Call Number:

C0217

Repository:

Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division

Extent:

• 5 boxes
• 1.8 linear feet

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John O'Hara Collection, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

Date:

1945-1966 (inclusive)

Creator:

O'Hara, John, 1905-1970.

Form:

Correspondence -- 20th century, Fiction -- 20th century., Galley Proofs (Printing) -- 20th century., Manuscripts -- 20th century., and Speeches -- 20th century.

Abstract:

Consists chiefly of manuscripts and related material for two novels by American novelist John O'Hara: A Rage to Live (1949) and Ten North Frederick (1955).

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.