Migration, Internal
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:
Alvin Harris interview, 2020-01-11
File
Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2019_005.wav
Scope and Contents
Mr. Alvin Harris discusses his life and experiences moving from Raleigh, North Carolina to Washington, DC. Mr. Harris discusses his early life in Raleigh, his family’s move to Southeast Washington, DC, and his upbringing and education in the city. He also discusses his life in Washington, his work as a carpenter and career in construction, and his transition to work for the federal government. Additionally, Mr. Harris talks about Marion Berry and “Chocolate City,” and the crack epidemic in...
Dates:
2020-01-11
Bernard Hayes interview, 2015-12-18
Item
Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2015_009.wav
Scope and Contents
In this oral history interview, Mr. Bernard Hayes discusses his life and experiences moving from Atlanta, Georgia, to New York City, and ultimately to Washington, D.C. Mr. Hayes discusses his early life in the South, his family's move to New York in 1960, and their transition into city life in the North. Mr. Hayes also discusses how the North provided him and his siblings more opportunities and the influence of his parents and other mentors on his life. Finally, Mr. Hayes discusses his move...
Dates:
2015-12-18
Bernice Pitts interview, 2020-01-07
Item
Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2019_006.wav
Abstract
In this oral history interview, Bernice Pitts, a long time D.C. resident, discusses her life and experiences moving from Laurinburg, North Carolina to Washington, DC. Ms. Pitts discusses her upbringing in North Carolina and the farm work she did with her family before talking about her move to D.C. and the transition to city life. Ms. Pitts talks about finding work in the city, working for the government, and retiring after a workplace injury. She also reflects on raising her children and...
Dates:
Other: 2020-01-07
Bobbie Coles interview, 2017-04-22
Item
Identifier: dcpl_220_001_01.mp3
Abstract
In this interview, Kyle-Coles discusses her move to Washington D.C.; the harassment and threat of violence directed at her family as one of the first Black households in their neighborhood; her experiences in the D.C. public schools before and after legal desegregation; working in D.C.; and other topics related to her family’s experiences in D.C. and in Alabama.
Dates:
Other: 2017-04-22
Center for Inspired Teaching 'Real World History' Oral History Project
Digital Collection
Identifier: rwhc_ohp
Dates:
2014-
Center for Inspired Teaching 'Real World History' Oral History Project
Collection — External hard drive DIG_00029
Identifier: 194
Content Description
Oral history interviews recorded by students in the Real World History class at Center for Inspired Teaching.
Dates:
2014-
Claudia Lewis interview, 2019-11-25
Item
Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2019_007.wav
Abstract
In this oral history interview, Claudia Lewis, discusses her life and experiences moving from Ridge Spring, South Carolina, to Washington, D.C. She reflects on her childhood in the South, her family’s move to Washington in 1946, and her educational experiences in Washington. She also discusses her experiences with work, church, and family in DC, as well as her move to Prince George’s County Maryland in 1992. This oral history interview was conducted by a DC high school student as part of a...
Dates:
Other: 2019-11-25
Creating and Teaching Real World History Oral History Project
Collection — External hard drive DIG_00029
Identifier: 198
Content Description
Creating and Teaching Real World History is a companion project to the Center for Inspired Teaching 'Real World History' Oral History Project. This project includes interviews with Cosby Hunt, creator of the Real World History program, Caitlin Wolf, co-teacher of Real World History from 2015-2017, and Ms. Edith Crutchfield, a long-time D.C. resident who moved to Washington, D.C., from Culpeper, Virginia, in 1953. Ms. Crutchfield first became involved with Real World History when she...
Dates:
1931-2021, undated; Majority of material found within 2020-10 - 2021-03
Creating and Teaching Real World History
Digital Collection
Identifier: 198_CTRWH_ohp
Dates:
1931-2021, Undated; Majority of material found within 2020-10 - 2021-03
Herbert Freeman interview, 2018-01-04
File
Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2017_005.wav
Scope and Contents
In this oral history interview, Mr. Herbert Freeman, owner of Freeman's House of Styles in Brightwood Park, discusses his life and experiences moving from Engelhard, North Carolina, to Washington, DC. Mr. Freeman discusses his early life in Engelhard, his move to Washington, DC, in 1962, his transition to life in the city, and his long and successful career as a barber in Washington. He also discusses violence against Black people in both the past and present, segregation in North Carolina,...
Dates:
2018-01-04