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Black persons

 Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 237 Collections and/or Records:

Hall Brothers Funeral Home Records

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2023.036
Dates: 1941 - 2014
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library

Loretta Carter Hanes Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 081
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, legal records, and legislative materials related to Loretta Carter Hanes’ work with Reading Is Fundamental and the problem with sewage and water pipe breaks in Washington, D.C.

Dates: 1971-1990
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library

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
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library / Center for Inspired Teaching 'Real World History' Oral History Project / Series 4: 2017-2018 School Year / Sub-series 1: Interviews

Julius Hobson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 001
Scope and Contents The papers primarily document Julius Hobson’s activist and political activities from the early 1960s until his death in 1977. Included are materials from civil rights organizations that he headed, was involved, or helped found. In particular, the collection contains correspondence, internal memoranda, meeting minutes, financial information, newsletters, membership lists, press releases, clippings, and by laws regarding the D.C. Chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), Associated...
Dates: 1960-1978
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library

Holloman Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 041
Scope and Contents The papers consist primarily of the correspondence of Reverend Holloman from the 1920s through the 1960s, years in which he served as pastor of the Second Baptist Church of Washington, D.C. Reverend Holloman's handwritten lecture notes and manuscripts of sermons, speeches, and articles are in the collection as well as some records from the Second Baptist church. Files regarding the Holloman's work in the Lott Carey Society, the National Baptist Convention, Eastern Star, Alpha Sigma...
Dates: 1915-1975
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library

Horn, Dennis

 Unprocessed Material — External hard drive DIG_00045
Identifier: 2023.068
Dates: 2019 - 2021
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library

Image of art piece by Preston Sampson III, 2021-07-08

 Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_05_image.jpg
Abstract

Preston Sampson, African American artist, reflects on the influence of his family, teachers, and University of Maryland in developing him as an artist. He describes the opportunities afforded him through the mentoring of other African American artists, exhibitions in private homes, local galleries, art councils, and D.C. Department of General Services.

Dates: 2021-07-08
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

Image of Francine Haskins with one of her fiber-art dolls, 2021-08-29

 Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_02_image.jpg
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 4: Images

Imani Bowman interview part 1, 2019-09-18

 File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc018
Scope and Contents

Imani Bowman discusses her introduction to The Davis Center and Ms. Beatrice Davis-Williams, being a student and teacher at The Davis Center, and the magnitude of servicing your community for 50 years for any business.

Dates: 2019-09-18
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library / DC Oral History Collaborative Collection / Series 18: The Davis Center Oral History Project / Sub-Series 1: Interviews

Imani Bowman interview part 2, 2019-09-18

 File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc018
Scope and Contents

Imani Bowman discusses her introduction to The Davis Center and Ms. Beatrice Davis-Williams, being a student and teacher at The Davis Center, and the magnitude of servicing your community for 50 years for any business.

Dates: 2019-09-18
Found in: The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library / DC Oral History Collaborative Collection / Series 18: The Davis Center Oral History Project / Sub-Series 1: Interviews

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