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Dates

  • Creation: 1974 May 1

Biographical Note

Henry Barry was the gardener for the Crowninshield family in Massachusetts, a position held by his father and grandfather.

Scope and Content

Interviewer: Mary Sam Ward

The relationship between the Barrys and the Crowninshields began around 1871. Barry describes his first meeting with Mrs. Crowninshield after her honeymoon in 1900. They relocated to Wilmington in 1910, where he was present for the restoration of Eleutherian Mills. His interview details his impressions of Louise du Pont Crowninshield, including her discouragement during the redecoration process and philanthropic activities in Boca Grande, as well as her general disposition and enjoyment of flowers and antiquing. There is also a short three minute interview with a former gardener of Mrs. Crowninshield who is unidentified.

General Physical Description note

1 sound cassette (60 min.) : TRT 0:47:06.

Location

Box 6, Cassette 245

Physical Storage Information

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Extent

From the Collection: 5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository

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