Imirce: The Kerby A. Miller Collection – Irish Emigrant Letters and Memoirs from North America

The University of Galway is thrilled to showcase the Imirce Project, a remarkable collection of Irish emigrant letters and memoirs from North America. Join us for an insightful talk by Professor Breandán MacSuibhne, Professor of Modern History, and Professor Dan Carey, Professor of English who will discuss the significance of the project and its impact on the study of Irish emigration.

🗓 Date: Monday March 3rd 2025
⏰ Time: 5.30pm
📍 Location: East Lounge, Dougherty Hall, Villanova University. 800 E. Lancaster Ave. Villanova, PA 19085

Imirce is a two-pronged initiative that makes available an extensive online database of Irish emigrant letters and memoirs, meticulously compiled over fifty years by historian Kerby A. Miller. The project not only provides access to these valuable primary sources but also continues Miller’s legacy by regularly appealing for new material to expand the collection. Many of these letters came from those who had emigrated to Pensylvania and date back as far as the late 1700’s.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of Irish emigration and how the Imirce Project is preserving these personal stories for future generations. We look forward to welcoming you to this engaging and informative talk. Register here to attend the talk.

🔗 For more information on the project, visit: Imirce Project Website
💌 To contribute to the database, see: Suggest Material for Imirce