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- Title
- Agency for HIV/AIDS Synergy Project Coalition information form and agreement
- Date
- 1992-12-23
- Creator
- Gomez, Letitia
- Description
- Letter from Letitia Gomez, president of ENLACE, to Colevia Carter, director of the Synergy Project. The letter confirms ENLACE's agreement to join the Synergy Adolescent Health Coalition. Includes application form and agreement completed by Letitia Gomez. Gomez indicates ENLACE's interest in assisting with community education, mentor recruitment, networking, and curricula development. Also includes Synergy Coalition pamphlet.
- Subject
- Gay activists -- Washington (D.C.); Hispanic American gays -- Washington (D.C.); Hispanic American lesbians -- Washington (D.C.); Community health services -- Washington (D.C.); Nonprofit organizations -- Washington (D.C.); At-risk youth -- Washington (D.C.); Teenagers -- Health and hygiene; LGBTQ+ Latinx; Hispanic LGBTQ+ people; HIV/AIDS
- Local Identifier
- SC_ENLACE_collaborations_0001
- Type
- questionnaires
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:98305
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Aionna Butler and Mykia Charles Interview, August 24, 2019
- Date
- August 24, 2019
- Creator
- Dan Kerr; Aionna Butler; Mykia Charles
- Description
- Middle schoolers and cousins Mykia Charles and Aionna Butler discuss their experiences in Anacostia Park. Mykia has been coming to the park for a long time; for Aionna, it's her first time. Both of them enjoy skating and meeting up with family in the Park. They remember falling down while skating. "This is a fun park ... but bring some kneepads!"
- 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; Basketball courts; School children in Washington, D.C.; Schools in Washington, D.C.
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2045
- 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
- Amelie Zurn Interview Part 1, June 8, 2021
- Date
- June 8, 2021
- Creator
- Amelie Zurn; Audrey Barnett
- Description
- Audrey Barnett interviews Amelie Zurn. Their conversation begins with Amelie discussing how she donated a large number of her papers from OUT! (Oppression Under Target) to the American University Archive. She then explains how she got involved with OUT! after volunteering with organizations such as Whitman Walker, National Organization for Women, and the Rape Crisis Hotline. Amelie talks more about her time with OUT!, including actions, other members, organizing tactics, and partnerships with other groups. Audrey also asks for more details about Amelie's work at and the evolution of Whitman Walker clinic. The interview then transitions to a discussion about feminist health practices and activism within AIDS organizing.
- Subject
- HIV; AIDS; Washington, DC; Oppression Under Target (OUT!); Whitman Walker; ACT UP; Black Lives Matter; Lesbian Health Services; Take Back the Night; National Organization for Women (NOW); Bowers v. Hardwick; 1987 March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian Rights; disability justice; gay and lesbian organizing; Washington Blade; Ryan White Care Act; memorial actions; Washington Peace Center; abolitionist organizing; DC Council; Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS); Clinton administration; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); Immigrant Rights Movement; Webster v. Reproductive Health Services; reproductive rights; feminist health practices; mutual aid; transmasculine
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3263
- 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
- Angelique Carson Interview, November 12, 2021
- Date
- November 12, 2021
- Creator
- India Pasiuk; Angelique Carson
- Description
- In this interview, Angelique Carson describes her experiences as the Head of Access Services at Howard University Libraries during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to sharing these experiences, she also shares her work with Open Access and Resource Sharing, her feelings about her profession, and the Howard University Library's position in its greater campus community. Also discussed are changes to library services during the pandemic.
- Subject
- access services; COVID-19; faculty; family; Founders Library; Howard University; Interlibrary Loan; hybrid work; librarianship; open access; Open Instruction Pedagogy; patron access; professional development; reference librarians; remote work; resource sharing; safety precautions; school librarians; shutdown; stress; technology changes; Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC); work/life balance
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3637
- Rights statement
- American University may copy, use, and distribute to the public the Collection including but not limited to this interview (and other items above) for educational purposes, including, but not limited to, formats such as audio and/or video documentaries, pamphlets, print publications, public programming and/or performances, exhibits, online archives and/or publications, mobile platforms, and other new media resources. I also understand the Humanities Truck and American University may use the Collection for promotional purposes. Both the Interviewee and Interviewer will retain licenses to use these materials for any future purpose.
- Title
- Arajae McRae Interview, August 24, 2019
- Date
- August 24, 2019
- Creator
- Maren Orchard; Arajae McRae
- Description
- Eleven-year-old Arajae McRae talks about why she likes Anacostia Park. It's a place where she can play basketball, skate, and gather with her friends and family. She describes it as her favorite park that she's ever been to. Arajae discusses why she likes her best friend, why she likes math, and what she wants to be when she grows up: "I have a lot of options."
- 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; Basketball courts; Schools in Washington, D.C.; School children in Washington, D.C.
