Tom O’Donnell: Generous Spirit of Palm Springs

Steve Vaught, Tracy Conrad, and Steven Keylon, all published authors and experts on local history, will join forces once again, to introduce you to philanthropist Tom O’Donnell, one of the most extraordinary and transformative figures in the history of Palm Springs.  The lecture will chronicle Tom’s incredible journey from lowly oilfield roughneck to industry giant and how he used those same talents to help transform Palm Springs from a sleepy little village into an internationally renowned resort.  Palm Springs would barely be on the map today without the contributions of Tom O’Donnell.  This lecture is in conjunction with the release of PSPF’s newest tribute journal, Tom O’Donnell: Generous Spirit of Palm Springs, by Steve Vaught, Steven Keylon, and Tracy Conrad. 

The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is “to educate and promote public awareness of the importance of preserving the historical resources and architecture of the city of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley area.”  PSPF offers free membership as a public benefit.  To learn more about the work of the foundation see www.pspreservationfoundation.org.  

Free, ticketed event 

Things to Know

No children or pets and no smoking please.
This is a popular free event so if your plans change and you need to cancel please notify us at [email protected] so that we may make the space available to someone else.  
Free parking available.
Handicap parking is available. This event is wheelchair accessible.
The organizer of this event is Palm Springs Preservation Foundation.

Event Check-in Location

Camelot Theatres at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262 
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Photo Credits: Palm Springs Preservation Foundation