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Older people

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Barbara Ehrlich Interview, 2017-09-28

 File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc003_09.mp3
Scope and Contents

Barbara Ehrlich discusses moving to Washington, DC and her time spent living in Southwest; her educational background and work experience, especially in Public Health; her involvement with local organizations and events such as the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly’s Southwest Arts Festival Committee, the DC Arts Commission, the Washington Waterfront Association, and the National Cherry Blossom Festival; changes and developments in the neighborhood; and the concept of aging in place.

Dates: 2017-09-28

Josephine Baker interview part 2, 2018-07-20

 Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_01_2
Scope and Contents Josephine Baker talks most about her involvement with the Charter School movement and shares some of the battle scars gained from those who thought, even after 25 years of a stellar reputation with DCPS, that she must be anti-DCPS to take on this new initiative. She explains her motivation, the importance of educational options in each child's development and what she believes they achieved on behalf of children, who she insists must always come first. 'In Part Two of this Oral History,...
Dates: Other: 2018-07-20

St. Mary's Court - "Never Too Old to Learn" Oral History Project

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHP012
Scope and Contents

Between 1992 and 1993, students of the "Never Too Old to Learn" class, sponsored by Iona Senior Service, conducted 6 oral history interviews. Participants were residents, volunteers, and staff members who were interviewed about their personal and family histories and outlooks on life. All interviewees were from St. Mary's Court, a senior residence facility in Foggy Bottom located at 72524th Street, NW.

Dates: 1992 - 1993
St. Mary’s Court Oral History Project - Never Too Old To Learn in Dig DC
St. Mary’s Court Oral History Project - Ne...