Abstract These papers document the musical career of twentieth-century Irish soprano and harpist Mary O'Hara, as well as, to a lesser degree, her personal life. Materials include a comprehensive set of audio and video recordings of her performances and interviews on radio and television broadcasts. The recordings are complemented by set lists, scripts, and O'Hara's annotated sheet music, as well as her first professional harp. Her business management is conveyed through correspondence, contracts, and...

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research. Audiovisual recordings and born-digital content have been digitally copied from source media; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. O'Hara's scrapbooks are closed due to fragility. Personal correspondence with Adrian Hastings and Deirdre Kelleher is restricted until 2025.