Correspondence - Roosevelt, F.D., 1940 - 1941

File — Box: 1, Folder: 9

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The George H. O'Connor Papers contain correspondence, photographs, programs, songs, music and cartoons, accumulated by O'Connor throughout his life. The correspondence includes letters from William H. Taft, Herbert Hoover, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, J. Edgar Hoover, Cordell Hull, and Edward Stettinius. The most interesting letters are two written by O'Connor himself to his wife Blanche, while O'Connor was staying at Warm Springs with President Roosevelt.

Perhaps the most fascinating items in the collection are the collected songs, stories, scripts and jokes used by O'Connor in his performances. These items can give real insight into the attitudes of Americans the first half of this century where they found the most honest expression, in the entertainment of the time.

The collection is loosely divided by subject matter into Correspondence and Photographs, Organizations, Music, and Oversize, with various miscellaneous items placed in the section that seemed most suitable. For example, a significant collection of original cartoons of O'Connor by Clifford Berryman has been filed with the Correspondence and Photographs.

Dates

1940 - 1941

Conditions Governing Access note

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: 10 Linear Feet (8 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

7 multi-part items: TLS May 31 1940 William D. Hassett to Martin J. McNamara, sending letter from President to be given to O'Connor on the occasion of an event in the latter's honor. TLS November 21 1941, from Grace G. Tully, expressing the President's thanks for a note, with typed envelope. 2 engraved cards with separate response cards, with envelopes addressed to Mr. & Mrs. George H. O'Connor, inviting the O'Connors to an At Home at the White House 1 postmarked May 14 1941, the other undated, six pieces. 1 printed card, signed: "Special Pedestrian Inaugural Pass," with George H. O'Connor written and signed 1 pamphlet: "Seating List" for Roosevelt Birthday Dinner, January 1946. 1 envelope without letter, addressed to George H. O'Connor, from J. A. Fox