The Lost Tribes of the Irish in the South An Address at the Annual Dinner of the American Irish Historical Society, January 6, 1917

"The Lost Tribes of the Irish in the South" by Irvin S. Cobb is a speech from 1917 that shines a light on the important role of Irish immigrants in building the American South. Presented at an American Irish Historical Society dinner, the address celebrates the ways Irish culture and people helped to shape Southern society. Cobb uses stories from his own family history to show how much Irish heritage is woven into Southern identity. Recounting tales of important Irish-Americans, Cobb details people who helped America grow in politics, war, culture, and community. Cobb argues that the Irish in the South should never be forgotten, highlighting the lasting impact of these immigrants on the South's overall story and accomplishments.