Reference codeI016Name of interviewee (English)BUTTIFANT, GailDate of interview04/09/2007BiographyGail Buttifant joined The Helena May as a member and went on to work there as a librarian for 35 years. Buttifant was retired and still residing in Hong Kong at the time of the interview.Interview summaryRecounts her membership and later increased involvement in The Helena May library. Discusses The Helena May's reputation as the best English-language library in Hong Kong and the changes to the building throughout the years. Recounts some of The Helena May's famous patrons. Interview ends with a discussion on The Helena May's contribution to Hong Kong society.Duration59 minutesInterviewerAmelia AllsopTopicColonyThe Helena MayLanguageEnglishLevel of accessUnclassifiedCollectionOral History CollectionCollection SummaryBUTTIFANT, Gail
