Archdiocesan and diocesan research material, 1610 - 1996, bulk: 1800 - 1900
Dates
- Creation: 1610 - 1996
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1900
Scope and Contents
This series contains research material pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland. The subseries also contain some correspondence between third parties that Larkin filed with the archbishops' records. General (subseries F) contains other civil and ecclesiastical research materials used by Larkin. These documents are copies. The originals are in the following archives: the foreign office of the United Kingdom; the Irish College in Rome; the... National Library of Ireland; and the Roman Catholic archdiocese and dioceses of Armagh, Cashel, Dublin, and Tuam.
See moreCreator
- From the Collection: Larkin, Emmet J., 1927- (Person)
Language of Materials
This collection is mostly in English, with some materials in Latin and Italian.
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research.
Some manuscripts are fragile; use care in handling. Audio recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.
Biographical note
Paul Cullen (1803-1878) was the Roman Catholic archbishop of Dublin from 1850-1866, and was created a cardinal in 1866.
Edward McCabe (1816-1885) was the Roman Catholic archbishop of Dublin from 1879-1882, and was created a cardinal in 1882.
William J. Walsh (1841-1921) was the Roman Catholic archbishop of Dublin from 1885 to 1921.
John Thomas Troy (1739-1823) was the Roman Catholic archbishop of Dublin from 1786-1823.
Daniel Murray (1768-1852) was the... Roman Catholic archbishop of Dublin from 1823-1852.
John Hamilton (1800-1862) was an archdeacon under Daniel Murray, and managed Murray’s diocese during the latter’s frequent illnesses.
Extent
37.0 Linear Feet (33 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
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