O'Connor, Hugh

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Hugh O'Connor (1894-1967) was a civil engineer, veteran, writer, and editor.

O'Connor began his career as a writer after his service as an artillery officer in World War I. He became a reporter for the New York Evening Sun . He then took a leave of absence to work in an European textile scheme, and in 1920 reported unofficially on political unrest in Germany.

When he returned to the United States he worked for various newspapers and publications such as the New York Evening Sun , the Morning World, Herald Tribune, the New Work Times, and American Magazine .

In 1943, O'Connor went into public relations, representing the National Association of Manufacturers, and in 1951 was a public information officer with the Office of Civil Defense until his retirement in 1964.

From the guide to the Hugh O'Connor papers, 1928-1968, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries)

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referencedIn New York Times Company records. Arthur Hays Sulzberger papers, 1823-1999 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Vol. XLIII (ff. 335). 10 Nov.-Dec. 1812.includes:f. 1 Andrew Bagot, of the Grand Canal Co., Ireland: Letters to Sir R. Peel: 1812, 1813.f. 3 Isaac Corry, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Ireland: Letters to Sir R. Peel: 1812, 1813.f. 5 General Fran... British Library
creatorOf Hugh O'Connor papers, 1928-1968 University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives
referencedIn Thomas J. Dodd Papers, undated, 1919-1971. Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Center.
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correspondedWith Dodd, Thomas J. (Thomas Joseph), 1907-1971 person
associatedWith New York Times Company corporateBody
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Dublin, Ireland
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