Verbatim transcript of an interview with Father John Ryan [oral history] / / interviewer: Criena Ftizgerald

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AuthorRyan, John, Father, 1901 - 1997; Fitzgerald, CrienaDescriptionIdentification and biographical details -- Catholic upbringing in Ireland -- Entering the priesthood (Oblates of Mary Immaculate) -- Sent to Fremantle on board the Narconda -- Fremantle Catholic congregation -- Sunday services at the prison -- The sacristan -- Prison organ -- Prison chaplain 1968-69 -- Women prisoners -- The hangman -- Hanging of the rabbit-proof fence murderer -- Prisoners' families -- Talking to prisoners -- When prisoners leave -- Prison Gate Committee -- Other chaplains -- Italian internees at York during the war -- The Yugoslav inmate's hut -- Prison workshops in the 60s -- Chaplain's role -- Canon Collick -- Prison bread -- Sunday sermons -- The prison Catholic chapel -- Feelings about the prison -- Road work for prisoners -- Bartons Mill prison -- Prison bugs -- Recreation yards'Collation2 sound cassettes (120 min.) + Transcript (29 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Publishedn.d.NotesInterview conducted by Criena Fitzgerald in May 1991. Transcription by: Sheana Masterson. Access: Research: open -- Publication: open. Transcript only held in the Fremantle City Library Local History Collection at the time of cataloguing. Index includedDewey ClassOH/RYAAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemNo

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Barcode30118000225940LocationOral History Collection

PeopleJohn RyanSubjectWomen prisonersPrisonersFremantle Prison - Officials and EmployeesFremantle Prison - Conservation and restorationOblates of Mary ImmaculateCollectionOral History Collection

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