Margaret Holahan papers

Collection

Identifier: D.349

Staff Only

Biographical/Historical note

Margaret Eleanor Holahan (1902-1925) was the daughter of John J. and Anna M. Holahan of 4 Rundel Park, Rochester. She had three sisters and one brother. One of her sisters was actress Holahan whose papers are held in this Department at D.79. Another sister was Elizabeth G. Holahan who was president of the Landmark Historical Society during the 1950's.

Scope and Contents

The three manuscript volumes of Margaret Holahan's diary cover the years 1923-1925. She describes in great detail an active social and family life. She keeps the diary until one week before her death on June 23, 1925.

Creator

Holahan, Margaret Eleanor, 1902-1925 (Person)

Dates

Creation: 1923-1925

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 box(es)

Access

The Margaret Holahan Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The diaries were in the library of Margaret's sister Elizabeth G. Holahan. Rush Rhees Library acquired many books from this library which were given to us by the Rochester Area Community Foundation to whom Miss Holahan had bequeathed them. The diaries were received by the department of Rare Books and Special Collections in April 2004.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Margaret Holahan Papers, D.349, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester