The photographs were accompanied by two handwritten notes by Walter McGrath. One explaining where the photographs came from and the other appears to give information on a Michael F. Murphy, but the photograph is no longer in the collection.
Arrest photograph of John Lynch
"One of Cork’s four “Centres” at time of arrests in ’65. Sentenced to 10 years. Died in Woking Prison Hospital Jun 2, 1866" - annotation by Walter McGrath
Photograph of Diarmuid O'Mahony
"Chief “Centre” in Cork ’67. Member of Directory. See Wm O’Brien’s Recollections for later references." - annotation by Walter McGrath