Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- O'Connor, John Joseph, 1885-1960
- Abstract:
- The O'Connor mss., 1911-1941, consist of the legal and political papers of New York lawyer John Joseph O'Connor, 1885-1960.
- Extent:
- 109 Boxes
- Language:
- Materials are in English.
- Preferred citation:
[Item], O'Connor mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
John Joseph O'Connor, 1885-1960, congressman from New York. O'Connor graduated from Harvard College Law School and was admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1910 and the New York bar in 1912. In New York City he was senior partner in the law firm of O'Connor and Bain. In 1923 he was elected as a Democrat to the 68th Congress and represented the 16th New York district until 1939. O'Connor served as chairman of the Committee on Rules for the 74th and 75th Congresses, his last in office. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic nomination in 1938, but received the Republican nomination instead, though he was not re-elected. He practiced law in New York City and Washington, D.C. until his death in 1960.
- Scope and Content:
Consists of the papers of John Joseph O'Connor, including his political papers, those pertaining to his law practice, as well as some personal papers. The political papers include notes, printed items, etc. on bills before Congress, correspondence with constituents and others, speeches, and veterans' claims. Papers concerning his law practice include correspondence, contracts, and clippings. Miscellaneous items include personal correspondence, tax papers, bills and receipts, certificates, and photographs.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift. 1960.
- Arrangement:
The collection is organized into the following series: I. Political; II. Law practice; III. Miscellaneous.
- Physical location:
- ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], O'Connor mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu