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Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 237 Collections and/or Records:

Nicolette Williams interview part 2, 2018-09-08

 File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc013
Scope and Contents This oral history interview was conducted with Nicolette Williams by Kristin Adair in Washington, D.C. Nicolette Williams was born in Washington, D.C. She talks about being raised by her aunt in Southeast D.C., because both of her parents were on drugs when she was a child. She describes returning to live with her mother at the age of 13, at which point she started getting involved in street life. She was in and out of the 14 years to life for murder. She served 16 years in prison and...
Dates: 2018-09-08

Northeasterners Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 021
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of correspondence, by-laws, meeting minutes, financial reports, a short history, member information, and photographs of the Northeasterners.

Dates: 1952-1989

Out of Kenilworth Oral History Project

 Collection
Identifier: OHP022
Scope and Contents Between 2003 and 2005 Joseph Lapp conducted a series of oral history interviews to document the history of the Kenilworth neighborhood. Interviewees included Lapp family members and the Fellowship Haven Church community. Topics include family stories, tenant management movement, Aquatic gardens, African-American experience and the Eastland Gardens community. Digital files include copies of all transcripts, PowerPoint presentation given at Kenilworth History Day celebration, and a general...
Dates: 2003 - 2005

Paulette Matthews interview, 2019-06-21

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc019
Scope and Contents

Paulette Matthews describes her early life, schooling, education, career, family and her experience as a resident of the Barry Farm Housing project.

Dates: 2019-06-21

Percy Martin interview index, 2021-10-12

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_04_ind.pdf
Abstract

Percy Martin, African American printmaker and art educator, reflects on his experiences living in southwest and northwest Washington, D.C. His early interest in art was nurtured by art classes in D.C. public schools. He graduated from Corcoran School of Art and Design, taught art in public and private schools, community programs, and universities. He established the WD Printmaking Workshop, facilitating the opportunity for local African American artists to explore printmaking.

Dates: 2021-10-12

Percy Martin interview transcript, 2021-10-12

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_04_tra.pdf
Abstract

Percy Martin, African American printmaker and art educator, reflects on his experiences living in southwest and northwest Washington, D.C. His early interest in art was nurtured by art classes in D.C. public schools. He graduated from Corcoran School of Art and Design, taught art in public and private schools, community programs, and universities. He established the WD Printmaking Workshop, facilitating the opportunity for local African American artists to explore printmaking.

Dates: 2021-10-12

Percy Martin interview video, 2021-10-12

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_04_v.mp4
Abstract

Percy Martin, African American printmaker and art educator, reflects on his experiences living in southwest and northwest Washington, D.C. His early interest in art was nurtured by art classes in D.C. public schools. He graduated from Corcoran School of Art and Design, taught art in public and private schools, community programs, and universities. He established the WD Printmaking Workshop, facilitating the opportunity for local African American artists to explore printmaking.

Dates: 2021-10-12

Petrina Williams interview, 2018-08-04

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc013
Scope and Contents This oral history interview was conducted with Petrina Williams by Kristin Adair in Washington, D.C. Petrina Williams was born in 1967 in Washington, D.C. She attended Spelman College and later moved to Washington, D.C., in 1998. She talks about moving to D.C. to live with her aunt and developing a drug addiction. She talks about having two children during that time, and she was pregnant with her third child when she was convicted of a non-violent narcotics-related crime. She gave birth to...
Dates: 2018-08-04

Phylicia Fauntleroy Bowman interview, 2017-07-12

 Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc005
Scope and Contents

In this interview, Phylicia Fauntleroy Bowman discusses her family history; growing up near Washington Circle and then on Ingraham Street NW; attending D.C. public schools, including during desegregation; demographic changes to her neighborhood; her post-secondary education; and her career.

Dates: 2017-07-12

Preston Sampson III interview index, 2021-07-08

 Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_05_ind.pdf
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