Cork Local Studies Digital Archive

Irish Tourist Association Topographical and General Survey (I.T.A. files)

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Title

Irish Tourist Association Topographical and General Survey (I.T.A. files)

Subject

Irish Tourist Association Topographical and General Survey files from the 1940s

Description

The Irish Tourist Association Topographical and General Survey was compiled during the 1940s and consisted of surveys of parishes from across the county from Adrigole to Youghal. The surveys contain information on tourist and civic amenities. They also provide a rich source of local history as they record sites of historical and archaeological significance. In addition, the local folklore and traditions of a particular area were recorded, giving a unique insight into the social and cultural history of Cork county.

Creator

Irish Tourist Association

Publisher

Irish Tourist Association

Date

1940s

Contributor

Cork County Library

Rights

Reproduction rights reserved

Format

Hand-written surveys in pamphlet format

Identifier

ITA files

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