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Oral history Interview with Joy Ford Austin

Creator:
Anacostia Museum  Search this
Interviewer:
Banks, Joanne  Search this
Interviewee:
Austin, Joy Ford  Search this
Names:
African American Museums Association  Search this
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
Association of African American Museums  Search this
Carver Theater (Washington, DC)  Search this
Austin, Joy Ford  Search this
Banks, Joanne  Search this
Kinard, John, 1936-1989  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound cassette (copy)
1 Sound cassette (original)
2 Digital files
Culture:
African Americans  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Sound cassettes
Digital files
Oral histories (document genres)
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1992 May 16
Scope and Contents note:
Joy Ford Austin, a former Executive Director of the African American Museums Association, discusses her earliest experiences with, and her recollection of the evolution of the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum). She highlights the important role that John Kinard played in leading the Museum, and in being an original voice advocating for social responsibility in museums. She discusses the first exhibitions she recalls viewing at the museum, the Blacks in the Westward Movement and The Frederick Douglass years: a cultural history exhibits. She also reflects on the purpose and influence of the museum over time.

The interview was conducted by Joanna Banks on May 15, 1992. There is some static throughout the recording, but the interviewee can generally be heard clearly.

Exhibitions mentioned: Blacks in the Westward Movement, The Frederick Douglass years: a cultural history, The Rat: Man's Invited Affliction.
Biographical / Historical:
Joy Ford Austin was the Founding Executive Director of the African American Museums Association and served from 1980 to 1987. She also served as Executive Director of Humanities DC from 2000 to 2020. In October 2020, she was the recipient of the Mayor's Award for Excellence in the Humanities. She currently serves as the CEO of Joy Ford Austin Arts and Humanities Advocacy, which provides services to philanthropic and cultural organizations. 
Provenance:
Conducted as part of the ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, which includes approximately 100 interviews of residents and influential people of the Anacostia area of Washington, DC.

The interview was conducted by Joanna Banks on May 15, 1992. There is some static throughout the recording, but the interviewee can generally be heard clearly. Exhibitions mentioned: Blacks in the Westward Movement, The Frederick Douglass years: a cultural history, The Rat: Man's Invited Affliction.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
Social responsibility of business  Search this
Civil rights  Search this
Community museums  Search this
Genre/Form:
Oral histories (document genres)
Collection Citation:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
ACMA.09-034, Item AV001517, AV001666
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ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa76839997c-0b52-4455-9269-0cf2ce3edba9
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Oral history interview with Vic Govier

Interviewer:
Miller, Erin  Search this
Interviewee:
Govier, Victor  Search this
Names:
Carver Theater (Washington, DC)  Search this
Archer, Audrey  Search this
Govier, Victor  Search this
Robinson, John N.  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound cassette (original)
1 Sound cassette (copy)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound cassettes
Oral histories (document genres)
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1991 November 4
Scope and Contents note:
Victor Govier (1941-) discusses how he became the Exhibits Program Manager for the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum), how the exhibits were created, and various innovations in exhibit design. He describes the museum's impact, his experiences in working with museum leadership, and how the social and political environment of the time affected the museum's development. He recalls how the museum personally affected his life, and how members of the community got involved with and took pride in the museum.

The interview was conducted on November 4, 1991. The audio quality is clear throughout, with some minor background static.

Exhibition mentioned: Black Wings: The American Black in Aviation.
Biographical / Historical:
Victor Govier served as an Exhibits Program Manager for the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum from 1979 to 1984.
Provenance:
Conducted as part of the ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, which includes approximately 100 interviews of residents and influential people of the Anacostia area of Washington, DC.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Genre/Form:
Oral histories (document genres)
Collection Citation:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
ACMA.09-034, Item AV001535, AV001680
See more items in:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7d2c2b109-d5ca-4d60-871a-84e42489249a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-09-034-ref61

