Interview with Mrs. James Hammond, 1969 [audio]

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    Partial Transcript: "She was such an extraordinary person..."
    Synopsis: Mrs. Hammond talks about her relationship with Louise du Pont Crowninshield.She says that they were close and talks about Mrs. Crowninshield's personality and interests. Mrs. Hammond talks about Mrs. Crowninshield's work in historic preservation and restoration. She talks about Mrs. Crowninshield's philanthropic efforts.
    Keywords: Crowninshield, Louise du Pont, 1877-1958; Marblehead, Ma.; Philanthropy; Preservation; Restoration
  • Louise du Pont Crowninshield's favorite home
    Partial Transcript: " I was going to say her favorite homes were either Marblehead or Boston..."
    Synopsis: Mrs. Hammond offers her thoughts on which of her homes was Louise du Pont Crowninshield's favorite home. She says that her husband's favorite home was in Boca Grande, Florida. Mrs. Hammond talks about Mrs. Crowninshield's philanthropy in Boca Grande, Fl.
    Keywords: Boca Grande, Fl.; boston, Ma.; Crowninshield, Louise du Pont, 1877-1958; Homes; Marblehead, Ma.; Painting; Philanthropy; Wilmington, Del.
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Title

Interview with Mrs. James Hammond, 1969 [audio]

Date Created

1969

Abstract

Hammond describes her relationship with Mrs. Crowninshield as very close, stating that Mrs. Crowninshield considered Hammond and her children to be like her own children. She recounts various events, including outdoor luncheons and trips with her aunt. She gives a detailed description of Mrs. Crowninshield's personality and interests, including her love for gardening, decorating, and philanthropy. She also describes Mrs. Crowninshield's influence on her as well as people who influenced Mrs. Crowninshield.

Interviewee

Hammond, Katharin Bradley (Davis), 1910-1992

Biographical Note

Mrs. James Hammond was a niece of Louise du Pont Crowninshield. She was the child of Lincoln Davis (1872-1952) and Katharine Bradlee Crowninshield Davis (1875-1930). She married James Rumrill Hammond (1908-1997).

Note

Neice of Mrs. Louise Crowinshield; 2nd half Reel also contains interview with Henry Barry but is inaudible (also on cassette)
Lots of tape hiss and what sounds like metal clanging; Interview becomes practically inaudible after ; A second of unrelated chatter at the end

Place

Boca Grande (Fla.)

Subject(s)

Reminiscing

Subject(s) - Name

Crowninshield, Louise du Pont, 1877-1958

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Hammond, Katharin Bradley (Davis), 1910-1992
Crowninshield, Louise du Pont, 1877-1958

Genre

oral histories

Brand Information

Gibson Girl by Robins Industries Corp., 600 ft., .5 mil, triple play, Cat. No. 5C3.2

Language

English

Type of resource

sound recording-nonmusical

Extent

1 sound tape reel : 3.75 ips. TRT 0:19:03.

Physical Details

A
0:19:03

Repository

Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library

Original Collection

Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)

Original Identifier

1970.370.068

Finding Aid

http://findingaids.hagley.org/xtf/view?docId=ead/1970_370.xml

Item Location

Box 3, Reel 68

Preferred Citation

[Description and dates], 1970370_81613_Hammond, Box 3, Reel 68, Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370), Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington, DE 19807

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Hagley ID

1970370_81613_Hammond

PID

islandora:2277564

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