IDENTITY STATEMENT
Reference code(s): GB 2108 KUAS65
Held at: Kingston University
Title: Photograph of members of the Murdoch family in Ireland
Date(s): [1890]
Level of description: Collection (Fonds)
Extent: 1 item
Name of creator(s): Abernethy Photographic Studios, Belfast
CONTEXT
Administrative/Biographical history:
Iris Murdoch's family originally came from Ireland, where this photograph was taken in the late 1800s. The Abernethy Studios was a renowned photographic studio in Belfast at that time.
CONTENT
Scope and content/abstract:
Photograph of the Murdoch family in Ireland c 1890s. Those pictured include William Murdoch and Louise Murdoch with their children Sara, Ella and Hugh. Hugh Murdoch was Iris Murdoch's father, and William and Louise her grandparents. Photograph taken at the Abernethy Studios in Belfast.
ACCESS AND USE
Language/scripts of material: English
System of arrangement:
N/A
Conditions governing access:
Available to view by appointment in the Kingston University Archives and Special Collections search room.
Conditions governing reproduction:
Copying is not allowed
Physical characteristics:
The surface of the photograph has some marks and scratches. Gloves should be worn while handling the image.
Finding aids:
Catalogued on the Archives catalogue at http://adlib.kingston.ac.uk
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Archival history:
Immediate source of acquisition:
Donated
ALLIED MATERIALS
Related material:
More information on the Murdoch family can be found in the Peter Conradi Archive, reference number KUAS6.
DESCRIPTION NOTES
Date(s) of descriptions: 2014