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Saint Mary's University Archives Cyril Byrne fonds : [first accrual]
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Anglo-Irish literature : call for papers
File · 1987-1990
Part of Cyril Byrne fonds : [first accrual]
File consists of material relating to the Second North American Congress of Celtic Studies held in Halifax, and organized by Dr. Byrne. Includes correspondence with the University of Ottawa (who held the First Congress), the presenters (regarding the publications of the proceedings), regarding funding, and a call for papers. 2009.001.1, Series 5, File 3
Background material regarding "The Book of Kells"
File · 1989-1990
Part of Cyril Byrne fonds : [first accrual]
File consists of material relating to "The Book of Kells", includes a pamphlet, correspondence from Faksimile-Verlag Luzern (advertising a facsimile copy of Simon Bening's Flowers Book of Hours, handwritten notes, and a history of "The Book of Kells" and the fundraising project, along with a list of donors. 2009.001.1, Series 6, File 4
Background paper and various correspondence
File · 1976-1989
Part of Cyril Byrne fonds : [first accrual]
File consists of a background paper discussing the history and financial position of the the D'Arcy McGee Chair of Irish Studies, and various correspondence (mainly concerning funding). Correspondents include Barbara Hayley, the Newfoundland Historical Society, the Institute of Human Values, Kenneth Ozmon, the Public Archives of Canada, William M. Sobey, the Government of Canada, and former MP Stewart McInnes. Other documents in the file include a timetable for a symposium on Irish Immigration and Genealogy, a list of chairs of study in Canada, and a copy of "The Ode to Newfoundland". 2009.001.1, Series 1, File 6
"Book of Kells" : [SMU faculty]
File · 1988
Part of Cyril Byrne fonds : [first accrual]
File consists of material relating to the fundraising for "The Book of Kells" facsimile. Includes copies of cheques, lists of SMU faculty members, letters of appeal, program and an agenda (dated 7 March 1988) for the Charitable Irish Society's Book of Kells Committee meeting. 2009.001.1, Series 6, File 9