Dorn C. McGrath, Jr. slides and other material
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McGrath, Dorn C., Jr.
- Dates:
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1965-2006
bulk 1975-1998
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5.67 Linear feet ((1 box, 6 binders))
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.06-059
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
The collection, which dates from circa 1965 to 2006 and measures 5.67 linear feet, documents the built and natural environment of the Anacostia neighborhood, as well as the activities of the Anacostia Coordinating Council, which sponsored the Historic Anacostia Revitalization Project, a survey of all buildings in the Anacostia Historic District. The collection consists of slides, photographs, negatives, correspondence, newsletters, reports, printed material and ephemera.
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Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters
- Dates:
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1989-1994
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159 Video recordings (U-matic 3/4" video recordings)
1 Video recording (VHS 1/2" video recording)
15 Linear feet (15 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.09-001
- Repository:
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
The collection, which dates from 1989 to 1994 and measures 15 linear feet, documents the reminiscences of elderly members of various African-American churches in the Atlanta area, as well as individual church histories, outstanding personalities of the South, religious expression in the South, and styles of singing and worship. The collection is co...
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Smithsonian Institution. Traveling Exhibition Service
Smithsonian Institution. Anacostia Community Museum
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1993-07 - 1993-09
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1.8 Linear feet (3 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.03-20
- Repository:
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
A traveling exhibition on the life and times of Frederick Douglass. The show was organized by the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum and circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. It was exhibited at the museum from July 1993 to September 1993. These records document the planning, organizing, execution, and promotion of the exhibition. Materials include research files, administrative records, brochures, press coverage, education packets, floor plans, and catalogues.
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Rashad, Johari
- Dates:
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circa 1974-2003
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2 Linear feet (4 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.06-028
- Repository:
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
This collection, which dates from circa 1974-2003, contains approximately 120 playbills and programs relating to black theater in Washingon D.C., including memorabilia from Arena Stage and the Kennedy Center. One playbill bears the autograph of Debbie Allen. Also present are magazines, newspaper clippings, posters, photographs of community events and 23 record albums. The albums include performances by Richard Pryor and various soul and R&B singers.
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Anacostia Community Museum
- Dates:
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2003-2004
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10 Sound recordings (5 CD-RW audio recordings ; 5 MiniDisc audio recordings)
45 Video recordings (5 DigiBeta video recordings; 2 Betacam SP video recordings; 9 DVCAM video recordings; 19 miniDV video recordings; 10 DVD-R video recordings)
1 Boxe (1 box of index card video logs)
0.75 Linear feet (3 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.03-060
- Repository:
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
Audiovisual materials created for an exhibition on the rich tradition of African American storytelling, which is celebrated through videotaped interviews with professional writers telling compelling stories drawn from their own experiences and revealing how the world in which they live impacts their writing. A portion of the exhibition is devoted t...
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Smithsonian Institution. Anacostia Community Museum
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1982-11-14 - 1983-02-27
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0.9 Linear feet (2 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.03-054
- Repository:
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
An exhibition on selected works by John N. Robinson and Larry Lebby. The exhibition, held at the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, ran from November 14, 1982 --February 27, 1983. These records document the planning, organizing, execution, and promotion of the exhibition. Materials include correspondence, research files, exhibit scripts, administrative records, brochures, education packets, floor plans, and catalogues.
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Smithsonian Institution. Anacostia Community Museum
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1970-10 - 1970-11
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0.1 Linear feet (1 folder)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.03-053
- Repository:
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
An exhibition exploring artistic expression, poetry, and performance created by Lorton Reformatory inmates. The exhibit was held at the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum from October 1970 to November 1970. These records document the planning, organizing, execution, and promotion of the exhibition. Materials include correspondence, research files, exhibit scripts, administrative records, brochures, press coverage, education packets, loan agreements, floor plans, and catalogues.
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Anacostia Community Museum
- Dates:
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November 19, 2005
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0.25 Linear feet (1 box)
10 Video recordings (4 miniDV video recordings ; 6 VHS 1/2" video recordings)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.03-049
- Repository:
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
Audiovisual materials related to the Reclaiming Midwives: stills from All my babies exhibition, which was held Nov. 14, 2005-April 2, 2006 at the Anacostia Museum, and at 6 other venues through March 2007. This traveling exhibition was curated by Linda
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Payne, Ethel L.
- Dates:
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circa 1960s-1980s
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0.5 Linear feet (2 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.06-011
- Repository:
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
The Ethel Payne papers, which date from circa 1960s to 1980s and measure .50 linear feet, document the career of journalist Ethel Payne. The collection is comprised of passports, badges, photographs, press credentials, awards and ephemera.
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Bladensburg Union Burial Association
- Dates:
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1874–1978
bulk 1920-1970
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3.64 Linear feet (4 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.06-025
- Repository:
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
The collection, which dates from 1874 to 1978 and measures 3.64 linear feet, documents the history of the Bladensburg Union Burial Association. The records include the Association's constitution, by-laws, treasurer reports, receipts, and correspondence.