followed the Harrison trial, including Joe Doherty who was represented by Steve Sommerstein and Mary Pike between 1982-1992.
Frank Durkan cut his socio-political eye-teeth at the elbow of his uncle Paul O'Dwyer, a towering figure in the Mayo Society of New York, the United Irish Counties Association, the American League for an Undivided Ireland, and the Irish Institute. Paul O'Dwyer (1907-1998) was also President of the New York City Council (1974-1977). His uncle, William O'Dwyer (1890-1964) was mayor of New York City from 1946-1950.
Durkan was known and respected across a spectrum of the New York Irish community through some of these same organizations. In addition, he was a founding member of the Brehon Law Society of the City of New York (est. 1978) and the Irish American Unity Conference (est. 1983), both dedicated to working towards the extension of human rights in the north of Ireland. In 1992 Durkan helped organize Irish-Americans for Clinton-Gore with Congressman Bruce Morrison (D-CT), the co-sponsor of H.R. 4300 (Immigration Act of 1990), as its first Chairman. After the election of President Bill Clinton, this group became Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA), a less partisan and more inclusive organization that monitored the Clinton Administration's Irish campaign promises, worked closely with the Ad Hoc Committee for Irish Affairs in Congress, and was a key player in the Northern Ireland peace process. Durkan had been Chairman of ANIA for four years when he was the Mayo Society of New York's Millennium Honoree and 'Mayo Man of the Year' in 2000. The history of the peace process in Northern Ireland, as it has been written since 1998, focused on 'stars' like George Mitchell, Jean Kennedy Smith, and William J. Flynn. The intense, behind-the-scenes work of groups like ANIA has been overlooked. The Frank Durkan Papers offer insight into the significant network of key relationships and perseverance in the United States that enabled dialogue to begin and continue in the north of Ireland during the 1990s.
Frank Durkan died on November 16, 2006 due to complications from a lung infection. He was survived by his wife, Monica Goggin, and daughters Mary Louise and Aisling.
Scope and Contents
This collection document the professional work and social and organizational activities of Frank Durkan. Durkan was a lawyer in the firm O'Dwyer & Bernstien and the materials in the collection contain papers from significant cases in his career, including Desmond Mackin, George Harrison, and the Brooklyn Five. His membership and involvement in organizations such as Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA) and the Behon Law Society, as well as other activist organizations focused on conflict in Northern Ireland are also present. Durkan was also widely consulted on deportation and extradition cases involving Irish Americans living in the United States; his collection illustrates the defense efforts mounted on behalf of dozens of men in this situation, particularly between 1991 and 2001.
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Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open to researchers with the exception of files including attorney work-product and attorney-client privileged information. These folders are marked "RESTRICTED" and have been physically separated from the collection, but are intellectually arranged within their appropriate series and/or subseries.
Conditions Governing Use
Any rights (including copyright and related rights to publicity and privacy) held by Frank Durkan were transferred to New York University in 2008 by Monica Durkan. Permission to publish or reproduce materials in this collection must be secured from the Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archive. Please contact tamiment.wagner@nyu.edu.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date; Frank Durkan Papers; AIA 008; box number; folder number; Archives of Irish America, Tamiment Library/Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, New York University.
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Monica Durkan in 2007; additional accessions were donated in 2014 and 2018. The accession numbers associated with these gifts are 1997.039, 2014.006, and 2018.111.
Audiovisual Access Policies and Procedures
Access to audiovisual materials in this collection is available through digitized access copies. Researchers may view an item's original container, but the media themselves are not available for playback because of preservation concerns. Materials that have already been digitized are noted in the collection's finding aid and can be requested in our reading room. To request an access copy, or if you are unsure if an item has been digitized, please contact special.collections@nyu.edu with the collection name, collection number, and a description of the item(s) requested. A staff member will respond to you with further information.
About this Guide
Processing Information
In 2014, an addition to the collection was processed and integrated into the existing series and subseries structure; therefore, the intellectual arrangement and physical arrangement of materials does not always correspond. Part of the collection was heavily damaged by mold and water. These materials were quarantined, appraised, and either destroyed or cleaned. Moldy materials that were published or available from other sources were destroyed. During the arrangement and description of the collection, materials were reviewed for the following circumstances: attorney-client privilege, attorney work-product, and the presence of sensitive, personally identifiable information. Materials that were deemed to fall under these categories have been closed to researchers.
The collection was rehoused in acid-free folders and boxes, and described by an archivist. Extensive duplicates were discarded if not annotated.
Revisions to this Guide
Repository
Series I: Northern Ireland and Activism, 1987-2005, 1987-2005, inclusive
Scope and Content Note
This series contains material on organizations and activities pertaining to Northern Ireland. Americans for a New Irish Agenda was established from the previous group, Irish-American for Clinton-Gore. After Clinton was elected as president, ANIA was established with Durkan as Chairman to monitor Clinton's work on behalf of Irish-Americans especially as pertaining to promises he made during his campaign. These files are arranged chronologically. Other organizations represented include Irish American Unity Conference and Irish Northern Aid.
American Committee for Ulster Justice, Dec 1994
American Irish Unity Committee: Correspondence, 1981-1982, inclusive
American Irish Unity Committee: Governance, 1981, inclusive
American Irish Unity Committee: Hunger Strikes / H-Block, 1981, inclusive
American Irish Unity Committee: Labor Statement on Northern Ireland, circa 1981-1982, inclusive
American Irish Unity Committee: Media Coverage of Northern Ireland, 1981-1983, inclusive
American Irish Unity Committee: Meetings, 1981-1982, inclusive
American Irish Unity Committee: Newsletters and Pamphlets, 1981, inclusive
American Irish Unity Committee: Ian Paisley, Dec 1981
American Irish Unity Committee: Symposium on Northern Ireland, Jul 1981
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): "Terrorist Group Profiles", 1988-1993, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Letter to Margaret Thatcher, Apr 23, 1990
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Amnesty International Report "United Kingdom: Human Rights Concerns", Jun 1991
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Transition Team, 1992, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Constitution, 1993, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Irish-Americans for Clinton-Gore (recommendations), Feb 1993, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Correspondence and Press, Mar 1993
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Correspondence re: Robinson visit to Belfast; Thatcher at William & Mary, 1993, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes, Correspondence, and Press, Jul 1993-Aug 1993
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Special Envoy to Northern Ireland Campaign, Aug 1993-Sep 1993
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes, Correspondence, and Press, Oct 1993-Nov 1993
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Protest Demonstration, Nov 1993
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): "Northern Ireland: The Changing Paradigm: Politics and the Constitution" by Padraig O'Malley, Nov 1993-Dec 1993
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Joint Declaration on Northern Ireland (Downing Street Declaration), Dec 1993
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Report on the Northern Ireland Investment Bill (New York State), Dec 1993
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes, Correspondence, and Press, Dec 1993-Jan 1994
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes, Correspondence, and Press, Jan 1994-Feb 1994
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes, Correspondence, and Press, Apr 1993-Jul 1994
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes, Correspondence, and Press, May 1994
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes, Correspondence, and Press, Aug 1994-Sep 1994
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Human Rights Watch/Helsinki Report on Northern Ireland, Mar 1994
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes and Correspondence, 1994, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Gerry Adams Visit, 1993-1995, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes and Correspondence, 1995, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes, Correspondence, and Press, Feb 1995-Mar 1995
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): White House Conference for Trade and Investment in Ireland, Jun 1995
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes, Correspondence, and Press, Jul 1995-Aug 1995
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Clinton-Gore Re-election, Jul 12, 1995
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): President Clinton's Irish Trip, 29 Nov 1995-1 Dec 1995, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Letters to President Clinton, 1995, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes, Correspondence, and Press, Jan 1996-May 1996, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Meeting with the White House (Agenda), May 1996-Jun 1996, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Meeting at White House (Correspondence and Press), Jul 1996-Dec 1996, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): MacBride Principles, Clinton Veto, Mar 1996-May 1997, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Deportations, 1997, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes, Correspondence, and Press, 1997, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): A Message to Prime Minister Tony Blair from Irish Americans, 1998, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Declaration on Human Rights by Irish American Organizations, Dec 1997, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes, Correspondence, and Press, Jan 1998-Feb 1998, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Ad Hoc Committee for Irish Affairs, Jan 1998-May 1998, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes, Correspondence, and Press, Mar 1998-Apr 1998, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes, Correspondence, Press, May 1998-Oct 1998, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes, Correspondence, and Press, Nov 1998-Dec 1998, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes, Correspondence and Press, 1999, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Northern Ireland, The Equality Agenda Conference, Mar 1999, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): Minutes, Correspondence, and Press, 2000-2005, inclusive
Americans for a New Irish Agenda (ANIA): U.S. Presidential Race, 2000, inclusive
Amnesty International: "United Kingdom: Human Rights Concerns", Jun 1991
Anglo-Irish Agreement, 1985, inclusive
Boyle, Francis Anthony. "The Future of International Law and American Foreign Policiy", Oct 21, 1988
Bunreacht na hEireann, 1980, inclusive
Clan na Gael: Constitution and Ritual, 1999, inclusive
Council of Europe: European Court of Human Rights: "Case of Ireland Against the United Kingdom: Judgment", Jan 18, 1978
Harvey, Richard J. "The Right of the People of the Whole of Ireland to Self-Determination, Unity, Sovereignty, and Independence", 1990, inclusive
"International Law and the Export of Terrorism," US Department of State Bulletin, Dec 4, 1972
"Ireland's Right to Sovereignty, Independence, and Unity is Inalienable and Indefeasible", 1985, inclusive
Irish American Activism (Other): Irish Coalition, 1997-1998, inclusive
Irish American Activism (Other): Activist Meeting Minutes, 1998-1999, inclusive
Irish American Activism (Other): Unity in Action Committee (Puerto Rico Prisoners), 1999-2005, inclusive
Irish American Information Service, 1994, inclusive
Irish American Information Service, Jan-Apr 1995
Irish American Information Service, May 1995-Aug 1995
Irish American Unity Conference: 1993 Convention: Tim Pat Coogan, Aug 1993-Sep 1993
Irish American Unity Conference: 1993 Convention: Eliot Engel, Sep 1993
Irish American Unity Conference: 1993 Convention: Invitations, Jul 1993-Oct 1993
Irish American Unity Conference: 1993 Convention: Bobby McVeigh, Jan 1993
Irish American Unity Conference: 1993 Convention: Planning Meetings, Apr 1993-Oct 1993
Irish American Unity Conference: 1993 Convention: Planning Meetings, Sep 1993-Oct 1993
Irish American Unity Conference: 1993 Convention: Planning Meetings, Jun 1993-Sep 1993
Irish American Unity Conference: 1993 Convention: Planning Meetings, Sep 1993
Irish American Unity Conference: 1993 Convention: Planning Meetings, Mar 1993-Oct 1993
Irish American Unity Conference: 1993 Convention: Press Releases, Jul 1993-Oct 1993
Irish American Unity Conference: 1993 Convention: Program, Oct 1993
Irish American Unity Conference: Minutes, Correspondence, and Press, 1994, inclusive
Irish American Unity Conference: Minutes, Correspondence, and Press Releases, Mar 1994-May 1994
Irish American Unity Conference: Bob Linnon, Mar 1994-May 1994
Irish American Unity Conference: Correspondence, Press Releases, and Newsletters, May 1994-Nov 1994
Irish American Unity Conference: Correspondence, Press Releases, and Newsletters, Dec 1994-Feb 1995
Irish American Unity Conference: Correspondence, Press Releases, and Newsletters, Mar 1995-Sep 1995
Irish American Unity Conference: British Telecom - MCI Merger, 1997, inclusive
Irish American Unity Conference: Correspondence; Convention programs, 1997-2005, inclusive
Irish American Leaders Call for Truth on Bloody Sunday, Jan 1997, inclusive
The Irish Arts Center, undated
Irish Northern Aid: Organization Info and Communication, 1989-2002, inclusive
Irish Northern Aid: Press Clippings, Bulletins, 1989-2002, inclusive
Irish Northern Aid: Michael Flannery Memorial Booklets, 1996-2004, inclusive
Irish Northern Aid: Testimonial Dinner, New York City, 1997-2002, inclusive
Ministry of Defense: Northern Ireland Future Terrorist Trends [RESTRICTED], 1978-1979, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are closed.
