Background Information (by Kent Kane Parrot)., 09/01/1982-09/01/1982

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: 51610

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

A collection of manuscripts for various works by American author and screenwriter Mary O’Hara (1885-1980), including the novella and musical screenplay “The Catch Colt”, “The Wyngate Children”, as well as the complete manuscript for her autobiography “Flicka’s Friend.” Also included is sheet music for compositions by O’Hara: “Green Grass of Wyoming” (1946), and “The Wind Harp” (1954).

Dates

09/01/1982-09/01/1982

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.42 Linear Feet (3 Record Storage Cartons and 1 Document Case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains typed memorandum by Kent Kane Parrot, son of Mary O'Hara, describing the founding of the Markane Company, Inc., in 1960, to promote her musical play, "The Catch Colt." Total 2 pages. Page 3 contains information about the annual Mary O'Hara Memorial Piano Competition, established at Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., by the Markane Company. @ Also Includes autograph note by Kent Parrot delineating the contents of the ensuing folders: "The Catch Colt musical play -- the basis for the later novella. Large type notes by Mary O'Hara, numerous versions of the script for the play."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MARKANE COMPANY, INC. - FOUNDING (1960) - MEMO BY KENT PARROT, Jr.: Typescript

PARROT, KENT KANE, Jr. - MEMORANDUM: MARKANE COMPANY, INC. FOUNDING: Typescript

"CATCH COLT, THE" (MUSICAL) - REFERENCE BY Kent Parrot, Jr. (1982): Typescript

O'HARA, MARY - "CATCH COLT, THE" (MUSICAL) - REF. BY PARROT, KENT 1982: Typescript

O'HARA, MARY, PIANO COMPETITION (CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY) - REFERENCE 1982: Typescript

ALSOP, MARY O'HARA - SEE: O'HARA, MARY: Manuscript