Interview session 1, 2008 June 20

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Audio recording for interview session 1

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Scope and Contents

In the first interview session, conducted on June 20, 2008, O’Scannlain discusses his family background, including his father’s involvement in the Irish Republican Army and his Irish heritage. He talks about his early life in New York City, including his education; about his experiences at St. John’s University and Harvard Law School; and about his early involvement in Republican politics.

Dates

Creation: 2008 June 20

Creator

From the Collection: O'Scannlain, Diarmuid F. (Interviewee, Person)
From the Collection: O'Rourke, Michael (Filmmaker) (Interviewer, Person)
From the Collection: United States District Court of Oregon Historical Society (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Session 9 is restricted until 2037, and that portion of the interview has been redacted from the transcript. The rest of the collection is open for research.