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O'Shaughnessy family papers, 1899-1937, bulk (1910-1930)

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Creator

O'Shaughnessy family.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

  • 7 linear feet (15 boxes).

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection contains materials relating to Edith, Nelson and Elim O'Shaughnessy. Correspondence of Nelson O'Shaughnessy, 1899-1928, concerns diplomatic matters, hiscareer in business, and personal and family affairs; correspondence of Edith O'Shaughnessy, 1907-1936, relates to her social and diplomatic life, war work in France, political activities, career as author of books and articles, and family matters. Some financial records are included with the correspondence. Her notes and diaries, 1907-1935, are largely social in nature. Writings include annotated typescripts and manuscripts of her published andunpublished works. Also, juvenilia of Elim O'Shaughnessy, family photographs, and printed matter pertaining to the O'Shaughnessy careers, literary subjects, Catholicism, andLatin American politics.

Biographical/Historical Note

Edith O'Shaughnessy (d. 1939) was an American author of fiction and autobiographical narratives concerning her life abroad. She was active in causes related to the RomanCatholic Church. Her husband, Nelson O'Shaughnessy (1876-1932), was a U.S. career diplomat who was stationed in Denmark, Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Mexico. After leaving the diplomatic service, he had a career in privateindustry. Elim O'Shaughnessy (1907-1966), Edith and NelsonO'Shaughnessy's son, joined the diplomatic service and served in France, the Soviet Union, Britain, and Hungary.

Controlled Access Terms

  • O'Shaughnessy family.
  • Catholic Church.
  • American literature -- 20th century.
  • Diplomacy.
  • World War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- France.
  • Mexico -- History -- Revolution, 1910-1920.
  • Mexico -- Social life and customs.
  • United States -- Foreign relations -- 20th century.
  • United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.
  • Vienna (Austria) -- Social life and customs.
  • Diaries.
  • Photographs.
  • Scrapbooks.
  • Authors.
  • Diplomats.

Additional Creator Names

  • Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925.
  • Coues, Jane Augusta McKinney, 1845-1925.
  • Harriman, W. Averell (William Averell), 1891-1986.
  • Harriman, Mary W.
  • Huerta, Victoriano, 1845-1916.
  • Hughes, Charles Evans, 1862-1948.
  • O'Shaughnessy, Edith, 1870-1939.
  • O'Shaughnessy, Elim.
  • O'Shaughnessy, Nelson J. W., 1876-1932.
  • Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943.
  • Root, Elihu, 1845-1937.
  • Szechenyi, Gladys Vanderbilt.
  • Vanderbilt, Alice.
  • White, Emily V.
  • White, Henry, 1850-1927.
  • Wilson, Henry Lane, 1857-1932.

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