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Shirley Wales interview
Shirley Wales
In this interview, Shirley Wales of Missoula recalls growing up in Helmville on a ranch and the work her family did to get by. She describes the farm and the special gates they made to allow them opened from horseback, as well as the importance of religion in their lives.
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Terrence L. Dunfee interview
Terrence L. Dunfee
In his interview, Terrence Dunfee of Butte discusses his family traditions, background, and customs. He speaks of his own experience with the Ancient Order of Hibernians and how that led him to expand his involvement in the Irish community.
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Thomas E. Powers interview
Thomas E. Powers
In his interview, Tom Powers of Butte describes his relationship with music, his influences as a musician, and his experiences being a musician. He demonstrates playing the bodhran. He discusses the ethnic diversity of Butte neighborhoods and how they are tied together by their respective faiths.
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Thomas F. Furlong interview
Thomas F. Furlong
In his interview, Tom Furlong of Great Falls discusses his father's history, working for the railroad and the family connection to Mike Mansfield, as well as the family's life in Ireland. He speaks of his service in England as part of the Army Air Corps, where he was a gunnery sergeant.
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Thomas G. Satterly interview
Thomas G. Satterly
In his interview, Thomas Satterly of Dillon discusses his time spent with the unions during his tenure at the winding down of underground mining in Butte. He speaks of the importance of storytelling, unions, and history, as he tells miner's tales and explains where they come from.
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Tom and Helen Carey interview
Tom Carey and Helen Carey
In this joint interview, Tom and Helen Carey of Boulder Valley discuss Tom's growing up in the Boulder Valley and the customs and interactions that occur in the valley. They recall their family stories and folklore and how their children worked on the family ranch.
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Tom F. Sullivan interview
Tom F. Sullivan
In this interview, Tom Sullivan of Missoula recalls his family development and migration to Butte, from Co. Cork. He speaks of his family and the role his uncle, Father Bud, had on his development, and of the culture of the Irish in Montana.
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Tom Kelly interview
Tom Kelly
In his interview, Tom Kelly of Butte details his family history in the Butte area, the kinds of work they did, their associations, and their relations with other individuals in the community. He also speaks to the tradition of labor strikes and the history of Montana.
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Tom Morris interview
Tom Morris
In his interview, Tom Michael Morris of Billings remembers his time spent in the military and the work he did there as a qualifier. He speaks of his family history, the character of Butte and Anaconda, and of the people of those communities.
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Una M. Koontz interview
Una M. Koontz
In this interview, Una Koontz of Great Falls describes her family's process of immigration to the United States from Ireland and the family history leading to the current day. She recalls growing up on a farm in Belt with no electricity or plumbing, family traditions, and her own education and work history.
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Valerie Danby Smith interview
Valerie Danby Smith
In her interview, Valerie Danby Smith of Bozeman recalls growing up in Dublin with an Irish Catholic mother and an Anglo-Irish Protestant father, her experiences with boarding school, and being separated from her family. She speaks to her opinion of knowledge, how she came to be in the United states, and why she stayed.
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William A. McLaughlin interview
William A. McLaughlin
In his interview, Bill McLaughlin of Butte discusses the role unions played in his long employment in the masonry industry. He tells union stories and remembers the family's involvement in the building of Our Lady of the Rockies, where he and his brothers did the stonework.
