Inventory of the Lynne O'Neill papers, 1955-1975 O'Neill, Lynne Acc. 2011.119

Inventory of the Lynne O'Neill papers, 1955-1975

A Collection in the
Manuscripts and Rare Books Department
Accession Number Acc. 2011.119


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Repository
Special Collections, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary
Accession Number
2011.119
Title
Lynne O'Neill Papers 1955-1975
Extent
.2 Cubic Feet
Creator
O'Neill, Lynne
Location
Special Collections Research Center
Language
English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Preferred Citation

Lynne O'Neill Papers, Accession #Acc. 2011.119, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information

This collection was purchased on 3/4/2011.

Processing Information

Accessioned and minimally processed by Benjamin Bromley in March 2011.

Scope and Content

Papers, 1955-1975, of Lynne O'Neill, a stripper and burlesque dancer. Includes correspondence, notes, newspaper clippings, and printed material.

Index Terms

    Subjects:

  • Burlesque (Theater)
  • Single women--United States--Conduct of life
  • Stripteasers
  • Women--Diaries
  • Women--History--20th century.
  • Genre and Form Terms:

  • Clippings (information artifacts)
  • Diaries
  • Draft.
  • Letters (correspondence)

Detailed Description of the Collection

Folder 1
Diary 1963-1964

Contains what seem to be the first seven pages of a draft of a book that O'Neill was writing. She discusses her opinions on salaries and the death of a performer named Eve Addams.

Folder 2
Correspondence 1955-1975

Contains letters O'Neill received from friends and fans, including several military servicemen.

Folder 3
Notes

Includes a list of incidents, including O'Neill's near rape, and a list of questions that she may have wanted to address in her book.

Folder 4
Printed Material

Contains newspaper clippings and a calendar card for 1960-61 that features O'Neill's photograph.