Helen O'Connell papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1873

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Helen O'Connell papers (1940s-1970s) consist mainly of sheet music used by Helen O'Connell during her singing career. The music is arranged alphabetically by song name and generally dates from the 1940s to the 1970s. Because the bulk of it is penned by hand, publication dates are very few. Some correspondence, programs, announcements, news clippings, and other materials are also included in the collection.

Dates

1940s-1970s

Creator

O'Connell, Helen (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

Helen O'Connell (1920-1993), born in Ohio, was a popular singer from the 1930s up until her death from cancer. She sang with various bands and individuals such as Jimmy Richards' nine-piece orchestra, Larry Funk and his Band of a Thousand Melodies, Jimmy Dorsey, and Bob Eberly. She also toured with Kay Starr, Rosemary Clooney, and Rose Marie as Four Girls Four.

Extent

12 Linear Feet (9 boxes and 3 oversize boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Helen O'Connell papers (1940s-1970s) consist mainly of sheet music used by Helen O'Connell during her singing career. Also included are correspondence, programs, announcements, and clippings. Helen O'Connell was a singer with various bands and individuals such as Jimmy Richards, Larry Funk, Jimmy Dorsey, and Bob Eberly. She also toured with Kay Starr, Rosemary Clooney, and Rose Marie as Four Girls Four.