City churches
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:
Louis Shockley transcript, 2022-05-07
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc041_04_tra.pdf
Abstract
Rev. Dr. Louis Shockley describes being raised in Dover, Delaware, by his parents, and being involved in desegregation efforts there before attending the March on Washington and subsequently being a leader in Junior NAACP before graduating from high school. He describes his work with civil movement leaders, helping pave the way for Martin Luther King Jr. to visit some East Coast cities. He moved from a promising art career to answering a call to the ministry and serving ministries first in...
Dates:
2022-05-07
Marion Hines interview, 2021-06-10
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc034_02.wav
Abstract
Educator, administrator, editor and musician, Dr. Marion E. Hines reflects on her life of 80 years, including her work in the DC Public Schools and two universities; her education in the public schools, then at Howard University and Georgetown University; her approach to teaching languages; her love of travel and music. She speaks in depth about the Wesleyan Choir of Asbury United Methodist Church, what it means to her and to the church; Asbury’s participation in various historic events such...
Dates:
2021-06-10
Charles L. McCollough Collection
Collection
Identifier: 015
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of records that document the Ministry and life of Charles L. McCollough, Pastor of the United House of Prayer. Documents include: clippings, correspondence, speeches, sermons, meeting minutes and agendas, youth program information, certificates and awards, and photographs.
Dates:
1967-1999
Moretha Johnson interview, 2021-06-12
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc034_03.wav
Abstract
Moretha Johnson, a lifelong Washingtonian, grew up in a family of singers including her mother. As a child she became involved at Asbury United Methodist Church and went on to attend Sunday school and Methodist Youth Fellowship, sing in different choirs and help lead the Brighter Day and Crocheting for Christ ministries to assist bereaved people and to make crocheted items for babies and unhoused people. She recalled attending the March on Washington and being helped home by a co-worker when...
Dates:
2021-06-12
Mount Zion United Methodist Church Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: P013
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of 44 3”x5” (19 color, 25 B&W) and four 8”x10” (all B&W) prints of the Mount Zion United Methodist Church’s Community House. Most of the images are of the restoration of the Community House and were taken prior to the work being done. There are a few images of the handicap ramp, which was added to the church in 1983. There are no negatives with this collection.
Dates:
1984
Ruffin/Jones Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: 145
Scope and Contents
The Ruffin/Jones Family Collection contains photographs, cassette tapes with audio recordings of interviews, and printed material such as articles and publications, brochures and programs, school-related items, letters, and research files and notes pertaining to C. Bernard Ruffin, III and members of his family. The life and work of his aunt, Louise Jones Hubbard, is particularly well-documented; material related to her makes up a large portion of the collection. The collection is...
Dates:
1842 - 1999 (bulk 1920s - 1999); Majority of material found within 1920 - 1999
Ruth Scarbrough index, 2022-06-09
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc041_05_ind.pdf
Abstract
Ruth Scarbrough discusses her life as a native Washingtonian transplanted as a teenager in Prince George’s County, Maryland. She reflects on growing up in pre-gentrified northwest and northeast Washington, D.C., the 1968 riots, living in non-diverse communities in Oklahoma, transcribing the Cassius Clay v. United States court case, pursuing career goals without the prerequisite education, and rising to career success in the federal government. She also speaks about raising boys as a single...
Dates:
2022-06-09
Ruth Scarbrough interview, 2022-06-09
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc041_05.wav
Abstract
Ruth Scarbrough discusses her life as a native Washingtonian transplanted as a teenager in Prince George’s County, Maryland. She reflects on growing up in pre-gentrified northwest and northeast Washington, D.C., the 1968 riots, living in non-diverse communities in Oklahoma, transcribing the Cassius Clay v. United States court case, pursuing career goals without the prerequisite education, and rising to career success in the federal government. She also speaks about raising boys as a single...
Dates:
2022-06-09
Ruth Scarbrough photo, 2022-06-09
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc041_05_image.jpg
Abstract
Ruth Scarbrough discusses her life as a native Washingtonian transplanted as a teenager in Prince George’s County, Maryland. She reflects on growing up in pre-gentrified northwest and northeast Washington, D.C., the 1968 riots, living in non-diverse communities in Oklahoma, transcribing the Cassius Clay v. United States court case, pursuing career goals without the prerequisite education, and rising to career success in the federal government. She also speaks about raising boys as a single...
Dates:
2022-06-09
Ruth Scarbrough transcript, 2022-06-09
Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc041_05_tra.pdf
Abstract
Ruth Scarbrough discusses her life as a native Washingtonian transplanted as a teenager in Prince George’s County, Maryland. She reflects on growing up in pre-gentrified northwest and northeast Washington, D.C., the 1968 riots, living in non-diverse communities in Oklahoma, transcribing the Cassius Clay v. United States court case, pursuing career goals without the prerequisite education, and rising to career success in the federal government. She also speaks about raising boys as a single...
Dates:
2022-06-09