The Dr. Joan Byrne Collection has been fully processed and a pdf copy of the descriptive list is available below.
Information on descriptive lists is provided further down this page.
If you find material relevant to your research, please note the call number(s) and click here to arrange an appointment to visit.
A Descriptive List is a fundamental finding aid for an archival collection. It should contain information which details the provenance of a collection and its system of arrangement. The list facilitates researchers in locating documents of specific interest to their research topic. It also assists researchers in assessing the collection as a primary source and judge the evidential value of the archives.
The online pdf copy of a descriptive list is keyword searchable. To bring up a Find box onscreen, click Ctrl+F, then enter a keyword e.g. a person's surname/a place name. Please be aware that spellings of names and places change over centuries so you may have to conduct multiple searches.
Contained within the list will be a brief description of each item in a collection which will include details such as the date and size of the item. Each entry will have a call number. When you wish to look at a particular item please provide the archivist with the relevant call number(s).
Below is a typical example of a list entry from IE BL/LH/B/ (Dr. Joan Byrne Collection)
IE BL/LH/B/1/2 7-14 June 1975
Flyer-type brochure of the 20th Cork Film International Festival containing press comments, pictures and the award winners of the Cork Film International Festival. It also provides information about the Cork Film International Festival, the benefits of Film International Club membership and where to stay in Cork during the visit.
8pp
In this entry, the call number is IE BL/LH/B/1/2, the date coverage of the item is 7-14 June 1975 and it comprises of 8 pages.
