"Flicka's Friend" (Final Manuscript) - Miscellaneous., 01/01/1978-12/31/1982
Scope and Contents
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
- 01/01/1978-12/31/1982
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
Container Summary
Miscellaneous items including: @ Typed chapter list. @ Notes by Kent Parrot. @ Copy of a printed notice for "Flicka's Friend" (New York Times, 11/14/1982). @ Binder cover for the manuscript. @ Note: the autobiography was originally entitled, "Prodigal Daughter" but was published as "Flicka's Friend."
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
"FLICKA'S FRIEND" BY MARY O'HARA - PUBLICATION NOTICE 1982: Printed Item
"FLICKA'S FRIEND" BY MARY O'HARA - MISCELLANEOUS: Printed Item
O'HARA, MARY - "FLICKA'S FRIEND" - MISCELLANEOUS: Printed Item
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" BY MARY O'HARA - SEE: "FLICKA'S FRIEND": Manuscript
O'HARA, MARY - "PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - SEE: "FLICKA'S FRIEND": Manuscript
O'HARA, MARY - AUTOBIOGRAPHY - SEE: "FLICKA'S FRIEND": Manuscript
Creator
- From the Collection: O'Hara, Mary (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu