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Investigating Where We Live: 2018
Each year during the summer, participating high school students collaborate with the National Building Museum to create a display that discusses the intersections between community and history. This short video follows young adults as they…
PAINTED CITY: A Documentary Film about DC's Historic Murals
"PAINTED CITY" is a documentary following the journey of Dr. Perry Frank in her pursuit to save and preserve the memory of murals in Washington, DC. The film discusses problems such as gentrification and new building development, which not only push…
Water color cartoon
Miriam Rivkin was a Women's Auxiliary Air Corps recruit in 1943. Rivkin was born on July 22, 1922 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and served in the military for two years where she worked as a photographer in India.
This cartoon drawn by Rivkin depicts a…
This cartoon drawn by Rivkin depicts a…
Ink Cartoon
Miriam Rivkin was a Women's Auxiliary Air Corps recruit in 1943. Rivkin was born on July 22, 1922 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and served in the military for two years where she worked as a photographer in India.
This ink sketch by Rivkin depicts a…
This ink sketch by Rivkin depicts a…
Pen/wash cartoon. Exaggerated depiction of induction physical
Miriam Rivkin was a Women's Auxiliary Air Corps recruit in 1943. Rivkin was born on July 22, 1922 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and served in the military for two years where she worked as a photographer in India.
Rivkin drew this cartoon poking fun at the…
Rivkin drew this cartoon poking fun at the…
Sketch depicting basic training
Miriam Rivkin was a Women's Auxiliary Air Corps recruit in 1943. Rivkin was born on July 22, 1922 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and served in the military for two years where she worked as a photographer in India.
This sketch drawn by Rivkin depicts a new…
This sketch drawn by Rivkin depicts a new…
Sketch of a soldier prepared for a sinking ship
Miriam Rivkin was a Women's Auxiliary Air Corps recruit in 1943. Rivkin was born on July 22, 1922 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and served in the military for two years where she worked as a photographer in India.
Also an accomplished sketch artist, Rivkin…
Also an accomplished sketch artist, Rivkin…
Signs and Wonders
This mixed media piece reflects the unspoken code used by slaves seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad. The piece depicts good fortune, where friendly Native American populations may be found, protection, and the nearby presence of the…
CHAW 40 Years Documentary
This documentary was produced by the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop as part of a continuing effort to document the history of the organization and the surrounding neighborhood. Generations of CHAW students and educators were interviewed for the film.…
Who's Gonna Sing Our Song?
The film follows a group called the "Dreamers" from Johnson Junior High School in Anacostia as the students connect with local storytellers, scholars, artists, and musicians to understand their past. This video is accompanied by a booklet.