Guide to the Sylvia O'Brien Papers, 1940-2008

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Guide to the Sylvia O'Brien Papers, 1940-2008

1940-2008

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Sylvia O'Brien (1924-2006) was a Dublin-born, New York-based actress who starred in Broadway theater productions, as well as commercials and television programs. A member of Actor's Equity Association, the Screen Actors Guild, and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), O'Brien appeared in numerous Broadway productions, including a role as Mrs. Peace in the 20th anniversary production of My Fair Lady. This collection consists of diaries, playbills, photographs, correspondence, memoranda, newspaper clippings, original writings, and scripts for various performances. The majority of the collection documents her professional career as an actress, including contracts, photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, a large collection of playbills, and files on individual productions she participated in. The collection also documents her personal life, including diaries, correspondence, a large number of personal photographs and photograph albums, and her original poetry and short stories.

15.5 Linear Feet in 15 record cartons and 1 manuscript box

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O'Brien, Sylvia, 1924-2006

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Sylvia O'Brien (1924-2006) was a Dublin-born, New York-based actress who starred in Broadway theater productions, as well as commercials and television programs. O'Brien was born in the Rathmines suburb of Dublin, Ireland in 1924 and emigrated to the United States in 1959 following her involvement with the travelling Irish Festival Singers. In 1959, she married Richard Seadar, the American road manager for the Irish Festival Singers tour. A member of Actor's Equity Association, the Screen Actors...