John Francis O'Brien Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2010-0030

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The papers consist of photographs, correspondence and certificates, most involving Mr. O'Brien's service as an employee of the Southern New England Telephone Company.

Dates

undated, 1910s-1996.

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

John Francis O'Brien (Jack) was born in Putnam, Connecticut, on March 21, 1896, and was a cable foreman for the Southern New England Telephone Company, beginning in February 1914. He died in Waterford, Connecticut, on September 19, 1983.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

John Francis (Jack) O'Brien was born in Putnam, Connecticut, on March 21, 1896, and was a cable foreman for the Southern New England Telephone Company, beginning in February 1914. He died in Waterford, Connecticut, on September 19, 1983. The papers consist of photographs, correspondence and certificates, most involving Mr. O'Brien's service as a SNET employee.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in one series, organized by format.

Series I: O'Brien Papers (undated, 1910s-1996).

Acquisition Information

These papers were donated by Mr. W.A. MacQuarre, Mr. O'Brien's nephew, of Waverly, Nova Scotia, Canada, in April 2010.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to Connecticut business and the Southern New England Telephone Company. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reading Room desk.