Interviewer
Sandra Williamson
Files
Download Audio Interview (109.4 MB)
Description
Mary Lou Gilman of Great Falls, Montana, describes her childhood, education, and work history, as well as her marriage, family, and ethnicity. She recalls her family history, originating in Tipperary, and her great-grandfather, John Egan, who emigrated to the U.S. 1849-'50. Gilman discusses why she studied Irish language and dance, and the history of the Irish language program at University of Montana in Missoula, Montana. The interviewee's full birth date has been restricted in this interview.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Great Falls, Montana; Irish immigrants, Montana; Tipperary, Ireland; University of Montana-Missoula
Original Date
8-19-2010
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 435-005
Media Type
Sound
Original Format
1 sound file (02:43:35): digital
Digital Format
audio/mp3
Run Time
02:43:35 minutes
Local Filename
OH_435_005.mp3
Citation
Gilman, Mary Lou, "Mary Lou Gilman Interview, August 19, 2010" (2010). The Gathering: Collected Oral Histories of the Irish in Montana. OH 435-005.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/gathering/88