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Title: Adam Canaday Interview, October 30, 2020
Date: October 30, 2020
Creator: Adam Canaday; HopeLily Van Duyne; Person responsible unknown
Description: Adam Canaday is a Journeyman Coachman with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation that runs the museums and historic houses and sites in Williamsburg, Virginia. Adam talks about his experiences working at Colonial Williamsburg since he was a small child. He addresses some of the issues that people of color face working at Colonial Williamsburg, especially when working as historical interpreters. This interview was conducted as part of class requirements for HIST:667 Oral History with Dr. Anna Kaplan in fall 2020.
Subject: Colonial Williamsburg; Native Americans; Chickahominy; enslaved people; African Americans; costumed interpreters
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2577
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Artists Are The Gatekeepers Image 01
Date: April 9, 2022
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Graduate Fellows Sherrell Daley and Laura Sislen make buttons for event attendees
Subject: petworth, african american, black, community, art, culture, Uzikee Nelson, Paul Robeson
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3977
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Artists Are The Gatekeepers Image 02
Date: April 9, 2022
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Peter Stebbiens shows event attendees several books about Paul Robeson that were later raffled off
Subject: petworth, african american, black, community, art, culture, Uzikee Nelson, Paul Robeson
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3978
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Artists Are The Gatekeepers Image 03
Date: April 9, 2022
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: A statue, "Here I Stand", on the corner of Kansas and Georgia ave. that was created by artist Uzikee Nelson.
Subject: petworth, african american, black, community, art, culture, Uzikee Nelson, Paul Robeson
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3979
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Artists Are The Gatekeepers Image 04
Date: April 9, 2022
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Event attendees contribute to a butcher paper mural that explores black art, community, and culture.
Subject: petworth, african american, black, community, art, culture, Uzikee Nelson, Paul Robeson
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3980
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Artists Are The Gatekeepers Image 05
Date: April 9, 2022
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Artist Uzikee Nelson shakes hands with a young man outside of the Humanities Truck.
Subject: petworth, african american, black, community, art, culture, Uzikee Nelson, Paul Robeson
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3981
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Artists Are The Gatekeepers Image 06
Date: April 9, 2022
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Artist Uzikee Nelson visits the button making station where participants could choose a button to be made out of several templates honoring the artist and Paul Robeson or create their own.
Subject: petworth, african american, black, community, art, culture, Uzikee Nelson, Paul Robeson
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3982
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Artists Are The Gatekeepers Image 07
Date: April 9, 2022
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Event attendees watch on as Senghor Baye addresses the crowd.
Subject: petworth, african american, black, community, art, culture, Uzikee Nelson, Paul Robeson
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3983
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Artists Are The Gatekeepers Image 08
Date: April 9, 2022
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Event attendees watch on as Senghor Baye addresses the crowd.
Subject: petworth, african american, black, community, art, culture, Uzikee Nelson, Paul Robeson
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3984
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Artists Are The Gatekeepers Image 09
Date: April 9, 2022
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Event attendee contributes to a butcher paper mural that explores black art, community, and culture.
Subject: petworth, african american, black, community, art, culture, Uzikee Nelson, Paul Robeson
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3985
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Artists Are The Gatekeepers Image 10
Date: April 9, 2022
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Paul Johnson introduces the crowd to the day's event as he stands beside the "Here I Stand" statue.
Subject: petworth, african american, black, community, art, culture, Uzikee Nelson, Paul Robeson
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3986
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Artists Are The Gatekeepers Image 11
Date: April 9, 2022
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Artist Uzikee Nelson sits to address the crowd in front of his "Here I Stand" statue.
Subject: petworth, african american, black, community, art, culture, Uzikee Nelson, Paul Robeson
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3987
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Artists Are The Gatekeepers Image 12
Date: April 9, 2022
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: A group photo of the events presenters and contributors including artists, poets, writers, and others.
Subject: petworth, african american, black, community, art, culture, Uzikee Nelson, Paul Robeson
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3988
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Artists Are The Gatekeepers Image 13
Date: April 9, 2022
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: A group photo of the events presenters and contributors including artists, poets, writers, and others.
Subject: petworth, african american, black, community, art, culture, Uzikee Nelson, Paul Robeson
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3989
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Artists Are The Gatekeepers Image 14
Date: April 9, 2022
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: A group photo of the events presenters and contributors including artists, poets, writers, and others.
Subject: petworth, african american, black, community, art, culture, Uzikee Nelson, Paul Robeson
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3990
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Artists Are The Gatekeepers Image 15
Date: April 9, 2022
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Dan Kerr Interviews an event participant Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler.
Subject: petworth, african american, black, community, art, culture, Uzikee Nelson, Paul Robeson
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3991
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Artists Are The Gatekeepers Image 16
Date: April 9, 2022
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Local Lawyer and Poet, Celillianne Green, reads her poem honoring Paul Robeson to the crowd.
Subject: petworth, african american, black, community, art, culture, Uzikee Nelson, Paul Robeson
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3992
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Ashley Emerson Interview, August 24, 2019
Date: August 24, 2019
Creator: Maren Orchard; Ashley Emerson
Description: Ashley Emerson, a second generation Washingtonian and Director of the Mayor's Office of African American Affairs, discusses the work she does, her personal experiences with Anacostia Park, and what it means to be a native of DC. She describes how important the Park is in her efforts to preserve African American culture in DC and help people with upward mobility. She talks about the Mayor's Office's efforts to invest in parks, schools, and small businesses. Ashley expresses the importance of sharing the rich history and culture of DC, and of bridging the tension between the old and the new; we need to reach out and communicate across cultures.
Subject: Anacostia Park (Washington, D.C.); National Park Service -- Anacostia Park; Late Skate in Anacostia Park; Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative; Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion; Roller skating; Fort DuPont Park (Washington, D.C.); Fort Dupont Park Summer Concert Series; African American families; Pathways to the middle class; Schools in Washington, D.C.; Culture of Washington, D.C.; Heritage of Washington, D.C.; Family history; Building community; Don't Mute D.C. movement
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2047
Rights statement: This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, under the terms of Public Domain.

Title: AU Craft of Anthropology (ANTH 601/602) Class Bibliography as of 1/22/19
Date: 2019-01-22
Description: American University Craft of Anthropology (ANTH 601/602) Class Bibliography as of 01/22/19. During academic year 2018-2019, the Craft of Anthropology graduate students worked with and within the Historic African River Road communities of Bethesda, Tobytown, and Scotland. They compiled a bibliography of resources about these communities, and other related topics such as the history of American University's founder and land, Reno City, River Road, local black history in the District, Maryland, and Virginia, descendant communities, and African cemeteries.
Subject: African Americans -- History
Local Identifier: HARRC_bibliography_20190122
Type: bibliographies
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:78384
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Black Students! Bring all our black brothers home now
Date: 1971
Description: Flier promoting a march and rally in Washington, D.C. on April 24, 1971 organized by the Third World Task Force Against the War in Southeast Asia. The Third World Contingent is targeted towards black students with the purpose of advocating for black soldiers deployed in the Vietnam War.
Subject: African American college students; African American soldiers; Demonstrations -- United States; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Protest movements -- United States
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0040
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70869
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

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