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Glendon Hartley interview, 2020-12-13

 Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc026_03.wav

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

D.C. Oral History Collaborative (DCOHC) is a citywide initiative to train community members in oral history skills, fund new and ongoing oral history projects, connect volunteers with oral history projects, and publicize existing oral history collections. DCOHC is a project of DC Public Library, HumanitiesDC, and the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. This collection contains oral history interviews, transcripts, and indexes produced by DCOHC grantees.

Dates

  • Creation: 2020-12-13

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Biographical / Historical

Though Glendon Hartley initially pursued fashion in NYC, he returned to D.C., strengthened his skills in mixology, and became an established name in the craft bartending community. He is a bartender and mixologist who is well known for incorporating his cultural background into his cocktail creations. He has created beverage menus for several D.C. establishments and was President of the D.C. chapter of the U.S. Bartender's Guild. He is co-owner of Service Bar in Shaw.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.13 Terabytes

Abstract

This is an individual interview of Glendon Hartley in which he discusses his experiences as a Black West Indian mixologist, bar professional, business owner, and Shaw resident. He reflects on the creation of the D.C. chapter of U.S. Bartender's Guild, the camaraderie of the Black bartending community and his knowledge of Pre-Prohibition cocktail history.

Repository Details

Part of the The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library Repository

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