Norwegian Helsinki Committee: "Irish Terrorism or British Colonialism?: The Violation of Human Rights in Northern Ireland", Jul 1990
Oifig Eire Nua, Dec 12, 1994
Press: Clippings and Articles, 1987-1995, inclusive
Press: The New Republic Magazine, Feb 1995, inclusive
Press: Clippings, 1996, inclusive
Press: Clippings and Articles, 1994-1997, inclusive
Republican Sinn Fein Poblachtach, Oct 1994
The Trial of the IRA Five by Tom Cox, 1984-1989, inclusive
Vietnam, 1987, inclusive
Series II: MacBride Principles, 1984-2002, 1984-2002, inclusive
Amnesty International Reports (UK), 1992-1994, inclusive
Corporations List, Jun 1986, inclusive
Correspondence, 1995-2002, inclusive
"Investment Responsibility in Northern Ireland", undated
"The MacBride Principles: Genesis and History and The Story to Date", Jun 1993, inclusive
"Northern Ireland: The Magnified Mirror" (report), May 1995, inclusive
Pamphlets, 1986, undated, inclusive
Press, 1984-1993, inclusive
Status Report (New York), Feb 1989, inclusive
Series III: Northern Ireland Peace Process, 1984-2006, 1982-2006, inclusive
Scope and Content Note
Materials in this series pertain to the Good Friday Agreement of 1998, marked an historic achievement in Northern Ireland to put an end to the violence which had marked that area for several decades. These files are arranged in chronolical order. Also included are materials, clippings and articles related to the IRA Ceasefire, policing and the RUC, the Orange Parades, and Sinn Fein and Republican Sinn Fein statements.
Case Study of Terrorism: Northern Ireland 1970-1990, 1990, inclusive
Decommissioning: Commentary and Opinion, 1999-2001, inclusive
Decommissioning: Press Clippings, 2000-2001, inclusive
Decommissioning: Irish Northern Aid Report, 2001-2002, inclusive
Decommissioning: Reports by the Independent Monitoring Commission and the Independent International Commission, 2006, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Consulate General of Ireland, New York - Framework, Feb 1995, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Framework Press Clippings, Feb 1995-Mar 1995, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Jerry Adams Visit to US (Clippings), Mar 1995, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Irish Government Statements, Nov 1995-Apr 1996, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Mitchell Commission, 1996, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Manchester Bombing, Jun 1996, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Durkan Correspondence to Editor of New York Post, Jun 1996, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: "A New Beginning", Oct 1997, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Organization Appeals and Comments, 1996-2001, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: All Party Talks (The Strands), Jan 1998, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Propositions on Heads of Agreement (Comments), Jan 1998, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Consulate General of Ireland, Apr 1998, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Human Rights Watch Analysis, Apr 1998-May 1998, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: President Clinton Remarks, Apr 1998-2000, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern Speech at Arbour Hill, Apr 1998, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: "Stalled Peace Process", undated, 1998, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Medal of Freedom for George Mitchell, Sep 1999, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Statement by John Weir and Robin Jackson, Mar 1999, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Press Clippings, Jan 1998-May 1998, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Press Clippings, 1999, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Press Clippings, Jan 1996-Aug 1999, inclusive
Good Friday Agreement: Lawyers Study Group, undated
IRA Ceasefire: "Northern Ireland: Conflicts of Sovereignty", 1992, inclusive
IRA Ceasefire: Official Statement Folder, Oct 1993-Sep 1994, inclusive
IRA Ceasefire: Correspondence, 1994-1998, inclusive
IRA Ceasefire: Consulate General Ireland of Ireland Correspondence, 1994-1995, inclusive
IRA Ceasefire: The Writing Campaign - Political Prisoners List, May 1995, inclusive
IRA Ceasefire: Publications by Irish and Irish-American Organizations, 1994-1995, inclusive
IRA Ceasefire: Press Clippings, Aug 1994-Sep 1994, inclusive
IRA Ceasefire: Press Clippings, Sep 1994-Oct 1994, inclusive
IRA Ceasefire: Press Clippings, 1994-1995, inclusive
New Ireland Forum Report, May 1984, inclusive
"No Border, No Cry?: The Peace Process and the Causes of Conflict in Northern Ireland" by Tom Hayden, Feb 1998, inclusive
O'Dwyer, Paul: Correspondence John McMichael, Ulster Defence Association (UDA) re: UNorthern Irleand Sitatuion, Anglo-Irish Agreement, Dec 1986, inclusive
Orange Parades: Communication, press statements, 1997, inclusive
Orange Parades: Irish Parade Emergency Committee, 1998, inclusive
Orange Parades: Press (Quinn brothers death stories included), 1998, inclusive
Orange Parades: Press,correspondence, 1999-2000, inclusive
Orange Parades: Publication: Chapter and exerpt from book: 200 Years at the Organge Citadel: A Nationalist Perspective" by Michael Farrell, 1999, inclusive
Orange Parades: Publication: "For God and Ulster: An Alternative Guide to the Loyal Orders" Pat Finucane Center., 1997
Orange Parades: Report: "Eyewitness: Conflict in Northern Ireland." Irish Parades Emergency Committee and Brehon Law Society, New York., 2001, inclusive
Orange Parades: Report: "Law and Lawlessness: Orange Parades in Northern Ireland." Irish Parades Emergency Committee and Brehon Law Society. New York, 2004, inclusive
Orange Parades: Report: "Marching and Disorder Conflict in Northern Ireland: 2003 International Observers' Report." Irish Parades Emergency Committee and Brehon Law Society. New York, 2003, inclusive
Orange Parades: Report: "One Day in August." Pat Finucane Centre. Derry., Aug 1995, inclusive
Orange Parades: Report: A Report Upon the Conduct of the Royal Ulster Constabulary: Case Histories Upon the Violation of the International Covnenant on Civil and Political Rights by the RUC During the Marching Seasons of 1995, 1996, 1997." Lawyers Alliance for Justice in Ireland, Inc. Denville, NJ., circa 1997, inclusive
Orange Parades: Report: "Sectarianism on Parade: Orange Parades in Northern Ireland. Summer 2005 International Observers' Report." Irish Parades Emergency Committee and Brehon Law Society. New York., 2005, inclusive
Policing: Irish American Unity Conference Report "Study on Policing in Northern Ireland", Sep 1999, inclusive
Policing: McPhilemy, Sean / Prentice v. McPhilemy et al (author of The Committee), 1998, inclusive
Policing: The Nemesis File by Paul Bruce - exerpt, 1995, inclusive
Policing: Patton Commission - public submission`, Jan 1999, inclusive
Policing: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC): Patton Commission/Policing Debate, Aug 1999-Dec 1999, inclusive
Policing: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC): Patton Commission/Policing Debate, 2000, inclusive
Policing: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC): Research for Hearings - Articles, 1982-1999, inclusive
Policing: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC): Research for Hearings - Freemasons, 1984, undated, inclusive
Policing: Transcript and evidence about RUC, Feb 1999, inclusive
Policing: "War and Peace: the Role of Police Lessons of Los Angeles Police Reform for Northern Irleand" submitted to the Northern Ireland Policing Commission by Tom Hayden, Feb 1999, inclusive
Republican Sinn Fein: Ó Bradaigh, Ruarí - Visa Denial and Repeal Committee, 1994-1996, inclusive
Republican Sinn Fein: O'Bradaigh Visa Denial - Albert Reynolds comments on WBAI radio interview, 1995, inclusive
Republican Sinn Fein: Presidential Addresses to Ard-Fheis, 1994, 1997, inclusive
Republican Sinn Fein: Statements and Publications, 1993-1998, inclusive
Sinn Fein: Gerry Adams visit to United States, Feb 1994, inclusive
Sinn Fein: Information Packet, Nov 1995, inclusive
Sinn Fein: Press Clippings, 1996-1998, inclusive
Sinn Fein: Statements and Publications, 1995-2000, inclusive
Series IV: Legal Cases, 1975-2003, 1975-2003, inclusive
Scope and Content Note
This series which is the largest of the collection documents the work of Frank Durkan as lawyer and advocate for civil and human rights. The series includes files on cases Durkan worked on as well as cases of personal interest to Durkan, such as those included in Subseries F, G, and H on Human Rights and treatment of Prisoners both in Northern Ireland and other countries.
