Toy, James F., Jr
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
James F. Toy, Sr., 1964 April 20
Interviewers: Norman B. Wilkinson and George H. Gibson in Wilmington, Delaware
Toy describes his salary and working conditions during that time. He later made his career in carpentry. In his interview, he discusses the demolition of the mills, his impressions of Louise du Pont Crowninshield and Colonel du Pont, his work on A.I. du Pont's sunken gardens, his childhood in Long Row, and community relations at Hagley.
James F. Toy, Sr., 1971 September 4
Interviewer: Maureen Quimby in Wilmington, Delaware
Toy describes his work on Mrs. Louise du Pont Crowninshield's staircase in detail, the restoration of the First Office, and Mrs. Crowninshield's decorating style. He also describes in detail his memories and work on Eleutherian Mills and Winterthur.
James F. Toy, Sr., 1971 September 15
Interviewers: Norman B. Wilkinson and Maureen Quimby in Wilmington, Delaware
Toy describes changes in restoration made to Eleutherian Mills, including the layout of the house, as well as the First Office. He also describes how A.I. du Pont built his wall around Nemours and his work on the sunken garden.