O'Neill Library dedication dinner, audio recording, 1984 October 14
Dates
- Creation: 1984 October 14
Scope and Contents
This is a collection of audio and video recordings of informal press conferences, radio addresses, interviews, and television news and talk shows. Video recordings date, primarily, from O'Neill's years as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. O'Neill's staff frequently taped newscasts and other shows that contained interviews, profiles, and major events in which the Speaker was involved. Of note are those video recordings that show O'Neill speaking on the Floor of the House and those that record his political reminiscences. Audio recordings include O'Neill's narration of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" with the Boston Pops and his farewell messages to the President and Congress. Topics include: Lebanon, Nicaragua, President Reagan, the MX Missile and reminiscences of O'Neill's career.
Creator
- From the Collection: O'Neill, Tip (Person)
Restrictions on Access
These audio and video recordings have all been digitally copied except where noted; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.
Extent
.5 hours (audio)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
1 audio cassette
Processing Information
The first ten and half minutes of the original recording had poor sound quality. It has been enhanced to the degree possible during post-processing but it is still muffled. Sound improves significantly after the 10:30 mark.
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861
burns@bc.libanswers.com