Subseries A. U.S. v Irish Northern Aid Committee (INAC; NORAID), 1969-1982
Annual Testimonial Dinner Dance Journal, 1979, inclusive
Civil Action Suit I: Complaint, 1970-1972, inclusive
Civil Action Suit II: Subpoenas and Depositions, 1970-1972, inclusive
Civil Action Suit III: Opinion, Research Materials, 1972-1973, inclusive
Civil Action Suit IV: Correspondence, Research Material, 1972-1973, inclusive
Compliance File, 1982-1983, inclusive
Correspondence, 1977, inclusive
Counter Claim, 1977, inclusive
Counter Suit I, 1977, inclusive
Counter Suit II, 1977, inclusive
Counter Suit III, 1977, inclusive
Court Records, 1972, 1977, inclusive
Defendant's Memorandum of Law in Opposition to the Plaintiff's Motion to Dismiss Defendant's 3rd and 4th Counterclaims, 1977, inclusive
Discovery I, 1977-1978, inclusive
Discovery II, 1977-1978, inclusive
Documents from 2nd Circuit - Appendix I, 1980-1981, inclusive
Documents from 2nd Circuit - Appendix II, 1980-1981, inclusive
Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, 1976-1977, inclusive
Foreign Agents Registration Act: Correspondence I (includes Fort Worth 5 correspondence), 1972-1973, inclusive
Foreign Agents Registration Act: Correspondence II, 1972-1973, inclusive
Foreign Agents Registration Act: Supplemental Documentation, 1972-1973, inclusive
Foreign Agents Registration Act: Supplemental Documentation I, 1973-1975, inclusive
Foreign Agents Registration Act: Supplemental Documentation II, 1973-1975, inclusive
Foreign Agents Registration Act: Supplemental Documentation III, 1973-1975, inclusive
Foreign Agents Registration Act: Supplemental Documentation I, 1976-1978, inclusive
Foreign Agents Registration Act: Supplemental Documentation II, 1976-1978, inclusive
Foreign Agents Registration Act: Documentation Request I, 1977, inclusive
Foreign Agents Registration Act: Documentation Request II, 1977, inclusive
Foreign Agents Registration Act: Resubmission of Statements under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, 1977, inclusive
Furman Air Freight Corp. v. Irish People, Sister Goulding St. Hugh, NORAID, 1974-1978, inclusive
Harrassment - Via Foreign Agents Act I, 1977, inclusive
Harrassment - Via Foreign Agents Act II
Legal Proceedings, 1971-1972, inclusive
Motions, Memoranda, etc. I, 1975-1976
Motions, Memoranda, etc. II, 1975-1976, inclusive
Motions, Memoranda, etc., 1981, inclusive
Memorandum Opinion and Order, 1977, inclusive
Memorandum and Order, 1979, inclusive
Order to Show Cause, 1977, inclusive
Order to Show Cause for Preliminary Injunction, 1977, inclusive
Order to Show Cause: Harrassment (Foreign Agents Act), 1977, inclusive
Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the U.S. Court of Appeals, 1972, inclusive
Photographs from Caucus, 1977, inclusive
Plaintiffs Response to Defendant's First Set of Interrogatories and Document Requests, 1977, inclusive
Pleadings, 1972-1977
Pleadings and Documentation, 1971-1978, inclusive
Pre-1979 Material (correspondence), 1976, inclusive
Summary Judgment Papers I, 1977, inclusive
Summary Judgment Papers II, 1977, inclusive
Summary Judgment Papers III, 1977, inclusive
Supplemental Statements to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bi-annual, 1974-1977, inclusive
Statement of Points and Authorities in Support of Defendants Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, 1975, inclusive
Working Files and Papers I, 1977-1980, inclusive
Working Files and Papers II, 1977-1980, inclusive
FBI Files: 97-5299 Section 1, 1970-1972, inclusive
FBI Files: 97-5299 Section 2, 1972-1973, inclusive
FBI Files: 97-5299 Section 3 I, 1972-1973, inclusive
FBI Files: 97-5299 Section 3 II, 1972-1973, inclusive
FBI Files: 97-5299 Section 4, 1973, inclusive
FBI Files: 97-5299 Section 5, 1973, inclusive
FBI Files: 97-5299 Section 6, 1974, inclusive
FBI Files: 97-5299 Section 7, 1974, inclusive
FBI Files: 97-5299 Section 8, 1974, inclusive
FBI Files: 97-5299 Section 9, 1974, inclusive
FBI Files: 97-5299 Section 10, 1975, inclusive
FBI Files: 97-5299 Section 11, 1974, inclusive
FBI Files: 97-5299 Section 12, 1974, inclusive
FBI Files: 97-5299 Section 13, 1975, inclusive
FBI Files: 97-5299 Section 14, 1975, inclusive
FBI Files: 97-5299 Section 15, 1976, inclusive
FBI Files: New York File 97-2700 Section 1 I, 1973, inclusive
FBI Files: New York File 97-2700 Section 1 II, 1972-1973, inclusive
FBI Files: New York File 97-2700 Section 2 I, 1973, inclusive
FBI Files: New York File 97-2700 Section 2 II, 1973, inclusive
FBI Files: New York File 97-2700 Section 3, 1973, inclusive
FBI Files: New York File 97-2700 Section 4 I, 1974-1975, inclusive
FBI Files: New York File 97-2700 Section 4 II, 1975-1977, inclusive
FBI Files: New York File 105-109381 Section 1, 1970, inclusive
FBI Files: New York File 105-109381 Sub A Section 1, 1971, inclusive
FBI Files: New York File 105-109381 Sub A Section 2, 1972, inclusive
FBI Files: New York File 105-109381 Section 2, 1970, inclusive
FBI Files: New York File 105-109381 Sub A Section 3 I, 1971, inclusive
FBI Files: New York File 105-109381 Sub A Section 3 II, 1971, inclusive
FBI Files: New York File 105-109381 Sub A Section 4, 1973, inclusive
FBI Files: New York See Refs (also Chicago Information), 1970-1975, inclusive
FBI Files: Durkan, Frank- INAC NY See Refs, 1971-1972, inclusive
FBI Files: Durkan, Frank- INAC BUFiles, 1971-1973, inclusive
FBI Files: Durkan, Frank- INAC NY Main File, 1973-1977, inclusive
FBI Files: Flannery, Michael NY See Refs, 1969-1972, inclusive
FBI Files: Flannery, Michael, BUFiles I, 1963-1973, inclusive
FBI Files: Flannery, Michael, BUFiles II, 1963-1973, inclusive
FBI Files: Flannery, Michael, NY Main File, 1973, inclusive
FBI Files: Higgins, Matthew INAC BUFiles, 1971, inclusive
FBI Files: Higgins, Matthew INAC NY See Files, 1969-1970, inclusive
FBI Files: McCarthy, John INAC BUFiles, 1971-1974, inclusive
FBI Files: McCarthy, John INAC NY See Refs, 1970-1971, inclusive
FBI Files: McGowan, John BUFiles, 1970-1974, inclusive
FBI Files: McGowan, John INAC NY Main File, 1973-1974, inclusive
FBI Files: McGowan, John INAC NY See Refs, 1970-1973, inclusive
Subseries B. Attorney General of the United States v. Irish People, Incorporated, 1980
Scope and Content Note
In the 1970s, the newspaper, The Irish People, was sued by the Attorney General of the United States in an attempt to force the paper to register as a foreign agent. The U.S. Attorney General argued the paper had received monies and donation of space from the Irish Northern Aid Committee, an organization which was suspected of sending monies to fund the activities of the IRA in Northern Ireland. The paper was considered complicit in this enterprise.
Appeal, Correspondence, Exhibits, 1974-1983, inclusive
Announcements, 1982, inclusive
Appeal, 1981, inclusive
Appeal, 1982-1983, inclusive
Appeal: Appendix, Apr 3,1981, inclusive
Appeal: Motions, 1983, inclusive
Correspondence and Memoranda, 1976-1977, inclusive
FBI Files: "States Secret", 1978, inclusive
IRS filing (notice to register as foreign agent); Legal documents, 1976, inclusive
Memorandum and Order, 1976-1977, inclusive
Motions I, 1976-1980, inclusive
Motions II, 1976-1980, inclusive
Motions, Affidavit, 1976-1980, inclusive
Motion for a Protective Order; Electronic Surveillance Disclosure, 1976-1980, inclusive
Motions for Protective Order; Disclose and Suppress I, 1976-1980, inclusive
Motions for Protective Order; Disclose and Suppress I, 1976-1980, inclusive
Motions, Interrogatories, 1976-1980, inclusive
Motion to Dismiss, 1976-1978, inclusive
Motion to Dismiss, 1976-1980, inclusive
Motion to Dismiss, 1980, inclusive
Subseries C. U.S. v. Mackin (Desmond Mackin)
Scope and Content Note
In 1978, Desmond Mackin was charged with the attempted murder of a British Soldier in Ireland. He fled to the States and was subsequently arrested in 1980 and charged for this crime. In a landmark ruling, the Judge found that Mr. Mackin could not be extradited because his offences were political, i.e., he was a member of an uprising group (the IRA) and his alleged offense was attributed to furthering the aims of this political group and their uprising. After avoiding extradition, the INS initiated deportation proceedings and Mackin elected to be deported to the South of Ireland to avoid risking deportation to British authorities.
