MacNamara, Brinsley, 1890-1963

A. E. (or John) Weldon was an Irish novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, and theater critic. He wrote under the pseudonym Brinsley MacNamara.

From the description of A. E. Weldon collection of papers, 1923-1958. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122579906

From the guide to the A. E. Weldon collection of papers, 1923-1958, (The New York Public Library. Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature.)

Weldon was an Irish dramatist and novelist who wrote under the name of Brinsley MacNamara as a rule (he also used John Weldon, and Oliver Blyth).

From the guide to the Drafts, 19--, (University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Department of Special Collections)

Irish novelist, playwright, and drama critic Brinsley MacNamara (1890–1963) is a pseudonym for John Weldon. Some of MacNamara's plays were staged at the Abbey Theatre, where he had once acted and later became a board member.

"Brinsley MacNamara September 6, 1890–February 4, 1963." Literature Resource Center. http://galenet.galegroup.com (accessed March 26, 2007).

From the guide to the Brinsley MacNamara manuscripts, 1938–1954, (University of Delaware Library - Special Collections)