Name/Title
Interview with Rufus Ravenel [DVD]Entry/Object ID
2015.002.035Description
Interview with Rufus Leroy Ravenel who was born and raised on "Romney Bottom," who returned later on in life and lives there now. Mr. Ravenel reminisces about growing up on Romney Street, life in the neighborhood, and the close-knit community of family, friends, and neighbors.
Date of interview: January 22, 2015. Interview conducted at the Romney Urban Garden (222 Romney Street) by Katherine Pemberton and Romney Street resident Tracy Pickard. Arnie Blum and Libby Williams, videographers.
Condensed version also produced under the title "Life on Romney Bottom."
DVD and digital file on USB flash
Complete interview: 43 min., 34 sec.
Condensed interview: 5 min., 52 sec.Collection
HCF Oral History CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2015.002Source or Donor
New Library Catalog Records (2015)Acquisition Method
Found in CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
Ravenel, Rufus--Interviews, African American men--South Carolina--Charleston, African Americans--South Carolina--Charleston--Social life and customs, Streets--South Carolina--CharlestonPublication Details
Author
Ravenel, RufusSeries
Historic Charleston Foundation Oral History ProjectPublisher
Eyeland ProductionsPlace Published
City
CharlestonState/Province
South CarolinaCountry
United States of AmericaDate Published
2015Call No.
F279 .C453 R38 2015Notes
Copy No.: 1Location
Location
Container
DVD (Videos) Box 1Shelf
AV MaterialsRoom
Margaretta P. Childs ArchivesBuilding
Missroon HouseCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023General Notes
Note
Notes: Interview Agreement and Consent Form and Interview Documentation Sheet on Media link.
Digitally recorded in high-definition.
Digital file saved to DVD and USB flash drive.
Graduated from Burke High School. Father worked at creosote plant nearby. Mentions that where Food Lion is now used to be a farm.Created By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
May 1, 2015Updated By
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March 30, 2023
