Identity area
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Date(s)
- 1904-1954 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
153 items
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
Maxwell, Weldon & Co. was a firm of solicitors operating from premises at 15 Eden Quay, Dublin in the early twentieth century.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated by Dr John Logan to the University of Limerick on 7 June 2002. These documents were originally found among the Coote Papers (P10). As no discernible connection between Maxwell, Weldon & Co. and the Coote family could be identified, the documents were listed as a separate entity.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This small collection contains routine correspondence and accounts created and generated by Maxwell, Weldon & Co. on behalf of their clients, mainly pertaining to probate, death duties and other testamentary matters.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
All records have been retained.
Accruals
No accruals are expected.
System of arrangement
No original order of the material was discernible at the time of receipt of the collection. Consequently, the material was divided into three series by client. Within each sub-series, documents have been arranged chronologically by date.
Conditions of access and use area
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
Paper documents in fair 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 May 2022