Oral history interview with Elaine Heumann Gurian

Interviewee:
Gurian, Elaine Heumann, 1937-  Search this
Names:
Carver Theater (Washington, DC)  Search this
Gurian, Elaine Heumann, 1937-  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound cassette (original)
1 Sound cassette (original)
1 Sound cassette (copy)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound cassettes
Oral histories (document genres)
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1991 December 11
Scope and Contents note:
Elaine Heumann Gurian discusses how she first became involved with the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum) in 1986, when she served as the Deputy Secretary of Museums for the Smithsonian Institution. She describes her many conversations with John Kinard, and the assistance she provided in transitioning to new leadership after he passed away in 1989. She also describes the extraordinary impact the original museum had on the museum community, the early exhibits, and how the museum changed after relocating to the Fort Stanton site. 

The interview was conducted on December 11, 1991. There is static throughout the recording, but the interviewee can be heard clearly.

Exhibition mentioned: The Rat: Man's Invited Affliction.
Biographical / Historical:
Elaine Heumann Gurian (1937-) was born in New York City. She earned a Bachelor in Art History from Brandeis University in 1958, and a Master of Education in Elementary Education and Art Education from the State College of Boston in 1966. She worked as an Art Teacher for the Solomon Schechter School in Newton Massachusetts, an Art Consultant for the Boston Mayor General's Office (1969-1971), and as Director of Education for Instate Contemporary (1969-1972). In 1987, she became the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Museums at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC. Then in 1991, she became the Deputy Director for public program planning at the National Museum of the American Indian, followed by a role as Deputy Director for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. She continued to work as a senior consultant for projects at a range of institutions. In 2006, she authored the book Civilizing the Museum: The Collected Writings of Elaine Heumann Gurian. She also served as President of the Museum Group, and has received numerous awards and honors, including the Distinguished Service to Museums Award in 2004 from the American Association of Museums. 
Provenance:
Conducted as part of the ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, which includes approximately 100 interviews of residents and influential people of the Anacostia area of Washington, DC.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Genre/Form:
Oral histories (document genres)
Collection Citation:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
See more items in:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7929d286b-4c61-4695-b99a-24be46f98e1a
EDAN-URL:
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Oral history interview with Theresa Howe-Jones

Interviewee:
Howe-Jones, Theresa  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Historical Society  Search this
Carver Theater (Washington, DC)  Search this
Anderson, Stanley J.  Search this
Dale, Almore M., 1911-1984  Search this
Dale, Dianne  Search this
Gregory, Esther  Search this
Holt, Marian  Search this
Howe-Jones, Theresa  Search this
Jones, Alton  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound cassette (original)
1 Sound cassette (copy)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound cassettes
Oral histories (document genres)
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1992 July 14
Scope and Contents note:
Theresa Howe Jones describes her involvement with the development of the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum), where she served on the Advisory Committee. She discusses how the Carver Theater came to be selected as the original site of the museum, how the neighborhood became involved, and how the exhibits and programming were developed. She also talks about the museum's relationship with the Smithsonian Institution, and how it evolved after the change in location to Fort Stanton Park.

The interview was conducted on July 27, 1991. The audio quality is clear throughout the recording.

Exhibition mentioned: The Rat: Man's Invited Affliction.
Biographical / Historical:
Theresa Howe Jones (1933-) worked as a Liaison at the United Planning Organization, as the Executive Director of Chase Incorporated, and she also worked for Southeast Neighborhood House. She served as chairperson of the founding board of the Anacostia Community Museum and the Anacostia Economic Development Corporation, and was the founder of the Ward 8 Democrats. She was also active with the United Black Fund, and was elected commissioner for 8D07 from 2004-2008, and from 2012-2017. She was awarded the Anacostia Community Museum Community Service Award in 2013, and the DC Office of the People's Counsel Consumer Advocate Award of the Year in 2016.  
Provenance:
Conducted as part of the ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, which includes approximately 100 interviews of residents and influential people of the Anacostia area of Washington, DC.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Genre/Form:
Oral histories (document genres)
Collection Citation:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
ACMA.09-034, Item AV001529, AV001676
See more items in:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa76af1f6fb-cae8-44b8-a685-cef94ae05801
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-09-034-ref71

