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Title: Alternate view of clergyman addressing congregation at the memorial service for Martin Luther King, Jr. inside the Washington National Cathedral, 29 March 1969
Date: 1969-03-30
Creator: Frazier, Patrick
Description: A memorial service for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was held at the National Cathedral almost a year after his death, Washington, D.C., 29 March 1969.
Subject: Memorial service
Country: United States
Subject -- Personal Name: King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_N_0304
Type: black-and-white negatives
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:66939
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

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: Argentine Air Force
Date: 1969-10-29
Creator: Child, Jack
Publisher: American University Library. Archives and Special Collections.
Subject: Postal service -- Antarctica; Antarctica; Antarctica -- Pictorial works; Postage stamps -- Antarctica; Covers (Philately) -- Antarctica; Handstamps (Philately) -- Antarctica
Local Identifier: JCSC_0087
Type: postage stamp
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/JCSC_0087
Rights statement: IN COPYRIGHT

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: Billboard juxtaposition near Seward Square SE: True cigarettes, Legal abortions ("usually under $250"), Canada Dry Bourbon ("now you can afford great Bourbon") during anti-war demonstrations, possibly Vietnam War Out Now, 17-24 April 1971
Date: [1971-04-17/1971-04/24]
Creator: Frazier, Patrick
Description: This image was labeled May Day (5-3-1971). The May Day protests, organized by the May Day Tribe, were meant shutdown the federal government. The protests started on May 1, 1971 and continued for the next several days in Washington, D.C. Upon further review, some of the images in this grouping are most likely from the April 24, 1971 Vietnam War Out Now rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC), an umbrella organization comprised of approximately 100 activist groups. This particular event also featured support from the United Auto Workers, the United Farm Workers of California, and segments of the Teamsters. The demonstration is against the invasion of Cambodia for immediate withdraw of all US forces from Southeast Asia. The event featured several prominent speakers such as Reverend Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Senator Vance Hartke, Bella Abzug and Herman Badillo, Members of Congress. Also addressing the Capitol Hill Convocation were I.F. Stone, Betty Friedan and Joseph Duffey. There were also several smaller protests leading up to Vietnam War Out Now, including Vietnam veteran demonstrations against the war and women's contingent demonstrations.
Subject: Abortion services; Billboards
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_N_0444
Type: black-and-white negatives
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:67700
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

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: Canadian Philatelic Exposition 1996
Date: 1996-06-08
Creator: Child, Jack
Publisher: American University Library. Archives and Special Collections.
Subject: Postal service -- Falkland Islands; Postage stamps--Exhibitions; Stanley (Falkland Islands); Falkland Islands -- Pictorial works; Postage stamps -- Falkland Islands; First day covers (Philately) -- Falkland Islands; Cachets (Philately) -- Falkland Islands
Local Identifier: JCSC_0301
Type: postage stamp
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/JCSC_0301
Rights statement: IN COPYRIGHT

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.

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