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2046
- 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
- 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
- Beth Marhanka Interview, October 18, 2021
- Date
- October 18, 2021
- Creator
- Beth Marhanka; India Pasiuk
- Description
- This interview is with Beth Marhanka, director of the Gelardin New Media Center at the Georgetown University Library, conducted via TheirStory on October 18, 2021. It covers her experience working during the COVID-19 pandemic, her own brush with COVID, her feelings about her profession, and Georgetown University Library's position in its greater campus community. Also discussed are changes to the library during the pandemic. Interviewer is India Pasiuk.
- Subject
- librarianship; Covid-19; shutdown; Georgetown University; librarian; building operations; children; collaboration; Covid-19 prevention measures; faculty; fears; federal libraires; Georgetown University Library; graduate school; higher education; hiking; illness; library services; Maker Hub; national parks; personal computers; reopening; 9/11; remote work; stress; students; work relationships
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3629
- Rights statement
- American University may copy, use, and distribute to the public the Collection including but not limited to this interview (and other items above) for educational purposes, including, but not limited to, formats such as audio and/or video documentaries, pamphlets, print publications, public programming and/or performances, exhibits, online archives and/or publications, mobile platforms, and other new media resources. I also understand the Humanities Truck and American University may use the Collection for promotional purposes. Both the Interviewee and Interviewer will retain licenses to use these materials for any future purpose.
- Title
- Birthright
- Date
- 1971
- Description
- A flier advertising the mission and services of Birthright, a crisis pregnancy center.
- Subject
- Abortion -- Moral and ethical aspects; Abortion counseling; Pro-life movement; Pregnant women -- Services for -- United States
- Country
- United States
- Local Identifier
- SC_Frazier_F_0030
- Type
- fliers (printed matter)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70810
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Bruce McKelton Interview, June 22, 2019
- Date
- June 22, 2019
- Creator
- Maren Orchard; Bruce McKelton
- Description
- Bruce McKelton, a longtime DC resident, describes his experiences with go-go music. He started going to go-gos in the DC area around the age of 13, and reflects upon his favorite artist (Little Benny) and experiences. He shares how he thinks go-go has changed over the years, and explains how it's still going strong today. Bruce tells the importance of go-go to the city: "go-go is the sound of DC ... go-go is everything to DC."
- 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
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2085
- 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
- Bryan Proctor Interview, August 24, 2019
- Date
- August 24, 2019
- Creator
- Maren Orchard; Bryan Proctor
- Description
- Bryan Proctor, a longtime Southeast DC resident, reflects on his experiences in Anacostia Park. He talks about how he's been skating for over 30 years, and discusses the changes (both good and bad) he's seen in the skating arena, the Park, and DC as a whole. He emphasizes how the city should have more events - like Summer in the Park - at Anacostia Park. He reflects on the changes he's seen in DC and his wish that Anacostia Park will stay the same: "I hope Anacostia Park doesn't change too much."
- 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; Basketball courts; Betty Jean Dodds (1948-2018); Summer in the Park; Fort DuPont Park (Washington, D.C.); Fort Dupont Park Summer Concert Series; Alexandria Roller Rink; Temple Hills Skate Palace; Kalorama Road (National Roller Skating Rink); Atlantic roller skating rink; Fordsville, MD roller skating rink; Seabrook Skate Center
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2048
- 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
- Carol McKelton Interview, June 22, 2019
- Date
- June 22, 2019
- Creator
- Maren Orchard; Dan Kerr; Carol McKelton
- Description
- Carol ""Cookie"" McKelton explains what go-go music means to her and to DC. She grew up in NW DC, and fell in love with go-go and Little Benny after going to her first show with her brother Bruce at the Howard Theater. She describes how go-go was her outlet during a difficult move, and reflects on an experience of sneaking out to go to the go-go. Cookie shares what go-go means to DC as the city's outlet for fun, and stresses that it's not going anywhere. ""Go-go, to me, is my life."
- 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
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2086
- 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
- The Cavalcade of America: "America For Christmas"
- Description
- Stars Walter Huston and Earl Robinson with Howard McNear. Written by peter Lyon and based on A.L. Botkin's book, "A Treasury of American Folklore." Music by Robert Armbruster's Orchestra and The Sportsmen Quartet. Anncr: Gayne Whitman. The story of how an itinerant USO camp show troupe performed for homesick GI's on small Pacific Island--singing songs and telling stories of America.
- Series
- Entertainment -- Cavalcade of America
- Subject
- Cavalcade of America (Radio program); Historical Drama; Band Music; United Service Organizations (U.S.)
- Local Identifier
- program_no:415
- Type
- Sound recordings
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- Special Collections
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-101751
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.
- Title
- The Cavalcade of America: "Angels on Horseback"
- Description
- Written by Robert Tallman and stars Myrna Loy. Narrated by John McIntire and features Kenny Delmar, William Johnstone,and Karl Swenson. Produced by Homer Fickett with music by Don Voorees. Clayton Collyer, announcer. The story of Dr. Mary Breckinridge and her creating and developing Frontier Nursing Service.
