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Personal correspondence, Africa emails, 1997 - 2009

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

Includes messages sent and received by both O'Hara and Padraig O'Toole, who often corresponded with their friends jointly, discussing their experiences during their time living in Kenya and Tanzania. Also included is their correspondence with playwright John Misto regarding his play inspired by O'Hara's life story. O'Hara and O'Toole copied their emails into text documents to preserve them. A few later messages are also included.

Digital content summary

Total files: 67; Total size: 3 MB; Years (last modified): 1997 - 2009; Identified file formats: 2 (Microsoft Word Document and Rich Text Format).

Dates

  • Creation: 1997 - 2009

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Predominantly in English with some Dutch, French, German, Greek, Irish, and Japanese.

Access Note

These files have been digitally copied. Box 24 contains all original media, which may not be played due to format. Digital use copies, identified by digital content number, can be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.

Full Extent

From the Series: 2.25 Linear Feet (7 containers)

Physical Description

1 external hard drive

  • Additional description: file structure

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
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