Sound recording of interview conducted by Robert Stradling with Tony Hyde

Sound recording of interview conducted by Robert Stradling with Tony Hyde, from Midleton, Cork, younger brother of Lieutenant Tom Hyde, who served in ‘A’ Company of Irish Brigade in Spain. Records that Tom was an idealist and his Christian faith motivated him to go to Spain at age of around thirty-seven. Refers to accounts of atrocities carried out on priests and nuns in Spain, how Tom met O’Duffy in the National Corporate Party, and how he was wounded during the Irish Civil War. Also addresses popularity of Tom amongst men at home and in Spain, the events surrounding his death in February 1937, and recognition of Irish Brigade by politicians, the government and the church. This item is too fragile to be safely handled. For digital access to contents, please check with a member of staff.