Christine Spencer interview, 2021-10-12
Scope and Contents
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: 2021-10-12
Language of Materials
English
Biographical / Historical
Christine Spencer is a native Washingtonian. She was raised in the James Creek community of Southwest, Washington, D.C. Her love and passion for her community has never wavered as she has committed her life mission to ensuring that the needs of the residents are met with onsite resources, partnerships, and services.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.13 Terabytes
Abstract
This is an interview with the president of the James Creek Resident Council, Ms. Christine Spencer. The interview will provide a glimpse into Christine's passion for her neighborhood and community which has driven her to become an active advocate for the needs of the James Creek community. Ms. Spencer describes her partnership with Edgewood/Brookland Family Support Collaborative and the services that have been made available to the residents of James Creek.
Repository Details
Part of the The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library Repository