United States--Officials and employees
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Bachrach Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: P024
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of 156 8x10 inch portraits, of which only one is in black and white. The images were used in an exhibit titled Washington’s Millennium Leaders – Through the Bachrach Lens, which was on display at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library from January 24, 2002 through April 2002. During the exhibition two images, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and Armstrong Williams, were stolen and never recovered. Bachrach Studios was asked to replace the missing images,...
Dates:
2002
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
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 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
Dr. James E. Pierce interview, 2020-12-15
Item
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
Karl Fenning Papers
Collection
Identifier: 074
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of personal and professional correspondence, professional publications, clippings, genealogical and biographical information, memorabilia and family photographs. The materials are divided into four series: Professional Papers, Personal Papers, Photographs, and Ephemera.
Dates:
1881-1962
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
Laura Danley interview, 2021-11-23
Item
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
Lewis Maiden interview, 2021-06-30
Item
Identifier: dcpl_220_005.wav
Abstract
In this interview, Lewis Maiden discusses what Petworth was like when his family first moved there, when many of his neighbors and schoolmates were Italians. He talks about the various neighbors and local businesses he has known over the years since moving back to Petworth in 1971, including a former People’s Drug at Georgia and New Hampshire avenues that temporarily became a boxing club and youth community center. He talks about what he did for fun both as a teenager and as an adult,...
Dates:
2021-06-30
Marian Davis interview, 2020-12-27
Item
Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2020_002.wav
Abstract
In this oral history interview, Marian Davis, a long time D.C. resident, discusses her life and experiences moving from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Washington, D.C., in 1965. Ms. Davis talks about her upbringing and education in Charlotte as well as her experience with the college process. She also discusses her experiences with segregation in North Carolina. Ms. Davis then talks about her career in the federal government, first at the Department of Agriculture and later with the Equal...
Dates:
2020-12-27