Explore Your Archive 2020
EYA 2020 EVENTS
Monday 23rd November
Online talk: Conservation and Collections Care: Preserving PRONIs Archives
PRONI, 2pm
PRONI’s Head of Conservation, Sarah Graham, will explain the importance of preservation and introduce the role of the conservator, showing examples of interventive treatments which have recently been carried out on collections at PRONI. Register for free here.
Online Lecture: Whose History? The ‘Migrated Archive’ and Britain’s Colonial Past
The Trinity Long Room Hub, Arts and Humanities Research Institute, 7 – 8.15pm
An online lecture as part of the Out of the Ashes Lecture Series, with David M Anderson, Professor of African History Hostory, University of Warwick.
This lecture tells the story of the ‘Hanslope Disclosure’ and how this so-called ‘Migrated Archive’ came into being, what happened to it over the years in which it was secretly retained, and how it came to be ‘discovered’ in the midst of a human rights trial at London’s Supreme Court on The Strand. Wjose history is this, and where does such an archive belong? The ansers to these questions reveal much about Britain’s unease in dealing with the history of its past empire, and about the culture of secrecy that still infects British public institutions – even those that are supposed to be the guardians of our national heritage. Details here
Online Exhibition Launch: “A Great Reformer”: The Life and Work of Dr Conolly Norman”
RCPI
This online exhibition from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland focuses on the life and career of renowned Irish psychiatrist Dr Conolly Norman. The apparent growth of insanity in 19th century Ireland saw the building of an extensive asylum system. Upon his appointment at the Richmond Asylum in Dublin, Norman began attempting to reform the system and use his experiences to shape the future of psychiatry. The exhibition charts his early life, career and work in the Richmond Asylum, followed by his commemorations and accolades. From an epidemic outbreak in the asylum to his delivery of lectures to psychology students, Norman always tried to progress the study of mental illness. For more information see here.
Tuesday 24th November
Online talk: A Beginners Guide to using DNA for Family History
PRONI, 2pm
Come and learn about the types of DNA test that are available, how they can help you and what you can achieve. Register for free here.
Wednesday 25th November
Online talk: Putting You in The Picture: An Introduction to the UTV Archive
PRONI, 2pm
This session introduces some of the gems that have been unearthed from the vault so far and highlights how they are being used with a range of groups and organisations across Northern Ireland through outreach activity. Register for free here.
Thursday 26th November
Online talk: Researching Presbyterians in Ireland
PRONI, 2pm
This presentation by author Dr William Roulston will outline the range of records relating to the various strands of Presbyterians in Ireland over the last four centuries. Register for free here.
Webinar: Exploring Lands Indexes (1708-1946)
Registry of Deeds, 3pm-4.15pm
Booking: https://rodlandindexes.eventbrite.ie
The Lands Indexes at the Registry of Deeds consist of over 1400 handwritten books organised by county, and then townland or street. They provide a finding aid for every deed registered between 1708-1946 at the Registry of Deeds.
For our Explore Your Archive webinar, we will be joined by three different researchers who will outline how they have used the Land Indexes in their work. Rob Goodbody will discuss how he has utilised the Registry of Deeds as a source for researching historic buildings, local history and his contributions to the Irish Historic Towns Atlas series. Una Palic will describe her work tracing landownership in the barony of Demifore, Co. Meath from 1708-1830s. Dr. Conchubhar O Crualaoich will demonstrate how the Registry of Deeds records have been an indispensable source for his work as a Placenames Officer in researching townlands for the Placenames Commission.
The seminar will consist of 3 x 15 minute papers followed by Q & A session with the speakers. It will highlight the richness of the Registry of Deeds Land Indexes as historical sources, aswell as providing searching tips for those who wish to undertake their own research.
Friday 27th November
Online talk: The Dead of the Revolution
PRONI, 2pm
This Presentation by Eunan O’Halpin which explore the recently published The Dead of The Revolution which aspires to be the Lost Lives of the period from April 1916 to December 1921, identifying a total of 2850 deaths arising from Irish political violence. Register for free here.
Explore Your Archive is an annual campaign that showcases the best of archives and archive services in Ireland and the UK.
The campaign aims to open up the phenomenal archival collections held by organisations – public and private – whatever their size and scale, and wherever they are.
Explore Your Archive 2020 launch week will run from 21st to 29th November. Throughout the week archives across the country will showcase their collections online, to help the public discover a piece of Irish history and culture. Watch this space for news relating to the 2020 campaign and follow us on social media to learn more.
September 2020
EYA daily themes have been announced! Get planning and then get ready to get sharing during EYA 2020!
21/11 Communication
22/11 Home
23/11 Plans
24/11 Education
25/11 Labels
26/11 Science
27/11 Celebration
28/11 Health
29/11 Light