| ID | 12597 |
|---|---|
| Collection | Papers of George Boole |
| Collection Description | These papers were collected by Boole’s sister Maryann after his death, to provide the sourcework for a proposed biography by her. They were purchased at auction by UCC. |
| Collection Web Address | https://libguides.ucc.ie/PapersOfGeorgeBoole/home |
| Reference | BP/1/ |
| Description | Series of letters George Boole (1815-1864) to his sister Maryanne Boole, 1847-1857, discussing his life and working conditions in Cork. Discusses also finances of Maryanne and their mother during this period and Maryanne's employment prospects, 137 letters. Also similar letters to his mother, 1849 to 1853, 15 letters. Some material, letters, relating to their children, Mary Ellen Hinton, including diary of her residence in Japan 1888-1891, Alicia Boole Stott, well known mathematician, Ethel Lilian Boole Voynich (author of 'The Gadfly') nineteenth and early twentieth century. |
| Access | By prior appointment |
| Date | 1846-1910 |
| Century | 19th, 20th |
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| Note | The Papers of George Boole Descriptive List is available from UCC Special Collections and Archives. |
| Repository Name | UCC Special Collections & Archives |
| Address | Special Collections & Archives Q-1 Boole Library University College Cork Cork City |
| Eircode | T12 ND89 |
| Telephone | 021-490-2282 |
| Email Address | specialcollectionsarchives@ucc.ie |
| Repository Web Address | https://libguides.ucc.ie/specialcollections |
| latitude | 51.89288 |
| longitude | -8.49137 |