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Irish Broadside Ballads

 Collection
Identifier: BPP_1001

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of over 600 broadsides, most measuring 28 x 11 1/2 cm. Broadsides were printed and sold in streets and at fairs and markets from the early days of printing, often by ballad singers.

Dates

  • Creation: 1790-1890

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright status for collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Extent

3 Cubic Feet (5 document cases, 1 flat oversized box)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Material received in discreet accretions, each comprising a series. Within each series, ballads are arranged alphabetically by title. Oversized ballads in box 5.

Other Finding Aids

(OCoLC)897471451

Title
Irish Broadside Ballades
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Sponsor
Acquisition funded by the John and Dessa Campbell Library Endowment.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
102 Hesburgh Library
Notre Dame IN 46556
574-631-0290