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IE 2135 P12/1/4/1 · sub-series · 1960-1964
Part of The Kate O'Brien Papers

This sub-series contains correspondence mainly concerning Kate O'Brien's departure from Roundstone, county Galway and her attempts to purchase a property in Boughton under Blean near Faversham in Kent.

O'Brien, Kate (1897-1974), writer
Travelogues
IE 2135 P12/2/1/1 · sub-series · 1962-1984
Part of The Kate O'Brien Papers

This sub-series contains material relating to travelogues written by Kate O'Brien.

O'Brien, Kate (1897-1974), writer
IE 2135 P12/2/1/2/1 · sub-series · 1962-1972
Part of The Kate O'Brien Papers

This sub-series contains drafts and some printed versions of Kate O'Brien's articles published in the 'Long Distance' series with the Irish Times.

O'Brien, Kate (1897-1974), writer
IE 2135 P12/2/1/5/2/1 · File · [1963]
Part of The Kate O'Brien Papers

Typescript draft of Presentation Parlour, entitled ‘My Aunts’, and the introduction begins: ‘I had five aunts. So had my brothers and sisters, the same five in name and place’. Paginated and contains number of amendments in ink and pencil. In addition, a cardboard folder with note in ink which reads ‘Topcopy’, and Kate O’Brien’s address in Dublin at 87 Mespil Flats, Sussex Road.

O'Brien, Kate (1897-1974), writer
IE 2135 P12/2/1/5/1/1 · Item · [1967]
Part of The Kate O'Brien Papers

Galley proof (early proof of printed text) of the biography Teresa of Avila. Introduction begins: ‘Let no reader suppose that in the few pages here set before him he will find either the life or, miraculously trapped, the spirit of Teresa of Avila.’ Paginated with some pages missing.

O'Brien, Kate (1897-1974), writer
IE 2135 P12/2/1/8/2/1 · Item · [July 1973]
Part of The Kate O'Brien Papers

Typescript draft of script for The Monday Play, adapted and produced by Guy Vaesen, including information regarding the studio, rehearsal, recording, transmission, editing and cast. Begins: ‘(A town in the west of Ireland is the setting for this romance of the nineteenthirties)’. Paginated.

O'Brien, Kate (1897-1974), writer
IE 2135 P12/6/3/1 · sub-series · 1974-1975
Part of The Kate O'Brien Papers

This sub-series contains letters from David Higham Associates to Mary O'Neill relating to her role as Kate O'Brien's literary executor.

O'Brien, Kate (1897-1974), writer
IE 2135 P12/2/1/8/1/1 · Item · 13 June 1964 (date of recording in BBC)
Part of The Kate O'Brien Papers

Typescript draft of a script entitled ‘Out of Store’, which begins: ‘When your earthly goods have been in store for ages and at last they arrive, in a sunburst…’. Paginated with amendments in ink.

O'Brien, Kate (1897-1974), writer
IE 2135 P12/5/3/1/1 · Item · 1932
Part of The Kate O'Brien Papers

Black and white photograph (84 x 55 mm) of Kate O’Brien sitting on a balcony writing. A note on back written by O’Brien reads ‘KO’B. Sardinero, Santander. 1932.’

O'Brien, Kate (1897-1974), writer