Brendan Walsh (1942-) & Willa Bickham (1942-), 2008 April 10
Summary
Background; reasons for opposition to the Vietnam War; parish work with Philip Berrigan; Catonsville nine - assistance to, planning of the draft board action, media coverage; Tom Lewis, civil rights worker; Cardinal Spellman; Catholic work houses; Viva House - founding, philosophy, evolution, work, relationship with Philip Berrigan; impact of Vietnam war on Society; Howard Zinn
Dates
- 2008 April 10
Creator
- Walsh, Brendan, 1942- (Narrator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Catholic Workers; cofounders of Viva House; participated and organized protests against the Vietnam War; organized defense committee for the Baltimore Four and Catonsville Nine.
Extent
From the Collection: 50 Items : 50 interviews
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Scope and Contents
The collection comprises 9 oral histories with war veterans, activists, and other individuals who helped shape the Vietnam Era in Maryland. Materials available for this project include audio recordings, time indexes, biographical material, and photographs. At this time only the interview with Howard Zinn has been transcribed.
Creator
- Walsh, Brendan, 1942- (Narrator, Person)
- Bickham, Willa (Narrator, Person)
- Harris, Jacqueline (Interviewer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org