Guide to the Frank O'Connor Papers M0034
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Frank O'Connor Papers
Identifier/Call Number: M0034
Physical Description:
0.5 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): circa 1961
Michael John O'Donovan, who wrote under the name Frank O'Connor, was born in 1903, in Cork, Ireland, and died of a heart attack
on March 10, 1966 in Dublin, Ireland. Primarily known for his writing, his career included work as a librarian and theatre
director. He taught at Harvard University, Northwestern University, and Stanford University. He received a Doctor of Letters
from Dublin University and was associated with the Irish Republican Army (IRA) from 1921-1923.
[Identification of item] Frank O'Connor Papers, M0034, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Frank O'Connor, 1961, and his widow, Harriet O'Connor Sheehy, 1987.
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Subjects and Indexing Terms
Ireland -- History -- 20th century.
American literature -- 20th century.
Irish literature -- 20th century.
English literature -- Irish authors.
Box 1, Box 2
Autobiography typescript with manuscript corrections ; 2 galleys with annotations ; annotated page proofs; additional autobiographical materials; photocopies of lecture notes for class on 20th century British fiction (English 173)