Oral history interview with Louise T. Jackson

Interviewer:
Miller, Erin  Search this
Interviewee:
Jackson, Louise T.  Search this
Names:
Carver Theater (Washington, DC)  Search this
Jackson, Louise T.  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
2 Sound cassettes
Type:
Archival materials
Sound cassettes
Oral histories (document genres)
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1991 November 12
Scope and Contents note:
Louise T. Jackson, a resident of the Anacostia neighborhood, recalls the inception of the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum), the early exhibits, and the impact it had on the neighborhood. As a museum docent, she worked closely with the museum's leadership over time. She describes the many groups and activities she became involved with, the influence the museum had on her children, and how the museum has changed over time. The interview was conducted by Erin Miller on November 12, 1991. The audio quality is clear throughout the recording.

Exhibitions mentioned: The Real McCoy: Afro-American invention and innovation, 1619-1930, Climbing Jacob's Ladder: the rise of Black churches in Eastern American cities, 1740 - 1877.
Biographical / Historical:
Louise T. Jackson was a resident of the Anacostia neighborhood in Washington DC and served as a docent for the Anacostia Community Museum. 
Provenance:
Conducted as part of the ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, which includes approximately 100 interviews of residents and influential people of the Anacostia area of Washington, DC.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Genre/Form:
Oral histories (document genres)
Collection Citation:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
ACMA.09-034, Item AV001526, AV001615
See more items in:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7f7ce2f2c-dfd2-4518-b7c8-9e83a5ee9d47
EDAN-URL:
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Oral history interview with Alton Jones

Interviewer:
Miller, Erin  Search this
Interviewee:
Jones, Alton  Search this
Names:
Jones, Alton  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound cassette (original)
1 Sound cassette (copy)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound cassettes
Oral histories (document genres)
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1991 August 16
Scope and Contents note:
Alton Jones recalls the founding of the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum), the qualities that made it unique, how it helped progress African American representation in museums through its original exhibits and programming, and how it contributed to a sense of pride amongst the residents of the Anacostia neighborhood. He also discusses the interactions between the Anacostia Museum and the Smithsonian Institution, and how the museum has changed over time. 

The interview was recorded by Erin Miller on August 16, 1991. The voices are faint and there is background noise which makes the interview difficult to hear throughout the recording.
Biographical / Historical:
Alton Jones (1941-) earned a degree in social work, specializing in community planning. He served as chairman of the Advisory Council for the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum and held a leading role in the museum's development for many years.
Provenance:
Conducted as part of the ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, which includes approximately 100 interviews of residents and influential people of the Anacostia area of Washington, DC.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Genre/Form:
Oral histories (document genres)
Collection Citation:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
ACMA.09-034, Item AV001521, AV001672
See more items in:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa754a4ee63-528b-45b4-9faf-c3875acf7b85
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-09-034-ref81

Oral history interview with Josephine Wharton

Interviewee:
Wharton, Josephine  Search this
Names:
Carver Theater (Washington, DC)  Search this
Anderson, Stanley J.  Search this
Jones, Alton  Search this
Wharton, Josephine  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound cassette (original)
1 Sound cassette (original)
1 Sound cassette (copy)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound cassettes
Oral histories (document genres)
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1991 December 11
Scope and Contents:
Josephine Wharton describes how she became involved with the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum) after she retired, by serving as a docent. She discusses the impact the museum had on the neighborhood and Southeast Washington DC, especially on young students. She also talks about John Kinard's leadership, the joys of working as a docent, and how the museum has changed over time. The interview was conducted on December 12, 1991. There is static throughout the recording, but the interviewee can be heard clearly.

