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Collection Ref.: IE BL/SC/H

Title: Hurse Collection

Dates: 1923

Level of description: Item

Extent: 1 item

Administrative History:

IE BL/SC/H is original writings by Alfred Edward Hurse held in UCC Library. The item was acquired at Mealy’s Auctioneers, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny in 2006. Stamped on the original folder cover is “Dr. Philip G. Lee” – there are letters from Hurse within the folder.

Biographical History:

Alfred Edward Hurse (1872 -1929) was a Member of Institute of Civil Engineers (Chartered Civil Engineer) and contributed to the Journal of the Cork Historical & Archeological Society a number of times. His obituary can be found in JCHAS 1929.

Content:

The Hurse typescript Monkstown and Passage West, County Cork : some notes, historical, archaeological and otherwise is a draft of the published copy held in Special Collections, UCC Library. The enclosures are letters and research material related to the subject.

Access & Use

Access: Apply via online Request Form during the opening times of Special Collections and Archives

Email: specialcollectionsarchives@ucc.ie

Finding Aid: Item description (see separate tab above, next to 'Home' tab)

Additional Collection Information

Language: English

Related Material: Published copy can be found in Special Collections

Collection Image

Example of content of the Hurse Collection