This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Irish collection at KU preserves vast Irish history archive
KU’s Kenneth Spencer Library completed the acquisition of BS O’Hegarty’s extensive Irish book collection, adding more than 25 000 items spanning from the 1600s to 20th century revolutions. Highlights include Joyce and Yeats writings, emigration posters, and items attracting scholars from Oxford and Dublin.
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BS. O'Hegarty
Irish Post Office
O'Hegarty
Ireland
Joyce
Yeats
United States
Oxford
England
Helyar
Dublin
Kathryn Conrad
U.S
Conrad
Dean
Abbey Theatre