Letters from Irish in the US, 1818-1972: Writing back with bitterness, fondness and more
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A collection of 62 letters written by Irish emigrants in the US between 1818 and 1972 has been released. These letters reveal a wide range of emotions including bitterness and fondness. The documents challenge common stories about national loss and opportunities in America.
A new collection of 62 letters shows the enormous emotional range of Irish emigrants’ experiences in the US – and complicates narratives of national loss and American opportunity