Tape number: V37
Name: Camellia Penelton Hugia
Location: Irvington, VA
Date of Birth:
Date of Recording: 4/23/07
Recorded By: Grayson Mattingly & Dick Wilson
Log Sheet by: Grayson Mattingly
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1/00 | ST | Father was in the military. As a young girl lived in Washington, DC on Porter Street in Cleveland Park. 1932 first time she rode on the steamer in DC and ride down to Norfolk. Get on the boat at 6PM and arrive at 6AM. Slept in a cabin with bunk beds. She always slept on the top. Mother told her to order the cheapest thing on the menu. |
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3/50 | ST | On steamer just out of Norfolk she witnessed a man that fell overboard. Man was picked up by a smaller boat. At age 8 it was a very fascinating experience. |
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5/30 | H | Late 30s she was in the Philippines. Went on a small boat and went to Hong Gong. Was taken aboard by Japanese at Dow Ming during the Japeneses attack. Latter released. |
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8/30 | F | Talks about Clinton Kid Curtis her grate grandfather that fought for the north during the Civil War. Brother fought for the South and dies during the War. |
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10/40 | F | Clinton served on ships all over the world. Brought lots of things home, pottery, jewelry. |
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12/12 | H | Clinton served on the first traditional "steamer" (sail and steam engine) Powhatan. As captain of the ship he was given a silver service. Penny talks about the service. |
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14/00 | F | Penny tells about how Clinton at 14 went out to try and capture Morgans Raiders. The Raiders captured them and sent them home. |
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15/00 | F | Talks about Clinton's married life. Married at 47 to a much younger woman. Also about Clinton's lifestyle. |
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18/00 | H | Describes picture of Powhatan she sent to the Naval Academy. Not sure if they got it. |
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19/35 | B roll | silver tea set, photo of Clinton, tray and lamp Clinton brought back from the far east, Penny's father, |
