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John O'Hara Collection

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Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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O'Hara

John O'Hara was an American storywriter and best-selling novelist. Two of his best known early works are Appointment in Samarra (1934) and BUtterfield 8 (1935).

The collection consists chiefly of manuscripts of John O'hara, as well as selected correspondence. The manuscripts are for two novels by O'Hara: an uncorrected galley proof for advance readers of A Rage to Live (1949), and notes, corrected typescripts, galley proofs, and a copy of O'Hara's speech (1956) accepting the National Book Award for Ten North Frederick (1955).

Additional accessions include correspondence by O'hara to various individuals, including James E. Gowen, Barklie Henry, and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Troxell.

Publications by O'Hara: A Rage to Live (NY: Random House, 1949), Ten North Frederick (NY: Random House, 1955).

Gift of the author.

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Folder inventory prepared by Gregory Kohles '2013.

No appraisal information is available.

Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2008
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The collection is open for research.

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Collection Inventory

Ten North Frederick, Author's Proof With Notes and Corrections, 1955. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

A Rage To Live, Uncorrected Proof, 1949. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Ten North Frederick: Typed Manuscript with Printer's Notes, 1955. 3 folders.
Physical Description

3 folders

Ten North Frederick Author's Working Notes, 1955-1956. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Ten North Frederick Address for National Book Award, 1956. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Ten North Frederick Original Typed Manuscript, Gift to Princeton, 1955. 3 folders.
Physical Description

3 folders

Barklie Henry, Correspondence, 1949 November 30-1966 June 16. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Newspaper Clippings About O'Hara, 1963-1978. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

"Dear Margaret" Correspondence, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

James E. Gowen, Correspondence, 1961. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Mrs. Gilbert M. Troxell, Correspondence, 1962 June 6. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

G. Troxell, Correspondence, 1945 January 27-1947 January 24. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Notes, Correspondence, Photos, "Academy Acceptance Speech", 1958-1964. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

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