Friday, October 5, 2018 - 12:15
Read our latest MU Library Treasures blog 'The Collection of Thomas Furlong (1802-75), Bishop of Ferns.' The Furlong Collection contains approximately 1,349 antiquarian books, with items ranging in date from the 16th to the 19th century. This unique treasure was donated to the Russell Library following the closure of the House of Missions in 1993. It is a rich representation of Christian doctrinal and theological literature, containing works of ecclesiastical history, scripture, theology, philosophy, ethics and liturgy. You can read the blog here; https://bit.ly/2NoL4bD