Henry Morris
UCD Library Special Collections holds the research notebooks of Henry Morris.
Identity Statement
Reference code IE/ UCD/SC/Morris Papers
Title
Henry Morris Papers.
Dates
[1910s-1940s?].
Level of Description
Fonds.
Extent
61 items.
Context
Creator
Henry Morris (1874-1945).
Biographical History
- Henry Morris or Enri O’Muirgheasa was born in Co. Monaghan.
- He was a teacher and subsequently a school inspector for the Department of Education.
- He was involved in the the revival of Irish language and antiquarian studies.
- He is best known for recordings of oral tradition and folklore in Irish in the North Louth and South Armagh area during the 1940s.
- He was also a collector of 18th and 19th century Irish manuscripts.
- He was awarded an honorary MA from Queen’s University Belfast in 1936.
Source of Acquisition
Deposited in UCD in 1950.
Scope and Content
Research notebooks and notes made by or for Henry Morris on the themes of Irish poetry, songs, airs, folklore, place names, archaeology, local history and hagiography.
Access and Use
- The material in this collection is available by appointment to students, teaching staff, and independent researchers. We also welcome interested members of the public.
- Please contact us at (opens in a new window)special.collections@ucd.ie for further information. To book an appointment (opens in a new window)click here.
Reproduction
Photocopying or digital photographing of this material is not permitted.
Language
Irish and English.
Finding Aid
n/a.
More Information
Find information on Henry Morris in the (opens in a new window)Dictionary of Irish Biography (UCD only).