RESOURCE: "Diaries of Ireland, An Anthology, 1590-1987," editor Melosina Lenox-Conyngham, was published by the Lilliput Press, Dublin (1998) - "a fascinating read." Ms. Lenox-Cunningham has collected and shared excerpts from many diaries, mainly those from the more affluent. Meticulous records and diaries were often kept by individuals from the privileged "upper classes," Quakers, etc.; these have contributed greatly to our understanding of Ireland. The editor prefaces each chapter with interesting background material about each diarist, his or her family, personality, occupation and/or interests, and what was going on in Ireland during that period of time. One or two gave first-hand accounts of the famine and their attempts to alleviate suffering. Some of the diaries were kept by impressionable young children. Note - there are apparently also many Quaker letters to be found in the Society of Friends Library, Swanbrook House, Donnybrook, Dublin.