Women
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 140 Collections and/or Records:
Vanessa Ruffin-Colbert Interview, 2017-08-22
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc003_03.mp3
Scope and Contents
Vanessa Ruffin-Colbert discusses her early life in Washington, DC and experience living in Southwest; her involvement in the community and relationship with the children and families in the area; changes and issues related to the neighborhood and its residents; redevelopment and construction in Southwest; and her continued efforts and hopes to improve the community.
Dates:
2017-08-22
Wendy Jason interview, 2021-06-20
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc031_11.wav
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Wendy Jason talks about Carole Alden, who was one of the artists for Justice Arts Coalition’s first exhibition of art by incarcerated artists at Rhizome DC. She notes the many barriers present in the prison for artists to express themselves creatively, moreover, to show their work to the outside world. After some time of building rapport, Carole joined the exhibition that Wendy organized, which included her work along with other artists, created while in prison. Wendy talks about childhood...
Dates:
2021-06-20
Wilodean "Debbie" Kirby interview, 2022-12-10
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Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2022_006.wav
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In this oral history interview, Ms. Willodean Kirby discusses her life and experiences moving from Sylacauga, Alabama, to Washington, D.C. Ms. Kirby talks about her upbringing and educational experiences in Sylacauga and reflects on her move to D.C. at the age of 17 after graduating from high school. She discusses her life and work in Washington, her relationship with the interviewer’s grandmother, and her return to Sylacauga to care for her parents at the end of their lives. Finally, Ms....
Dates:
2022-12-10
Yesoon Lee interview, 2019-08-20
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc007_03.wav
Scope and Contents
Yesoon Lee discusses her childhood in Seoul, Korea during and after the Korean War, attending graduate school for music composition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she met and married her husband, moving to Northern Virginia, teaching at Averett College in Danville, Virginia, operating Pica-deli in Alexandria, Virginia, the impact the early death of her husband had on her life, opening Charlie Chiang's Kwai in Ronald Reagan National Airport, opening Mandu in Dupont...
Dates:
2019-08-20
Yesoon Lee interview index, 2019-08-20
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc007_05_ind.pdf
Scope and Contents
Yesoon Lee discusses her childhood in Seoul, Korea during and after the Korean War, attending graduate school for music composition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she met and married her husband, moving to Northern Virginia, teaching at Averett College in Danville, Virginia, operating Pica-deli in Alexandria, Virginia, the impact the early death of her husband had on her life, opening Charlie Chiang's Kwai in Ronald Reagan National Airport, opening Mandu in Dupont...
Dates:
2019-08-20
Yesoon Lee interview transcript, 2019-08-20
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc007_05_tra.pdf
Scope and Contents
Yesoon Lee discusses her childhood in Seoul, Korea during and after the Korean War, attending graduate school for music composition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she met and married her husband, moving to Northern Virginia, teaching at Averett College in Danville, Virginia, operating Pica-deli in Alexandria, Virginia, the impact the early death of her husband had on her life, opening Charlie Chiang's Kwai in Ronald Reagan National Airport, opening Mandu in Dupont...
Dates:
2019-08-20
Yolanda Lee interview part 1, 2019-03-24
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc025_06_1.wav
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Yolanda Lee discusses the Fort Totten neighborhood, the Teenarama dance show, attending Catholic schools, the 1968 Riots and the teachers who had an impact on her.
Dates:
2019-03-24
Yolanda Lee interview part 2, 2019-03-24
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc025_06_2.wav
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Yolanda Lee discusses the Fort Totten neighborhood, the Teenarama dance show, attending Catholic schools, the 1968 Riots and the teachers who had an impact on her.
Dates:
2019-03-24
Yolanda McCutchen interview, 2020-10-30
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc028_06.wav
Abstract
Director of Public Relations at the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, Yolanda McCutchen, discusses her family’s roots in rural South Carolina and the aspirations that lead her to eventually work in Washington D.C. Beginning, first, by explaining her enjoyment of daily walks on the Wilson Bridge Trail and gardening at her home, Yolanda details the ways Covid19 has necessitated her making adjustments to her daily routine. Regaling memories from her childhood, as the youngest of many...
Dates:
2020-10-30
Zombie interview, 2019-09-09
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc016_03
Scope and Contents
In this interview, Erica Childs, known professionally as Zombie, discusses their childhood and connection to music, life in D.C., Go-Go scene and radio show. Involvement with Anthology of Booty, Girls Rock D.C., DJing and party hosting, and connections to political work. They also talk about how Go-Go is treated in D.C. and how the scene has evolved.
Dates:
2019-09-09