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Irish & Irish American History

The Irish at Gettysburg

The Irish at Gettysburg

America's Irish came to the United States to escape a great famine. In April 1863 they fought to protect their adopted countries, both North and South. From the Army of the Potomac's famous Irish Brigade to Lee's legendary Louisiana tigers, the Irish would add their own special chapter to the saga of the Civil War's greatest battle. This is the story of the Irish a Gettysburg.

Irish & Irish American Culture

Citizen Lane

Citizen Lane

This program is an innovative mix of documentary and drama that delivers a vivid and compelling portrait of Hugh Lane, one of the most fascinating and yet enigmatic figures in modern Irish history. A man of multiple contradictions, by turns infuriatingly parsimonious or extraordinarily generous, a professed nationalist and a knight of the realm; a monumental snob and a fearless campaigner for access to the arts.

Irish Immigration/Emigration

Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Immigration to America

Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Immigration to America

Out of Ireland is a documentary about Irish emigration to America, from the famine-swept villages of 19th century Ireland to the industrialized cities of 20th century America. It is told through the lives and letters of eight immigrants and features the voices of Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Gabriel Byrne and more.

Irish & Irish Immigration Fiction

In America

In America

With their two young daughters in tow, Johnny and Sarah emigrate from Ireland to New York City in pursuit of a dream. The family uses ingenuity and sheer strength of will to make the most of their new life. Ultimately it is their kindness to a stranger and that stranger's response in return that builds their new home.

Borrowing at MC Library

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Community users (those not currently affiliated with MC) can apply for a community user card, which allows them to borrow materials and use other library resources. Community users are not eligible to use electronic resources from off-campus but can use electronic resources on campus.

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MC Library provides both physical media (DVDs) and streaming films. You can search for films (both DVDs and streaming films) using RaptorSearch, or search in an individual streaming media database.

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