Interviewer
Patrick Cook
Files
Download Audio Interview (103.0 MB)
Description
John Whalen of Bridger, Montana, recalls his family history and their trials during the Civil War, as well as how the family moved west, and the perils they faced. He speaks to how he arrived in Montana and his experiences with the Army, as well as his brothers' duties, which included participating in Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge.
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Document Type
Oral History
Original Date
4-4-2011
Time Period
Twentieth century
Geographic Coverage
Montana; Ireland
Language
eng
Original Collection
The Gathering: Collected Oral Histories of the Irish in Montana, OH 435, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Rights
Copyright to this publication is held by the University of Montana—Missoula. For more information, please contact Archives and Special Collections at the University of Montana, Mansfield Library.
Oral History Number
OH 435-065
Media Type
Sound
Original Format
1 sound file (01:57:53): digital
Digital Format
audio/mp3
Run Time
01:57:53 minutes
Local Filename
OH_435_065.mp3
Citation
Whalen, John Paul, "John Whalen Interview, April 4, 2011" (2011). The Gathering: Collected Oral Histories of the Irish in Montana. OH 435-065.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/gathering/40