Padraig O'Toole's autobiographical writings, 1995 - 2012
Scope and Contents
Includes a print draft copy of a short memoir, entitled "For Goodness Sake!" from 2012, as well as digital directories with his diaries and drafts of his book-length autobiography, variously called "Aran Boy" or just "Buke", which he published as Aran to Africa: An Irishman's Unique Odyssey (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, September 28, 2013).
Total files: 75; Total size: 4 MB; Years (last modified): 1995 - 2008; Identified file formats: 2 (Microsoft Word Document and JPEG).
Dates
- Creation: 1995 - 2012
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
The content from the hard drives has 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. Paper documents in Box 33 are open for research.
Full Extent
From the Sub-Series: 1.25 Linear Feet (4 containers)
Physical Description
1 hard drive and paper documents
Processing Information
O'Toole's digital files in his "Buke" directory originally included O'Hara's drafts of her revision of The Scent of the Roses to become Travels with My Harp. These have been moved and described alongside her print drafts for better access.
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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