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KU’s additional acquisition of 25,000 items of Irish literature in 1959 immeasurably strengthened resources in Anglo-Irish literature and history, giving rise to new interests and new courses across campus.

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KU’s collection of Irish literature features more than 25,000 items

Take a tour, narrated by Special Collections Librarian Richard W. Clement, of some of the highlights from One of most extensive collections of Irish literature held outside of Ireland.


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