Appeal Papers I, 1978-1981, inclusive
Appeal Papers II, 1978-1981, inclusive
Appeal Papers, Aug 1981, inclusive
Appeal Decision, 1981, inclusive
Appelees Brief, 1980-1981, inclusive
Bail Affidavits, 1981, inclusive
Bail: Emergency Application for Bail ... Pending Government's Appeal, 1981, inclusive
Bail Motions, Defense Pleadings I, 1980-1981, inclusive
Bail Motion, Defense Pleadings II, 1980-1981, inclusive
Bail Motions, Defense Pleadings: Exhibits, 1978-1981, inclusive
Brief in Support of Petition for a Writ of Mandamus, 1981, inclusive
Circuit Court Discussions / Deportation Papers, 1980-1981, inclusive
Courtesy Copy: Court of Appeals, 1981, inclusive
Draft Briefs, Pleadings I, 1981, undated, inclusive
Draft Briefs, Pleadings II (Brehon Law Society), 1981, undated, inclusive
Draft Motion Papers, Memorandum I, 1976-1981, inclusive
Draft Motion Papers, Memorandum II, 1976-1981, inclusive
Dual Juristic Act: Docket, 1981, inclusive
Dual Juristic Act: Post-Trial Correspondence, 1981, inclusive
Dual Juristic Act: Press Notes, 1981, inclusive
Exhibits, 1980-1981, inclusive
Extradition Request, 1981, inclusive
Extradition Request (Hon. Buckwald), 1981, inclusive
Extradition Requests (Hons. Sand, Cooper), 1981, inclusive
Government Briefs, Memoranda, 1980-1981, inclusive
Government Exhibits, 1970, 1980, inclusive
Memoranda re: Extradition, 1981, inclusive
Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss, 1981, inclusive
Motion to Dismiss, 1981, inclusive
Motion to Dismiss: Exhibits 1-55 80 Cr Misc #1 p. 54, 1978-1980, inclusive
Notice of Motion to Dismiss Extradition Request I: Exhibits 1-8, 1973-1981, inclusive
Notice of Motion to Dismiss Extradition Request II: Exhibits 9-11, 1973-1981, inclusive
Notice of Motion to Dismiss Extradition Request III: Exhibits 12-15, 1973-1981, inclusive
Notice of Motion to Dismiss Extradition Request IV: Exhibits 16-28, 1973-1981, inclusive
Notice of Motion to Dismiss Extradition Request V: Exhibits 29-31, 1973-1981, inclusive
Notice of Motion to Dismiss Extradition Request: Petitioners Reply to Government's Memorandum, 1981, inclusive
Opinion Orders: Buckwald, 1981, inclusive
Opinion: U.S. District Court Decision - Buchwald, Naomi Reice, Aug 1981, inclusive
Orders, Opinions, Quotes, 1978-1980, inclusive
Post-Hearing Memorandum: Respondent Mackin, 1981, inclusive
Post-Trial Memoranda in Support of Requested Extradition, 1981, inclusive
in Re: Mackin: ABC News Closeup "To Die for Ireland" transcript, Jun 12, 1980, inclusive
in Re: Mackin: Newspaper Articles, 1973-1981, inclusive
in Re: Mackin: Notes, Replies I
in Re: Mackin: Notes, Replies II, 1981, inclusive
Statutes: Lord Diplock / Court of Human Rights/Terrorism I, 1972-1981, inclusive
Statutes: Lord Diplock / Court of Human Rights/Terrorism II, 1972-1981, inclusive
Statutes: Lord Diplock / Court of Human Rights/Terrorism III, 1972-1981, inclusive
Stips, Correspondence, 1981, inclusive
Testimony: DiMaio, Dr.; Asbury (FBI), Blackbourne (Medical Examiner): Direct and Cross I, Feb 20, 1981, inclusive
Testimony: DiMaio, Dr.; Asbury (FBI), Blackbourne (Medical Examiner): Direct and Cross II
Testimony: Argument of Counsel Point I, Mar 5, 1981, inclusive
Testimony: Garrett - Direct and Cross, Mar 30, 1981, inclusive
Testimony: Harvey - Redirect / Mackin - Cross, Apr 1, 1981, inclusive
Testimony: Mackin - Direct, 1981, inclusive
Testimony: Masterton - Direct / Perez - Direct and Cross, Apr 7, 1981, inclusive
Testimony: Masterton - Cross / Lynagh - Direct and Cross I, Apr 8, 1981, inclusive
Testimony: Masterton - Cross / Lynagh - Direct and Cross II, Apr 8, 1981, inclusive
Warrants of Arrest I, 1974-1981, inclusive
Warrants of Arrest II, 1974-1981, inclusive
Courtesy Copy: Court of Appeals, Part I, 1981, inclusive
Courtesy Copy: Court of Appeals, Part II, 1981, inclusive
Research: Decisions - Abu Eaiu, Castione, Garcia-Moa, Gonzalez, Kam-Shu, Hooker, Meunier (extradition) I, 1978-1981, inclusive
Research: Decisions - Abu Eaiu, Castione, Garcia-Moa, Gonzalez, Kam-Shu, Hooker, Meunier (extradition) II
Research: Decisions - Abu Eaiu, Castione, Garcia-Moa, Gonzalez, Kam-Shu, Hooker, Meunier (extradition) III, 1978-1981, inclusive
Research: Decisions - Abu Eaiu, Castione, Garcia-Moa, Gonzalez, Kam-Shu, Hooker, Meunier (extradition) IV, 1978-1981, inclusive
Research I, 1980-1981, inclusive
Research II, 1980-1981, inclusive
Research III, 1980-1981, inclusive
Research IV, 1980-1981, inclusive
Other Cases (Ireland), 1979-1980, inclusive
Correspondence and News Articles I [RESTRICTED], 1981-1982, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are closed.
Correspondence and News Articles II [RESTRICTED], 1981-1982, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are closed.
Correspondence and Notes I (includes Telegram from Jane Fonda to Edmund Muskie) [RESTRICTED], 1980-1981, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are closed.
Correspondence and Notes II [RESTRICTED], 1980-1981, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are closed.
Expenses [RESTRICTED], 1981, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are closed.
Statues: Lord Diplock: Report of Official Commission / Terrorism (Secret Document, Minister of Defence G. Britain) [RESTRICTED], 1978, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are closed.
Subseries D. U.S. v. Harrison et al (George Harrison)
Scope and Content Note
George Harrison, along with Tom Falvey, Michael Flannery, Patrick Mullin and Danny Gormley, was arrested and tried for illegal shipment of arms to Northern Ireland. The case hinged on the fact that Harrison and his co-conspirators believed that their contact, George DeMeo, was himself an agent of the CIA and therefore the United States government was cognizant of their arms dealing and complicit in allowing this activity to continue.
The files contain the trail transcripts along with many legal documents and newspaper clippings. Of note is the Jury Verdict slip, showing all defendents not guilty on all counts (Box 15, Folder 21).
Affidavit and Exhibits in Support of Defendant's Request re: Jury Selection Vol. I, 1981-1982, inclusive
Affidavit and Exhibits in Support of Defendant's Request re: Jury Selection Vol. II, 1981-1982, inclusive
Affidavit Regarding Extradition, 1982, inclusive
African National Congress, 1987, inclusive
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) Records, Dec 22, 1981
Brinks, 1982-1983, inclusive
Character Statements, 1981, inclusive
"Congress '86" (Irish Socialism), undated
Correspondence, 1981-1982, inclusive
Counsel Notes, Drafts, Pre-Trial Motions, 1981, inclusive
Curragh Camp Escape, 1959, inclusive
Demeo, George: Probation Record [RESTRICTED], 1965-1982, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are closed.
Department of State Office of Munitions Control, Dec 1981
Falvey, Thomas: US Magistrate's Form, Jun 20, 1981
Fingerprints, 1981, inclusive
Flanagan, Martin: Subpoena, 1981, inclusive
Flannery, Michael: Complaint, 1981, inclusive
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests, Jun 1987-Aug 1987
Gormley, Danny: Investigation, 1981, inclusive
Government Exhibits, 1981, inclusive
Harrison Prisoner Record [RESTRICTED], 1981, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are closed.
Harrison Statement (before Jury; manuscript), [1981], undated
Harrison Statement (Before Jury; typescript), 1981, inclusive
Indictment, 1981, inclusive
Irish American Defense Fund, 1983, inclusive
Irish Cases: Lawyers (list), 1982, inclusive
July Indictment, 1981, inclusive
Jury Selection, 1981, inclusive
Memorandum of Law: Pre-Trial Motions, 1981-1982, inclusive
Motion for a Bill of Particulars, 1981, inclusive
Motions I, 1981-1982, inclusive
Motions II, 1981-1982, inclusive
Motions, Final Drafts, 1981, inclusive
Motions for Discovery, 1981, inclusive
National Jury Project, 1981, inclusive
New Discovery, 1981, inclusive
Northern Ireland News Service, 1989, inclusive
Order Regarding Pre-Trial Procedure and Date of Trial, 1981, inclusive
Phone and Meeting Transcripts, 1980-1981, inclusive
Political Rights Defense Fund, Sep 1987
Por La Paz y La Solidaridad, Apr 1987
Press and Publicity, 1981-1986, inclusive
Press Releases and News Articles, 1982, inclusive
Puerto Rico, Aug 31, 1987
Return of Bail and Property, 1968-1983, inclusive
Scrapbook, 1981-1982, inclusive
Search Warrants, 1981, inclusive
Speeches at Various Functions and Rallies, 1982-1987, inclusive
Speedy Trial, 1981, inclusive
Subpeonas, 1982, inclusive
Subpoenas Duces Tecum Application, 1981, inclusive
Superceding Indictment, 1981, inclusive
Surveillance Logs, Apr 1981-Dec 1981
FBI: Press Releases, 1981, inclusive
FBI Surveillance: Supporting Documentation [RESTRICTED], 1981, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are closed.
