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Irish Sen. Billy Lawless (second from left) and his wife, Kate, look at pieces from UB's renowned James Joyce Collection. With the Lawlesses are James Maynard (far left), curator of the Poetry Collection and interim coordinator of the Rare & Special Books Collection, and state Sen. Tim Kennedy (background).

Irish Sen. Billy Lawless examines James Joyce's passport.

A closeup view of James Joyce's passport.

Irish Sen. Billy Lawless examines another book in the Joyce Collection.

Billy Lawless looks over the shoulder of his wife, Kate, as she pores over a book from the Joyce Collection. In the background is state Sen. Tim Kennedy, who accompanied the Lawlesses on their tour.

Alison Fraser (far right), assistant curator for the Poetry Collection, presents a book from the Joyce Collection to Irish Sen. Billy Lawless.

Irish Sen. Billy Lawless and James Maynard, curator of the Poetry Collection, view a portrait of James Joyce (far left on the wall).