Killanin Collection

National University of Ireland Galway |

This collection of about 3500 volumes was given to the Library in 2000 in memory of Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin (1914-1999), well-known writer, film director/producer and sports administrator. His family wished to highlight the close connections of the Morris family with Galway. Among the subjects represented are 20th century Irish Literature, Irish Art, Archaeology and History as well as world politics and horse racing

This collection of about 3500 volumes was given to the Library in 2000 in memory of Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin (1914-1999), well-known writer, film director/producer and sports administrator. His family wished to highlight the close connections of the Morris family with Galway. It represents volumes he collected throughout his life, especially when engaged on his editorial work on the Shell Guide to Ireland, the first edition of which appeared in 1062.

Strengths

Among the subjects represented are 20th century Irish Literature, Irish Art, Archaeology and History as well as world politics and horse racing

Physical characteristics

Over 2100 titles

Description or Catalogue

www.library.nuigalway.ie

Collection Dates

Coverage

1806

1994

Additional Details

Subjects

Geographic Coverage

Languages

Material Types

Books - including pamphlets

Custodial Information

Legal Status

The James Hardiman Library has legal ownership of this collection. James Hardiman Library does not hold copyright for the complete collection

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Bequest

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Added by Anonymous | Last updated on: 26 June 2018

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