Education, higher
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Cardell Richardson, Sr. interview part 1, 2018-07-07
Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_04
Scope and Contents
In this interview, Cardell K. Richardson, Sr. discusses his focused and intentional path in search of respect and success while "putting God first". This is a path that took him to McKinley Technical High School in D.C. after discovering an affinity and aptitude for mechanical drawing, to Howard University's School of Architecture, to the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, from which he retired in 2003 after 26 years of service. His post-military career took a different turn than...
Dates:
Other: 2018-07-07
Cardell Richardson, Sr. interview part 2, 2018-07-07
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_04
Scope and Contents
In this interview, Cardell K. Richardson, Sr. discusses his focused and intentional path in search of respect and success while "putting God first". This is a path that took him to McKinley Technical High School in D.C. after discovering an affinity and aptitude for mechanical drawing, to Howard University's School of Architecture, to the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, from which he retired in 2003 after 26 years of service. His post-military career took a different turn than...
Dates:
Other: 2018-07-07
Cardell Richardson, Sr. interview part 3, 2018-07-07
Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_04
Scope and Contents
In this interview, Cardell K. Richardson, Sr. discusses his focused and intentional path in search of respect and success while "putting God first". This is a path that took him to McKinley Technical High School in D.C. after discovering an affinity and aptitude for mechanical drawing, to Howard University's School of Architecture, to the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, from which he retired in 2003 after 26 years of service. His post-military career took a different turn than...
Dates:
Other: 2018-07-07
Clinton Price interview part 2, 2019-09-16
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc025_01_2.wav
Abstract
Clinton Price discusses his childhood, his and his siblings' participation in athletics, attending Texas A and M University and his family business, the Price's Grocery.
Dates:
2019-09-16
Dr. Frank Smith, Jr. interview, 2022-12-28
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Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2022_008.wav
Abstract
In this oral history interview, Dr. Frank Smith, Jr. discusses his life and experiences moving from Newnan, Georgia, to Washington, DC, in 1968. Dr. Smith talks about his early life in Newnan, his time at Morehouse College in Atlanta, and his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, first in Atlanta and later in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Dr. Smith also talks about how he met his wife and their move to Washington, DC, in 1968. Turning to life in Washington, Dr. Smith talks about his work...
Dates:
Other: 2022-12-28
Dr. James E. Pierce interview, 2020-12-15
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Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2020_002.wav
Abstract
In this oral history interview, Dr. James E. Pierce discusses his early life in Williamsburg, Virginia, his experiences living and working in various parts of the country, and his life and career in Washington, D.C. Dr. Pierce begins with a discussion of his upbringing and family life in Williamsburg and his service in World War II. He then talks about his career in medical technology, the discrimination he faced as a Black man in the medical field, and his travels around the country. Dr....
Dates:
2020-12-15
Howard Croft interview, 2018-07-17
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc006_02.wav
Scope and Contents
Howard Croft discusses his childhood in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, attending Duquesne University and Columbia University, moving to Washington, D.C., involvement with anti-poverty groups and community organizing, his career as a professor at Federal City College (now the University of the Distoric of Columbia), his innovative and expereiment approach to education, his work with the Lorton Prison College Program, his work with faculty and city-wide unioniziation, and his work with the Service...
Dates:
2018-07-17
Lawrence Bradford interview, 2018-07-04
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc006_01.wav
Scope and Contents
Lawrence Bradford discusses his childhood growing up in Happy Hollow, Adams Morgan, Washingonton, D.C., early experiences with segregation, attending Federal City College (now the University of the District of Columbia) to study computer information, his campus extracurricular activities including basketball and student government, his involvement in community organizing for racial equality, his career at Washington Techinal Instiute and the University of the District of Columbia, and his...
Dates:
2018-07-04
Raymond Henderson interview, 2018-07-02
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc006_03.wav
Scope and Contents
Raymond Henderson, a native of Washington, D.C., discusses his childhood mostly spent in the Anacostia neighborhood, attending different elementary and junior high schools before dropping out of high school to join the Marine Corps at the age of 17, his experiences during the Vietnam War, earning his GED and enrolling in Federal City College (now the University of the District of Columbia) to study political science, the evlution of his political conscieness and his involvment with student...
Dates:
2018-07-02
Series 6: Federal City College Oral History Project, 2018
Series
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc006
Scope and Contents
This project documents the history of Federal City College (FCC), an experiment in public higher education for the people of Washington, D.C.
Dates:
2018