Pendergast, Jack (John Edward)
Biography
John Edward Pendergast was born October 2, 1930, in Syracuse, New York. He received a degree from Le Moyne College in the first graduating class of 1951. Upon graduating from college, Pendergast enlisted in the United States Air Force. In 1953, he was accepted into the USAF Officers Candidate School and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. He retired on March 31, 1978, after a career of 27 years. During his retirement years, Pendergast discovered his love of traditional Irish music through an introduction with Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (CCE). He received recognition with the award of the Meritorious Service Medal from CCE in 2007, the second member to receive this recognition in North America. Pendergast died on August 6, 2009, following an extended illness with colon cancer.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann North America collection of Irish music materials
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) is an international organization for the promotion of Irish music, song, dance, and language. These records document the history and activities of the CCÉ Province in North America, with related material from CCÉ in Ireland. The collection includes administrative records, promotional artifacts, and biographical materials, as well as recordings of performances, interviews, and other events.
Letter to Bertie Ahern, Taoiseach of Ireland, from John Pendergast, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) North American secretary, 1999 August 12
Materials produced by the international Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) headquarters in Dublin, as well as the Ardchomhairle, the international governing body.
McEvoy, Bill - oral history interview by Jack Pendergast, 2000
Newspaper clippings, oral histories, photographs, and other materials about prominent Irish dancers, musicians, and storytellers, most of whom were members of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ).
North American Convention, Syracuse, New York, Jack Pendergast (chairman) records, 1991 - 1995
Materials produced by the North American Province of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ), which oversees activities throughout Canada and the United States.
North American Provincial Council Jack Pendergast (chairman) notebook, 1992 - 2004
Materials produced by the North American Province of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ), which oversees activities throughout Canada and the United States.