FBI: Tapes and Transcripts 1/3, Apr 1981- Jun 1981, inclusive
FBI: Tapes and Transcripts 2/3, Apr 1981- Jun 1981, inclusive
FBI: Tapes and Transcripts 3/3, Apr 1981 - Jun 1981, inclusive
FBI: Transcripts - Harrison I, 1980-1981, inclusive
FBI: Transcripts - Harrison II, 1980-1981, inclusive
FBI: Transcripts - Harrison III, 1980-1981, inclusive
FBI: Transcripts - Harrison, 1981-1982, inclusive
FBI: Transcripts - Harrison / DeMeo, 1981-1982, inclusive
FBI: Transcripts - Harrison / DeMeo I, 1980-1982, inclusive
FBI: Transcripts - Harrison / DeMeo II, 1980-1982, inclusive
FBI: Transcripts - Harrison et al, 1981-1982, inclusive
FBI: Transcripts - Harrison et al, 1981-1982, inclusive
FBI: Transcripts - Tom Falvey, 1981-1982, inclusive
FBI: Transcripts - Tom Falvey / DeMeo, 1981, inclusive
FBI: Transcripts - Tom Falvey / Harrison / DeMeo, 1981-1982, inclusive
FBI: Transcripts: Search Warrants I, 1981, inclusive
FBI: Transcripts: Search Warrants II, 1981, inclusive
Trial Transcript pp. 1-374, 1982, inclusive
Trial Transcript pp. 375-530, 1982, inclusive
Trial Transcript pp. 1006-1019, 1473-1503, 1982, inclusive
Trial Transcript pp. 1020-1101, Oct. 6, 1982, inclusive
Trial Transcript pp. 1649-1708, 1982, inclusive
Trial Transcript pp. 1708-1927 (DeMeo Testimony), 1982, inclusive
Trial Transcript pp. 2001-2099, [1982], inclusive
Trial Transcript pp. 2100-2188
Trial Transcript pp. 2190-2298, 1982, inclusive
Trial Transcript pp. 2623-2662, 1982, inclusive
Trial Transcript pp. 2771-2847, 1982, inclusive
Trial Transcript pp. 3228-3271, 1982, inclusive
Trial Transcript pp. 3274, 3276-3433, 1982, inclusive
Post-Trial materials: Harrison personal note, Defense Committee members, jury verdict form, pictures, clippings, 1982
Unemployment Insurance Interview, Jul 1981
Expenses, Disbursements, Out of Pocket [RESTRICTED], 1982, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open.
Subseries E. Individual Cases - Extradition /Deportation
Artt, Kevin Barry John, et. al.: Extraditees (Brennan, Kirby, Campbell), 1992-1998, inclusive
Artt, Kevin Barry John, et. al.: Extraditees (Brennan, Kirby, Campbell), 1999-2000, inclusive
Attorney-Client Privileged Documents [RESTRICTED], 1981, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are closed.
Barr, James Gerard: Deportation I, 1984-1993, inclusive
Barr, James Gerard: Deportation II, 1984-1993, inclusive
Doherty, Joe, 1983-1999, inclusive
Doherty, Joe: Sprizzo Decision, Dec 12, 1984
Feehan, Patrick, 1981-1982, inclusive
US. v. Flanagan, Martin (gunrunning), 1982, inclusive
US v. Martin Fleming, 1990, inclusive
Fort Worth Five, 1987, inclusive
Galvin, Martin (Noraid Lawyer), 1984, inclusive
US v. Johnson, Maguire, Quigley, Reid, and Hoy: Correspondence and Memoranda [RESTRICTED], 1989-1995, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are closed.
US v. Johnson, Maguire, Quigley, Reid, and Hoy: Press, 1989-1990, inclusive
US v. Johnson, Maguire, Quigley, Reid, and Hoy: Court Transcripts, 1989-1992, inclusive
Kelly, Nicky (includes chronology), 1982, inclusive
King, Matthew, 1982, inclusive
Magahey, Gabriel: Application for Political Asylum I, 1979-1982, inclusive
Magahey, Gabriel: Application for Political Asylum II, 1979-1982, inclusive
Maguire, Patrick: deportation, 1994, inclusive
McAllister Family Case: political asylum, 1997-2000, inclusive
McKeon, Bernard (conspiracy to export firearms), 1979-1984, inclusive
McKeon, Bernard and Olive, 1983, inclusive
McKeon, Olive, 1980, inclusive
McManus, Birdie / Shannon Travel Service: subpoena, 1982, inclusive
McManus v. Doubleday: Libel Suit (Fr. Sean McManus, Redemptorist, founder of Irish National Caucus) I, 1975-1978, inclusive
McManus v. Doubleday: Libel Suit (Fr. Sean McManus, Redemptorist; Founder of Irish National Caucus) II, 1975-1978, inclusive
McManus v. Doubleday: Research and Information on Irish Nationalist, FBI files, 1974-1982, inclusive
McMullan, Peter Gabriel John: Deportation/Extradition, 1984, inclusive
McMullan, Peter Gabriel John: Deportation/Extradition, 1991-1992, inclusive
McMullan v. U.S.: aka "Pete the Para"; Correspondence and Research, 1978-1980, inclusive
McMullan v. U.S.: California Pleadings, 1980, inclusive
McMullan v. U.S.: Decision, 1979-1981, inclusive
McMullan v. U.S.: Exhibits I, 1975-1980, inclusive
McMullan v. U.S.: Exhibits II, 1975-1980, inclusive
McMullan v. U.S.: Exhibits, 1978, inclusive
McMullan v. U.S.: Memorandum Decision, May 1979, inclusive
McMullan v. U.S.: Post-hearing Memorandum, May 1979, inclusive
McMullan v. U.S.: Reply Memorandum, Jan 1979, inclusive
McMullan v. U.S.: Reporters Transcript (court), Mar 26, 1979 - Mar 27, 1979, inclusive
McMullan v. U.S.: Respondent's Appeal Brief, Mar 1980, inclusive
McMullan v. U.S.: Statement of Facts (The Queen v. McMullan), 1978, inclusive
McMullan v. U.S.: Witnesses, 1979, inclusive
Moloney and Millar v. U.S.: Clippings, Nov 1993
Moloney and Millar v. U.S.: Correspondence and Memoranda [RESTRICTED], 1993, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are closed.
Moloney and Millar v. U.S.: Court Transcripts, Nov 1993
Moloney and Millar v. U.S.: Search Warrants, Nov 1993
Moloney and Millar v. U.S.: Subpoenas, Nov 1993
Mulhulland, Michael Dermot: Case file, Visa application, 1994-2000, inclusive
Murray, Tom, 1978-1983, inclusive
O'Doherty, Edmond: Visa application, 1993-1994, inclusive
O'Muracu, Noel, 1993-1994, inclusive
O'Neill, Fogarty, McCormick, and O'Sullivan v. U.S., 1992-1993, inclusive
O'Rourke, Michael (aka Patrick Mannion): Deportation, 1979-1984, inclusive
O'Rourke, Michael (aka Patrick Mannion): Deportation; Free Michael O'Rourke Committee of Philadelphia, 1981-1983, inclusive
Passport Cases [RESTRICTED], 1987, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are closed.
Passport Cases: "Manufacturing American Citizenship for Illegals", Jan 1988
Pearson, Brian Desmond: Deportation, 1997-2000, inclusive
Quinn, William (Liam) / Balcombe Street Four: Deportation, San Francisco, 1981, inclusive
Quinn, John Herbert: illegal sale of firearms; (Mayor, Concord, NH), 1975, inclusive
Quinn, John Herbert: Newspaper Clippings, 1975, inclusive
Quinn, Wiliam Joseph: Extradition - Deposition and Exhibits, 1981, inclusive
Quinn, Wiliam Joseph: Extradition - Exhibits I, circa 1981, inclusive
Quinn, Wiliam Joseph: Extradition - Exhibits II, circa 1981, inclusive
Quinn, Wiliam Joseph: Extradition - Interrogatories and Production Requests: Statement before House Committee of the Judiciary, 1981-1983, inclusive
Quinn, Wiliam Joseph: Extradition - Opinion and Order, 1983, inclusive
Quinn, Wiliam Joseph: Extradition - Opinion - Appeal Argued 1984, 1986, inclusive
Quinn, Wiliam Joseph: Extradition - Report of Trial, Clippings, 1988, inclusive
Quinn, Wiliam Joseph: Extradition - Warrant, Information, Depositions I, 1981, inclusive
Quinn, Wiliam Joseph: Extradition - Warrant, Information, Depositions II, 1981, inclusive
Smyth, James Joseph (Jimmy): Deportation case, 1993-1994, inclusive
Smyth, James Joseph (Jimmy): Extradition, 1995-1996, inclusive
Surveillance of Irish Americans, 1977-1978, inclusive
U.S. v. Meehan et al (gun running), 1982, inclusive
U.S. v. Murphy, Noel: Correspondence (aka Noel O'Murchu; gunrunning, Boston), 1986-1989, inclusive
U.S. v. Murphy, Noel: FBI Transcript I, 1985-1987, inclusive
U.S. v. Murphy, Noel: FBI Transcript II, 1985-1987, inclusive
U.S. v. Murphy, Noel: FBI Transcript III
Zaitschek, Laurence, 2002
Deportees: Correspondence - Congress, President of the United States, 1996-2000, inclusive
Extradition Treaties: UK and US, 1931-2003, inclusive
Group A Deportees: "compendium of documents on deportees" Deportees are: Noel Gaynor, Robert McErlane, Gabriel Megahy, Matthew Morrison, Brian Pearson, Kevin Crossan, 1999-2003, inclusive
Group A Deportees: [file information], 1999-2000, inclusive
Group A Deportees: Gaynor, Morrison Decisions and Reno Suspension (correspondence), Oct 1996 - Dec 2000, inclusive
Group A Deportees: Press Clippings, 1993-1997, inclusive
Group B Deportees List, 2000, inclusive
Legal Immigration and Family Equity Act, 2000-2001, inclusive
Subseries F. Human Rights
Bloody Sunday: Irish Times Report - Widgery Tribunal, Jun 1997, inclusive
Bloody Sunday Inquiry: Madden and Finucane, 1998, inclusive
Britain and Ireland Human Rights Committee, 1994-1995, inclusive
Finucane, Pat Case: Articles "Burying the Truth: The Murder of Belfast Human Rigths Lawyer Partick Finucae and Britain's "Secret" Public Inquiries," Jaoquin P. Eterceno, III. Fordham Law Review, Vol. 74; "Northern Ireland Update," Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, Mar 1999 - Dec 2002, inclusive
Finucan, Pat: Helsinki Commission and U.S. Congressional Hearing, May 2004, inclusive
Finucane, Pat (Murder) - Ed Moloney (Journalist), Sep 1999, inclusive
Finucane, Pat: Pat Finucane Center, 2003-2006, inclusive
Fincane, Pat and Rosemary Nelson Assassinations, 1999-2000, inclusive
