Series 1 - Albums and Presentation Books

Identity area

Reference code

IE 2135 P69/1

Title

Albums and Presentation Books

Date(s)

  • 1900-c. 1929 (Creation)

Level of description

Series

Extent and medium

27 items

Context area

Name of creator

(1867-1928)

Biographical history

Robert Rennie Ballingal was born on 9 June 1867 at Killarrow, Argyllshire in Scotland. In 1894, he was appointed land agent to the 4th Earl of Dunraven at Adare Manor, county Limerick, which role he retained for 27 years until his retirement in 1921. OneRead more

Name of creator

(1897-1970)

Biographical history

Doris Ballingal was the only child of Robert Rennie Ballingal from his marriage in 1895 to Mildred Clowes. She was born in London on 5 January 1897 and spent her childhood in Adare. She married Eaton Travers of Timoleague, county Cork in 1925 and died inRead more

Content and structure area

Scope and content

This series contains photograph albums complied by Doris Ballingal and presentation books received by her father on his retirement.

System of arrangement

The documents have been listed chronologically by date.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Unrestricted access to most items. Two items require conservation treatment and are too fragile to be safely handled. These documents have been identified in the finding aid and are not accessible until they have been conserved.

Language of material

  • English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Bound albums, photographs and paper documents in fair or fragile condition.