According to Tom Cornell, the only recording of Peter Maurin’s voice was taken from a wire recording made circa 1946-47. Several copies of this were pressed to 78rpm and sent to supporters of the Catholic Worker. He’s reading his easy essay “Makers of Europe,” or “When the Irish were Irish.” (The Catholic Worker archives lists this as c. 1939.)
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It was an honour to hear this recording and to learn more
about the origins of the Catholic Workers Movement’s founder.I thanks Ciaron O’Reilly for forwarding the email onto me.
It’s inspiring to hear him. I envy the conversation sessions he held in so many ways and places.
For about ten years I’ve wanted top make a recording of Easy Essays using a voice that was an emulation of Peter Maurin. Now I can. I will study this recording so I can practice and be as close to his voice as I can when I do it. Thank you. Thank you. Bless you.