Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - 10:30
Russell Library
Invitation
You are invited to
‘Maynooth College 1914-1918: An exhibition to mark the centenary of the First World War’
in the Russell Library, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth
Tuesday 18th November during Library Ireland Week
Programme
10.30 Arrival Tea/Coffee in Pugin Dining Room
11.00 Guest Lecture & Tour of Russell Library and exhibition
12.30 Close
Guest lectures by Dr. David Murphy, Centre for Military History & Strategic Studies, Department of History & Barbara McCormack, Librarian, Special Collections
The event is free of charge and open to the public. Staff from Libraries and Archives are particularly welcome. To book a place e-mail [email protected] or telephone 01 - 7083890
The exhibition marks the centenary of the First World War and includes:
- Correspondence from staff and students relating to the conflict
- Material relating to Irish army chaplains, specifically those ordained at Maynooth College
- An anti-conscription petition signed by staff and students in 1918
- Ration cards, pocket Bibles and other war-related memorabilia