This course presents an overview of the archival and repository centres throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (Eire) for conducting Irish research. In addition, further emphasis will be placed on the records available and held by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Family History Centers and other institutions.
We will discuss the types of records available through these various institutions, their availability, and how best to access these source records, both from the viewpoint of onsite research as well as from the more occasioned long-distance research methodology.
Course Content
Module 1
Introduction
Research Challenges
Research & Preparation
Suggested Reading
Module 2
Archival & Repository Centres
England
Northern Ireland
• National Archives, Libraries & Repositories
• Public Libraries and Museums
Religious Archives
• Church of Ireland
• Representative Church Body Library
• Roman Catholic Church
Other Websites of Interest
• Quaker Church
• Presbyterian Church
• Methodist Church
• Jewish Church
• Huguenot Church
• Baptist Church
Heritage or Genealogical Centres
Other Archives & Libraries
Suggested Reading
Module 3
Archival & Repository Centres … Continued
Republic of Ireland (Eire)
• National Archives, Libraries & Repositories
• Public Libraries & Museums
Religious Archives
• Church of Ireland
• Roman Catholic Church
• Quaker Church
• Presbyterian Church
• Methodist Church
• Huguenot Church
• Baptist Church
Heritage or Genealogical Centres
Other Archives & Libraries
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)
Suggested Reading
Module 4
Irish Source Records
Source Record Types
• Civil Registration
• Census and Census Substitutes
• Parish Church Records
• Commercial, Social and Professional Directories
• Family History Manuscripts and Journals
• Land and Estate Records
• Monumental (Gravestone) Inscriptions
• Newspaper Collections
• Wills and Administrations
• Miscellaneous Sources
Availability of Source Records
Access to Source Records
Rules For Effective Long-Distance Correspondence
• The Seven Cs
• Some Letter Specifics
• Ensure Good Public Relations
• Follow-up On Outstanding Letters
• Thank You Letters and When
|
