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Title
What Makes a Strong DC Community - A Hillcrest Community Civic Association Oral History Project - Interview With Marvin Bowser
Subject
History
Oral History
Civic Associations
Description
The Hillcrest Community Civic Association initiated this oral history project to answer the question, "What makes a strong DC community?" Narrators were asked if Hillcrest exhibits the characteristics of a strong community and what they believe the role of the HCCA should be.
Marvin Bowser notes that the HCCA and the community it serves have a symbiotic relationship, but more people tend to participate when there is a burning issue on the table. In a perfect world, according to Bowser, residents would engage with the HCCA whether even in periods of relative calm.
Bowser also recalls the kindness exhibited during the snow storms of 2010 and cites it as an example of Hillcrest's strength.
Marvin Bowser notes that the HCCA and the community it serves have a symbiotic relationship, but more people tend to participate when there is a burning issue on the table. In a perfect world, according to Bowser, residents would engage with the HCCA whether even in periods of relative calm.
Bowser also recalls the kindness exhibited during the snow storms of 2010 and cites it as an example of Hillcrest's strength.
Creator
Bowser, Marvin
Source
Grant - 10-DCCHP-16
Date
2010
Contributor
Phipps-Evans, Michelle
Rights
Oral history copyrights are generally held jointly by the interviewer and the narrator.
Format
Oral History
Language
English
Type
Oral History
Identifier
13k.DCCHP.2010
Coverage
Hillcrest
Ward 7
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Original Format
DVD
Duration
00:15:40
Bit Rate/Frequency
8000kbit/s
Interviewer
Phipps-Evans, Michelle
Interviewee
Bowser, Marvin
Location
Hillcrest, Washington, DC