Abstract Papers documenting the musical career and personal life of twentieth-century Irish soprano and harpist Mary O'Hara. Materials include a comprehensive set of audio and video recordings of performances and interviews. The recordings are complemented by set lists, scripts, and O'Hara's annotated sheet music, as well as her first professional harp. Business management is conveyed through contracts, correspondence, and publicity materials. Photographs are principally professional head shots 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.