Name/Title
Interview with Jane P. de Butts, f/k/a Jane Hanahan [DVD]Entry/Object ID
2019.002.15Description
Interview of Jane P. de Butts (formerly known as Jane Hanahan), a direct descendant of General Pinckney and niece of Josephine Pinckney. In this interview, she discusses her and her first husband's families and the circumstances of their move from Richmond to 43 East Bay, where they lived and raised a family. She speaks about her daily life at 43 East Bay Street and Charleston in general: raising a family, socializing, recreation including summers at the Isle of Palms, Hurricane Hugo, and her association with Historic Charleston Foundation as a trustee and later as its first woman President. She discusses memorable HCF efforts such as the purchase and restoration of the Missroon House, acquisition of McLeod Plantation, and the Revolving Fund, and comments on how Charleston has changed over the years, specifically the changes brought on by tourism. She also speaks about each of her now grown children, one of whom (Anne), now lives in the George Summers House with her family.
Date of interview: January 22, 2019. Interviewed by Anne Blessing, Mrs. deButts's daughter, and Katherine Pemberton (HCF) at 43 East Bay Street, the former home of Mrs. de Butts and current home of Mrs. Blessing. Katherine Pemberton, videographer.
1 DVD: 1:12:53
Digital files (MP3/audio and MP4/video) on MyPassport-OralHistory (external hard drive)Collection
HCF Oral History CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2019.002Source or Donor
New Library Catalog Records (2019)Acquisition Method
Found in CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
Lowcountry Digital Library, de Butts, Jane--Interviews, Historic Charleston Foundation--History, Charleston (S.C.)--History--20th century, Charleston (S.C.)--Social life and customs, Historic preservation--South Carolina--Charleston--History--20th centuryPublication Details
Author
de Butts, Jane P.Series
Historic Charleston Foundation Oral History ProjectDate Published
2019Notes
Copy No.: 1Location
Location
Container
DVD (Videos) Box 1Shelf
AV MaterialsRoom
Margaretta P. Childs ArchivesBuilding
Missroon HouseCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023General Notes
Note
Notes: Consent Form and transcript on Media link.
MP3 (audio) and MP4 (video) files on MyPassport hard drive.Created By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
October 16, 2019Updated By
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February 17, 2023