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Boston College has asked a federal appeals court to reverse a court order that the college turn over some oral history records to British authorities, the Associated Press reported. Many historians have opposed release of the records, saying that violating the terms under which people gave oral history interviews would discourage others from talking to researchers. (Many oral history interviews are given on the condition that they remain sealed for specified periods of time.) The British have said that they needed to records to pursue possible criminal charges against those involved with violence in Northern Ireland. Last week, however, Dolours Price -- the apparent target of the criminal investigation and one of those who were interviewed for the Boston College collection -- died. Boston College now says that since there can be no legal charge brought against her, there is no reason to force release of the papers.