Exhibitions mentioned: The Rat: Man's Invited Affliction, Black Wings: The American Black in Aviation.
Biographical / Historical:
Josephine Wharton (1921-2017) was a resident of the Anacostia neighborhood in Washington DC. She worked for the Federal government and served as a docent for the Anacostia Community Museum. 
Provenance:
Conducted as part of the ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, which includes approximately 100 interviews of residents and influential people of the Anacostia area of Washington, DC.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Genre/Form:
Oral histories (document genres)
Collection Citation:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
See more items in:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa784527bb3-5045-47df-87ed-babe3c215e96
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-09-034-ref846

Oral history interview with Deborah Jones

Names:
Campbell, James  Search this
Mayo, James E.  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound cassette (original)
1 Sound cassette (Copy)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound cassettes
Oral histories (document genres)
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1991 February 5-6
Scope and Contents:
Deborah Jones describes how she first became involved with the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum) as a member of the museum's Youth Advisory Council. She talks about the afterschool activities she participated in, including taking photography classes and learning to use a dark room. She details how the social and political climate of the late 1960s affected the museum's exhibits and programming, and how the museum reflected the reality of the surrounding neighborhood. She also describes how the museum changed, becoming more formal after relocating to Fort Stanton Park, but she highlights that it has maintained its emphasis on education and outreach.

The interview was recorded on December 5, 1991 There is static throughout the recording which makes it difficult to hear in parts, but the interview can generally be heard clearly.

Exhibit mentioned: The Rat: Man's Invited Affliction.
Biographical / Historical:
Deborah Jones (1953-) was a resident of the Anacostia neighborhood in Washington DC. She participated in the Anacostia Community Museum as a member of the museum's Youth Advisory Council. She later served as Executive Director of the Ward 7 Business Partnership.
Provenance:
Conducted as part of the ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, which includes approximately 100 interviews of residents and influential people of the Anacostia area of Washington, DC.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Genre/Form:
Oral histories (document genres)
Collection Citation:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
See more items in:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa72b8dafec-c6d2-4674-aa68-c4102776882c
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-09-034-ref847

Oral history interview with Cynthia Matthews

Names:
Carver Theater (Washington, DC)  Search this
Blake, John  Search this
Clark Matthews, Cynthia  Search this
Jones, Theresa  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound cassette
Type:
Archival materials
Sound cassettes
Oral histories (document genres)
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1992 April 24
Scope and Contents:
Cynthia Matthews recalls becoming an advisory board member for the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum) during its inaugural year. She remembers the community involvement in the museum, its early exhibits, meetings, and performances. She describes the intern program, the many educational programs and activities for children, and how the exhibits reflected local social concerns. She also talks about her involvement in the transition to new leadership after John Kinard passed away, and how the relocation affected the nature of the museum.

The interview was recorded on April 21, 1992. The audio quality is clear throughout the recording with some minor background noise.

Exhibition mentioned: The Rat: Man's Invited Affliction.
Biographical / Historical:
Cynthia Matthews (1941-) attended Howard University and served as chairman of the board of directors for the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum. She was a resident of the Anacostia neighborhood in Washington DC.
Provenance:
Conducted as part of the ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, which includes approximately 100 interviews of residents and influential people of the Anacostia area of Washington, DC.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Genre/Form:
Oral histories (document genres)
Collection Citation:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
See more items in:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa73641f203-8394-48c8-b56b-39c00e9f14c1
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-09-034-ref848

Oral history interview with Gregory Jones

Names:
Carver Theater (Washington, DC)  Search this
Blitzer, Charles  Search this
Dale, Almore M., 1911-1984  Search this
Jones, Altman  Search this
Marsh, Caryl  Search this
Mayo, James E.  Search this
Ripley, S. Dillon (Sidney Dillon), 1913-2001  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound cassette (original)
1 Sound cassette (copy)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound cassettes
Oral histories (document genres)
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1991 July 13
Scope and Contents note:
Gregory Jones recalls the inception of the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum), and his involvement in renovating the Carver Theater in preparation for the museum opening. He served on the Museum Advisory Committee and describes their meetings and their contributions to establishing the museum operations and exhibits. He also mentions his involvement in "Operation Crossroads", an exchange program that operated at the museum, which provided opportunities for museum staff to travel to East and West Africa to teach English or typing. Through this program, he was able to travel to Botswana. He describes the museum's impact on the neighborhood, the liberating effect it had, and how it came to be a community gathering place where everyone was welcome. The interview was recorded on July 13, 1991. The audio quality is clear throughout the recording with some background noise.