Hearing: Human Rights "The Peace Process in Northern Ireland" - U.S. Congressional Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights of the Committee on International Relations, Oct 1997, inclusive
Human Rights Watch / Helsinki Report: "Policing in Northern Ireland", May 1997, inclusive
Lawyers Committee for Human Rights Report: "Human Rights and Legal Defense in Northern Ireland: The Intimidation of Defense Lawyers; The Murder of Patrick Finucane", Feb 1993, inclusive
Nelson, Rosemary: Assassination - Reaction, Press Releases, 1999, inclusive
Nelson, Rosemary: Press, 1999, inclusive
Nelson, Rosemary: Report - Human Rights Watch, Mar 1999, inclusive
Northern Ireland Alert: Ranking of Congressional Members on Northern Ireland Human Rights, Sep 1997, inclusive
Report: British Irish Rights Watch - "Deadly Intelligence: State Involvement in Loyalist Murder in Northern Ireland, 1999, inclusive
Publication: At the Crossroads: Human Rights and the Northern Ireland Peace Process - Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, Dec 1996, inclusive
Shanaghan, Patrick: Murder/Inquiry, Sep 1996, inclusive
Thompson, Paul: Murder/Inquiry, 1994, inclusive
Subseries G: Outside U.S. (cases)
Columbia 3: Bring Them Home Campaign, Final Report (Niall Connolly, Jim Monaghan, Martin McCauley) I, 2002-2004, inclusive
Columbia 3: Bring Them Home Campaign, Final Report (Niall Connolly, Jim Monaghan, Martin McCauley) II, 2002-2004, inclusive
Columbia 3: Case Information, Individual Declarations, 2002-2003, inclusive
Columbia 3: Observer Visit to Columbia (including Durkan), Nov 2002, inclusive
Columbia 3: Organization Action, 2002-2003, inclusive
Columbia 3: Press Clippings, 2002, inclusive
Columbia 3: Trial Observation Briefing Packet, Nov 28, 2002 - Dec 5, 2002, inclusive
McAliskey, Bernadette Devlin: Denied U.S. Entry, Feb 2003, inclusive
McAliskey, Roisin: Arrest, Detainment, Nov 1996 - May 1997, inclusive
McAliskey, Roisin: Arrest, Detainment, Jun 1997 - 1998, inclusive
McKevitt, Michael: Press, 1998, inclusive
McKevitt, Michael: Trial Summaries - New Republic Forum, Jun 2003 - Jul 2003, inclusive
McKevitt, Michael and Bernadette: Correspondence, 2001-2003
McKevitt, Michael and Bernadette: British Irish Rights Watch Reports, 2000-2001, inclusive
Reynolds v. The Sunday Times - Albert Reynolds TD, 1996-1997, inclusive
Sands-McKevitt, Bernadette: Visa Denial, Jun 1998, inclusive
Subseries H: Prisoners
Boston 3: Richard Johnson, Martin Quigley, Eammon MaGuire, 1994, inclusive
Brennan, Paul (Pol): Correspondence and Articles, 1993-1994, inclusive
Campbell, Paul: Appeal, May 1995, inclusive
Irish American Families Against Political Deportations, 1995-1996, inclusive
Irish Political Prisoners of War Committee: Newsletters (Clair Shores, NY), 1996, inclusive
Jensen, Lowell: Information (Attorney General, Justice Department), 1994, inclusive
Kelly, Nicky: Prisoner information packet, 1990, inclusive
Legal Communication, 1995-1997, inclusive
Legislative Action and Resolutions: New York State, 1995, inclusive
Lists: Deportations and Extraditions, undated
Martin, Michael and Aidan Moley: Extradition UK to US, 1994, inclusive
McGeough, Terence Gerard (Gerry), 1994-1995, inclusive
McNamee, Danny: Irish Prisoners in the United Kingdom, Mar 1995, inclusive
Megahey, Gabriel: Legal information and related cases: Kevin Crossan, Robert McErlean, Oct 1995
Morrison, Matthew, 1993-1994, inclusive
Prisoner Action Groups: Correspondence, Press, 1994-1995, inclusive
Prisoner Article: "If You've Come a' Seeking Justice, No Irish Need Apply: Irish Republicans, Political Asylum and United States Foreign Policy." Karen McElrath in Critical Criminology, Dec 1997, inclusive
Profiles of Individual Prisoners, undated
Profiles, Request, Responses: Correspondence, Notes, 1994, inclusive
Quinn, William Patrick: Long Kesh Letter (fragile), undated
Report: "Comparative Study - Release and Reintegration of Politically Motivated Prisoners in Northern Ireland." by Brian Gormally and Karen McEvoy. Northern Ireland Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders., Mar 1995, inclusive
Report: "The Situation of Irish Republican Prisoners in the U.K." British Irish Rights Watch, Mar 1997, inclusive
Sullivan, Bob and Denver O'Neill, 1980, inclusive
Tucson 6: Press Clipping, 1994, inclusive
Subseries I: Northern Ireland
Scope and Content Note
This series includes files and information on cases of interest and importance to Durkan taking place in Northern Ireland. Bobby Sands' hunger strike, the shooting of Lord Mountbatton and the use of Diplock Courts to put Irish in prison, as well as several files on John Stalker as well as the manuscript of his book "Stalked" which document the unofficial shoot to kill policy utilized by the northern police forces on Catholic Irish in Northern Ireland.
H-Block / Lord Mountbatton: Article, Correspondence, Plastic Bullets II, 1978-1979, inclusive
H-Block / Lord Mountbatton: Article, Correspondence, Plastic Bullets I, 1978-1979, inclusive
H-Block / Lord Mountbatton: Plastic Bullets, circa 1998, inclusive
Sands, Bobby: Hunger Strike I (mostly newspaper clippings), 1980-1982, inclusive
Sands, Bobby: Hunger Strike II, 1980-1982, inclusive
Sands, Bobby: Hunger Strike - Articles and Biographical information (poems), 1981, inclusive
Sands, Bobby: Hunger Strike - Articles and Correspondence, 1981, inclusive
Sands, Bobby: Hunger Strike - New York Daily News clippings, 1981, inclusive
Sands, Bobby: Hunger Strike - New York Post clippings, 1981, inclusive
Sands, Bobby: Hunger Strike - New York Times clippings, 1981, inclusive
Stalker, John Inquiry (Police Killings; Lawyer's Inquiry), 1987-1989, inclusive
Stalker, John Inquiry: Shoot to Kill Policy I, 1983-1989, inclusive
Stalker, John Inquiry: Shoot to Kill Policy II, 1983-1898, inclusive
Stalker, John Inquiry: Article - "Criminal Justice and Human Rights in Northern Ireland" in The Records of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Mar 1983, inclusive
Stalker, John Inquiry: Lawyers Correspondence I, 1983-1984, inclusive
Stalker, John Inquiry: Lawyers Correspondence II, 1983-1984, inclusive
Stalker, John Inquiry: Newspaper Clippings: Shoot to Kill, 1983-1984, inclusive
Stalker, John Inquiry: Publication - "Shoot to Kill?: The Report of the International Lawyers Inquiry into the Lethal use of Firearms by the Secruity Forces in Northern Ireland." Mercier Press. Dublin/Cork., 1984, inclusive
Stalker, John Inquiry: Publication - book review of "Shoot to Kill?" Keara M. O'Dempsey. Seton Hall Law Review. Vol. 17, no. 1, 1987, inclusive
Stalker, John: "Stalked" loose papers, 1983-1988, inclusive
Stalker, John: Stalked Newspaper Clippings, 1988, inclusive
Subseries J: Shah of Iran
Scope and Content Note
Materials in this subseries relate to the former ruling family of Iran and subsequent legal actions taken by the State of Iran against the family, suing them for their assets. These files relate to the Plaintiff who in this particular lawsuit was Ashraf Pahlavi, twin sister of the late shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi.
As background, in January 16, 1979, the Shah and his wife, the empress, left Iran to live in exile after the overthrow of government and installation of Ayatollah, Ruhollah Khomeini. The Ayatollah, attempted to seek extradition from any country the Shah would visit or go to and also sought to seize all of the Shah's assets. The Ayatollah also called for the assassination of the Shan and numerous family members. The Shah came to New York City on Oct 22, 1979 for medical care and this visit led to the Iranian Hostage Crisis. After seeking refuge in other countries, the Shah finally settled in Egypt where he died July 27, 1980. The hostages were not released until January 20, 1981 after an agreement was negotiated, the Algerian Accords.
The suit in these files refers to that brought against the royal family by the country of Iran. The case was brought to the attention of O'Dwyer and Bernstien when the Shah came to New York City for medical attention. In the opinion of the lawyers, the Ayatollah was attempting to continue its revolution in the courts of the United States by attempting to take from the Royal Family via judicial process what it could not take by force. Iran was asking the Unites States court to intervene in a political dispute between two ruling regimes in a foreign country: The Khomeini regime and the Pahlavi regime. Brian O'Dwyer argued that New York has no responsibility to provide the type of forum that the Plaintiff - the government of Iran – should be providing and therefore the suit was considered illegitimate.
The Princess, Ashraf Pahlavi was known as an advocate of women's rights and the material documents her frequent travel to other countries promoting women's rights. She was exiled from Iran in 1951 because of her "political meddling and general objectionable behavior". She was allowed to return permanently in 1954 (See folder FOI Request Documents, 1946-1959).