- Series
- Entertainment -- Cavalcade of America
- Subject
- Cavalcade of America (Radio program); Historical Drama; Band Music; Frontier Nursing Service, Inc.;; Breckinridge, Mary, 1881-1965
- Local Identifier
- program_no:271
- Type
- Sound recordings
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- Special Collections
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-101753
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.
- Title
- The Cavalcade of America: "Artist to the Wounded"
- Description
- Written by Bernard Reines and stars Geraldine Fitzgerald. Features Howard McNear. Music by Robert Ambruster. Frank Graham, Gayne Whitman, announcers. The story of a young commercial artist who volunteered under USO auspices to held the wounded by sketching their portraits during their convalescence. Special V-E Day reminder at conclusion of show.
- Series
- Entertainment -- Cavalcade of America
- Subject
- Cavalcade of America (Radio program); Historical Drama; Band Music; United Service Organizations (U.S.)
- Local Identifier
- program_no:434
- Type
- Sound recordings
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- Special Collections
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-101755
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.
- Title
- The Cavalcade of America: "G.I.Circuit"
- Description
- Written by Paul Peters and co-stars Ann Sothern and Joe. E Brown. Produced by Homer Fickett with music by Robert Armbruster. James Bannon, Gayne Whitman, announcers. The story of the small-time vaudevillians and performers who made up the largest percentage of personnel in the USO camp shows.
- Series
- Entertainment -- Cavalcade of America
- Subject
- Cavalcade of America (Radio program); Historical Drama; Band Music; United Service Organizations (U.S.)
- Local Identifier
- program_no:375
- Type
- Sound recordings
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- Special Collections
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-101791
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.
- Title
- The Cavalcade of America: "Sky Nursemaid"
- Description
- Written by Sue Taylor White and stars Maureen O'Sullivan. Produced by Homer Fickett and music by Don Voorhees. Bud Collyer, announcer. Features Frank Readick. The story of the nurses of the Air Evacuation Transport Service of the US Army. Interview with Sgt. Thomas Day who was wounded in North Africa and flown to safety by the AETS.
- Series
- Entertainment -- Cavalcade of America
- Subject
- Cavalcade of America (Radio program); Historical Drama; Band Music; O'Sullivan, Maureen, 1911-1998; Army--Air Evacuation Transport Service (AETS)
- Local Identifier
- program_no:337
- Type
- Sound recordings
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- Special Collections
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-101844
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.
- Title
- The Cavalcade of America: "Soldiers in Greasepaint"
- Description
- Written by George Corey. Stars Kay Francis, Martha Raye and Mitze Mayfair. Produced by Homer Fickett with music by Robert Armbruster. James Bannon, Gayne Whitman, announcers. The story of the first USO campshow to visit American battle lines. Numerous popular tunes of the day are included.
- Series
- Entertainment -- Cavalcade of America
- Subject
- Cavalcade of America (Radio program); Historical Drama; Band Music; United Service Organizations (U.S.)
- Local Identifier
- program_no:329
- Type
- Sound recordings
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- Special Collections
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-101849
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.
- Title
- The Cavalcade of America: "The Road to Berlin"
- Description
- Stars Bing Crosby, Darlene Garner, Joe De Rita, Jeannie Dunell. Host Walter Huston. Music by Robert Ambruster. Gayne Whitman, announcer. Presented in observance of the fourth anniversary of the USO. Crosby and cast recount a recent USO tour. Songs include "White Christmas," "Easter Parade," "San Fernando Valley," "If I Had My Way," "Home."
- Series
- Entertainment -- Cavalcade of America
- Subject
- Cavalcade of America (Radio program); Historical Drama; Band Music; Crosby, Bing, 1903-1977; United Service Organizations (U.S.)
- Local Identifier
- program_no:421
- Type
- Sound recordings
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- Special Collections
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-101898
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.
- Title
- Champions of Child Health in the Peace Corps in Malawi in the 1960s: Peace Corps Volunteer Peter J. Dalum
- Date
- [date of publication not identified]
- Creator
- Dalum, Peter J.; Weinstein, Arthur K.
- Description
- Biography with photogrpahs of Peace Corps Volunteer Peter J. Dalum. The biography is written by Dr. Peter J. Dalum, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Malawi from 1968 to 1970, then returned to Malawi twenty years later as a physician, with a family, and devoted two additional years serving the medical needs of that country.
- Subject
- Child health services; Public health; Volunteer workers in medical care
- Country
- Malaŵi
- Local Identifier
- PCCA_Weinstein_0015
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/peacecorps:3007
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Close-up of dog with leg bandaged at MIDA Tecnico, El Plátano, Panama
- Date
- 2012-05-25
- Creator
- Teter, Rachel
- Publisher
- American University. Archives and Special Collections.
- Subject
- Community-based veterinary services -- Panama; Dogs -- Panama
- Country
- Panama
- Local Identifier
- PCCA_Teter_0620
- Type
- digital images
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/peacecorps:679
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.