Interviewer
Bernadette Sweeney
Files
Download Audio Interview (101.4 MB)
Description
Kevin Shannon describes his family’s Irish heritage and talks about his involvement in programs for people with mental disabilities including his efforts. He recalls traveling to Ireland when he was stationed in Europe during World War Two. Shannon recounts the injuries he sustained during his service in Germany and his six months in a body cast.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Irish immigrants; World War, 1939-1945; Military service; Prisoners of War (POWs)
Original Date
10-29-2010
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 435-015
Media Type
Sound
Original Format
1 sound file (01:50:48): digital
Digital Format
audio/mp3
Run Time
01:50:48 minutes
Local Filename
OH_435_015.mp3
Citation
Shannon, Kevin, "Kevin Shannon Interview, October 29, 2010" (2010). The Gathering: Collected Oral Histories of the Irish in Montana. OH 435-015.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/gathering/91