O'Hara, John - Correspondence., 02/16/1934-11/10/1949

File — Box: 2, Folder: 14

Identifier: 41778

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 1, Folders 1-30; Box 2, Folders 1-28) This series consists of files on individuals associated with Philip Barry and his work (including family members). Material includes correspondence, newsclippings, photographs, and any other items concerning the individual. Arrangement is alphabetical by name.

Dates

02/16/1934-11/10/1949

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 6.75 Cubic Feet (14 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains 3 TLS + envelopes from the writer and friend of PB. Comments on "The Joyous Season," and on reading "Second Threshold." Particularly TLS dated 11/10/49, 4 pp., O'Hara comments at length on the relationship between PB's character Josiah Bolton and James V. Forrestal, a mutual friend of his and PB's.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

O'HARA, JOHN - CORRES. TO BARRY, PHILIP 1934-49: Typed Letter Signed

"JOYOUS SEASON" BY PHILIP BARRY - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

"SECOND THRESHOLD" BY PHILIP BARRY - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

O'HARA, JOHN - "SECOND THRESHOLD": COMMENTS ON: Typed Letter Signed

FORRESTAL, JAMES V. - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed