Irish Catholics in Scotland

Depositor:
Professor Mark Boyle

Description:
This oral history archive consists of 67 interviews with members of the Irish Catholic community in Scotland. Attention is given to the themes of national identity, estrangement and belonging; diasporic imaginings of Ireland; anti-imperial activism, agitation and advocacy; culture, faith and family; and poverty, work education and equality. Professor Boyle's book, which is based on the interviews, is available from Ashgate.

Status:
Phase One archived and available for re-use.

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