Michael O'Shea papers, 1939-1974
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- O'Shea, Michael, 1906-1973.
- Title
- Michael O'Shea papers
- Dates
- 1939-1974 (inclusive)19391974
- Quantity
- 12.09 cubic feet (16 boxes + 1 envelope) + 1 other.
- Collection Number
- 05756
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Michael O'Shea (1906-1973) was a film star with Irish charm whose role in "Lady of Burlesque" had critics predicting that he would become a "new" Spencer Tracy. He starred in "Jack London," "The Eve of St. Mark," "Something for the Boys," "It's a Pleasure," "Man From Frisco," and "Mr. District Attorney." He starred in the TV series "It's a Great Life" in the 50s and guested on other in the 60s. He then gave up acting and became a plain clothes detective with the sheriff's department of Ventura County, California. He was married to Virginia Mayo.
Content Description
The Michael O'Shea papers contain awards (1948-1973), greeting cards (1939), certificate of Honorable Discharge from his military career (1926), agency contracts (1965-1973), correspondence (1950-1974), newspaper clippings documenting his acting career (1943-1967), pamphlets (1972), periodicals (1943-1971), sound recordings containing interviews with Michael O'Shea, photographs and photonegatives (1959-1963), receipts (1953-1973), scrapbooks filled with newspaper clippings documenting his career (1943-1950), scripts, weekly magazines, miscellaneous manuscripts, press releases and advertisements.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Subject Terms
- Actors -- United States -- 20th century.
- Motion picture actors and actresses.
- Motion picture industry -- United States -- 20th century.
