Oral History Interview of Sheila Burgess (OH-076, audio recording and transcript)
Title
Oral History Interview of Sheila Burgess (OH-076, audio recording and transcript)
Date
2011
Description
Sheila Burgess, a former member of Congressman Moakley’s staff, reflects on her time working for the congressman in his district office and on his re-election campaigns. She touches upon Moakley’s character, his influence on people, his dedication to his staff, and his kindness to her. She goes on to talk about his final years in office, including setting up the Moakley Foundation, his illness, and death in 2001. She ends the interview with a reflection on his ongoing relevance and his lasting legacy.
Source
Moakley Oral History Project
Rights
Copyright Suffolk University. This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the John Joseph Moakley Archive & Institute. Prior permission is required for any commercial use.
Type
Sound recording
Oral histories
Format
MP3
PDF
Language
English
Identifier
OH-076
Embedded Media
Duration
1:31:54
Files
Collection
Citation
Burgess, Sheila and Howington, Julia, “Oral History Interview of Sheila Burgess (OH-076, audio recording and transcript),” Moakley Archive & Institute, accessed July 24, 2021, https://moakleyarchive.omeka.net/items/show/14731.