Gathered here are correspondence and related background material regarding legislation of vital interest to the citizens of Massachusetts. These records document O'Neill's early involvement (1953-1970) with issues directly impacting the area's economy. His committment to such projects as the Boston Naval Shipyard, Massport, and urban renewal is evident. Correspondence demonstrating O'Neill's continued loyalty to Boston College is recorded here.

Collection is open for research. Selected items are closed due to fragility; a microfilm access copy is available. Audiovisual recordings in this collection have been migrated from source media; digital use copies can only be accessed onsite in the Burns Library Reading Room.