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Smithsonian Institution Archives
External Affairs Files, 1879-1891, 1989, 2005
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA06-187
- Creators:
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Smithsonian Institution. Archives. Office of the Director
- Dates:
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1879-1891, 1989, 2005
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records related to the Birr Castle Demesne in Birr, Ireland. The Birr Castle Demesne consists of gardens; a telescope constructed in the 1840s by William Parsons, Third Earl of Rosse; and Ireland's Historic Science Centre. These materials consist of a visitor information brochure; worksheets and a workbook for teaching science to children; a book titled, Impressions of an Irish Countess: The Photography of Mary Countess of Rosse, by David H. Davison, 1989; copies of the journal titled, The Scientific Transactions of the Royal Dublin Society; images and videos of the Birr Castle Demesne; and a few unidentified color photographs. Some materials are in electronic format.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 06-187, Smithsonian Institution, Archives, Office of the Director, External Affairs Files
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