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Heitz, Jean (approximately 1924-)

 Person

Biographical note

Jean Heitz and her partner Flip Heitz were neighbors of Mary O'Hara and Padriag O'Toole in Plastow Green, Near Newbury, Berkshire, England. In her autobiography, O'Hara describes Jean Heitz as "my Dutch friend."

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Jean Heitz collection of Mary O'Hara

 Collection
Identifier: IM-M177-2010
Abstract

This collection documents Irish singer and harpist Mary O'Hara's musical career and early retirement years in Tanzania with her husband Padraig O'Toole through their correspondence with friend and neighbor in England, Jean Heitz. Heitz also collected and kept clippings, ticket stubs, publicity materials, fan club mailings, and photographs relating to O'Hara.

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1975 - 2009; Majority of material found within 1981 - 2002