Hugh O'Connor papers , 1928-1968

Overview of the Collection

Creator
O'Connor, Hugh, 1894?-1967; National Association of Manufacturers (U.S.)
Title
Hugh O'Connor papers
Dates
1928-1968 (inclusive)
Quantity
3 linear feet, (2 containers)  :  2 record storage boxes
Collection Number
Ax 620
Summary
Hugh O'Connor (1894-1967) was a civil engineer, veteran, writer, and editor. Collection includes correspondence, manuscripts, National Association of Manufacturers, tearsheets, newspaper clippings, biographical material and memorabilia.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Hugh O'Connor (1894-1967) was a civil engineer, veteran, writer, and editor.

O'Connor began his career as a writer after his service as an artillery officer in World War I. He became a reporter for the New York Evening Sun. He then took a leave of absence to work in an European textile scheme, and in 1920 reported unofficially on political unrest in Germany.

When he returned to the United States he worked for various newspapers and publications such as the New York Evening Sun , the Morning World, Herald Tribune, the New York Times, and American Magazine.

In 1943, O'Connor went into public relations, representing the National Association of Manufacturers, and in 1951 was a public information officer with the Office of Civil Defense until his retirement in 1964.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection includes correspondence, manuscripts, National Association of Manufacturers, materials, tearsheets, newspaper clippings, biographical material and memorabilia.

Correspondence includes only incoming letters to O'Connor. The correspondence is organized alphabetically by correspondent. Names include Edward Barrett, Lloyd Buchman, John Byram, Turner Catledge, Dial Press, Chamber of Commerce of the United States, James Hagerty, E.L. James, Delia O'Connor, United Shoe Machinery and T.J. Ross.

Manuscripts include fifty pages of newspaper obituaries and 950 pages of copies of newspapers. Manuscripts of magazine articles include "The Battle of Europe," and "Little man." There is a book length manuscript called "An Irish Sage," and short stories include titles such as "Back to Osiris," and "On Becoming a Father."

The records of the National Association of Manufactures include interoffice correspondence and public relations material.

Magazine tearsheets include "Double Trouble," "How Hitler plans to Enslave Europe," and "Gene Fowler."

The newspaper clippings are all articles written by O'Connor.

The memorabilia consists of World War I correspondence.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Editors--United States
  • Foreign correspondents--United States
  • Journalists--United States
  • Public relations--United States
  • Reporters and reporting--United States--History--20th century
  • World War, 1914-1918--Personal narratives, American

Personal Names

  • O'Connor, Hugh, 1894?-1967

Corporate Names

  • United States. Office of Civil Defense

Form or Genre Terms

  • Clippings
  • Correspondence
  • Manuscripts for publication
  • Obituaries
  • Tear sheets