FOI Request: Correspondence, 1987, inclusive
FOI Request: The Shah, 1951: Background, 1948-1959, inclusive
FOI Request: The Shah of Iran, 1957-1964, inclusive
FOI Request Documents: Shah of Iran, 1968-1973, inclusive
FOI Request Documents: Shah of Iran, 1975-1976, inclusive
FOI Request Documents: Shah of Iran, Family, Iran, 1947, 1958-1964, inclusive
FOI Request Documents: Shah of Iran, Family, Iran, 1977-1980, inclusive
FOI Request Documents Department of State: Princess Ashraf Pahlavi (twin sister of Shah), 1946-1975, inclusive
FOI Request Documents Department of State: Princess Ashraf Pavlavi, 1965-1967, inclusive
FOI Request Documents Department of State: Princess Ashraf Pavlavi, 1966-1979, inclusive
Legal: Islamic Republic of Iran v. Ashraf Pahlavi: Brief for Defendant-Appellant, 1983, inclusive
Legal: Islamic Republic of Iran v. Ashraf Pahlavi: Respondent's Brief, 1983, inclusive
Legal: Settlement of Claim: The Government of the Islamic Repuboica of Iran, Claimant; The Government of the U.S.A., Respondent; Submitted to the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal, The Hague, 1982, inclusive
Legal: Statement of Defense of the United States: Islamic Republic of Iran v. The United States, Jun 10, 1983, inclusive
Legal: Statement of Defense: Exhibits, 1979-1981, 1983, inclusive
Subseries K. U.S. v. McKinley et al (McKinley, McColgan, McCann, and Moley)
Scope and Content Note
In 1990, Kevin Joseph McKinley, Seamus McColgan, Sean John McCann, and Seamus Moley were arrested in Florida and charged with buying an anti-aircraft missile and other weapons from undercover agents with the intention of providing the weapons to members of the Provisional IRA in Northern Ireland. They were found guilty and in 1991, McKinley, McColgan, and Moley were sentenced to 51 months in prison. Frank Durkan represented the defendants, along with attorney Michael Dowd.
Additional Government Discovery, Nov 20, 1990
Amnesty International Reports, Jun 1991
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) Investigations, circa 1989-1991, inclusive
Baldy, Tom F. Battle for Ulster, 1987, inclusive
Boyle, Francis A.: Correspondence [RESTRICTED], 1990, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are closed.
Boyle, Francis A. "The Decolonization of Northern Ireland", 1991, inclusive
Character Letters, 1990-1991, inclusive
Clippings, 1987-1991, inclusive
Correspondence, 1990-1994, inclusive
Correspondence and Memoranda [RESTRICTED], 1990, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are closed.
Customs Service Investigation Reports, 1989, inclusive
Exhibits, 1990, inclusive
Investigative Reports, 1985-1987, inclusive
Memorandum in Opposition, 1990, inclusive
Motions: Defense, 1990, inclusive
Motions: Government, 1990, inclusive
Norwegian Helsinki Committee Report, 1990, inclusive
Notice of Objections, Feb 20, 1991
Proceedings, 1990, inclusive
Proceedings, Jan 19, 1990
Proceedings, Jun 7, 1991
Related Cases, 1982, inclusive
Sentencing, 1991, inclusive
Wiretap Summary, 1990, inclusive
Wiretap Transcripts, 1989-1990, inclusive
Series V. Durkan: Personal Files and Research, Written Work & Materials of Interest, 1920, 1957-2006, inclusive
Scope and Content Note
This series contains material on topics of interest to Durkan, including the Great Famine in Ireland, shipwrecks of Irish coming to the Americas, his membership and activities in the Irish History Roundtable and a collection of his books, legal, history and sports-related. Also included is correspondence to and from Durkan on a a wide range of topics from letters to the editors of various publications and opinion pieces to letters of recommendation and personal matters. Additionally, a small collection of books which apparently belonged to Paul O'Dwyer, his uncle and head of the firm in which Durkan practiced law, are included in this series, many signed and/or annotated by the author.
Subseries A. Correspondence, Subject Files and Writings
Scope and Content Note
This series contains correspondence to and from Durkan, articles, speeches and letters to the editors, materials on topics of interest to Durkan and a few photographs. Materials in Box 29 were in very bad condition and most of the originals have been photocopied.
1798 Rising, 1998-2000, inclusive
1798 Rising: Newspaper Clippings and Articles, 1997-1998, inclusive
1798 Rising: Photographs, 1998, inclusive
American Committee for Ulster Justice (ACUJ), 1974-1978, inclusive
American Irish Unity Committee: Symposium (includes photographs), Jul 22, 1981, inclusive
Article: "The Hunger Strikers" / Hunger Strikers 25th Anniversary by Frank Durkan, 2006, inclusive
Articles and Speeches by Durkan, undated
Articles, Correspondence, Newspaper Clippings: general
Ashe, Thomas: Banner unveiling (1918 Hunger Striker), Apr 2005, inclusive
Battle of Aughrim, 1691 (pamphlet), undated
Brehon Law Society, 1981-1988, inclusive
Collins, Michael: Photograph, Armagh City, Sep 5, 1921, inclusive
Committee on the Administration of Justice, 1999-2003, inclusive
Correspondence: Materials from Charlie McGrath, 1995, inclusive
Correspondence: Personal and Professional, 1955, inclusive
Correspondence: Personal and Professional, 1956, inclusive
Correspondence: Personal and Professional (Segregated), 1956, inclusive
Correspondence: Personal and Professional, 1963-1970, inclusive
Correspondence: Personal and Professional, 1967, inclusive
Correspondence: Personal and Professional, 1975, inclusive
Correspondence: Personal and Professional, 1976, inclusive
County Mayo, 1992-2003, inclusive
County Mayo Association: Yearbook, 1988, inclusive
County Mayo Football Championship Programs, 1992-2000, inclusive
County Mayo: Lavan, Sean Thomas (1898-1973), 1996, inclusive
County Mayo: Newspapers, 1995-1999, inclusive
Cuimhneachan 1916 - Commemoration of the 1916 Rising. Friends of Irish Freedom and Sean Ogliagh Na Heireann Heritage Association., Apr 15, 1990, inclusive
Curran, Moira: Deportation, includes family papers, John Curran. (Hugh O'Rourke of O'Dwyer Bernstien handled this case), 1897-1981, inclusive
Duffy, Jimmy: assorted articles and documents; includes DeValera statement (photocopy) and James Shea memoirs, 1923-2002, inclusive
Duffy, Jimmy: transcription, paper re: George Harrison; poems, 2004, undated, inclusive
East Mayo Brigade IRA: Commemorative Memorial, Apr 7, 1958
Emmett, Robert, 2001-2004, inclusive
Emmett, Robert, 2002, inclusive
Famine Pot, 2001, inclusive
Gaelic Gotham: Correspondence, Newspaper Clippings, 1995-1996, inclusive
Gaelic Gotham: Media Package, 1995-1996, inclusive
Gaelic Gotham Report: "Assessing a Controversial Exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York, 1997, inclusive
Grosse Ile, Canada I (Famine Quarantine Island), 1994-2001, inclusive
Grosse Ile, Canada II (Famine Quarantine Island), 1994-2001, inclusive
Grosse Ile, 1984-1996, inclusive
Harrison, George, 2002
Honors and Memberships, 1992, undated, inclusive
Horizon Halfway House, 1995, inclusive
Irish Famine, 1845-1850, 1995-1997, inclusive
Irish Famine Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton, PA, 1964, undated, inclusive
Irish Famine: Choctaw and Irish Together (CAIT)- International Humanitarian Organization, 1996, inclusive
Irish Famine: County Mayo Killala Memorial, 1997, inclusive
Irish Famine: Genocide Curriculum, 1997-1999, inclusive
Jenkinson, Noel: Durkan Speech at Commemoration, Nov 14, 1976, inclusive
Keane, James, 1920, 1987, inclusive
Kelly, Nicky, 1989-1990, inclusive
Laverty, Chuck: Research Query (Mayo football player), 1997, inclusive
Martin Sheridan Memorial Committee (Olympian; NYPD), 1908-1996, inclusive
Martin Sheridan Memorial Committee (Olympian; NYPD): Photographs (grave), circa 1996, inclusive
Mayo Society of New York, 1991-2004, inclusive
McDonnell, John J.: Correspondence re: Irish Memorabilia collection; includes photocopy of "The Story of the 1916 Proclamation" by John O'Connor., 1997, inclusive
Meagher, Thomas Francis (1823-1867): Article from Eire Ierland, Bulletin of the Department of External Affairs., 1967, inclusive
Molly Maguires, 1976-1984, inclusive
National Graves Association (Ireland), 1981, undated, inclusive
New York Irish History Roundtable: Article and Newspaper Clippings I, 1983-1996, inclusive
New York Irish History Roundtable: Articles and Newspaper Clippings II, 1983-1996, inclusive
New York Irish History Roundtable: Correspondence, 1991-1995, inclusive
New York Irish History Roundtable: Newsletter, Calendar, 1988-2001, inclusive
Newsletters: The Irish Volunteer; Massachusetts Irish Volunteers, Ohio Irish Times, 1992-2002, inclusive
Newspaper Clippings: various, 1995-1999, inclusive
O'Dwyer, Paul: Times Herald-Record story; photograph, 1995, inclusive
Photographs: Irish Institute, John Gaughan Commemoration; Paul O'Dwyer and Hon Gwyner Evans, Wales, 1976, inclusive
Photoprint: "Support Irish Republicans in Jail for Ireland", undated
Research, 1914-1993, inclusive
Research Papers (by Rona Fields?): Irish Immigrants; Irish Republicanism from the 1980s?, undated
Rural Resettlement Ireland!, 1993-1994, inclusive
Saint Patrick's Day Parade: Michael Flannery Controversy, 1983, inclusive
Saint Patrick's Day Parade: Michael Flannery Controversy: Newspaper Clippings, 1983, inclusive
Sharpton, Al: Irish Voice response by Durkan to "The O'Bradaigh Visa and Al Sharpton", Jun 1995, inclusive
Sinn Fein, 1995-1998, inclusive
The Wreck of the St. John, Cohasset, MA (famine ship) 1849, 1984, inclusive
Subseries B: Books, Pamphlets and Publications
Aghaidh Achadh Mor: The Face of Aghamore (water damaged; some pages stuck together), undate
