See correspondence with Malony in Box 2. (Malony is O'Shaughnessy's cousin***)

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_144. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from J S Molony writing from St Louis (addressed to Mick). 27 Feb 1897. Personal letter, giving update on Bill's(??) San Francisco property, saying the author intends to return to some branch of Engineering, and would be willing to visit O'Shaughnessy in Shasta. He indicates he may be recovering from an illness, and gives bad news about the eldest daughter of Joe Donovan who has recently died. Concludes by saying "the $10,000 damage done by the cyclone is repaired now".

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_153. Handwritten letter to [Maisie?], O'Shaughnessy's wife from [Franny]. 28 Jun 1897. Begins "I know that every minute of your time is taken up with the blessed babies". Notes they are preparing their house for rent. The real estate market is proving dull, so they are sticking with teaching for a while. Says she is trying to coax Jack to visit California, and wonders if [Maisie] will let her know Mick's availability.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_160. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from Molony (4 Jul 1897). Written from the Alamo Hotel, updating O'Shaughnessy on his travel plans. Fanny/Franny has not accompanied him.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_159. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from Malony (10 Jul 1897), writing from San Francisco. Was disappointed to miss O'Shaughnessy who is in Shasta, but talks about the time he spent with O'Shaughnessy's wife (Maime?) and "lovely children. Margaret and Mary have especially captivated me". Talks about his plans for the coming days, and his wish to visit O'Shaughnessy in Mill Valley.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_151. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from Molony (18 July 1897). Writing from San Mateo. Gives an update on his current status, with Mr Green and party. Mentions his pleasant time in Mill Valley, and thanks O'Shaughnessy for his offer of pay, but declines "the experience I am getting is better than pay".

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_169. Handwritten letter to Mick from [Franny] (27 Aug 1897). Notes that Jack has decided to go back to engineering based on his successful trip to California, "we have decided to give up the academy". Mentions an enclosed letter, but not included.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_154. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from Molony (24 Sep 1897), writing from St Louis to say he will be in San Francisco the following week.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_139. Handwritten letter to Mick from [Franny], undated (Monday night). Making arrangements for a visit.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_155. Typed letter to O'Shaughnessy from C W McAfee (30 Aug 1897). Expresses disappointment that work (painting of stakes) was not carried out in accordance with their agreement.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_167. Carbon copy typed letter in reply (51* Aug 1897) from O'Shaughnessy to C W McAfee stating he is owed money for past services.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 4 --> Photographs --> 026. Family photographs of the O'Shaughnessy's, with M M O'Shaughnessy smiling with his young adult daughters, the family's dogs, a photograph of a dam, a photograph of Michael, Mary and the 3 girls taken in Muir Woods (29 Jul 1930). A photograph of 2 of the daughters on the arm of an unidentified man, a Jacobs chocolates sign, with Limerick as part of the title are visible in the background. A photograph of O'Shaughnessy, seated, with a piece of tree bark over his leg. This can be found elsewhere as the image he used for his 1928 Christmas Card, taken in Muir Woods. A photograph of M M O'Shaughnessy with 3 others in front of Wawona Tunnel Portal (1933).

Three modern photographs of the O'Shaughnessy bust.

A studio photograph of a woman (likely to be one of the O'Shaughnessy daughters), taken at Henry O'Shea's studio in Limerick.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 4 --> Photographs --> 061. Photograph of O'Shaughnessy walking a Scottish Terrier on a street. "Chief and Kerry" is the caption (23 Mar 1933).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 4 --> Photographs -->062, Mary or one of the daughters holding a family pet, Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 4 --> Photographs --> 067, one of the daughters holding a fur.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 4 --> Photographs --> 029-36.

Professionally taken portrait photographs of members of the O'Shaughnessy family. 3 (including 1 duplicate) of M M, 1 unidentified young gentleman (possibly Francis?) taken at a studio in San Francisco, baby photographs of 2 little girls. One of a decorated Navy man, with a dedication on the back "Compliments of J [Sullivan?], Commodore, US Navy, 2 Dec 1912. The words to the Star Spangled Banner, attached to a photograph of M M O'Shaughnessy and his wife Mary, taken at Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods. (4 Sep 1916). Mounted photograph of the Bridge and Church at Henley on Thames, with inscription on the back "With love and best wishes to you both from [ ].

A typed family tree of the O'Shaughnessy family, from King Daithí, last Pagan King of Ireland, to 1988. (Michael O'Shaughnessy's children might not be accurately described here).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 4 --> Photographs --> 080. Photograph album put together by one of the O'Shaughnessy daughters, featuring photographs of them as young women.

Photographs from holidays, taken in Muir Woods, featuring family pets, clergy members, photographs of the wildlife in Hetch Hetchy are all featured.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 5 --> Photographs --> 003

Envelope of photographs with the O'Shaughnessy ladies at home in Mill Valley, c. late 1920s.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 5 --> Photographs --> 006.

File of photographs (will need to be separated in PDF).

A black and white photograph of a dam, with personnel on site (possibly under construction), and several people sitting on top of the bridge above the dam. Undated.

Group (possibly family) photograph of a man, women, child and a dog, taken in a garden on a sunny day. (Possibly relatives of the O'Shaughnessy's, the girl appears in one of the photo albums). There is a handwritten note on the back that says [Arthur Laffan**]. Undated.

Two studio portrait photographs of [Francis] O'Shaughnessy, as a young boy, and as a young adult in military uniform. Head and shoulders.

Photograph of M M O'Shaughnessy orating on a bench, surrounded by a small group of women. Undated, no location given.

Photograph M M of O'Shaughnessy with Molony, and Smith (Real Estate Agent), taken at Mill Valley (c. 1890/9). They are standing in front of Tamalpais Land and Water Company.