Exhibition mentioned: The Frederick Douglass years: a cultural history.
Biographical / Historical:
Gregory Jones (1952-) was a resident of the Anacostia neighborhood in Washington DC. He was involved in the inception of the Anacostia Community Museum, serving on the Advisory Committee and helping to renovate the Carver Theater. Through the museum's Operation Crossroads program, he traveled to Botswana to teach English. 
Provenance:
Conducted as part of the ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, which includes approximately 100 interviews of residents and influential people of the Anacostia area of Washington, DC.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Genre/Form:
Oral histories (document genres)
Collection Citation:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
ACMA.09-034, Item AV001540, AV001673
See more items in:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa735da4b33-18e9-48ad-bb9c-b3ffd73c8dff
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-09-034-ref86

Oral history interview with Della Lowery

Interviewee:
Lowery, Della, 1924-2008  Search this
Names:
Carver Theater (Washington, DC)  Search this
Dale, Almore M., 1911-1984  Search this
Jones, Alton  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound cassette (original)
1 Sound cassette (copy)
1 Sound cassette (original)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound cassettes
Oral histories (document genres)
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1991 November 14
Scope and Contents note:
Della Lowery discusses the inception of the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum), its impact on the Anacostia neighborhood, and her experience as a volunteer. She describes how important the original museum was to the community, and especially to young people, who were able to take art courses, participate in singing groups, and see many exhibits. She talks about the leadership of John Kinard and Zora Martin-Felton, and the influence Altman Jones and Almore Dale had on the original museum. She also describes the museum's relationship with the Smithsonian Institution over time.

The interview was recorded on November 14, 1991. There is background noise, but the interview can be heard clearly throughout the recording.
Biographical / Historical:
Della Lowery (1924-2008) was a resident of the Anacostia neighborhood in Washington DC. She was an active member of the community and served on the Board of Directors of the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum.
Provenance:
Conducted as part of the ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, which includes approximately 100 interviews of residents and influential people of the Anacostia area of Washington, DC.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Genre/Form:
Oral histories (document genres)
Collection Citation:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
See more items in:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7fe6b60bf-30fa-48b8-a5bb-4e1cf5f3f9a6
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-09-034-ref91

Oral history interview with Caryl Marsh

Interviewee:
Marsh, Caryl  Search this
Names:
Carver Theater (Washington, DC)  Search this
Anderson, Stanley J.  Search this
Blitzer, Charles  Search this
Dale, Almore M., 1911-1984  Search this
Hutchinson, Louise Daniel  Search this
Jones, Altman  Search this
Jones, Theresa  Search this
Marsh, Caryl  Search this
Ripley, S. Dillon (Sidney Dillon), 1913-2001  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound cassette (original)
1 Sound cassette (copy)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound cassettes
Oral histories (document genres)
Place:
Adams Morgan (Washington, D.C.)
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Scope and Contents note:
Caryl Marsh was a psychologist for the Washington DC Recreation Department. She was consulted in the development of the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum), and she describes writing the initial plan for the museum, working with various community groups, developing criteria for location selection, and conducting regular meetings with the museum's Advisory Committee. She worked alongside community and museum leaders like S. Dillon Ripley, Stanley Anderson, and Charles Blitzer, and describes how John Kinard came to be selected as the first director. She recalls the experimental nature of the museum, its focus on outreach, and how its innovation influenced the national museum community. She also describes the positive impact the museum had on the Anacostia community, how it has changed over time, and its relationship with the Smithsonian Institution.

