Gadsden, Helen Manigault and James, February 5, 1990
Scope and Contents
Series 4: Oral History Interviews, 1989-1990 contains oral history interviews conducted by Bobbie Auld. Many of the oral histories document the experiences of individuals and families who remained in their homes when Hurricane Hugo struck the Charleston area. More information about each oral history can be found at the file-level abstract.
Dates
- Creation: February 5, 1990
Creator
- From the Collection: Auld, Barbara, 1931-2020 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions to this collection; however, a cassette player is required to listen to the audiocassette tapes. A cassette player will be made available to researchers in our reading room.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.42 linear feet (1 document box, 128 audiocassettes, and 1 CD)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Helen Manigault Gadsden discusses staying in her home in the Beehive community (Mount Pleasant) during Hurricane Hugo. She recounts the night that Hugo made landfall as well as the hurricane's impact on her home and community. James joins towards the conversation towards the end of the interview.
The oral history is conducted Bobbie Auld.
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu