Oral history interview with Donald Shannon, 2009 December 07.

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Oral history interview with Donald Shannon, 2009 December 07.

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Interview with Donald Shannon, a Northern Ireland-born immigrant to Dallas, Texas, concerning his childhood and education in Moygashel, Northern Ireland; career with a local clothing manufacturer; service in British Army and experiences with violence between Protestants and Catholics; love of bagpipes; leadership of various pipe bands; travels with British Army pipe band, including trip to Washington, D.C., and introduction to the future Mrs. Shannon; long-distance relationship; decision to immigrate and marry; first impressions of U.S., of Texas, and of Dallas; leadership of the North Texas Caledonian Pipes and Drums band; process of becoming a U.S. citizen; comparison and contrast of life in the U.S. and Northern Ireland; travels with the North Texas Caledonian Pipes and Drums band.

74 leaves ; 29 cm.

University of North Texas Library, UNT

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University of North Texas Library, UNT

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