Portrait photograph of unidentified man with moustache, undated (possibly Molony, O'Shaughnessy's cousin).

Mounted photograph of a group of 14 men and 1 woman, standing in front of a bank building. None are familiar. Undated.

Mounted photograph of an unidentified man and two women standing in front of a house (silver reaction). Portrait photographs of the man and one of the women (I think***)

Reprinted photograph of a group of men on site at Mill Valley, taken in March 1890. Three of the men are standing next to equipment on tripods, and a dog is sitting next to one of them. Names on the back of the photograph identify all but one of the men: Billy Moloy, Tom Fottrell, M M O'Shaughnessy, John Spottiswood Snr (Mary's father), Smith the Real Estate agent, and John Welsh.

Two full length individual portrait photographs of 2 of the O'Shaughnessy daughters (Elizabeth and Helen I think), taken outside. One is dated 1920.

Studio portrait photograph of a smiling baby girl, taken in San Francisco (possibly Elizabeth).

Portrait photograph of a young girl sitting on a horse, in a rural landscape setting. The photographer is based in Limerick, so it is likely this is a niece of O'Shaughnessy's taken during his 1920 visit home. The girl is facing forwards, so the photograph shows her in profile, the horse's head is turned to the side to face the camera.

Two studio portrait photographs of two priests, taken in San Francisco. No date, unidentified.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 10 --> Correspondence --> 001. Postcard to Helen O'Shaughnessy from [M M??], sent from Florence, 24 Apr [ ]
Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 10 --> Correspondence --> 007. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from his sister, Margaret. (21 Aug 1927). With news on a young man called Paddy (possibly her son, or their nephew), and a debt he owes.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 10 --> Correspondence --> 006. Two letters to O'Shaughnessy from his cousin G W Cassidy. (14 Mar - 12 May 1933). The first is after a large Earthquake, and is a response to a letter from O'Shaughnessy enquiring that everyone was alright. The 2nd letter expresses disappointment and not having been able to arrange to meet each other.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 10 --> Correspondence -->008. Letter to Helen O'Shaughnessy from her friend Jean. (15 Aug 1933).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 11 --> Photographs --> 006-064. File of photographs taken roughly in the 1960s, featuring two of the O'Shaughnessy daughters, most likely on a holiday in Europe. Many of the photographs show them in ecclesiastical grounds, on University campuses, and standing in front of significant buildings. Most photographs are in black and white, but some photographs are colour. An individual, full length portrait style photograph of O'Shaughnessy's widow. Two mounted individual portrait photographs, head and shoulders, one of an unidentified woman (c. early 20th century), and one of a man wearing a moustache, J H is written on the back. (Bernadette may be able to identify them). (These are images 20 and 21). Many of the photographs are individual portraits of the daughters as adults with their dogs, standing at home, or in front of gardens. Photograph 32 is a candid photograph of O'Shaughnessy addressing a crowd outside, a group of men and possible some children are sitting outside on a hill listening to him, A date on the back of the photograph indicates the film was developed in 26 Sep 1926. Bernadette will be a big help with these photographs. A photograph of a fox, likely to have been taken in Muir Woods, no date.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 11 --> Photographs --> 065-093. File of photographs, roughly taken around the 1960s featuring two of the O'Shaughnessy daughters (Helen and Mary or Margaret). These include photographs of them on holidays in Europe, with friends who are in the clergy, and of houses. (They would be engaging material to speak with Bernadette about). Mostly black and white, some are in colour. Of these, image 77 is an older photograph of M M O'Shaughnessy standing in front of a bandstand, taken in Florence.

Mounted full length portrait studio photograph of a boy, identified on the back of the photograph as Jack Spottiswood, aged 2 years. 117.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 11 --> Photographs --> 118-134. Photograph of the Hetch Hetchy dam' photograph of a (Republican***) rally, at Bayshore Blvd (corresponds to earlier photograph of Franck Havenner), 29 Oct 1929; two copies of a photograph of M M O'Shaughnessy standing outside a building with another, unidentified man (both are smiling) (17 Jul 1925); photograph taken during O'Shaughnessy trip home in 1920, and described elsewhere. This photograph identifies it as being taken from London Bridge, 8 Jul 1920; photograph of O'Shaughnessy, one of his daughters, possibly Elizabeth, and another unidentified lady and gentleman standing behind a plaque dedicating a tree to Clifford Pinchot of the Sierra Club; photographs taken on London streets in 1920s (copies of which are described earlier in the collection); large photograph of their Westie, undated; mounted portrait studio photograph of an unidentified women, undated; studio photograph of unidentified man, head and shoulders undated; larger mounted photograph of a woman (copy of image 20 described above); copy of a studio photograph of O'Shaughnessy in side profile, head and shoulders, described elsewhere in this archive.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 11 --> Photographs --> 001-5.

Mounted photographs. A group of boys, approximately 12 years old, standing in formation with bayonets. Head and shoulders studio portrait photograph of a young woman, undated and unidentified. Photograph of a group of possibly school girls standing in a courtyard, F Durney is written on the back. Group photograph of the same school girls, they are about 14 years old. Photograph of a man and a woman taken outside a house, late 19th century.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 11 --> Photographs --> 135-138. Framed blurred photograph of a couple standing outside a house, undated and unidentified. Framed photograph of M M O'Shaughnessy in middle age, head and shoulders studio portrait. He is looking seriously directly at the camera. Captioned photograph of M M O'Shaughnessy, as City Engineer, and Chairman of the Reception Committee welcoming home his son Francis J, a member of the 319th Engineers. (Damaged photo). Studio photograph, head and shoulders of [Elizabeth] O'Shaughnessy in youth.