African Americans
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 238 Collections and/or Records:
Dr. Clive Callender interview part 1, 2018-06-16
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_02
Scope and Contents
Dr. Clive Callender discusses his childhood in New York, New York, his calling to the medical profession from a young age, surviving Tuberculosis as a teen, serving as a medical missionary, his experiences at Asbury United Methodist Church and how the church fits into Washington, D.C. history, his membership in the Evangel Choir and his vocal career, his connections with the city, and his career as a transplant surgeon.
Dates:
Other: 2018-06-16
Dr. Clive Callender interview part 2, 2018-06-16
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_02
Scope and Contents
Dr. Clive Callender discusses his childhood in New York, New York, his calling to the medical profession from a young age, surviving Tuberculosis as a teen, serving as a medical missionary, his experiences at Asbury United Methodist Church and how the church fits into Washington, D.C. history, his membership in the Evangel Choir and his vocal career, his connections with the city, and his career as a transplant surgeon.
Dates:
Other: 2018-06-16
Dr. George 'DOC' Rutherford interview, 2020-10-15
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc020
Scope and Contents
Dr. Rutherford, 'DOC,' speaks about his life long passion of education. Dr. Rutherford was the principal of Fletcher-Johnson School in the Marshall Heights neighborhood.
Dates:
2020-10-15
Dr. James Shopshire interview part 1, 2018-06-14
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_05_1
Scope and Contents
Dr. James M. Shopshire discuss his childhood in Georgia, including witnessing to the Ku Klux Klan and the steps that African Americans of the took in order to deal with segregation and violence; all the way to his accomplishments at Wesley Theological Seminary broadening the scope and access to Urban Ministry for adult students of all backgrounds, and the significant strategic and administrative presence he has held in the United Methodist Church. Mr. Shopshire also discusses his current...
Dates:
Other: 2018-06-14
Dr. James Shopshire interview part 2, 2018-06-14
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_05
Scope and Contents
Dr. James M. Shopshire discuss his childhood in Georgia, including witnessing to the Ku Klux Klan and the steps that African Americans of the took in order to deal with segregation and violence; all the way to his accomplishments at Wesley Theological Seminary broadening the scope and access to Urban Ministry for adult students of all backgrounds, and the significant strategic and administrative presence he has held in the United Methodist Church. Mr. Shopshire also discusses his current...
Dates:
Other: 2018-06-14
Dr. James Shopshire interview part 3, 2018-06-14
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_05_3
Scope and Contents
Dr. James M. Shopshire discuss his childhood in Georgia, including witnessing to the Ku Klux Klan and the steps that African Americans of the took in order to deal with segregation and violence; all the way to his accomplishments at Wesley Theological Seminary broadening the scope and access to Urban Ministry for adult students of all backgrounds, and the significant strategic and administrative presence he has held in the United Methodist Church. Mr. Shopshire also discusses his current...
Dates:
Other: 2018-06-14
Dr. Leonard Haynes III interview, 2019-05-11
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc015
Scope and Contents
In this oral history Dr. Leonard Haynes III reflects on his time as an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C., as well as his career as an educator and advocate for historically Black colleges and universities. He talks about why he believes that historically Black colleges and universities are essential to the United States, as well as challenges that they face. He has served in education departments around the country, including for D.C. Mayor Marion Barry,...
Dates:
2019-05-11
Eugene Matthews index, 2022-06-02
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc041_01_ind.pdf
Abstract
Rev. Dr. Eugene W. Matthews describes his childhood in Hanover, Maryland, where he was adopted by his aunt and uncle and baptized by his great-grandfather. He recalls attending the one high school for African Americans in Anne Arundel County before joining the Air Force and spending most of his military service in Germany. He describes meeting his wife while working at Crownsville State Hospital in Maryland before becoming an analyst for the National Security Agency. He describes the...
Dates:
2022-06-02
Eugene Matthews interview, part 1, 2022-06-02
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc041_01_01.wav
Abstract
Rev. Dr. Eugene W. Matthews describes his childhood in Hanover, Maryland, where he was adopted by his aunt and uncle and baptized by his great-grandfather. He recalls attending the one high school for African Americans in Anne Arundel County before joining the Air Force and spending most of his military service in Germany. He describes meeting his wife while working at Crownsville State Hospital in Maryland before becoming an analyst for the National Security Agency. He describes the...
Dates:
2022-06-02
Eugene Matthews interview, part 2, 2022-06-02
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc041_01_02.wav
Abstract
Rev. Dr. Eugene W. Matthews describes his childhood in Hanover, Maryland, where he was adopted by his aunt and uncle and baptized by his great-grandfather. He recalls attending the one high school for African Americans in Anne Arundel County before joining the Air Force and spending most of his military service in Germany. He describes meeting his wife while working at Crownsville State Hospital in Maryland before becoming an analyst for the National Security Agency. He describes the...
Dates:
2022-06-02