Irish Manuscripts Commission
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About the Irish Manuscripts Commission
History
The Irish Manuscripts Commission (IMC) was founded in October 1928 by order of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State. Following the loss of over 700 years of manuscript sources for Irish history in the fire that destroyed the Public Record Office of Ireland in June 1922, IMC’s remit was founded on the principles of preservation, dissemination and promotion of original source material — in public and private ownership — for the histories and cultural heritage of Ireland and its peoples. IMC still carries out this role today.
IMC plays an indispensable role as the nationally and internationally recognised publisher of primary sources for Ireland.
Since its foundation in 1928 IMC has reported on manuscripts and papers of literary, historical and general interest relating to Ireland, and has advised on their preservation and publication. Its principal function is as publisher, in print and digitally, of editions of manuscripts and out-of-print works of historical and cultural significance.
Our Mission
Mission Since 1928, when the Commission was established by the Irish Government, scholarship and learning have expanded beyond anything that could have been conceived at the time. The Commission has played a significant role in this process by publishing to the highest scholarly standard, editions, calendars and lists of primary materials. The Irish Manuscripts Commission is committed to promoting public awareness of primary source materials and their importance for the history, heritage and culture of Ireland. The experience gained by the Commission over the years makes it especially suited to advise on policy towards preserving and making accessible sources of our past. Through its publication programme and commitment to digitisation and online access to its out-of-print publications, the Commission can bring these sources to the widest possible readership within Ireland and worldwide.
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