Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1867-1924 (predominantly 1880-1889) (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
7 items
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Charles Henry Gubbins was born at Woodstown, Lisnagry, county Limerick on 16 August 1859 as the fourth son of provision merchant and justice of the peace William Gough Gubbins (1820-1902) and his first wife Mary née Russell (d. 1874). The family later… Read more
Archival history
Unknown.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Purchased for the University of Limerick from Mealy’s Rare Book Sale on 14 December 2010.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This collection comprises a scrapbook compiled by Charles Henry Gubbins and a number of loose items found inserted inside the book. The collection provides insights into the personal life of a humorous and sociable man and, more broadly, the rich… Read more
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
All records have been retained.
Accruals
No accruals are expected.
System of arrangement
The documents have been arranged chronologically by date.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Unrestricted access to most items. Item P36/1 requires conservation treatment and is too fragile to be safely handled.
Conditions governing reproduction
Standard copyright regulations apply to all items. For photocopying or reproducing material, please consult with the staff.
Language of material
- English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Bound volume in fragile condition and paper documents mostly in good condition.
Notes area
Note
Some of the illustrations in P36/1 contain racial imagery which is considered inappropriate today and which viewers may find offensive.
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Description control area
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… Read more
Archivist's note
Papers arranged and described by Anna-Maria Hajba in March 2024.