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O'Dwyer, George F. (George Francis), 1877-1942

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1877-07-15 - 1942-05-18

Biographical Note

George Francis O'Dwyer was born in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1877. He was a self-employed historian, predominantly compiled genealogies of Irish families in New England, and published The Irish Catholic Genesis of Lowell in 1920. During this time, O'Dwyer was also published widely in local newspapers, sometimes as a contributor and sometimes in letters to the editor, most frequently about the history of Irish Catholics in New England.

Social Networks and Archival Context (SNAC) Identifier

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

George F. O'Dwyer papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2003-039
Abstract

Papers documenting the scholarly work and personal life of twentieth-century historian and genealogist, George F. O'Dwyer. The collection is composed of family photographs, correspondence, genealogical research, writings and notes, and records of the American Irish Historical Society. The bulk of the material relates to the history of Irish Catholics in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Negatives, in Shared box 1715, are not an access medium and are not available for use.

Dates: 1782-1929; Majority of material found within 1917-1929