RDS Manuscripts
The RDS Manuscripts collection currently includes the digital reproductions of the manuscripts of the minutes of the Dublin Society, for the years 1731 to 1835, in addition to the register and letter book, 1731 to 1736; the treasurer's book, 1731 to 1739; and the petitions book, 1761 to 1762.
The minutes note that the Dublin Society meetings were held in various locations around Dublin, including houses on Grafton Street, Hawkins Street and Shaw's Court. Each set of minutes starts with a list of the society members present. They also include orders, proposals, premiums, by laws and ordinances of officers, petitions, amounts paid and debts.
24 items in collection
Register and minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1731 to 1733
Register and letter book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1731 to 1736
The treasurer's book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1731 to 1739
Register and minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1733 to 1741
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1741 to 1746
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1750 to 1757
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1752 to 1755
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1758 to 1761
The petitions book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1761 to 1762
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1766 to 1767
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1767 to 1769
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1769 to 1771
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1771 to 1772
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1772 to 1773
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1773 to 1775
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1791 to 1795
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1804 to 1809
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1809 to 1813.
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1813 to 1817
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1817 to 1820
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1820 to 1823
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1824 to 1827
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1828 to 1832
Minute book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1832 to 1835