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Women

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 175 Collections and/or Records:

Laura Danley interview, 2021-11-23

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Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2021_004.wav
Abstract In this interview, Mrs. Laura Danley discusses her life and experiences moving from Florida to Washington, D.C. Mrs. Danley begins by discussing her early life in Florida, which she spent moving between St. Petersburg and the town of Monticello. Through this discussion, she talks about her family life, educational experiences, and segregation during her upbringing. She then discusses her move to Washington, D.C., in 1955 and her life and career in the city. She concludes by discussing some...
Dates: 2021-11-23

Laura Irene interview, 2021-06-05

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc031_04.wav
Abstract Laura Irene talks about moving to Washington, D.C. from Dallas, Texas and slowly finding the music and arts community that she continues to foster today. She reflects on her collection of records of LatinX music, interview recordings, and other interesting sounds. She remembers creating Day of the Dead altars for two years, where Rhizome DC community was invited to reflect on their dead, as well as remember LatinX people, killed by the police. She emphasizes how rare and important spaces...
Dates: 2021-06-05

Lauren Paylor interview, 2020-06-30

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc026_04.wav
Abstract

This is an individual interview of Lauren Paylor in which she discusses her experiences as a Black mixologist and bartender, being a part of the local Shaw community, and the community of Black bartenders in D.C. during the COVID-19 pandemic and 2020 protests.

Dates: 2020-06-30

Laverne Hedrick interview, 2019-08-28

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc022
Scope and Contents

Laverne Hedrick discusses growing up in Greensboro, North Carolina; her time in Southeast Washington, D.C.; and her community engagement in Kenilworth.

Dates: 2019-08-28

League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia Records

 Collection
Identifier: 033
Scope and Contents

The collection contains clippings and alphabetically arranged office files maintained by the League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia to document its activities. Topics in the records cover primarily local D.C. political issues, but also national and international concerns of the National League of Women Voters. The records are divided into two series: topical files and clippings.

Dates: 1930-1982

Lena Bradley interview, 2019-11-19

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Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2019_003.wav
Scope and Contents

In this oral history interview, Lena Bradley, a long time D.C. resident, discusses her life and experiences moving from Kenly, North Carolina, to Washington, D.C. She reflects on her upbringing and education in the South as well as her life in Washington and career as a beautician.

Dates: 2019-11-19

Leslie Bumstead interview, 2021-06-05

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc031_06.wav
Abstract Leslie Bumstead talks about moving around the world as a child, because of work of her father as a CIA agent. She reflects on finding confessional poetry as an outlet to deal with teenage angst and adolescent issues. She is later introduced to experimental poetry in D.C., building connections and re-imagining what poetry can look like. Leslie spends some time in El Salvador, recording oral histories of women guerilla fighters and doing other NGO work in the region. She meets her husband, a...
Dates: 2021-06-05

Lilia Hinojosa interview audio, 2022

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Identifier: dcpl_237_FeedBack_HinojosaLilia.m4a
Abstract

Hinojosa explores the narrative surrounding Busboys and Poets in contrast with her experiences as a long-time worker there. She narrates moments of resistance, intimidation, wage theft and harassment that she was impacted by as a server, and that her coworkers were impacted by. She recounts witnessing Malcolm Wilson's resignation and how that impacted her, as well as the events leading up to her own resignation.

Dates: 2022

Lilia Hinojosa interview video, 2022

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Identifier: dcpl_237_FeedBack_HinojosaLilia.mp4
Abstract

Hinojosa explores the narrative surrounding Busboys and Poets in contrast with her experiences as a long-time worker there. She narrates moments of resistance, intimidation, wage theft and harassment that she was impacted by as a server, and that her coworkers were impacted by. She recounts witnessing Malcolm Wilson's resignation and how that impacted her, as well as the events leading up to her own resignation.

Dates: 2022

Linda Brown Interview, 2017-07-25

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc003_01.mp3
Scope and Contents

Linda Brown discusses growing up in Washington, DC and moving to Southwest; the experience of raising her daughter, Chaya, a child with disabilities, and their relationship with the community; her role as an advocate for people with disabilities and her involvement with several organizations, such as TASH, University Legal Services, and Empower DC; public housing; and the redevelopment and historical value of the Southwest neighborhood.

Dates: 2017-07-25