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- 1974-1975, 1988 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
14 items
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Photographer Gerard O’Meara was born in Cork City in 1944 and lives in Mallow. He took up photography at the age of 14 and received his first professional commission just four years later. Over his long and varied career, theatre and fashion photography have remained closest to his heart.
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Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated by Gerard O’Meara to the National Dance Archive of Ireland on 23 July 2011.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This collection comprises photographs taken by Gerard O’Meara of the Irish National Ballet Company’s tour in County Cork in 1974 and 1975 and of Joan Denise Moriarty’s ballet classes in Mallow in 1975 and 1988.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
All records have been retained.
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
System of arrangement
Items are arranged chronologically by date.
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Conditions governing access
Unrestricted access to all items.
Conditions governing reproduction
Standard copyright regulations apply to all items. For photocopying or reproducing material, please consult with the staff.
Language of material
- English
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Photographs in good condition.
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Rules and/or conventions used
This description follows guidelines based on ISAD(G) 2nd edition, 2000; Irish Guidelines for Archival Description, 2009: National Council on Archives: Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997; and EAP Guidance on Data Protection for Archive Services, 2018.
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Archivist's note
Papers arranged and described by Anna-Maria Hajba in November 2011 and revised in May 2020.