The interview was recorded on July 25, 1991. There is background noise throughout the recording, but the interview can be heard clearly.

Exhibitions mentioned: The Rat: Man's Invited Affliction, The Frederick Douglass years: a cultural history.
Biographical / Historical:
Caryl Marsh (1923-) earned a bachelor's degree from Brooklyn College in 1942, and a Master of Arts from Columbia University in 1946. She was the Assistant Cultural Attache to the American Embassy in Paris from 1946 to 1948. She served as a psychologist for the District of Columbia Recreation Department from 1957 to 1969, and a Special Assistant for the Smithsonian Institution from 1966 to 1973. In 1978, she earned a Doctor of Philosophy from George Washington University. From 1978 to 1985, she served as an Exhibitions Curator for the National Archives, and from 1985-1986, she served as Senior Exhibitions Specialist. She also served as Director of the traveling psychology exhibition for the American Psychological Association from 1986 to 1993, and Chair of the humanities seminars for the Science Technology Centers, Science Museum Association from 1994 to 2001. She retired in 2003. 
Provenance:
Conducted as part of the ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, which includes approximately 100 interviews of residents and influential people of the Anacostia area of Washington, DC.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Genre/Form:
Oral histories (document genres)
Collection Citation:
ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
ACMA.09-034, Item AV001544, AV001871
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ACM 25th Anniversary Oral History Project
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7a17f6d4b-aad4-4d01-ba48-26bb21ffc75c
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-09-034-ref96

Mr. and Mrs. Percival Bryan pose at unidentified social event

Photographer:
Oscar Photography Studio  Search this
Collection Creator:
Bryan, Percival  Search this
Extent:
1 Photographic print (8 x 10 inches)
Container:
Box 19, Folder 3
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Photographic prints
Photographs
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
Date:
circa 1944
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
Couples  Search this
Hats  Search this
Jamaican Americans  Search this
Evening gowns  Search this
Evening dress  Search this
Genre/Form:
Photographs
Photographic prints
Collection Citation:
Percival Bryan collection, Anacostia Community Museum, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Rose Dyke.
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Percival Bryan collection
Percival Bryan collection / Series 5: Photographs / 5.1: Portraits / Percival and Catherine Bryan, 1944-1947, undated
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa75b2bb0d3-bc14-4451-9764-d5115600a43c
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-06-001-ref584

Group portrait at unidentified social gathering

Collection Creator:
Bryan, Percival  Search this
Extent:
1 Photographic print (10 x 8 inches)
Container:
Box 19, Folder 11
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Photographic prints
Photographs
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
Date:
circa 1944
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
Children  Search this
Jamaican Americans  Search this
Parties  Search this
Entertaining  Search this
Genre/Form:
Photographs
Photographic prints
Collection Citation:
Percival Bryan collection, Anacostia Community Museum, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Rose Dyke.
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Percival Bryan collection
Percival Bryan collection / Series 5: Photographs / 5.2: The Bryans and friends / Bryans & Friends, 1944, undated
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa73123098a-1915-4702-80d1-536651c5ac59
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-06-001-ref585

Mr. and Mrs. Percival Bryan with friends posing by car

Creator:
McDougall, R. (photographer)  Search this
Collection Creator:
Bryan, Percival  Search this
Extent:
1 Photographic print (10 x 8 inches)
Container:
Box 19, Folder 11
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Photographic prints
Photographs
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
Date:
circa 1944
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
Evening gowns  Search this
Jamaican Americans  Search this
Leisure  Search this
Portraits, Group  Search this
Genre/Form:
Photographs
Photographic prints
Collection Citation:
Percival Bryan collection, Anacostia Community Museum, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Rose Dyke.
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Percival Bryan collection
Percival Bryan collection / Series 5: Photographs / 5.2: The Bryans and friends / Bryans & Friends, 1944, undated
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7f19f544a-ec18-4907-98ac-dbab6443210f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-06-001-ref587

