A representative selection of printed books and maps associated with the scientific subjects taught at the Royal College of Science for Ireland (RCSI) held in UCD Special Collections.

This collection of documents relating to Douglas Hyde comprises of Hyde's memoir and a collection of postcards. Hyde's memoir is in four parts, composed at various periods in 1918-19, mostly when he was ill and confined to bed. It looks back on various aspects of his career in the Irish language movement. The first part of the memoir is 9 pages long and in it Hyde writes of the politicisation of the Gaelic League and his subsequent resignation as President. Part 2 has 44 pages and discusses the Irish Language movement and the resignation of 'Sceilg', the columnist J. J. O'Kelly, at the 'Freeman's Journal'. Part 3 is 21 pages long and in it Hyde discusses the politicisation of the Coiste Gnóha or Executive Committee, the nature of this committee, and the gradual weakening of his own position. Part 4 is 19 pages long and recalls Hyde's first encounter with Thomas O'Neill Russell in 1877, O'Neill Russell's bitter attack on Michael Logan, editor of the American newspaper 'An Gaodhal', on points of grammar, his argumentative personality and his general lack of a sense of proportion. A collection of illustrated postcards with some miscellaneous items, in two sections: 1) Douglas Hyde: Some 60 items, mainly of correspondence, mostly illustrated postcards, in a variety of languages, dated mainly 1895-1938. The majority of items were sent to Hyde by scholars, students, Irish language activists, colleagues and friends in Ireland, the UK, US and continental Europe. Also included are two illustrated postcards sent by Hyde to Mrs Ethel Chance, Birmingham, a family friend, from San Francisco in February 1906. 2) Liam de Róiste: Some 30 postcards, mainly dated 1911-12, relating to his work as Secretary of Coláiste na Mumhan, the Irish College in Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh (Ballingeary), Co. Cork.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cill Mhuire, Sráid na Cathrach (school) (Mullagh, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tomás Ó Conaill.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Dubhloch, Cill Mháille (school) (Doolough, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tadhg Ó Maoldhomhnaigh.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Corrbhaile (school) (Corbally, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máirtín Mac Coitir.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cill Chaoi (school) (Kilkee, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Anraoi Ó Cathaláin.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Chríoch (Cree), Cuar an Chláir (school) (Creegh, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mártan Ó Ceallaigh.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clochar na Trócaire, Inistíomáin (school) (Ennistimon, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An tSiúr Teresita.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Sliabh na Lice, Sráid na Cathrach (school) (Slievenalicka, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Cionnfhaola.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ceann Tuirc (school) (Kinturk, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Peadar Ó Lochlainn.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Killinaboy (school) (Killinaboy, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Donncha Ó Céilleachair.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cill Seanaigh (C.), Inis (school) (Kilshanny, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bríd, Bean Mhic Consaidín.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Moymore, Sráid na Cathrach (school) (Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Séamus Ó Frighil.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gortown, Cill Seanaigh (school) (Ballymacravan, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher M. Mac an Airchinnigh.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Kilfenora (C.) (school) (Kilfenora, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mrs Conole.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cnoc Beithe, An Fhiacail (school) (Knockbeha, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Ó Maolruanaidh.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Radharc na Sionainne, Lios Uí Chathasaigh (school) (Furroor, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máirtín Ó Seasnáin.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cill Mháille (B.), Inis (school) (Kilmaley, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tomás Ó Cuinneáin.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Scoil Bhríde, Liosceannúir (school) (Liscannor, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Dónall Ó Seasnáin.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Dubhlinn (B.), Inis (school) (Doolin, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tadhg Ó Seasnáin.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Scoil na mBráthar, Inistíomáin (school) (Ennistimon, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Conaill.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Kilfenora (B.) (school) (Kilfenora, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P. Mag Fhloinn.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Rathbaun (Mixed), Lisdoonvarna (school) (Rathbaun, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Loingsigh.

A collection of folklore and local history stories from Mullach, Sráid na Cathrach (school) (Mullagh, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Proinnsias Ó Sandair.