American Conference for Irish Studies Records

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American Conference for Irish Studies Records

1961-2017

https://hdl.handle.net/2345.2/MS1988-009

These official records of the American Conference for Irish Studies document the organization’s growth and continued operation over the years. Included are the constitution and by-laws, correspondence of the officers, meeting programs and minutes for the executive committee, and membership information. Conference materials included planning materials, as well as media related to events held by ACIS. Reports document the work of the treasurer, as well as that of the general membership. Publications consist of the organization’s newsletter and updates to <title render="italic">Guide to Irish Studies</title>, a volume that provides information on Irish Studies programs in North America compiled by ACIS. The records also include materials related to the regional sections, including annual meetings and newsletters.

13.5 Linear Feet (15 containers)

eng, Latn

Boston College. John J. Burns Library

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The American Conference for Irish Studies (ACIS), formerly the American Committee for Irish Studies, was founded in 1960 by Lawrence McCaffrey, Gilbert Cahill, and Emmet Larkin, all of whom would go on to serve as president of the organization. ACIS was created as an interdisciplinary scholarly organization dedicated to promoting the study of Ireland and the Irish. As of 2023, the organization had approximately 800 members internationally, including the United States, Ireland, and Canada, an...