Writings, 1970s-2011
Scope and Contents
This series includes annotated drafts and notes for O'Hara's own literary and autobiographical works, as well as memoirs by her husband Padraig O'Toole. Writings about O'Hara can be found in the Publicity, as well as Works Inspired by O'Hara's Life Story series.
Dates
- Creation: 1970s-2011
Creator
- From the Collection: O'Hara, Mary, 1935- (Person)
Language of Materials
Predominantly in English with some Dutch, French, German, Greek, Irish, and Japanese.
Access Note
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.
Full Extent
1.75 Linear Feet (5 containers)
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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