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- 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
- Derrick Nathan Interview, July 27, 2019
- Date
- July 27, 2019
- Creator
- Dan Kerr; Derrick Nathan
- Description
- Derrick Nathan, Outreach Coordinator with the National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens, describes the work he does and shares his experiences with Anacostia Park. His organization was a part of this Late Skate event, and Derrick shares how they work to meet the needs of anyone transitioning back into society. He also remembers the big events hosted by the Park in the 80s, and tells stories (good and bad) about his experiences there. He discusses how central Anacostia Park is to its surrounding community, and urges his neighbors in the Ward to reach out to congress members: "this is our park ... don't sit back."
- 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; National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens; Activism, criminal justice; Activists, formerly incarcerated; Formerly incarcerated activists; Malcolm X Day; Labor Day; Memorial Day; 4th of July; Go-go; Gentrification; Anti-gentrification; African American families; Cookouts
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2082
- 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
- Dinita Dausuel Interview, June 22, 2019
- Date
- June 22, 2019
- Creator
- Dan Kerr; Dinita Dausuel
- Description
- Dinita Dausuel reflects on the importance of go-go music to her. Growing up in Northwest DC, she would spend every weekend going to the go-go and, after moving to Maryland, would do whatever it took to keep going to places like the Panorama Room. Dinita shares memories about her favorite go-go artists and life experiences that happened at the go-go. She describes how fun go-go is and how it transcended violence and was one of the few things that brought African Americans in DC together: "we didn't know it was our culture then, but it was what we loved to do."
- 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:2087
- 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
- DMZ Coffeehouse Demonstration
- Date
- [1971-1974]
- Creator
- Person responsible unknown
- Subject
- Demonstrations -- United States; Memorial service; Soldiers -- Political activity -- United States; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Protest movements -- United States
- Local Identifier
- SC_Frazier_F_0011
- Type
- fliers (printed matter)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:65658
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.
- Title
- Don Beyer Interview, September 18, 2021
- Date
- September 18, 2021
- Creator
- Beyer, Don; Whitehurst, Angie; Beyer, Don; Kerr, Dan
- Subject
- working in dc; AFL-CIO; labor; labor day; musical; family; children; public service; public policy
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3065
- 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
- Eric Schweizer Interview, September 18, 2021
- Date
- September 18, 2021
- Creator
- Schweizer, Eric; Suggs, Vernon; Schweizer, Eric; Suggs, Vernon
- Subject
- working in dc; AFL-CIO; labor; labor day; musical; family; children; environment; chiropractor; service; Earth
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3070
- 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
- Frank Mobley Interview, July 27, 2019
- Date
- July 27, 2019
- Creator
- Dan Kerr; Frank Mobley
- Description
- Frank A. Mobley, a native of Southeast DC, reflects on his time skating in Anacostia Park. He's been coming to the Park for 38 years, and shares stories of his time practicing in the Park and the changes he's seen. Frank reflects on his former skating partners and the first time he ever performed as a skater. He explains the history of the skating group he co-founded, the Anacostia Rollers, and his inspiration for creating a skating group with more rhythm and dancing. He expresses his desire to have more people come out to the Park and promote the roller skating: "we need to get more recognition down here ... because we've been doing it for so long."
- 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; Seabrook Skate Center; Alexandria Roller Rink; Kalorama Road (National Roller Skating Rink); Anacostia Rollers; Roller skating competitions; Wheels of Fortune; Betty Jean Dodds (1948-2018)
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2068
- 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
- Hari Zandler Interview, October 4, 2019
- Date
- October 4, 2019
- Creator
- Dan Kerr; Hari Zandler
- Description
- Hari Zandler, American University Class of 1969, talks about his journey to peace as a student at American University. He remembers being part of the Peace Movement and struggling to find inner peace at AU and in France. He discusses how taking yoga classes on campus helped him find peace. Hari reflects on the demonstration against the War in Cambodia on Ward Circle and commends the bravery of the students and how they emobided the spirit of the time. He remembers being chased by the police back to campus and finding solace in the Spiritual Life center. He ends by saying he lives his life by the same ideals he had as a student: "peace is a reality in my life."
- Subject
- Washington, DC; AU alumni; AU students; 1969; 2019 Golden Eagles Reunion; President Richard Nixon; Activism on American University campus; Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Cambodia; Vietnam War, 1961-1975; Anti-war protests; Peace movements; Inner peace; Yoga; AU Professor Abdul Said; School of International Service (SIS)
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:1947
- 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
- Interview with Taushia and Madison Walker, September 25, 2021
- Date
- September 25, 2021
- Creator
- Kerr, Dan; Walker, Taushia; Walker, Madison; Kerr, Dan; Walker, Taushia; Walker, Madison
- Subject
- celebrate petworth; neighborhood festival; community; celebration; neighbors; foreign service; quarantine; porch fest; ice cream
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3046
- 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
- James Smith Interview, August 24, 2019
- Date
- August 24, 2019
- Creator
- Maren Orchard; James Smith
- Description
- A Southeast DC native, James Smith discusses the problems he sees in DC. He explains the things he thinks are not right: namely, the over-policing in his community. He expresses his bitter attitude toward the police and society in general, and his lack of hope. He reflects on how (if at all) people can beat the system. James ends by talking about how he likes Anacostia Park, but sees much room for improvement. Based on his own life experience, he does think some change is possible.
- 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; Police harrassment; Overpolicing; Illegal search and seizure; Fourth Amendment rights; Police violence; Criminal justice system; Basketball courts; Cookouts
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2049
- 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
- Kirsti Lattu Interview, July 22, 2021
- Date
- July 22, 2021
- Creator
- Kirsti Lattu; Audrey Barnett
- Description
- Audrey Barnett interviews Kirsti Lattu over Zoom. Kirsti starts by discussing how and when she first learned about HIV, especially when people in her friend group became infected. She then started getting involved in HIV/AIDS activism, especially as a member of OUT! (Oppression Under Target). Kirsti emphasizes the community-centered focus of OUT!, both in the organization's activism and between its members. She also describes a few specific OUT! action events in which she took part. Kirsti then explains how her time with OUT! has continued to shape her life and activism and what her life in DC as a queer person was like in the late 1980s.
- Subject
- HIV; AIDS; Washington, DC; Oppression Under Target (OUT!); Whitman Walker; gay and lesbian; University of Mary Washington; Mount Pleasant, DC; Peace Corps; AIDS in-service budget; Washington Blade; safe sex; Corcoran Gallery of Art; Robert Mapplethorpe; stigma; Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence Everywhere (GLOVE); police violence; self-care; DC Metropolitan Police; Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL); National AIDS Network; Doctors Without Borders; public health; human rights; El Salvadorian immigrant community; Tracks; Marion Barry
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3260
- 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.