Symposium on archives in crisis

In 1922 the bulk of Ireland's documentary heritage was destroyed.  To debate a proposed merger of the National Archives of Ireland into the National Library, this symposium poses a stark question: what will be the state of Irish archives in 2022 on the centenary of the Four Courts blaze?
Speakers: Fintan O'Toole, Catriona, Crowe, Eunan O'Halpin
Presentations will discuss the cultural significance of archives in Irish society.  This will be followed by an open forum moderated by Professor Diarmaid Ferriter.  Audience members will have an opportunity to pose questions and share views on archival policy in Ireland.  The meeting will conclude by taking nominations to a new Action on Archives committee, wich will seek to make representations to appropriate bodies.
Saturday 10 April 2010, 3-5 p.m., Robert Emmet Lecture Theatre, Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin.
For further information, contact Dr. Peter Crooks, pcrooks@tcd.ie (01) 896 1368