The journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Vol. I, 1898

This volume opens with a passionate appeal to honor the often‑overlooked contributions of Irish immigrants to the United States. The founders lay out a clear mission: to research, document, and publish the Irish element in American history, correcting misconceptions and giving credit where it’s due. Their statement stresses impartial scholarship, emphasizing that the work will rise above religious or political bias to focus on facts and achievements.

Readers are invited into the early days of a scholarly community determined to sift through records, letters, and sketches that illuminate the Irish experience from the colonial era onward. The editors stress the importance of patience, wisdom, and a commitment to rigorous standards, promising a foundation for future historians. As a snapshot of a society’s ambitious beginnings, the book offers a compelling glimpse into the earnest effort to restore a missing chapter of the nation’s story.