| Description |
The Micheline Kerney Walsh Overseas Archive was previously known as the Overseas Archive and was housed in the Department of Archives at University College, Dublin. This collection contains research materials gleaned primarily from Spanish and French Archives, relating to the Irish Diaspora of 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th century Europe. The Archive was founded in 1954 by Prof. Patrick McBride of the Dept. of Spanish and Italian, U.C.D. for the purpose of documenting the history of the Irish in continental Europe and making this material available to Irish researchers. Dr. Micheline Kerney Walsh (1919-1997) was involved in the work of the Overseas Archive from the days of its foundation, first as Assistant, and later as Deputy Director to Prof. McBride. Dr. Kerney Walsh retired as Overseas Archivist in 1987. |
| Strength |
This is an important collection for scholars of the Irish abroad. It contains copies of many important documents culled from a range of relevant archives primarily in Spain and France. |
| Content Dates |
1500/1900 |
| Physical Characteristics |
Approx. 100,000 documents (200,000 copies and transcripts) |
| Languages |
English, French, Irish, Italian, Latin, Spanish
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| Type |
Collection.Archive.Text |
| Access Control |
This collection is for reference only. An appointment is recommended prior to visiting. |
| Catalogue/Description |
The Micheline Kerney Walsh Overseas Archive is accessible by staff via a card catalogue. |
| Accrual Status |
Policy: Active. Method: Permanent Deposit. Periodicity: Irregular. The Ó Fiaich Library has embarked on a partnership with University College Dublin which will ensure that this collection is further developed and will continue to be available for research purposes. |
| Accumulation Date Range |
1954/1987 |
| Legal Status |
The Dept of Modern History, University College Dublin has legal ownership of this collection. Copyright queries should be directed to the Ó Fiaich Library in the first instance. |
| Custodial History |
This collection, previously known as the Overseas Archive and housed in U.C.D., has been deposited in the Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich Library and Archive on permanent loan by the Dept. of Modern History, U.C.D.. The Ó Fiaich Library has embarked on a partnership with University College Dublin which will ensure that this collection is further developed and will continue to be available for research purposes. |
