Scope and Contents From the Collection: These papers document the musical career of twentieth-century Irish soprano and harpist Mary O'Hara, as well as, to a lesser degree, her personal life. Materials include artifacts, awards, business files, correspondence, discographies, manuscripts, memorabilia, notebooks, photographs, press releases, print publicity, recorded talks and performances, scripts, set lists, and sheet music. The collection highlights O’Hara’s early musical success in the 1950s through her entrance to Stanbrook...

Restrictions on Access

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.