National Photographic Archive
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							Meeting House Square
Temple Bar
Dublin 2
						
					Temple Bar
Dublin 2
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				Collections comprise approximately 630,000 photographs, the vast majority of which are Irish				
						
		National Photographic Archive
		    
                Georgina Campbell
            
			
				
						
			The National Library's photographic collections comprise approximately 630,000 photographs, the vast majority of which are Irish. 
While most of the collections are historical there are some contemporary collections. Subject matter ranges from topographical views to studio portraits, and from political events to early tourist photographs.
The Library maintains an active collecting policy and material is constantly added to the collections, often by way of generous donations from various sources. Exhibitions on various themes are held in the National Photographic Archive throughout the year.
		While most of the collections are historical there are some contemporary collections. Subject matter ranges from topographical views to studio portraits, and from political events to early tourist photographs.
The Library maintains an active collecting policy and material is constantly added to the collections, often by way of generous donations from various sources. Exhibitions on various themes are held in the National Photographic Archive throughout the year.
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