Recordings, 1954 - 2009
Dates
- Creation: 1954 - 2009
Scope and Contents
Audio and video recordings of Mary O'Hara's performances, interviews, and talk show participation. Also includes a few pre-publication pressings of studio recordings of her albums. Subseries A and B are materials received on audiovisual media, mostly cassette tapes. Within these, Many of O'Hara's radio and television broadcasts included a combination of musical performance and life story; they have been assigned to subseries based on the larger portion of the content. Subseries C reflects a digital project to create a comprehensive library of O'Hara's videos. Some content may overlap with recordings in subseries A and B.
Creator
- From the Collection: O'Hara, Mary, 1935- (Person)
Language of Materials
Predominantly in English with some Dutch, French, German, Greek, Irish, and Japanese.
Restrictions on Access
These recordings have been digitally copied. Boxes 4-5 and shared boxes 2507, 4248, and 4249 contain 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.
Extent
3.5 Linear Feet (6 containers)
Arrangement
Organized into three series: A. Musical recordings, B. Interview and talk show recordings, and C. Video library.
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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