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 (1731-1733)
Register and letter book of the Dublin Society (1731-1736)
The treasurer's book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1731 to 1739
Register and minute book of the Dublin Society (1733-1741)
Council minute book of the Dublin Society (1741-1746)
Council minute book of the Dublin Society (1750-1757)
Council minute book of the Dublin Society (1752-1755)
Council minute book of the Dublin Society (1758-1761)
The petitions book of the Dublin Society: for the years 1761 to 1762
Council minute book of the Dublin Society (1766-1767)
Council minute book of the Dublin Society (1767 to 1769)
Council minute book of the Dublin Society (1769 to 1771)
Council minute book of the Dublin Society (1771-1772)
Council minute book of the Dublin Society (1772-1773)
Council minute book of the Dublin Society (1773 to 1775)
Council minute book of the Dublin Society (1791-1795)
Council minute book of the Dublin Society (1804-1809)
Council minute book of the Dublin Society (1809 to 1813)
Council minute book of the Dublin Society (1813-1817)
Council minute book of the Dublin Society (1817-1820)
Council minute book of the RDS (1820-1823)
Council minute book of the RDS (1824-1827)
Council minute book of the RDS (1828-1832)
Council minute book of the RDS (1832-1835)