Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 0.5 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item] Frank O'Connor Papers, M0034, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Background
- Biographical / historical:
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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.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Frank O'Connor, 1961, and his widow, Harriet O'Connor Sheehy, 1987.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
- Terms of access:
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While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item] Frank O'Connor Papers, M0034, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
- Location of this collection:
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Department of Special Collections, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6004, US
- Contact:
- (650) 725-1022