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Women

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 175 Collections and/or Records:

Frances Robinson interview, 2021-12-08

 Item
Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2021_002.wav
Abstract In this interview, Mrs. Frances Robinson, a long-time D.C. resident, discusses her life and experiences moving from Huntingdon, Tennessee, to Washington, D.C., in 1968. Mrs. Robinson discusses her upbringing and family life in Huntingdon, her family’s work as sharecroppers, and race relations in Huntingdon during her early life. She also talks about her move to D.C. in 1968 to provide childcare for her sister, the transition to city life, pursuing an education in Washington, and her 43-year...
Dates: 2021-12-08

Francine Berkowitz interview, 2017-07-18

 Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc005
Scope and Contents

In this interview, Francine Berkowitz discusses growing up in Northeast Washington in a predominantly lower-middle class Jewish neighborhood. She also describes attending Tifereth Israel Synagogue, school integration, shopping, and her career with the Smithsonian.

Dates: 2017-07-18

Madeline Frank Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 087
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of photos, clippings, correspondence, and a copy of the Washington College handbook, as well as a diary titled The College Girl’s Record, which includes images, clippings, invitations, and Madeline Frank’s impressions of Washington College and her classmates.

Dates: 1905-1906

Gwendolyn Kelly interview, 2020-12-14

 Item
Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2020_005.wav
Abstract In this oral history interview, Gwendolyn Kelly, a long time D.C. resident, discusses her life and experiences moving from Warrenton, Virginia, to Washington, D.C.. Ms. Kelly talks about her early life and educational experiences in Tall Timbers, a community near Warrenton, as well as her family history in the area. She also discusses the segregation in and around Warrenton during her upbringing. Ms. Kelly then turns to a discussion of her move to Washington in 1956 when she was ten years...
Dates: 2020-12-14

Martha McNeil Hamilton Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 089
Scope and Contents

This collection contains Washington Post reporter Martha McNeil Hamilton’s research notes and articles pertaining to the fight for D.C. home rule, as well as related items such as reports, clippings, government documents, hearing transcripts, correspondence and election results.

Dates: 1971-1997

Loretta Carter Hanes Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 081
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, legal records, and legislative materials related to Loretta Carter Hanes’ work with Reading Is Fundamental and the problem with sewage and water pipe breaks in Washington, D.C.

Dates: 1971-1990

Charlotte Wesley Holloman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 140
Scope and Contents

The Charlotte Wesley Holloman papers contain classical music scores, sheet music, recordings, news clippings, correspondence, ephemera, art and artifacts, books, concert programs, vinyl LPs, and photographs.

Dates: 1797-2013

Imani Bowman interview part 1, 2019-09-18

 File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc018
Scope and Contents

Imani Bowman discusses her introduction to The Davis Center and Ms. Beatrice Davis-Williams, being a student and teacher at The Davis Center, and the magnitude of servicing your community for 50 years for any business.

Dates: 2019-09-18

Imani Bowman interview part 2, 2019-09-18

 File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc018
Scope and Contents

Imani Bowman discusses her introduction to The Davis Center and Ms. Beatrice Davis-Williams, being a student and teacher at The Davis Center, and the magnitude of servicing your community for 50 years for any business.

Dates: 2019-09-18

Inez Davis interview, 2020-05-27

 Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc029_03.wav
Abstract

Ms. Inez Davis reflects on her life and involvement as a member and past president of the Washington Section of the National Council of Negro Women. She holds a wealth of knowledge concerning the organization and the section programs’ impact in the community. Ms. Inez Davis discusses some of the challenges and some changes needed to ensure the future of the organization and section.

Dates: 2020-05-27