John O'Hara

John O'Hara's Study at Penn State The study is virtually an O'Hara museum, with memorabilia from every stage of his life. It contains O'Hara's National Book Award, His Gold Medal for the Novel, and a whole series of certificates recognizing his achievements in theater and film. His collections of antique horns and various Pennsylvania antiques enliven a space that is filled to overflowing with objects illustrating his career and interests.

Creative Quotations from John O'Hara (1905-1970) US novelist, short-story writer. His fiction stands as a social history of upwardly mobile Americans from the 1920s-1940s; wrote "Appointment at Samarra."

Books by John O'Hara Born in Pottsville in 1905, John O'Hara is the author of numerous novels and short stories written from the 1930's through the 1960's. Many works are quite critically acclaimed and highly regarded in American Literature.

John O'Hara (1905-1970) Short biography, major works, literary works and sources by John-Paul Smith.

Famous Coal Crackers – Notable Sons and Daughters of the Coal Region: John O'Hara Born in Pottsville in 1905, John O'Hara is the author of numerous novels and short stories written from the 1930's through the 1960's. Many works are quite critically acclaimed and highly regarded in American Literature.

Pal Joey 1940 Musical (1940); Book by John O'Hara.

Pal Joey Music: Richard Rodgers; Lyrics: Lorenz Hart; Book: John O'Hara. Links: Cast Albums, Sheet Music, The Movie, Find more 'Pal Joey' websites.

John O'Hara's Protectorate An ‘Atlantic Online’ article (March 2000) in two parts by Benjamin and Christina Schwarz. "His undisguised longing for acclaim still keeps John O'Hara from being the favorite son of the place he defined".

O'Hara, John Encyclopedia.com article with Bibliography.

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