American Connection: U.S. Guns, Money and Influence in Northern Ireland. Jack Holland. Penguin Books, New York. inscription: "to the Florida Four with best wishes from Geroge Harrison", 1987, inclusive
American Connection: U.S. Guns, Money and Influence in Northern Ireland. Jack Holland. Penguin. Dublin., 1989
"An Act for the Attainder of the Rebels in Ireland" Parliament, Westminster, London., 1657, inclusive
Bold Robert Emmett, 1778-1803. Sean o'Bradaigh. Irish Freedom Press. Inscription: "To Monica and Frank Salud George Harrison", 2003, inclusive
Breaking the Deadlock: A Way Out of the Northern Impasse. Robert Heatley. Fulcrum Press. Dublin., 1991, inclusive
Britain's War Machine in Ireland. Maurice Burke. Oisin Publications. New York., 1987, inclusive
The Committee: Political Assassination in Northern Ireland. Sean McPhilemy. Roberts Rinehart Publishers, Niwot, CO. (includes many notes and annotations), circa 1998, inclusive
Cory Collusion Inquiry Report. Chief Superintendent Breen and Superintendent Buchanan, Oct 2003, inclusive
Creating a New Ireland as Reflected in the Writings of William Hughes. Hughes Enterprises, Baltimore., 1995, inclusive
Dilseacht: The Story of Comdt. General Tom Macguire and the Second (All-Ireland) Dail. Ruairi O'Bradaigh. Irish Freedom Press. (2 copies) One includes inscription: "To Monica and Frank from your friend George Harrison, New York, 5.20.97", 1997, inclusive
Eire Nua: A New Democracy. Republican Sinn Fein., 2000, inclusive
Human Rights in Northern Ireland: A Helsinki Watch Report. Human Rights Watch., 1991, inclusive
Hunger Strike Commemoratives: Terence MacSwiney, 1920; 1980-1981 Hunger Strike, 1995, 2001, inclusive
Inishmurray: Gale, Stone and Fire - Portrait of a Fabled Island. Joe McGowan, Aeolus,, 1998
An Introduction to Irish Research. Irish Ancestry: A Beginner's Guide. Bill Davis. Federation of Family Historical Societies, 1994, inclusive
The IRA 1926-1936. Brian Hanley. Four Courts Press. Inscription: "To George, Thanks and Best Wishes from Brian Hanley Nov' 2003", 2002, inclusive
The Irish Crisis. C. Desmond Greaves. Inernational Publishers. New York., 1972, inclusive
The Irish in America. An Address by William T. Collins, Jusitce, Supreme Court, State of New York. At the Forum of National Democractic Club., Mar 9, 1935, inclusive
Journal of Prisoners on Prisons. Vol. 7, No. 2, 1996-1997, inclusive
The McGarrity Papers: Revelations of the Irish revolutionary movement in Ireland and American 1900-1940. Sean Cronin. Anvil Books. Tralee. Co. Kerry, 1972, inclusive
Moore's Irish Melodies. ed. M.W. Balfe. Novello and Co., Ltd. London, undated
"A New Beginning: Policing in Northern Irleand" The Report of the Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland. (2 copies), Sep 1999, inclusive
North Mayo Historical Journal, Vol II, No. 1. North Mayo Historical and Archaeological Society., 1987-1988, inclusive
"Northern Ireland: A Report to the Association of the Bar of the City of New York from a Mission of the Committee on International Human Rights.", Jun 1999, inclusive
"Notes on Guerilla Warfare: A Handbook for Volunteers of the Irish Republican Army. IRA, 1956, inclusive
O'Brien Pocket History of The Troubles. Brian Feeney. The O'Brien Press Ltd., Dublin., 2004, inclusive
"Omos Do Tony D'Arcy, Galway and Sean MacNeela, Mayo", 1990, inclusive
The Patten Commission: A Submission by the People of West Belfast at Whiterock Nov., 1998. Upper Springfield Development Trust., 1999, inclusive
The Rock from which you were Hewn: A history of the Catholic Church in Lewis County West Virginia St. Patrick's Parish, Weston by Donal O'Donovan. McClain Pringint Company, Parsons, WV., 1989, inclusive
Sheltering the Fugitive? The Extradition of Irish Political Offenders. Michael Farrell. Mercier Press, Cork and Dublin., 1985, inclusive
Sports: Programs: Connacht Senior Football Championship Leitrim vs. New York, 2003; National Football League 2000/2001 Finals (Ireland); Victory Dinner Dance Mayo Gaelic Football Club of New York, 2005; Books: The Championship Hurling and Football 1999: The Complete Record. Brian Carthy. 1999; Famous All-Irelands Book 2. Canavaun Books. 1984. (2 folders), 1984-2005, inclusive
"Why the British Kill American Presidents" The New Federalist. Leesburg, VA., Dec 1994, inclusive
The Wreck of the British Queen. Robert F. Mooney. Mill Hill Press, 1988, inclusive
Years of Glory: Story of Kerry's All-Ireland Successes. John Barry and Eamon Horan. Self-published., 1977, inclusive
Subseries C: Paul O'Dwyer Book Collection
Arming the Protestants: The Formation of the Ulster Special Constabulary and the Royal Ulster Constabulary 1920-1927. Michael Farrell. Brandon Book Publishers, Ltd., Co, Kerry, Ireland. Inscription: To Paul O'Dwyer with best wishes Michael Farrell", 1983, inclusive
The Battle of Long Island ("The Battle of Brooklyn"). Charles G. Teveson and Irene H. Wilson. Brooklyn Bicentennial Commission. Incription: To Paul O'Dywer with all best wished Joe Palin, Chariman", 1975, inclusive
Cage Eleven. Gerry Adams with an Introduction by Paul O'Dwyer (1993). Sheridan Square Press, New York., 1990, inclusive
A Pathway to Peace. Gerry Adams, MP. Mercier Press. Cork and Dublin. (includes letter on Sinn Fein Letterhead from Adams), 1988, inclusive
Sandhogs: A History of the Tunnel Workers of New York. Paul E. Delaney. The Longfield Press. New York. Inscription: "To Paul O'Dwyer A fine Sandhog. One of the best friends the Sandhogs ever had. Sincerely Yours Richie Fitzsimmons" (includes Fitzsimmons' business card), 1983, inclusive
Twenty Years On. Edited by Michael Farrell. Brandon Book Publishers Ltd., Co. Kerry, Ireland. Inscription: "To Paul O'Dwyer with every best wish a colleague in the struggle for justice Michael Farrell", 1988, inclusive
Series VI. Oversize Items
Scope and Content Note
This series contains mostly newspapers with articles relating to legal cases represented in the collection or personal interest pieces of Durkan.
Irish Times, Dublin, Sep 1, 1994 - Sep 2, 1994, inclusive
Irish Times articles: "Northern Ireland Settlement"; "Belfast Agreement Referendums", Apr 11, 1998, May 25, 1998, inclusive
The Mayo News: "Mayo in the 20th Century", Dec 1999, inclusive
New York Newsday: " "Noraid's Troubles: Michael Flannery, the founder of America's Irish Northern Aid Committee has withdrawn from the organization in a dispute over how best to support the fight for a united Ireland.", Nov 7, 1989
New York Times Magazine: "The Troubles That Won't Go Away" by John Lloyd., Dec 12, 1999, inclusive
Saoirse "Irish Freedom" isues: Jun, Sep 1994, Feb 1995, Aug 1999, 1994-1999, inclusive
Sunday Tribune: "Towards the New Ireland"; Sunday Times: "Ireland's Future: Resurrection?, Apr 12, 1998, inclusive
Series VII. Audio Visual Materials
Scope and Content Note
This series contains both commercial and private tapings. Cassettes must be reformated for access. Of note are two cassettes related of to Ruari O'Bradiagh: one an interview in 1977; the other pertaining to his visa denial in 1995.
The VHS contain among others, interviews with Gerry Adams in Florida, a compilation of documentarys including one of the Guildford Fourt and the Birmingham Six and a film of a reunion of Spanish Civil War veterans in Barcelon, from George Harrison.
Subseries A: Cassettes
Brady, Sean: Free the Six. Brady Records, London. Side 1: Free the Six, Belfast Town, Grace, Leaving of Liverpool, Tommy Atkins; Side 2: My Green Valleys, Take it Down from the Mast, Tom Williams, Boston I Need You, British Justice, 1987, inclusive
The History of the Irish Republican Movement F.O.I.F., undated
O'Bradiagh, Ruairi (approximately 14 minutes), Sep 2, 1997, inclusive
Subseries B: VHS
Ballyseedy (Co. Kerry), undated
The Committee - Dispatches, Channel 4. Includes note "Frank, This is the tape I spoke to you about. I would like to hear your commments. Owen", undated
Committee on Justice Equality Defence and Women's Rights. Broadcasting Unit, Houses of the Oireachtas, Leinster House, Dublin 2., Jan 28, 2004, inclusive
Curious Journey: The Fight for Irish Freedom. International Digital Centre, Inc., New York, undated
Events in Short Strand houses being attacked; John Reid Visit Cruncher Singing, May 2002 - Aug 2002, inclusive
"First Tuesday" A documentary on the Guildford Four; "Innocent or Guilty" A Documentary on the Birmingham Six; "Dear Sarah" A film. "Who Bombed Birmingham?" A film. "This tape has been digitally transferred and/or professionally dpulicated by Hennessy Headquarters D/B/A Irish Video, 5824 Broadway, NY 212-601-3833", undated
BBC Program (3 tapes) IDC, undated
Frontline: "Behind the Mask: The IRA and Sinn Fein" FROL603, 60 min. (3 copies), undated
Gerry Adams in South Florida Parts 1 and 2 (first copy), May 1996, inclusive
Gerry Adams in South Florida Part 1 and 2 (second copy), May 1996, inclusive
Interview with Caroline Moore of Derry City. Conducted by Mr. Kevin Harris, Attorney at Law. Merriam, Kansas. Includes note: Dear Frank: We are sending you this taped interview of Caroline Mooore who describes life in Northern Ireland Under the pressures of the security forces. We hope that it will be useful to you in your review of the police services. Your truly, Andy Somers" Irish American Unity Conference, National Office, DC, Feb 21, 1999, inclusive
ITV's "Dispatches" Channel #4; Broadcast, approx 27 min, Feb 4, 1999, inclusive
Panorama, Jun 21, 1999, inclusive
Paul O'Dwyar [sic] R.I.P., undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 102 min.
Spanish Civil War Reunion in Barcelona. G.H. (George Harrison), undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 51 min.