Group of men and women pose in front of brick house for birthday party

Collection Creator:
Bryan, Percival  Search this
Extent:
1 Photographic print (10 x 8 1/2 inches)
Container:
Box 19, Folder 12
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Photographic prints
Photographs
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
Date:
circa 1947
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
Jamaican Americans  Search this
Portraits, Group  Search this
Genre/Form:
Photographs
Photographic prints
Collection Citation:
Percival Bryan collection, Anacostia Community Museum, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Rose Dyke.
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Percival Bryan collection
Percival Bryan collection / Series 5: Photographs / 5.3: Special events / Parties, 1940-1950, undated
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa72c901402-8c75-4cb9-8fda-2df35e43553b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-06-001-ref588

Percival Bryan and Royal Deluxe Social Club members

Creator:
McDougall, R. (photographer)  Search this
Collection Creator:
Bryan, Percival  Search this
Extent:
1 Photographic print (10 x 8 1/2 inches)
Container:
Box 19, Folder 17
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Photographic prints
Photographs
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
Date:
1946
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
Clubs  Search this
Jamaican Americans  Search this
Portraits, Group  Search this
Men  Search this
Genre/Form:
Photographs
Photographic prints
Collection Citation:
Percival Bryan collection, Anacostia Community Museum, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Rose Dyke.
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Percival Bryan collection
Percival Bryan collection / Series 5: Photographs / Subseres 5.4: Social groups / Royal Deluxe Social Club, 1946
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7ba1cf951-26ea-4c33-9c77-5bb865192e20
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-06-001-ref589

Percival Bryan and others at social gathering

Creator:
McDougall, R. (photographer)  Search this
Collection Creator:
Bryan, Percival  Search this
Extent:
1 Photographic print (10 x 8 inches)
Container:
Box 19, Folder 12
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Photographic prints
Photographs
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
Date:
circa 1947
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
Clubs  Search this
Jamaican Americans  Search this
Recreation  Search this
Genre/Form:
Photographs
Photographic prints
Collection Citation:
Percival Bryan collection, Anacostia Community Museum, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Rose Dyke.
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Percival Bryan collection
Percival Bryan collection / Series 5: Photographs / 5.3: Special events / Parties, 1940-1950, undated
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa78cc8a663-5c38-4efd-a3f7-c597e8aef82a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-06-001-ref590

Mrs. Catherine Bryan posing on table

Creator:
McDougall, R. (photographer)  Search this
Collection Creator:
Bryan, Percival  Search this
Extent:
1 Photographic print (10 x 8 inches)
Container:
Box 19, Folder 2
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Photographic prints
Photographs
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
Date:
circa1945
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
Dresses  Search this
Lamps  Search this
Jamaican Americans  Search this
Women  Search this
Genre/Form:
Photographs
Photographic prints
Collection Citation:
Percival Bryan collection, Anacostia Community Museum, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Rose Dyke.
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Percival Bryan collection
Percival Bryan collection / Series 5: Photographs / 5.1: Portraits / Catherine Bryan, 1943, undated
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa73d7e2db8-9981-4875-8737-88744394c78c
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-06-001-ref593

Percival Bryan holding a baby

Collection Creator:
Bryan, Percival  Search this
Extent:
1 Photographic print (8 x 10 inches)
Container:
Box 19, Folder 13
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Photographic prints
Photographs
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
Date:
1940-1950
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
Jamaican Americans  Search this
Taxicab drivers  Search this
Infants  Search this
Genre/Form:
Photographs
Photographic prints
Collection Citation:
Percival Bryan collection, Anacostia Community Museum, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Rose Dyke.
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Percival Bryan collection
Percival Bryan collection / Series 5: Photographs / 5.3: Special events / Religious Cermonies, 1959, undated
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7fcb71cbb-340d-4f96-8c07-85c829c909cf
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-06-001-ref594

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