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Duane Sylvestre interview, 2020-12-10

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc026_02.wav
Abstract

This is an individual interview of Duane Sylvestre in which he discusses his experiences as an bar professional, reflecting his Trinidadian heritage in his approach to mixology, the visibility of Black bartenders in the industry, and how the service industry has changed as a result of COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter protests.

Dates: 2020-12-10
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library / DC Oral History Collaborative Collection / Series 26: From Pandemic to Protest: Black Bartenders in Washington, D.C. / Sub-Series 1: Interviews

Fannie Robinson and Nadine Lockard interview, 2017-07-11

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc005
Scope and Contents

In this interview, Fannie Robinson and her daughter Nadine Lockard discuss moving into a predominantly white neighborhood in Washington, D.C., attending an interracial church, and Lockard's experience in the D.C. school system. Nadine also speaks about becoming a special education teacher in the District. Robinson explains working in school lunch rooms and at the Marriott Hadsa. Robinson describes her husbands and boyfriends.

Dates: 2017-07-11
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library / DC Oral History Collaborative Collection / Series 5: Mapping Segregation in Washington DC: School and Neighborhood Desegregation in Ward 4 / Sub-Series 1: Interviews

Francine Haskins interview, 2021-08-29

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_02.wav
Abstract Francine Haskins reflects on her journey through graphic design, retail, and mixed media art. After stepping out as an artist, dollmaker, art educator, author, and illustrator, she has continuously sought out support systems to sustain her work. She became known as the Doll Lady as an art educator in D.C. public schools and community fairs. She was a member of 1800 Belmont Art Collective where she initiated her Collectors brunch. This interview provides insight into the doors that Ms....
Dates: 2021-08-29
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library / DC Oral History Collaborative Collection / Series 39: African American Artist Community Supports / Sub-Series 1: Interviews

Francine Haskins interview index, 2021-08-29

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_02_ind.pdf
Abstract Francine Haskins reflects on her journey through graphic design, retail, and mixed media art. After stepping out as an artist, dollmaker, art educator, author, and illustrator, she has continuously sought out support systems to sustain her work. She became known as the Doll Lady as an art educator in D.C. public schools and community fairs. She was a member of 1800 Belmont Art Collective where she initiated her Collectors brunch. This interview provides insight into the doors that Ms....
Dates: 2021-08-29
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library / DC Oral History Collaborative Collection / Series 39: African American Artist Community Supports / Sub-Series 2: Indexes

Francine Haskins interview transcript, 2021-08-29

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_02_tra.pdf
Abstract Francine Haskins reflects on her journey through graphic design, retail, and mixed media art. After stepping out as an artist, dollmaker, art educator, author, and illustrator, she has continuously sought out support systems to sustain her work. She became known as the Doll Lady as an art educator in D.C. public schools and community fairs. She was a member of 1800 Belmont Art Collective where she initiated her Collectors brunch. This interview provides insight into the doors that Ms....
Dates: 2021-08-29
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library / DC Oral History Collaborative Collection / Series 39: African American Artist Community Supports / Sub-Series 3: Transcripts

Gail Shaw-Clemons interview index, 2021-07-26

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_03_ind.pdf
Abstract Gail Shaw-Clemons reflects on her journey as an African American artist, beginning with her academic studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. She has been active in artist communities in Washington, D.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and New York City. As an art educator she taught at the D.C. Children’s Center, in private schools, public high schools for the arts, and on the university level. She produced prints at Robert Blackburn Workshop, New York City and WD Printmaking Workshop,...
Dates: 2021-07-26
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library / DC Oral History Collaborative Collection / Series 39: African American Artist Community Supports / Sub-Series 2: Indexes

Gail Shaw-Clemons interview transcript, 2021-07-26

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_03_tra.pdf
Abstract Gail Shaw-Clemons reflects on her journey as an African American artist, beginning with her academic studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. She has been active in artist communities in Washington, D.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and New York City. As an art educator she taught at the D.C. Children’s Center, in private schools, public high schools for the arts, and on the university level. She produced prints at Robert Blackburn Workshop, New York City and WD Printmaking Workshop,...
Dates: 2021-07-26
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library / DC Oral History Collaborative Collection / Series 39: African American Artist Community Supports / Sub-Series 3: Transcripts

Gail Shaw-Clemons interview video, 2021-07-26

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_03_v.mp4
Abstract Gail Shaw-Clemons reflects on her journey as an African American artist, beginning with her academic studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. She has been active in artist communities in Washington, D.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and New York City. As an art educator she taught at the D.C. Children’s Center, in private schools, public high schools for the arts, and on the university level. She produced prints at Robert Blackburn Workshop, New York City and WD Printmaking Workshop,...
Dates: 2021-07-26
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library / DC Oral History Collaborative Collection / Series 39: African American Artist Community Supports / Sub-Series 1: Interviews

Gail Shaw-Clemons photo, 2021-07-26

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_03_image.jpg
Abstract

Photo of Gail Shaw-Clemons at work in an art studio.

Dates: 2021-07-26
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library / DC Oral History Collaborative Collection / Series 39: African American Artist Community Supports / Sub-Series 4: Images

Glendon Hartley interview, 2020-12-13

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc026_03.wav
Abstract

This is an individual interview of Glendon Hartley in which he discusses his experiences as a Black West Indian mixologist, bar professional, business owner, and Shaw resident. He reflects on the creation of the D.C. chapter of U.S. Bartender's Guild, the camaraderie of the Black bartending community and his knowledge of Pre-Prohibition cocktail history.

Dates: 2020-12-13
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library / DC Oral History Collaborative Collection / Series 26: From Pandemic to Protest: Black Bartenders in Washington, D.C. / Sub-Series 1: Interviews

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