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From Swastika to Jim Crow: Discussion Guide
From Swastika to Jim Crow reveals the little-known story of German refugee scholars who were expelled from their homeland by the Nazis and found new lives at the historically Black colleges in the American South. The Humanities Council funded this…
The Contributions of John J. Earley to the Franciscan Monastery in Washington, DC
Provides a biographical account of John J. Earley, a description of the unique process he developed for adding "architectural cement" to building projects, and the story of his contributions to the Franciscan Monastery in Washington, DC.
Who's Gonna Sing Our Song (Discussion Guide)
This 16 page booklet accompanies the documentary film "Who's Gonna Sing Our Song." It serves as a guide for educators looking to create extra-curricular opportunities for students based on the film.
Nicole Bernice Tyndale Thomas Interview
This interview with Nicole Bernice Tyndale Thomas was recorded at the Southeast Veterans' Services Center in Washington, DC.
Thomas joined the United States Air Force in February of 1977 with hopes of becoming a flight nurse aboard a hospital…
Thomas joined the United States Air Force in February of 1977 with hopes of becoming a flight nurse aboard a hospital…
James Morris Interview
This interview with James Morris was recorded at the Southeast Veterans' Services Center in Washington, DC.
Morris, a veteran of the United States Air Force, was stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War. During his time there, four U.S.…
Morris, a veteran of the United States Air Force, was stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War. During his time there, four U.S.…
Regina Prince Interview
This interview with Regina Paige Prince was recorded at the Southeast Veterans' Services Center in Washington, DC.
Prince enlisted in the United States Army on 30 September 1985, joining B Company Bravo 62, also known as Brick City. Born and…
Prince enlisted in the United States Army on 30 September 1985, joining B Company Bravo 62, also known as Brick City. Born and…
Johnnie Paul Jones Interview
This interview with Johnnie Paul Jones was recorded at the Southeast Veterans' Services Center in Washington, DC.
Jones entered the United States Army just as the War in Vietnam was coming to a close. He served in Korea and Germany, before he was…
Jones entered the United States Army just as the War in Vietnam was coming to a close. He served in Korea and Germany, before he was…
Robert Martell Hill Interview
This interview with Robert Martell Hill was recorded at the Southeast Veterans' Services Center in Washington, DC.
Hill entered the Navy on December 4, 1995 in Great Lakes, Illinois. He completed his boot camp that winter in -72 degree…
Hill entered the Navy on December 4, 1995 in Great Lakes, Illinois. He completed his boot camp that winter in -72 degree…
David Hickman Interview
This interview with David Hickman was recorded at the Southeast Veterans' Services Center in Washington, DC.
Raised in Washington, DC, Hickman served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War, and was in Vietnam as the U.S. Embassy…
Raised in Washington, DC, Hickman served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War, and was in Vietnam as the U.S. Embassy…
Muralismo DC
This documentary interviews creators and supporters of murals and public art in Washington, DC's Latin America communities. Interviewees explain the importance of public art including its ability to document the past, preserve culture, and create a…
Ward 8 Community Activists and Legends
Ward 8 in Washington DC SE was one of the areas hit hardest by the crack epidemic. The community leaders featured in this film helped the area rebound from those troubled times with a passion and a purpose that they generously share with us.
Greenleaf Gardens Public Housing Community: Past, Present, and Future
Greenleaf Gardens is a public housing community in Ward 6 that was established in 1959 as a family friendly community. These interviews of current and former residents of Greenleaf shed light on the sense of community at Greenleaf, discuss what could…
Greenleaf Gardens Public Housing Community: Past, Present, and Future
Greenleaf Gardens is a public housing community in Ward 6 that was established in 1959 as a family friendly community. These interviews of current and former residents of Greenleaf shed light on the sense of community at Greenleaf, discuss what could…
Greenleaf Gardens Public Housing Community: Past, Present, and Future
Greenleaf Gardens is a public housing community in Ward 6 that was established in 1959 as a family friendly community. These interviews of current and former residents of Greenleaf shed light on the sense of community at Greenleaf, discuss what could…
Greenleaf Gardens Public Housing Community: Past, Present, and Future
Greenleaf Gardens is a public housing community in Ward 6 that was established in 1959 as a family friendly community. These interviews of current and former residents of Greenleaf shed light on the sense of community at Greenleaf, discuss what could…
The Pride and Promise of Petworth
Petworth is a diverse community that has experienced many changes over the past century. Current and former residents tell stories of the origins and growth of this charming city and all that it has to offer.
Story Map with Katie Davis: Adams Morgan Community
Current and former residents share their views and memories of the ever-changing Adams Morgan community of Washington DC
Medals awarded by foreign governments
This collection of four medals awarded to William Opferman includes a United Nations medal awarded for service in the Korean War from 1950-1951, a medal awarded for service in the Vietnam War issued by the Vietnamese government, a medal issued by the…
US Medal for Vietnam Service awarded to Bill Opferman
This Vietnam Service Medal Was awarded to Bill Opferman. Opferman, born on September 10, 1929, served in the military from 1948-1969.
Miriam Rivkin On Life in the Service During WWII
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.
Here Rivkin talks about her experiences at…
Here Rivkin talks about her experiences at…
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…
Photo of Miriam Rivkin in action as a photographer during World War II
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.
Here Rivkin is depicted with one of the…
Here Rivkin is depicted with one of the…
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…