Interview session 8, 2011 December 4
Scope and Contents
In the eighth and final interview session, conducted on December 4, 2011, Eilers' daughter, Michela Byrne, discusses her early life as the daughter of a priest and a nun who were labor activists; her education; and her career as a teacher. Eilers' husband, Robert Byrne, discusses his involvement in the labor movement, and talks about leaving the priesthood. Eilers also discusses balancing her career and raising a family.
Dates
- 2011 December 4
Conditions Governing Access
Session 5 and portions of session 7 are restricted until 2032. The transcript and digitized audio files have been redacted to reflect the restriction. The remainder of the interview is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (12 audiocassettes (9 hr., 41 min., 54 sec.) + transcript (206 pages))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Eilers, Jean A. (Jean Anne), 1940- (Interviewee, Person)
- From the Collection: Byrne, Bob (Robert N.), 1940- (Interviewee, Person)
- From the Collection: Byrne, Michela E. (Michela Eilers), 1983- (Interviewee, Person)
- From the Collection: Matthews, Carolyn K. (Carolyn Kay), 1944- (Interviewer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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